[Ajanta]

Ray O wrote:

: I think your least expensive option will be to relocate the existing CD
: changer to the interior somewhere. I had a CD changer in the trunk of my
: '92 Camry and agree that it was an inconvenient location. The 2000 LS 400
: has a CD changer located in a dedicated compartment above the glove box, and
: although it is more convenient than the trunk, it is not located somewhere
: accessible while driving. The built-in CD changer in our '97 Avalon and '03
: Sequoia is the most convenient.

Yes, I'll explore the relocation option first. The problem with the
trunk, besides lack of access, is that the various objects keep bumping
the player. Besides, it also makes it inconvenient to get to the spare
tire and jack.

I am surprised that the selection of components for car audio is so
poor. All I needed was a cd player, without radio, amp etc. For home
audio, we can get all sorts of things and that's why I thought getting
such a component for car audio would be possible. Apparently not.

[Ray O]

"Ajanta" wrote in message
...
Ray O wrote:

: I think your least expensive option will be to relocate the existing CD
: changer to the interior somewhere. I had a CD changer in the trunk of
my
: '92 Camry and agree that it was an inconvenient location. The 2000 LS
400
: has a CD changer located in a dedicated compartment above the glove box,
and
: although it is more convenient than the trunk, it is not located
somewhere
: accessible while driving. The built-in CD changer in our '97 Avalon and
'03
: Sequoia is the most convenient.

Yes, I'll explore the relocation option first. The problem with the
trunk, besides lack of access, is that the various objects keep bumping
the player. Besides, it also makes it inconvenient to get to the spare
tire and jack.

I am surprised that the selection of components for car audio is so
poor. All I needed was a cd player, without radio, amp etc. For home
audio, we can get all sorts of things and that's why I thought getting
such a component for car audio would be possible. Apparently not.

There does not seem to be many choices for an add-on aftermarket CD player
that fits in the pocket under the radio. There seem to be several CD
changers that fit in the trunk, but if you want an in-dash installation, you
will have to replace the entire system. Crutchfield.com has a pre-paid
installation option where they refer you to a local installer. Places like
Best Buy or Circuit City do the installations in-house. You can probably
get a Tuner/CD player, mounting and wiring adapters, and installation for
under $250.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

[hoerschy]

"Ajanta" wrote in message
...
Ray O wrote:

: I think your least expensive option will be to relocate the existing CD
: changer to the interior somewhere. I had a CD changer in the trunk of
my
: '92 Camry and agree that it was an inconvenient location. The 2000 LS
400
: has a CD changer located in a dedicated compartment above the glove box,
and
: although it is more convenient than the trunk, it is not located
somewhere
: accessible while driving. The built-in CD changer in our '97 Avalon and
'03
: Sequoia is the most convenient.

Yes, I'll explore the relocation option first. The problem with the
trunk, besides lack of access, is that the various objects keep bumping
the player. Besides, it also makes it inconvenient to get to the spare
tire and jack.

I am surprised that the selection of components for car audio is so
poor. All I needed was a cd player, without radio, amp etc. For home
audio, we can get all sorts of things and that's why I thought getting
such a component for car audio would be possible. Apparently not.

Just go onto EBay, type in the year, make and model and CD player. You will
find a lot of these Toyota add-on CD players that fit in place of the
storage bin. I did this with a 1998 Corolla that we had. Less than $100
delivered, brand new.

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 21:53:08 -0600, hoerschy wrote:


"Ajanta" wrote in message
...
Ray O wrote:

: I think your least expensive option will be to relocate the existing
: CD changer to the interior somewhere. I had a CD changer in the trunk
: of
my
: '92 Camry and agree that it was an inconvenient location. The 2000 LS
400
: has a CD changer located in a dedicated compartment above the glove
: box,
and
: although it is more convenient than the trunk, it is not located
somewhere
: accessible while driving. The built-in CD changer in our '97 Avalon
: and
'03
: Sequoia is the most convenient.

Yes, I'll explore the relocation option first. The problem with the
trunk, besides lack of access, is that the various objects keep bumping
the player. Besides, it also makes it inconvenient to get to the spare
tire and jack.

I am surprised that the selection of components for car audio is so
poor. All I needed was a cd player, without radio, amp etc. For home
audio, we can get all sorts of things and that's why I thought getting
such a component for car audio would be possible. Apparently not.

Just go onto EBay, type in the year, make and model and CD player. You
will find a lot of these Toyota add-on CD players that fit in place of the
storage bin. I did this with a 1998 Corolla that we had. Less than $100
delivered, brand new.


10 kajillion of them! Some people were nice enough to include the
faceplates.

Note:
Matsu****a = Panasonic
Fuijitsu-Ten = Fujitsu, Ten + Eclipse

The Panasonic units are so-so with really good radio reception.
The Fujitsu units have excellent tape and CD sections, so-so radio, and
really good sound.

[Ajanta]

hoerschy wrote:

: Just go onto EBay, type in the year, make and model and CD player. You will
: find a lot of these Toyota add-on CD players that fit in place of the
: storage bin.

Storage bin as in the box between the driver and passenger? Does the
unit replace this box or go inside it?

[Ray O]

"Ajanta" wrote in message
...
hoerschy wrote:

: Just go onto EBay, type in the year, make and model and CD player. You
will
: find a lot of these Toyota add-on CD players that fit in place of the
: storage bin.

Storage bin as in the box between the driver and passenger? Does the
unit replace this box or go inside it?

The factory add-on CD players replace the box.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

[hoerschy]

"Ajanta" wrote in message
...
hoerschy wrote:

: Just go onto EBay, type in the year, make and model and CD player. You
will
: find a lot of these Toyota add-on CD players that fit in place of the
: storage bin.

Storage bin as in the box between the driver and passenger? Does the
unit replace this box or go inside it?

The storage bin that I am referring to is the bin under the radio. The
radio was half Din height, the same height as the storage bin. The radio
and storage bin were assembled to the same mounting device. One removes the
mounting bin from the mounting device and replaces it with the half Din
height CD player and then reinstall the whole unit. It took me less than 15
minutes and I had never even tried this before.

[Ray O]

"hoerschy" wrote in message
...

"Ajanta" wrote in message
...
hoerschy wrote:

: Just go onto EBay, type in the year, make and model and CD player. You
will
: find a lot of these Toyota add-on CD players that fit in place of the
: storage bin.

Storage bin as in the box between the driver and passenger? Does the
unit replace this box or go inside it?

The storage bin that I am referring to is the bin under the radio. The
radio was half Din height, the same height as the storage bin. The radio
and storage bin were assembled to the same mounting device. One removes
the mounting bin from the mounting device and replaces it with the half
Din height CD player and then reinstall the whole unit. It took me less
than 15 minutes and I had never even tried this before.
Actually, the box is 1 DIN, the radio is 1 DIN, and together, they are
double-DIN.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

[Ajanta]

hoerschy wrote:

: Just go onto EBay, type in the year, make and model and CD player. You will
: find a lot of these Toyota add-on CD players that fit in place of the
: storage bin. I did this with a 1998 Corolla that we had. Less than $100
: delivered, brand new.

I must be doing something wrong because all I got were ads for used
cars (with cd players, of course)! Will try again with some variation.