Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 16:05:17 -0800
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From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Radio codes : more info. (FISH)
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The 93-later Golf Jetta radios have the 6-CD changer control option which I have. is one won't lock up after four failed coding attempts. It works perfectly. The CD-changer boosts amp power , and the sound is rich, (I also have a 12 " sub and amp) The woofer is built into the top of the bin closest to the kitchen.
Where I live any nice high-end head set will be gone within a month or less. Apparently my local thieves think my radio stinks and means as much to them as the factory radio in a Ford means to most of us.
Mine is a Clarion which make quality electronics and the changer, harness, and CD-changer if bought new would easily cost over $600.00. Just the harness is $140.00 dealer price.
I still have this in my 82 camper and no one wants it because it looks like a cassette player, it needs a code, has a flashing red LED , it's unlikely that the thief will take down the VIN number, or come back for it, and the whole system cost me $150.00.
The kids around here park their cars right under their bedroom windows and have to ruin the lawn and yard appearance -the price to pay for having so much invested and no garage.
Robert K
1982 Westfalia
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Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 12:44 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Radio codes : more info.
Hey gang,
While everyone was talking about that original radio and its silly code, it
made me remember something....
That radio stinks!
I mean, you could buy the crappiest no-name stereo head unit today, and it
would rock the pants off of that OEM dinosaur. I remember having the code
thing happen to me right after I bought my Vanagon, and I called the guy who
sold it to me, and asked him what the deal was. He said he could get me the
code, but seriously, to just get a new stereo.
I bought an Alpine with cassette (this was around 1995 I guess) and
installed an additional Alpine 30 watt amp under the drivers seat to power
the 6 x 9's that I cut into the rear bench board. The Alpine delivered, I
believe 8 watts at the head...
Today, the plain vanilla stereo heads deliver 30 watts, and there are units
with 50 watts for a decent price.
I have a 40 watt Kenwood in there now, with CD (funny, as this head unit has
more power than my Alpine amp under the seat!!) and I must say that I am
completely satisfied with the setup.
Unless you only want your sound system in the Vanagon so that you can listen
to Rush Limbaugh... do yourself a favor and upgrade!! That OEM radio is 15
years old! (it probably eats tapes too)
Anyway... good luck with your radio quest.
RSF
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