radio

[hoppo4.2]

is it just me or is the standard set up just crap!!!

the radio reception is ok when the engine is off but as soon as the pump starts forget it.

and the standard pioneer speakers are st too.

is the airel on every one els's car just flapping around on top of the fuel tank?

and any ideas how to get a signal when moving would be good?

thanks

[350Matt]

Fit one of those adhesive windscreen aerials instead to the rear screen, Halfords sell 'em and while still not perfect they do improve things a lot.

Alternatively something which may work better but I didn't get round to trying it in mine is to ; get one of the old style telescopic manual aerials and extend it up the 'B' post hole in the boot on into the roof. As fibreglass is transparent to radio it should work fine and give a better signal than the windscreen types as the aerial is so much bigger

Matt

[Byker28i]

If you search back a couple of years I went through the same process, although if you've got an aerial flapping around on top of the tank I'd suggest someones already fitted a powered one and it's come loose, 'cos the normal aerial is in the wiring loom under the dash?

Anyhow - halfords sell a powered windscreen adhesive aerial for about £12 I think. I stuck mine above the fuel tank and ran the wiring back down the centre console. Works mostly OK, but a bit iffy in areas.

This year I obtained the dab upgrade to my head unit and fitted a dab stick windscreen aerial under the dash on the passenger side and that's not bad either.

However - for best results, you really need a beesting aerial fitted external to the car. I just couldn't face (in my mind) ruining the lines and design ethic

[newberry]

I asked a friend who owns a car audio shop about the sound quality and fitting better speakers and head unit, he tapped the doors then said its not worth it unless you fit alot of sound deadening (sp) eg dynomat.

He said it would be like going and buying top end speakers and mounting them in a biscuit tin, it is possible to get good sound but it would cost you a fair bit for head unit, speakers, amps, sound deadening mayerials so i thought sod it i'll listen to the exhaust and engine. Music to my ears

Edited by newberry on Friday 10th October 19:48

[Ireland]

I know alinton did an upgrade on his by fitting a hidden aerial somewhere at the back.

I drove his car but I was checking the handling so I can't even remember if the radio was on or off at the time.

If you search his profile you should be able to find the thread.

[kojak]

I've never had radio at all.

[Old Geezer]

Since fitting the ACT "Quite" exhaust, I can now hear the Radio.

Reception can be a bit poor due to the hills around here, but its the original Panasonic and to be honest is pretty good but bloody complicated!
Stupid little buttons!

But it is no where near as good as the Bose system in my Audi A8.
The way things are going might be worth looking for an A8 to buy, just for the system!

I have always found Sony speakers to be a cut above the rest and replaced the originals in my daughters and sons cars with them. Very impressive for the money, so may try them in the Cerbera now that I can hear them.

[Byker28i]

I've still got the original speakers - just added a pioneer 150w powered subwoofer to add a little bass input. Seems to work ok.

[TT Tim]

Crikey!

Do they come with radios?

I wondered what the box in the dash was, never turned it on.

Aural entertainment from the exhaust and volume control by right foot.

Tim

[Dutch_Cerbera]

i just use the radio to hear where the speed camera's are...

[Byker28i]

Nah - there are times when you need a few tunes to enhance the ride....

"Get your motor runnin'
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way......

Born to be Willdddddddd!"

[grovest]

Can't see the point when the engine is running!

However... it would be handy to have one that works without having to press the black button and power up all the ancillary stuff when you are parked and CAN actually hear it.

Edited by grovest on Saturday 11th October 19:54