On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:38:00 -0800 (PST), Chip L
<chiplong@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>I'm interested in replacing the EOM radio/cassette (2 small knobs on
>lower left) in my '90 with a FM/CD combo. I also want to install a
>pocket in the void which will be under the new unit.
>
>Sources/Directions/Advice appreciated. Not interested in moding the
>existing unit. The car came w/o headrest units which I will install
>and place on the rear channel.
>
>Chip L
having gone through this twice (once with my '90 and again with my '94
when my '90 got totalled earlier this year), assuming that you'll be
replacing the old stereo with an aftermarket unit yourself:
http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/stereodetail/1363.html
can be used as a reference n identifying which wire should connect to
what.
in general, once you purchase the aftermarket unit you want, go to an
auto stereo place, go 'round back, slip a few bucks to one of the
installers and explain what kind of mounting hardware you need,
including the desire to have some storage space beneath the new unit,
he'll likely be able to rig you something out of his used stuff for a
fraction of the cost of a mounting kit.
headrest speakers: IIRC, all miatas are wired so as to have a plug
underneath each seat where the wiring harness can be connected.
wiring harnesses can be purchased or salvaged. a coat hanger should be
all you need to run the wire through the seat (there may or may not be
a hole in the foam already but you should be able to feel through the
foam where the hole is in the frame so as the run the harness down the
back of the seat underneath the upholstery - you'll probably want to
snip the middle ring that holds the upholstery together in the back)
i'd recommend going with 3.5" speakers vs. any stock or aftermarket
plastic box enclosed option. i'm quite pleased with the eclipses i'm
using, but to fill out the bottom i also installed a JL stealthbox
subwoofer.
the pic found at the following website should give you an idea of how
to place a 3.5" in the exisiting space:
http://www.rpm-design.com/mx-5/mods/stereo.html#headrestspeakers
but rather than discard the plastic covers (you'll see what i'm
talking about once you unzip the upholstery) as the site owner
suggests, i trimmed the sides off to make them 2 dimensional and
retained them as protection. and any basic aftermarket unit will
supply sufficient power to drive them; a crossover and separate amp
(an option the site owner has) are superfluous IMO. if anything, i
have the fader set slightly biased towards the front (door) (also
aftermarket) speakers and elected not to install the door tweeter i
thought i'd need). i find the overall frequency response to be quite
satisfactory for my listening tastes which are fairly broad.
i hope this has been helpful.
barry
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