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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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My Head Unit Upgrade

Hello,

I am new to this board and just bought a low mileage 1989 Iroc-Z. I am really liking the car alot and look forward to learning alot of things from you guys. My goal is to make it as nice as possible while keeping the stock appearance. I have been searching for a newer head unit with a cd player to replace the cassette. The newer GM units appeared to be too grey as well as the buttons all being rounded. I came across some chrysler units from the late 90's/early 2000's that I thought would look perfect. I found one from a 2002 Jeep that didn't have a chrysler emblem on the face of it. Tell me what you guys think.
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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Welcome to the board!

That radio looks good in there actually. So its from 2002, eh? Glad I didnt buy a chrysler
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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That does look good.. Never would have though about using one.. Most usually have the emblems..
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Definitely looks good, and fits like a glove! It looks older than 2002 though lol
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Well, I got mine outta my 1999 Dakota, it looks similar. It was a good head unit, but I wanted MP3's. But with the firebird comming back, the truck gets sold with the original radio. :P

That definately looks good in there man, great job.
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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put about 4 times as many EQ adjustments, and MP3 capability... then we'll talk.

I can't promise anything though.
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Old Apr 22, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Re: My Head Unit Upgrade

Originally posted by jaquess
Hello,

I am new to this board and just bought a low mileage 1989 Iroc-Z. I am really liking the car alot and look forward to learning alot of things from you guys. My goal is to make it as nice as possible while keeping the stock appearance. I have been searching for a newer head unit with a cd player to replace the cassette. The newer GM units appeared to be too grey as well as the buttons all being rounded. I came across some chrysler units from the late 90's/early 2000's that I thought would look perfect. I found one from a 2002 Jeep that didn't have a chrysler emblem on the face of it. Tell me what you guys think.
What harnesses did you use or did you just go wire to wire? That looks good.

Chris
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 05:57 AM
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Well?
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Sorry,

I bought the wirng harness for the cd player on ebay, and the camaro harness at autozone. I just put them together so it was just a straight plug in.

Eric
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