Re: Qs: CPU chips and aftermarket radios for 90 V8 Q

["Paul C. Waterloo" <74543.407@compuserve.com>]

>Also the car has a nice Bose stereo but is from '90 and has no
>CD changer.   I've gone to a couple of stereo places and they're
>aren't much help unless I  want to replece the whole head unit. 
>They couldn't tell me about the existing  OEM speaker amplifier
>setup either.  

>Can anyone help me figure out the Bose system design in this car
>and thereby  give me hints as to how I can add a CD changer?  I
>in fact like the existing  radio (it communicates with the dash,
>etc.) so I would like to add to it.  I  would rather not use the
>CD systems that use RF to connect to the radio.

I have a 91 200q with the same radio. You'll also have to replace the speakers
if you start changing things around, from my understanding, the Bose head unit
output is neither line or low level, somewhere inbetween, so it can reek havoc
if you put in a new head unit without changing the speakers. That can mean
buying four new speakers and new amps also....expensive.

I have a 12 disc CD changer in my trunk, JVC type. It works great! It goes in
through the radio, and it sounds incredible! 10 times better than tapes or
radio. Considering the cost/get to keep the input to the dash, etc. etc., I
would really consider it.

I mounted the control unit down by the passenger's feet, on the cover that goes
over the ECU. It is mounted on a little piece of metal that is at about a 40
degree angle towards the driver. Looks very cool. I then have a infared remote
control, works great, even with a passenger!

Paul


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Paul Waterloo
Colchester, CT

91 200q

EMAIL: 74543.407@compuserve.com
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