[s-cars] aftermarket head units

[Jeremy Palenchar]

OK,

Please don't hold me to this 100% but it should work with great results.

The radio was originally installed in a 1995 S6 Avant and I used the following instructions for that install:

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2175476

I used the following car in my Crutchfield order:

1996 Audi S6 Wagon with Bose Radio.

It turns out that this is the correct kit for a 1995.5 but not my 1995. It will get you the antenna adapter, faceplate ring, and wiring harness adapter with RCA inputs. 

I ended up buying the METRA 70-1785 from a local installer for my 1995. I still have the Crutchfield harness for the 1995.5 and I will use that to put the radio into my new 1995.5 wagon (maybe I will try it this weekend if the weather is nice).

You still need to buy two RCA->RCA ground loop isolators.

These will go inline between the head unit and the wiring harness and eliminate the "pop" that occurs from the Bose amps when turning on the unit, changing sources, and changing stations.

Make sure you order your iPod cable if you want iPod controls. I think it's like $35.

This is the best deal I found for a BT-enabled head unit with red LED's. I really like the BT  integration with the car speakers. Makes my '95 feel like an '05.

THAT SAID.....

I will be pulling a Concert and PhatNoise from my 1995.5 to install the Alpine. If you want that instead I will sell the radio and PhatNoise for the same price as the Alpine ($200)
 
-Jeremy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: W. Bean [mailto:theringmeister at triad.rr.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 8:46 AM
> To: Jeremy Palenchar; 'Steve Mills'; 'Phil Mische'
> Cc: 'S-Car List'
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] aftermarket head units
> 
> Hey Jeremy,
> Any BTDT on which car to tell it I'm using so as to get the appropriate wiring
> kit with the RCA - Audi connectors?
> Entering '92 S4 says no kit available, 92 100q says to bypass the amps entirely
> and run new wires...
> 
> 
> Many thanks!
> 
> 
> 
> ---- Jeremy Palenchar <jeremy at palenchar.net> wrote:
> > I like this head unit:
> >
> > http://www.crutchfield.com/s_500CDE103B/Alpine-CDE-
> 103BT.html?tp=5684
> >
> > It has BlueTooth built in and it has RCA outs that can be used with
> > the ground loop isolators connecting to the Bose amps. iPod connector
> > can be had for another $30 or so.
> >
> > You can trick Crutchfield into giving you the correct wiring harness
> > (has RCA inputs to Audi wiring harness) and plastic surround by
> > playing around with the car you are trying to outfit.
> >
> > I agree that the controls are not the best but this is a great price
> > for BT and iPod in a headunit that can match your audi interior.
> >
> >
> > -Jeremy
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:s-car-list-
> > > bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Steve Mills
> > > Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 7:06 PM
> > > To: Phil Mische
> > > Cc: S-Car List
> > > Subject: Re: [s-cars] aftermarket head units
> > >
> > > You're in luck since you have a 95.5. Simplest might be to retrofit
> > > a Concert I (not II) and get any of the iPod adapters that work with
> > > the Panasonic CD changer pinout the later cars used. There should be
> > > multiple writeups on line.
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 9:50 PM, Phil Mische <pmische at att.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hey Guys,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > What's the story on aftermarket head units with the Blose stereo?
> > > > My
> > son
> > > > wants iPodability for what was my 95.5 S6; I'm hoping I'll find 4
> > line-outs
> > > > when the stock head unit gets pulled and we can simply substitute
> > > > a new head.  Wishful thinking?  Advice appreciated.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Phil
> > > >
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