Re: So I am stupid with my new GLX

[Joel Marsh <2snaps@digitaljam.com>]

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i have a 1998 Jetta GLX with the FUBA attena and BOSE stereo with cd changer
controls so now my ??? is what kind of cd changer can i get that wont kill me
and one that does NOT use the FM adapter
thanks
JOEL MARSH

Ng, Kevin wrote:

> 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
>
>  ----------
> 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



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