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Old 10-26-2008, 12:00 PM
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I have a Pioneer head unit in my car that's seen better days, It was there when i bought the car.

I want to get a new head unit that has built in HD radio and ****, my question is will this just be plug and play? Or am i going to need new harnesses or anything?
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 01:18 PM
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Someone answer before I go to Best Buy. Ha.
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 01:42 PM
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when you buy something like this from best buy they install it for free typically

if you buy something that isnt pioneer you will have to buy another harness.
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 01:46 PM
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The install is stupid easy, just connect some wires so if its not free instalation don't pay to have it done.
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 01:53 PM
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I'd rather them not even come near my car. I don't let many people touch it. I'll try to stay with a Pioneer. Otherwise i'll just hook it up myself. They all got directions.
 
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Old 10-26-2008, 02:42 PM
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The most you would need is another adapter, so you owuld jsut have to cut the old one off and re- connect the new ones.
 
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Old 10-27-2008, 03:18 AM
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Old 10-27-2008, 06:43 AM
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Get the Alpine above. It works with an ipod or usb drive. No cds. My brother has it and its awesome. If you are are true audiophile you mant want to stick with cds.
 
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Old 10-27-2008, 12:27 PM
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I have an Ipod and i hate dealing with CDs. I'll definitely go with that head unit. Looks sick..
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 09:36 PM
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yea man whatever radio you get will come with a harness in the box just cut your old harness and match the colors very simple
 
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Old 11-06-2008, 03:15 AM
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Yeah i already bought it, and put it in. Works and looks great.
 
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