New Radio

Random

Looking at some car radios in Halfords today. I've not bought anything yet.

I want:
- support for MP3 CDs
- aux in
- bluetooth for my phone

I don't really care about anything else.

I seen one that seemed to do the job. It was a JVC KD-BT11 and it was €149.99.

The guy at the counter says I need an ISO adapter (€23.99) and an aerial adapter for FM signal (€5) when I told him my car model (99 Opel Corsa Eco).

He says install is €30 if I want them to do it and it would be the weekend after next before they could do it. He said to allow about an hour for the install but probably much less time. One lad reckoned it would be a ten minute job but the other guy mentioned something about a frame and it being bolted in and stuff.

Any thoughts from anyone?

Complete novice here.

Thanks

drunkmonkey

lol, I thought that would be a doddle to you..:)

it's easy enough to fit a car radio, it's worth having a crack at it yourself, there should be noting more than a few screws standing in your way..

here's a how to for your car...
http://www.carstereohelp.org/stereoremoval/VauxhallCorsaUK00Str.htm

he's right you may need the iso adapter & fm adapter..

to do it your self you also need the radio removal tool, might cost you about €5

read up a few reviews before you buy the jvc, call quality needs to be good with a good mic, check out brands like pioneer, sony, alpine, kenwood etc..
If any of them had bluetooth A2DP it would be a bonus as you could stream your music from your phone in stereo...

try it yourself, he who dares random, he who dares....should only take you half an hour on your first go....

crosstownk

I'm not 100% sure but you will probably loose the radio aspect of the display on your dash. Apart from that the swap should only take a few minutes.

Random

Thanks for the feedback lads. Still looking for more opinions too.

You're both suggesting it should only take a couple of mins - What's all this about bolts at the back and cages that Halfords are going on about then?

As for the dashboard display - it doesn't work right anyway

Owenw

Dont buy from halfords they are a rip off for car stereo headunits.

look up www.caraudiosecurity.com or www.caraudiodirect.co.uk

I spent around 2k with Car Audio Security over the past 4 years with no problems. Delivery is a little slow however.

crosstownk

The cage is just a bracket thats fitted to your dash radio slot to correctly accept the new unit. Sometimes it may not be needed but if it is needed it is a simple item to fit and usually takes a couple of minutes.

drunkmonkey

some thing like this would do the job, it has good reviews on the call quality, only small drawback is you can't transfer your phone book..

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Sony-MEX-BT2600-CD-MP3-car-stereo-TUNER-with-Bluetooth_W0QQitemZ350202290131QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP?hash=item5189aedfd3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

you'll also need these

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Vauxhall-Corsa-B-Car-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Keys-Tools_W0QQitemZ380106645038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item58801f1e2e&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50

and this

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Vauxhall-Corsa-Combo-ISO-Car-Stereo-Radio-Adaptor-Lead_W0QQitemZ250428942342QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET?hash=item3a4eba6806&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

and this
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/aerial-adaptor-p-210.html

you should have the whole lot for €149 or less, don't let the guys in halfords baffle you with science, it's a handy job;)

Random

I'm liking the feedback I'm getting here. I'm liking drunkmonkeys DIY guide + product links too.

Any more thoughts are welcomed