Re: Thinking of putting CD Player in Driver Comparment....

["jchapelhow" <chapelhow@xxxx>]

Patrick

There was an article on doing this in the spring 2003 DeLorean World 
mag. Basically you should be able to purchase a changer unit to go in 
the compartment behind the driver, the signal is then fed to your 
original head unit using an FM modulator. You signal cable is joined 
to the aerial connector (already situated nearby if you have the 
electrical popup aerial) and tune your original radio into the 
signal. A small display module is needed to show track numbers, this 
can even be made to fit in the ashtray area if you want to keep it 
hidden. The controls are then run from a remote contol unit.


I am looking at the same setup in the UK, not many manufacturers 
still use the FM modulator system since the quality of the sound 
depends on your original head unit/speakers. They seem keen for you 
to change the head unit at the same time :-(



>From the UK prices:
Alpine FM add-on CD changer controller CRM-1652RF, runs ANY of the 
Alpine changers, 6x, 12x, MP3, hard disk is you're really want (my 
car is only insured for 5000miles the later options seem excessive). 
Package price £299 for a standard 6x player and modulator. I have 
been quoted £179 for the modulator if I wanted a more exotic player.
Pioneer `Universal Multi-CD Player' CDX-FM657. Again 6x CD player, 
remote control and FM modulator package £349. Additional flashy 
options include CD-VC60/65 voice controller, learn to shout `great 
scott' to turn on the CD?


John Chapelhow
DOC 19 : `Boeing' 0737