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Gary C
09 May 2003, 08:47
Thank you,just what I was looking for :)

Edited to say

And the changer is now fitted under the front drivers seat.

[Edited by Gary C - 9/5/2003 4:44:07 PM]

dr_ming
01 September 2003, 16:29
Anyone know if there are any aftermarket (pref 10/12 disc) CD autochangers compatible with the standard MY03 WRX head unit? I don't really want to pay through the nose for a Subaru 6 disc unit. Thanks.

chiark
01 September 2003, 16:31
Any kenwood unit will do - 6 or 10 disc.

dr_ming
01 September 2003, 16:35
Chiark,

Does this mean that the standard head unit is made by Kenwood? If so, would I be correct in assuming it will use a direct cable connection, and the changer can be controlled by buttons on the head unit (no extra control box required)?

Cheers, Derek.

chiark
01 September 2003, 16:55
yup, the standard unit is made by kenwood. They have no shame, they even put their name on the bottom of it ;)

You're right: all you do is push the src button (or cd button, or whatever it is - mine was only in for a week ;) before it was replaced) then you control it as you would the Subaru changer. The subaru changer is just rebadged and overpriced IMHO :D

Chungster
01 September 2003, 20:02
Chiark,

Is there a connector for the Changer already there in the boot, as in pre-wired??

Or does a cable need to be run from boot to HU?

A friend has found me the Kenwood KDC-C465 changer (as supplied by your dealer) for £89 brand new!!! Just need to buy the mounting bracket and cabling I guess.

Lee

chiark
02 September 2003, 10:10
You need the cable, and you need to run the cable. It'll take ten minutes - just take the rear seat base out (2 bolts), a bit of trim down the side (poppers) and you're away :D

You can get changers cheaper than that online IIRC...

dr_ming
02 September 2003, 13:35
According to my local Subaru dealer, the 6 disc changer will also fit under the passenger seat. Dunno about the 10 disc one though.

jmk
02 September 2003, 19:41
Bought an MP3 headunit so I've no need for my Kenwood 10 disk changer. Make me an offer and it's yours.

dr_ming
04 September 2003, 13:44
JMK,

Sent a couple of messages to your profie e-mail address. Did you get them?

Cheers, Derek.

Gary C
04 September 2003, 16:08
I want to fit my kenwood changer to my STi8 but does anyone know how to get the center trim pannel off so I can get to the back of the radio.

It looks as if it pulls off, but I dont want to break it. Anyone help :)

chiark
04 September 2003, 17:34
See the FAQ - it's all in there.
http://www.chiark.com/scooby/icetoc.asp

Dazza01
10 September 2003, 12:08
dr_ming
the cable to connect the changer to the head unit normally cost about £50, but havin said that if u buy a brand spanker it should come complete with bracketts and cable..


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