Blaupunkt removal
Discussion
Ok, I suspect I'm being a bit dim here...or maybe just a bit wussy...but how do you remove the standard S2 111S blaupunkt (san remo) stereo? It seems to have an outer shroud on it that must be clipped on, but I've tugged and tugged at the thing, poked an prodded it with a screwdriver and cannot get it to come free.
Did a search on previous posts, but can't find anything about how to physically remove the thing!
ta.
Did a search on previous posts, but can't find anything about how to physically remove the thing!
ta.
gooby said:
ah, ok, I'll pop down to halfords then.
Was hoping I could be a cheapskate and take the shroud off and use a
thin screwdriver
Ta for info.
I would go to your local ICE expert - would anyone else let a halfrauds monkey in thier 'liz?
No, agreed, I meant just to buy the tool.
TBH I wouldn't even let a local ICE expert near it.
I've had to rewire plenty of stereo's installed by 'experts' to know its
worth doing yourself.
I've become very untrusting in my old age
gooby said:
ah, ok, I'll pop down to halfords then.
Was hoping I could be a cheapskate and take the shroud off and use a
thin screwdriver
Ta for info.
I would go to your local ICE expert - would anyone else let a halfrauds monkey in thier 'liz?
My local Halfwits fitted my Alpine and Pioneer sub... perfect job. OK, so a mate know's the service manager there who had done the install in his Elise, but they were genuinely very friendly lads, did a cracking job at a superb price and even cleaned and polished the car for me. They said it was nice to do a job on a 'special' car once in a while.
s works said:
ah, ok, I'll pop down to halfords then.
Was hoping I could be a cheapskate and take the shroud off and use a
thin screwdriver
Ta for info.
I would go to your local ICE expert - would anyone else let a halfrauds monkey in thier 'liz?
My local Halfwits fitted my Alpine and Pioneer sub... perfect job. OK, so a mate know's the service manager there who had done the install in his Elise, but they were genuinely very friendly lads, did a cracking job at a superb price and even cleaned and polished the car for me. They said it was nice to do a job on a 'special' car once in a while.
Agreed it isn't fair to single out halfords as always being rubbish at things like this. I've never had a decent job done by any of these kind of places, so prefer to take the time to do it myself. Kinda handy knowing the service manager though
RHY 11S said:
SP60, I too have a Mk2 111S and would be very interested to know what stereo you are replacing the Blaupunkt with and anything else you are doing with the sound system.
Cheers
I was just looking to plug my iPod into the back of the stereo TBH. Can't be bothered carrying a load of CD's with me everywhere I go. Finally got it out last night with a coathangar and screwdriver and it doesn't have the standard inputs on the back unfortunately
I'm going to try out a spare kenwood deck that I've got as that does have the inputs and a slightly higher max output, although I don't expect it will make much difference. The standard setup in my car does a reasonalby good job if you turn the volume up enough, so I don't plan to make any changes really. What kinda thing did you have in mind? Have you seen the thread about adding an active sub behind the passenger seat?[/quote] What kinda thing did you have in mind? Have you seen the thread about adding an active sub behind the passenger seat?[/quote]
To be honest I don't know much about these things so was hoping to nick some ideas.
I was thinknig of getting a DAB radio as the radio seems to be awful (admittedly I haven't spent that much time figuring it out as I just can't sit in the car without driving it!).
Have also noticed that although the setup sounds good at high volumes, the speakers can't handle any bass at high volume. Was thinking of something fairly simple - a crossover unit with some sub-speakers to replace a couple of the standards - nothing extreme, just something that's made for bass so that the overall sound in the car is better.
Any thoughts??
To be honest I don't know much about these things so was hoping to nick some ideas.
I was thinknig of getting a DAB radio as the radio seems to be awful (admittedly I haven't spent that much time figuring it out as I just can't sit in the car without driving it!).
Have also noticed that although the setup sounds good at high volumes, the speakers can't handle any bass at high volume. Was thinking of something fairly simple - a crossover unit with some sub-speakers to replace a couple of the standards - nothing extreme, just something that's made for bass so that the overall sound in the car is better.
Any thoughts??
I can wholeheartedly recommend the sub behind pax seat option. The Pioneer I have is only 100w but is self-amplified and the difference it makes is like night and day. It's booyakka if you want it to be, but if you wind it down then it just improves the sound quality hugely.
If you're like me and like rock, hip-hop, or reggae/ska it's a must have.
If you're like me and like rock, hip-hop, or reggae/ska it's a must have.
minidiva said:
Have a look at this thread:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.
Should help you on your way
Thats the one, thanks minidiva, dont really have time to search for topics today!
RHY 11s said:What kinda thing did you have in mind? Have you seen the thread about adding an active sub behind the passenger seat?[/quote]
To be honest I don't know much about these things so was hoping to nick some ideas.
I was thinknig of getting a DAB radio as the radio seems to be awful (admittedly I haven't spent that much time figuring it out as I just can't sit in the car without driving it!).
Have also noticed that although the setup sounds good at high volumes, the speakers can't handle any bass at high volume. Was thinking of something fairly simple - a crossover unit with some sub-speakers to replace a couple of the standards - nothing extreme, just something that's made for bass so that the overall sound in the car is better.
Any thoughts??[/quote]
Have a good read of the thread that minidiva has put a link to, lots of people rave about the difference the self powered sub makes. Personally I am still trying to catch up with my credit card bills after Insurance renewal, holiday and claim excess, so can't consider anything for a fair few months!
I did swap the head unit over for a slightly more powerful kenwood jobby at lunchtime though and it has improved the sound slightly. It also plays CD's much better without skipping, so think I'm keeping it in.
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