Wow, Can't get a head unit.

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:32 am

Wow, this is so gay. Ok, So all I wanted for christmas was a new head unit for my car. And my mom said she can get it for me, and I got all excited, I narrowed it down to ONE head unit I wanted, and I would be happy just getting it for christmas. I showed it to my mom and she said ya, I asked my dad and he goes, no, because I would have to take my whole car apart to put it in. And i am like, thats stupid, no you don't, and he is like, the car is in my name, so I say no. UGHHH I am so pissed off right now. That is all I wanted and that **** ******* of a father has to say no, I hate him so bad, he is a **** *** ******* **** ******. RAWR, screw him, he wont get a present either.

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:38 am

you might want to get him a present anyways because he may just be trying to let you not get too excited so you're surprised when you get one

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:43 am

Doubt it, he freaked out on my brother when he got one installed on his car. And besides, my dad knows jack about the type of head unit I want and stuff.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:43 am

first off, you dont have to take the WHOLE car apart, just the radio bezel, thats 1 part, i dont get that part, and second, that sucks, what unit did you wanna go with anyways?

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:48 am

First off, (out of sheer curiosity) did you buy the car?

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:58 am

Ya, I tried telling him that. And I am trying to get this head unit, http://www.crutchfield.com/S-R...=5684And no, I didn't buy the car, Because he bought a new Pontiac Torrent and gave me the vibe. But it is in his name =[

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:12 am

Not trying to offend bud, but from what I gathered, you don't even have your license yet, you have a new car to drive (and a good one at that ), and you hate your dad because he won't let you install a HU on his car that he's letting you drive. Granted, I don't agree with his reasoning (that's about the safest, easiest mod to do, and can be easily undone), but come on. I would have killed to get a new car at your age. I had to drive around in a $400 beater until I could save up for a down payment for something better.

ITcar · Post by **ITcar** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:18 am

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle Â» I had to drive around in a $400 beater until I could save up for a down payment for something better.me too, until i crashed it, then i got a slight upgrade then i blew up the engine on that one, twice so now i have the vibe i wonder what i would get if i run it into a telephone pole! lol jkjk i love my vibe

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:19 am

Well, it isn't free, I am paying insurance and car payments. But he gave it to me. It is complicated. I am getting my permit in january, and I just want something for my car.

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:24 am

Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz Â»Well, it isn't free, I am paying insurance and car payments.In which case I retract my statement (somewhat . )

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:26 am

Well i know how you feel , my dad did the same thing to me at 16. But he is right its his car and I know your "mad" at him but you might be slightly over reacting. does your car have a cd player now? tape deck? theres always ways to get your music in your stock deck with out taking it apart, you just gotta deal with the slightly more hassle of it. Wait till you get older...you'll understand

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:33 am

Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz Â»Doubt it, he freaked out on my brother when he got one installed on his car. And besides, my dad knows jack about the type of head unit I want and stuff.Does your brother still have his?Some times it's better to ask for forgiveness then permission.

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:55 am

hehe, I get what you are saying, yes he still has his. My mom just freaked out on him. Because she asked him if he ever put a cd player in his car, and he said no. And she freaked out saying he is a lying peace of ****, and if I want a cd player for christmas, then I will get a cd player. Then she promised me I will get it. I win =D

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:26 pm

whaaaah "I hate my dad cause he won't get me a CD player" grow up. your sure showing your spoiled teen age.and its PIECE of **** not PEACE of ****

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:07 pm

Considering the Vibe only came with a CD player, I'm inclined to believe that you already have a decent CD player installed in the car. You should be thankful that your folks have given you such a nice car as your first and perhaps not get all bent out of shape because you can't have the flashy radio you want. The one that's in there already will work just as well. Fact of life is we often can't get what we want, so we have to make the best out of what we are given. Most of us weren't as fortunate as you are, many of our first cars were far from what you have. Don't take it for granted! I bought a Monte Carlo that had a small engine fire for my first car and rebuilt it myself with junkyard parts. Wasn't quite reliable, got horrible mileage, and oh yeah - had its original 1982 vintage analog pushbutton tuning AM/FM radio, not even lucky enough to have a tape deck. Of course, I used my money that I had earned to upgrade the radio after a while.

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:28 pm

Settle down man!Trust me you won't get your way by throwing a fit. and calling people names, telling you hate them...Do some searching on the genvibe site.... print out a picture of what you would have to do to install the cd player, explain that it is just the bezel that needs to be removed, not the entire dash. Do this calmly, show him that it isn't as complicated as it might seem. Maybe it will work, maybe it won't...What I found was when I bought one of my dad's cars from him when I started switching stuff around at first he didn't like the idea of what I was doing... when I showed him the cd player installed, explained to him how easy it was, he was like, man I wish I would have done that a long time ago...Granted the car didn't have a CD player to start with.On the vibe: I bought the car from my dad, the first thing I did was tinted the windows. My dad loved it, he was again like: man, I wish I would have done that.... Now he wants to tint the windows on his Prius.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:33 pm

So when i first put subs in my taurus...my dad was like HECK no... but well...i got them free so anyway. I was in the driveway about to install them my self..and I was like...so dad where do you think I should ground the amp...he ended up helping me install it and well we had a good time, he didnt like that i had them but since i had the subs already he helped out. Maybe you could print the instructions go over them with him, showing how easy it is. After that he knew that i wasnt stupid and let me do all the car work on our families cars, stereo installs to repairs etc. with out questioning my skillz.

ProtonXX · Post by **ProtonXX** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:57 pm

I would have said no tooUnless you are installing a avic-d3

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drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:00 pm

wow, this reminds me of the threads we saw from merzbow when he was just a wee lad of 15!

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:59 pm

yea he does sound like paul did doesn't he.

b train · Post by **b train** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:27 am

U need to get a hatch like my first baby $3000 and she was all mine cheap ins too!!! first mod drive shave and u joints cause I tore em out racing, then head valve covers, radiator cause it rusted, clutch, thermostat, bushings, carb rebuild. Let's not talk about finding a head unit that fit an AMCI was the Envy of all of Anchorage really I was..

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KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:37 am

I wish my life was that terrible.

Atomic · Post by **Atomic** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 1:42 am

Quote, originally posted by northvibe Â» I was in the driveway about to install them my self..and I was like...so dad where do you think I should ground the amp...he ended up helping me install it and well we had a good time, he didnt like that i had them but since i had the subs already he helped out. I can relate to both sides of this argument, but as a parent, I think a good approach would be to ask dear old Dad for his assistance.Obviously to get the approval first is important, but you could try something like "I would like to put a head unit in the Vibe, could you help me with it?".It would definitely work better than throwing a hissy-fit trying to get your way.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:11 am

So I was like, then he said like, so now I'm all like.I wouldn't sweat it too much, why not save up the cash and tell him you will pay to have it installed professionally, and you will keep the stock unit so it can be put back in when the time comes.Other than that, you pop the silver bezel from the top, then pull it up and out. Take your 8mm hex and remove 4 bolts, then pull out head unit, disconnect antenna and harness. Then you plug in new unit to harness with a connection kit, plug in antenna and replace.

futureviber · Post by **futureviber** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:13 am

I always find acting more adult in a situation like this helps SO much. Getting upset and calling names NEVER helps.I would love to have had a vibe when I was 16. I had a 96 bonneville which my mom totaled like 5 months later. then i got a 93 bonneville. that lasted me until last christmas and I got a 95 lumina. I'm 23 and just now got a decent, reliable car. Feel lucky for having a reliable nice looking ride. When the car is in your name - you can do whatever you want to do with it.

Baltovibe · Post by **Baltovibe** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:13 am

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 Â»and its PEICE of **** not PEACE of ****Actually, the word is PIECE.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:15 am

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe Â»Actually, the word is PIECE.ha! hahaha! mwa... hahahaha!

VforVIBE · Post by **VforVIBE** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:23 am

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe Â»Actually, the word is PIECE.

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 2:29 am

oops I stand corrected. I wondered what that ABC with a check was for.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:39 am

Quote, originally posted by futureviber Â»I always find acting more adult in a situation like this helps SO much. Getting upset and calling names NEVER helps.I would love to have had a vibe when I was 16. I had a 96 bonneville which my mom totaled like 5 months later. then i got a 93 bonneville. that lasted me until last christmas and I got a 95 lumina. I'm 23 and just now got a decent, reliable car. Feel lucky for having a reliable nice looking ride. When the car is in your name - you can do whatever you want to do with it.You should be so lucky, my first car was a 1984 Ford Escort L, automatic, no A/C, AM radio only. Got it for $250. Someone broke into it to take a speaker I won out of the hatch. Got a dark red hatch to replace it, the car itself was rustoleum gray all faded and worn, waffle grille, chrome bumpers, and a carbureted engine. Got it when I was 17 so that was in 1998, I was driving a 14 year old car.Next came a 1992 Saturn SL1 with 170,000 miles on it, had an oil burn issue, drove until 220,000. Then a 1994 Saturn SL1 with 70,000, drove till 160,000.My first car I paid for in full and owned on my own was a 2002 Honda Civic EX Coupe 5 spd. that I got in 2003. Since then after 2.5 years I sold it and got my AWD XR Trix, again a 2005 one year old certified pre owned like my Civic was. If my parents handed me keys (regardless if I paid them for the car) to a car that was less than 5 years old, I would have been sooooooo lucky.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:56 am

remember we arent here to tear him apart...he is young and learning....

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:10 am

Hey Kevin, maybe you should be glad that you even have a car at your age. Once it is paid off and in your name, you can do whatever you want with it. The OEM stereo isn't all that bad and you could always subscribe to XM radio, add a Sirius Radio Receiver or an Ipod2Car connector in the meantime.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:12 am

Not tearing apart, I was replying more to futureviber. I tossed some advice on page 1. To me I would think if he acts more adult and composes himself as an adult to his parents, they will return the favor.In other words, don't make it a huge deal in front of them anymore, and don't mention it again until Christmas. And inbetween that time, I would be nice, pleasant and be mature in front of them so that they will maybe loosen up. Or at least his dad will. One thing buddy, wait till your engaged, you get thrown right back in the "can I get this?" arena, LOL. Just kidding, only unless your soon to be or current wife is a control freak.

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:17 am

Jesus, some of you guys just freaked on me. Obviously you guys don't understand, I never got an allowance my whole life, I pay insurance and car payments, and you guys are calling me spoiled? I didn't get the car for free, it was a more of, I can get the car. I was never spoiled in my whole life, I am not the kind of kid that gets everything, I get hand-me-downs all the time and never anything new. That's what I am really happy to have this car to call it my own (even though it is kind of a hand-me-down). So I want to be able to treat it how I want. I guess if you guy's knew me as a person, and not what I posted. But I guess that isn't really possible. Besides, last year, I barely got anything for Christmas, and it made me upset because my siblings got nice stuff and I didn't, so my mom promised me that she would get me something nice next Christmas, and its not even like it is an outrageous price. I think they might get it for me. If not, I will be really disappointed. I will try being mature about it, but my dad is so stubborn, he wont even want to see how it is done.

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:27 am

Parents will be stubborn buddy, not much you can do about that. Look at me, I'm 26, my fiance is 25 and we both live at home still cause we are saving for a wedding next year and a house. But even at 26 I still hear it day in and day out. Heck I get called out for being out late still on a weeknight. Not that anything comes of it, but its just parents and the way they are. I say keep to the mature thing and ride it out. Worse comes to worse, your stuck with the stock head unit. Think of some points you can drop to make your case. Do you have an ipod, ok, well maybe the HU you want can play auxillary and the stock one can't. Think of things that are valid discussions, not arguments. And if they cut you off and say no, don't push the issue, just say, ok, and walk away calmly. That really is the best way to approach said issue.

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:34 am

Thats kind of how things went the first time, except I came on the computer and I freaked out on here. =p But, umm, me and my dad had a bit of a civilized talk about it, and he asked my if there is an adapter that I can hook up? And I said ya, but it is like 80 dollars and kind of complicated to install, a new head unit would be easier and better in the long run.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:39 am

you could just use the i-trip.

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 5:40 am

That is my last last last resort. But I really don't want to use it because of the very horrible quality. I am an audiophile. I am very sensitive in the ears, and like I need things to sound good. But, if worse comes to worse, I will suffer.

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:30 pm

Glad to hear that with a little civilized talk your dad at least listened to you. You know you could always upgrade the speakers for now... Dad wouldn't be able to see a difference... and then you could do the H.U. next year if you don't get one for christmas. Just trying to give you some ideas... y

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:27 pm

drunkengirlfriend has one, it's not bad if you search and search for a frequency that comes in good.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:33 pm

i-trips only work good if the ipod is also charging at the same time, ie. the monster one is good cuz it charges and does the fm at the same time. but yes its not as good as wired but well...i didnt want to spend 100 on a adapter at the time...

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:26 am

Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz Â». That is all I wanted and that **** ******* of a father has to say no, I hate him so bad, he is a **** *** ******* **** ******. .This kind of crap really bothers me. Absolutely no sympathy from me, hope you throw a tantrum and he takes the car back. I don't know you or your father, so maybe there is some abuse in there to make you hate him so, but you didn't say, so apparently all it takes is for you to not get your way over something trivial and it is a life crisis.You know, teens are terrible drivers. You might consider the near impossible option that you dad has reasons for saying no, hard to believe, but it might be him doing what he thinks is best for you in the long run, and perhaps he is not the meanest stupidest person ever born after all.But as other young children have told me here, it ain't my place to voice opinions, So do whatever you want.

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:26 am

Quote, originally posted by Kevzaz Â»Jesus, some of you guys just freaked on me. Obviously you guys don't understand, I never got an allowance my whole life, I pay insurance and car payments, and you guys are calling me spoiled? Confucius say: Quote, originally posted by Confucius Â»Not the cry, but the flight of wild duck, leads the flock to fly and follow.Basically, don't get upset when you start crying foul and we don't follow...I understand you may be upset at the general response, but we aren't here to take pity on you - we are here to be a voice of reason. Calling you spoiled may be over the top, but you acted like it...Joat's got it down. If he wants, he can take it away. What's the saying, "don't bite the hand that feeds?" Just remember, in five years, this will all be water under the bridge, you'll have a new life crisis and things will be different.There is more attained in attempting to understand the man, than in all efforts spent in defying him.While I certainly don't agree with every decision my parents have made (and there have been some bad ones in my opinion), I hope that I have never showed them the disrespect you have shown in this thread.As for V's advice that sometimes it is easier to ask forgiveness than permission, I see that as really bad advice. But what do I know??? I'm a crotchety old 26 yr old who's been there, done that...

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:31 am

Sometimes I think people don't read what I say after this. Maybe if you read every post that I said in this thread, you would think otherwise. -.-Edit: I don't use an Ipod, I use another brand of mp3 player. Its called a Meizu, but ya, you guys don't care.

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:38 am

I read it, but reserved the right to still respond. Part of the glory of the "interweb"...I get to think my opinion matters no matter what.I am sorry if my response disheartened you, but I thought maybe, just maybe, if you were called out on it you might think twice before you lose your head next time.Or maybe, I'm just as much of an *** as your old man...who knows?

Kevzaz · Post by **Kevzaz** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:09 am

Rawr, But I said I didn't freak out on him, I said I came on here and freaked out. I didn't freak on him. But I am trying to get things to work out.

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:30 am

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe Â»Actually, the word is PIECE.(removed)!.....hahahahhhahah

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:32 am

ahhh, much there is, this one has to yet learn..

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 3:33 pm

Well, I can relate to your situation kevin. I went through the same crap that you're going through now when I just got the car from my mom and some of the members of this site harassed me just the same as they are you. It is your dad's car and blah blah blah. Drunkenmaxx remembers when I first joined don't you buddy They are right though, it is his car and he has a say in what you can and can't do with it...but...Everyone likes to argue with: "at least you have a car, when I was 16 I had to drive a 1970 Dodge conversion van with 3 speed manual, no heat, and a rust hole in the floor." I saved enough money for years and I found a great car to buy at 16 years old but my mother bought the Vibe and took my $3500...hey, $3500 for a brand new car wasn't a bad deal though so I wasn't complaining until the fighting started when I was ready to begin modding it.So you know how I got around that??? I bought the stuff anyways...you get the toys you really want and you learn about how cars really work when you have to install everything yourself. GREAT learning opportunity. Depends on how your parents attitudes are, they might take away the car but they most likely will not take it away for good because then they lose a key item to use against you when they are mad at you.A lot of the people on this site scolded me for it or told me I was too young and I didn't have the money nor did I understand, that I should save my money for more important things like school and all that. They couldn't have been more wrong. My car is gorgeous (IMO). I have almost all of the parts I dreamed of owning and guess what....my mom ABSOLUTELY LOOOOVES my car now and she tells me that all the time. With regards the the money aspect, now I have the Vibe, used to have a Taurus as well for the winter and work, two motorcycles (a Ducati and a Ninja), I pay my own bills, I pay for school, and I'm about to go into Pharmacy school so what happened there?Not saying it's a good idea, but just test your parents and see what they do, they may get irritated but you have to show them ways that the benefits outweigh the costs. No you don't have to take apart the whole car, your dad obviously knows nothing about electronics. You just un-snap the radio face plate, take out four screws and wire up the new radio. Another thing, make sure you have as much fun with it as you can now, because once you go into college and the bills stack up, it's harder and harder to buy car parts I just think people forget what it was like to be a kid sometimes. All of them were there before so they don't necessarily have to agree with you but the should AT LEAST understand what you are dealing with.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:52 pm

Kevin, do as Merzbow says, lie to your stupid parents, diosobey them, see what you can get away with, and then come back here and brag about it.

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