Ok guys, having only posted here once before, let me know if this is in the wrong forum.
I was thinking about the possibility of moving my CD/MP3 (a cheap JVC) deck into the center console, and have already built most of the frame to mount it to. While looking for the dimensions of the hole I needed to cut for the radio sleeve, I happened to notice that the install instructions say not to mount the deck at more than a 30 degree angle. Is there a reason for this, or will my deck still play CDs while vertical? If it won't, are there any aftermarket decks that will?
Thanks in advanced.
None that I can think of. The suspension won't allow for it to play properly, nor will it eject (some decks) fully. Your best bet is the glove box and a remote, if stealth is your primary objective here.
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another option you can try:
if it has a detachable face, some guys over at mp3car.com forums have used cat5 cable (networking cable) and soldered an extension cable between the faceplate and the actual deck.
it's a pretty cool idea, because you can hide the cable, and mount the face anywhere ... sun visor, headliner, dash, etc. and hide the deck unit anywhere you want.
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=22819&highlight=remote+faceplate
to give you an idea
hey guys, thanks for the info. I am not so sure about the cat5 and hiding the deck so far out of reach. I still use it, and am often changing cds, so I was looking for a place close to the driver to mount it. Being a glutten for punishment I went ahead and mock installed the radio in the console, and after the results, I would agree with AMERICONIUM on it not working! the CDs would not play at all, and would not eject.
Maybe I will just have to look into the carpc idea, and load all of my cds as MP3s on the hard drive. Any suggestions of PCs or parts I could put together?
Type "carputer" into google. Sift through that mess......
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