Scott's Q's

["Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>]

> From: "L. Scott Oliver" <SOLIVER@gcwf.com>

> 1) Can the standard radio in a '93 100S ("Audi Gamma Compact
> Cassette") control a CD changer?

Not unless it has the needed controls on it.
 
> 2) If not, does anyone have comments/recommendations on CD
> changers that have RF output?

Nope.  But *unless* you have a mighty hot-shot set of aftermarket 
speakers, I personally think the sound will be about as good as a 
direct-wired system.  (Flame suit ON!!  Before flaming, please note 
qualifying phrase following the word "unless" in preceding 
sentence...)

> 3) Can the Bose head unit replace the standard unit, or does the
> Bose require additional amplifers, etc.? (and how would it sound
> without the "special" Bose speakers?)

It requires separate amps built into each speaker.  And it is not as 
good as decent aftermarket speakers.  DO NOT DO IT.  Without the 
speakers and amps, sound would be a whisper, because it outputs at 
roughly line level, not amplified for speakers.  You can do much better 
for less money with conventional stereo stuff.
 
> 4) Has anyone upgraded the pitiful headlights and/or foglights
> on a '93 100S?  Are bigger bulbs available?  Will they melt the
> lights/harnesses?  Euro lights?  Are the projector lights from an
> A6 a drop-in replacement?

a)  Yes; see archives.  b)  Yes; see archives.  c) Yes; see archives.  
d)  Yes;  More money but best fix. Second-best fix is to add driving 
lights on a relay so you can kick them on with your high beams 
when you want them.  e)  No, not as far as I know.




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