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Aftermarket Receiver
Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2002 11:22 pm
by Mr. Poopypants
I have a one year old receiver that was in my Lumina Z34 and I want to put it in the Vibe. However, I'm sure you have all noticed that the stock stereo has a larger face (by height) than most. The adapters for the aftermarket head unit look really goony. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do to get my receiver in without it looking like crap? I would really like it to mount almost flush if possible. P.S. I like the stock receiver but I can't attach a CD changer to it without a major electrical engineering feat.
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (MFFenton)
Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2002 12:35 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
I bought haed unit adaptor from Metra and it looks fine.
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2003 4:20 am
by Mr. Poopypants
Do you have any pics?
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (MFFenton)
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2003 4:30 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
take a look here:
http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=619This is not mine but it is the same set up
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (MFFenton)
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2003 10:57 am
by msmyer
I got that same Metra Kit....
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (msmyer)
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2003 11:41 pm
by NY Pete
Any special considerations to hooking up the antenna to an aftermarket radio? I heard something about a factory antenna booster that has to get a 12v turn-on lead?
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (NY Pete)
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 12:40 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
What head unit do you have? I have the standard one (no moon and tune) and I used the standard GM antenna adaptor, the same I used in my Cavalier and my Montana.
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 2:18 am
by NY Pete
I have the standard 4-speaker. You don't have any trouble with even AM reception?
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (NY Pete)
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 6:01 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
quote:I have the standard 4-speaker. You don't have any trouble with even AM reception?I don't know. I do not use AM. I listen to FM station or CD player.
Re: Aftermarket Receiver (MFFenton)
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2003 8:55 am
by carterwood
I am trying to put a Sony reciever in Vibe..got the gm harness and face kit from Crutchfield...hooked it all and boom..no sound..well..I got the cd player with moons and tunes package.and it has the amplifier 6 speaker system...how the heck do i hook this up..do I need to hook into the amp..will it work even though the sony is pushing 200 watts too...will the impedence be off? Help.....has anyone ran into this problem yet??? I am about to pull my friggin hair out..I have installed car stereos for years and this one has me stumped.carter