Date:         Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:50:42 -0400
Reply-To:     "John P. Stoneback" <jps@CATWOMAN.CS.MORAVIAN.EDU>
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From:         "John P. Stoneback" <jps@CATWOMAN.CS.MORAVIAN.EDU>
Subject:      Suggestions for location of CD changer (needed)
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I have installed a CD changer under the rear seat of my '89 Westy. As I
contemplate purchasing and installing a propex heater, I am looking for
ideas where other folks have installed same. The space under the rear seat
is quite nice. I have my unit upright so I can slip the cartridges in easily.
It's been a long time since I did this installation and I can't recall if
there is enough space on the side where the ECU is. I know I was worried that
having it jambed against that might be a problem. Any experience with that
location?

As we all know, space in a Westy is at a premium so I hate to use up cabinet
space. The wire supplied with the unit is just long enough to go from the
radio to the changer so placing it further to the rear would necessitate
finding a longer cable.

In case it is of interest, I mounted the amp directly behind the passenger
seat bolted to the battery "case" (appropriately hidden with a box covered in
grey formica to match the decor of the Westy). I also replaced the rear
speakers with 6x9's also covered in neat grey to match the interior. I replaced
the original wiring to the rear speakers with substantial 12 gage.
Both looks and sounds great.

There must be some creative ideas out there. Please share them.

        John