RE: Stereo questions

[Tim Irwin <timi@Interlinq.com>]

I just sold and removed my factory changer (non-Bose). It was mounted on top
of the carpet in the driver's side rear corner of the trunk, behind the rear
wheel. VW enclosed it in a very sturdy metal mounting bracket that would
take considerable abuse, and mounted it with machine screws into the floor
of the trunk. With it removed, I have four holes in my trunk and carpet, and
crushed carpet in that area (which should come back up with a brush). Being
behind the tire like it was, it was also raised up from the center section
of the floor a little, so things were less likely to slide into it. 

When my new Blaupunkt system comes in, I will most likely try the changer
under the rear deck as I tend to use the wells behind the wheels for longer
objects, and I found it a little odd getting the cartridge in sideways.

Tim Irwin
'98 GLX (soon to have Blau Sydney)


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	CJ I [SMTP:Inver@ix.netcom.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, October 22, 1998 3:19 PM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Stereo questions
> 
> I have a question  regarding the installation of a CD changer in a 1999
> GLX with a  Bose system. I didn't buy the changer from the dealer when I
> saw that the connections were there, ready to use in the trunk, plus he
> wanted $800!  I shopped an installer who wanted over $400, but I found
> the changer and adapter harness on Crutchfeild's web site for less than
> $300, so I went with that. My question is, is there a particular place
> in the trunk to mount the CD changer? Logic says close to were the wires
> are, but that would mean screwing it into the floor pan with self
> tapping screws and then what, either cutting the carpet in the trunk or
> laying the carpet back over the thing? (can't be good for it). I'd like
> to know if there is a particular place that VW specifies or is it a
> free-for-all.
> 
> Also, should I build some kind of enclosure? has anyone had their
> changer damaged by stuff sliding around in the trunk? What about those
> two threaded holes under the rear deck? If I mount it up there between
> the two rear speakers is it a pain to change out CDs?
> Any suggestions would be helpful
> 
> Thanks,
> Chris
> 1999 GLX, Arrow silver metallic, black leather.
> Bone stock and loving it.