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02-06-2007, 09:11 PM
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Need advise and opinions
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Has anyone heard of this product and knows if it is any good. Thinking about getting it for my b-day gift with my gift cards. Let me know what you think.
Harman Kardon Drive + Play Vehicle Interface Kit for AppleŽ iPod
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
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02-06-2007, 10:11 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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Christian & proud of it
Join Date: Jun 2004
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FM modulators suck, if your gonna do it, at least have it hardwired of some sort.
Would i recommend it to the average person, Yes
to an audiophile, NO
i would honestly save up and get a head unit that has an ipod interface in it too or is at least capable
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02-06-2007, 10:13 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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Eyes So Tight I Pass For An Asian
Join Date: May 2003
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Don't us an FM Modulator. They blow. |
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02-07-2007, 07:07 AM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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do they make a hardwire adapter for the stock Mach 460 head unit? if not, i'll have to wait to get a compatible head unit.
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
I'm not a target in the sights of your mercy. I've never asked for anything. I'm not asking now.
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02-07-2007, 10:31 AM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
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02-15-2007, 01:33 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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Join Date: Feb 2007
City: Hamilton
State: Mississippi
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that is cool using all those different parts but i am sure there is a kit that is made by someone out there that is just a plug and play connection that does not require wiring cutting and splicing because that gets very technical sometimes.... but that is a very good alternative to a new head unit that would cost you 300+ |
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02-17-2007, 04:15 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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okay so i took your advise and checked out some decks to replace the factory one. but now i'm being told that in order to replace the deck, i have to replace the entire system because it's a Mach 460. is this true? and if so, wtf was ford thinking? 
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
I'm not a target in the sights of your mercy. I've never asked for anything. I'm not asking now.
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02-18-2007, 12:46 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
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um no you dont. you just have to bypass the stock amps on that system if I remember correctly
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02-18-2007, 04:09 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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they told me that the speakers would not work correctly if the amps were bypassed. is there a negetive consequense to bypassing the amps? will the system sound worse? this so f'in confusing
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
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02-18-2007, 07:34 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
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There is a friggin harness you use to hook an aftermarket unit up to the 460 system. I have hooked up countless of these and know people who have aftermarket head units on the 460 with no problems.
A shop that tells you that needs a swift kick in the nuts and none of your money.
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02-19-2007, 07:03 AM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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well so far that would be Best Buy and Car Toys. that's why i was asking. so far two stores told me the same thing.
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
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02-19-2007, 09:32 AM
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
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^ meh I know best Buy would rather get someone thats not certified and new into stereos then pay someone that is a certfied....I know this cause i didnt get hire but some ass who didnt know shit did...
Go talk to small mom and pop shop
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02-19-2007, 11:55 AM
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postarama
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Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
Last edited by lowflyn; 02-19-2007 at 11:58 AM.
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02-19-2007, 12:33 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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one more ?. what do i need to convert a double din to a single din if i go that route?
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
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02-19-2007, 05:59 PM
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postarama
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If you'll look at the thread I linked over, there is a link to the piece you will need. Really nothing to it on a mustang, it all bolts into place.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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02-19-2007, 07:38 PM
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Re: Need advise and opinions
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yeah i saw that when i went over there. i was just too damn lazy to come back and delete that last post. thanks a lot for all the info.
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
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02-19-2007, 07:58 PM
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You want to **** me?
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Actually, I do have experience with that thing... and its badass.
If you have somewhere to put the little screen it'll make it a very clean install. Thats not the traditional FM modulator where it broadcasts it through the air. You actually plug your antenna plug into a little box that then runs to that tuner deal, as well as straight into your head unit. Theres no airwaves, its basically just a direct line but you use a radio station. My brother got that thing for his 350z, put the little screen in the area where the navigation system would have gone if he had that option, and it works great. Ill push that product, it works really well. 
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02-19-2007, 08:03 PM
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that's not the first time i've heard that. i am just afraid that i would get too much static. but if you've personally used it, then i might give it a shot. is it something that can be installed by me or should i get it professionally done? B.B. wants to charge 70 bucks to do it. i can buy the set and interface for 130.00. what do you suggest?
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
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02-19-2007, 08:07 PM
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You want to **** me?
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Personally Id do it myself... its a matter of connecting it to a power source, ground, and putting that antenna wire into the little adapter thing. The rest is just running other small wires. Its up to you, thats stuff that I like to do, so I'd tackle the job myself and save my ass 70 bucks 
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02-19-2007, 08:12 PM
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i'm not that good at it. i'm sure i could attach the thing, but the routing the wiring is not my strong suit.
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
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02-19-2007, 08:13 PM
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