RE: So I am stupid with my new GLX

[Ng.Kevin@nationscredit.com (Ng, Kevin)]

I just installed a Clarion ProAudio head unit, bought from Crutchfield,   
in my '97 (not Bose) and it fits fine. Installation wasn't too bad, the   
hardest part was trying to stuff all those wires and adapters around that   
stupid metal bracket in the back. It is not "flush" with the dash (sticks   
out about 1/4"), but it doesn't bother me at all-the edges are rounded   
somewhat so it still looks good. HUGE improvement in sound quality. One   
thing that bothers me a little is that fact that this head unit does not   
have the dimming feature. At night the thing is so bright I don't see a   
need for the dome lights anymore. Maybe I'll get used to it.

I have a question though-Crutchfield sent me the Fuba adapter. It plugs   
right in, but there is a white wire sticking out of the adapter, which I   
have no idea what it's used for or what it needs to be connected to.   
Anyone know what this white wire is for? FM reception is still strong,   
but AM appears to be a little weak. I know next to nothing about this   
subject, so please forgive me if this sounds like a stupid question.

Thanks,
Kevin
97 GLX Windsor Blue

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From:  S. Joseph Mann[SMTP:joem@pswtech.com]
Sent:  Friday, March 20, 1998 3:14 PM
To:  jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject:  Re: So I am stupid with my new GLX

Adam,

Crutchfields charts are very conservative.  Zeek and I, both, have Blau's   
in our
98 and 95 GLXs.  They fit fine and match the dash better than anything   
else I've
seen.  Oh, Blau is also conservative on their specifications.  I've heard   
Zeeks
LV with the factory Bose speakers and it sounds great.

Joe

Adam Lindsay wrote:

> I am planning on upgrading the head unit. I was reading Crutchfield and
> noticed the Jetta GLX can only use 6 3/8" deep stereos...but anything   
that I
> would consider using is 6 3/4" making it impossible one example is the
> Blaupunkt Las Vagas or any of the Clarions. I know some of you have
> mentioned installing the Blaupunkt and I was curious how you defied the   
laws
> of physics, or is there extra room in there?
>
> Also the Blaupunkt LV is only 13watts RMS does this really hamper it
> compared to some of the others that are rated at 21watts?
>
> Adam Lindsay
> adam@mindex.com