FINALLY got my audio 10!
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FINALLY got my audio 10!
now when i get my car back from the dealer, i'll look into installing it. is there anything i should watch out for or find difficult? searching for "audio 10" on the forum doesn't work as "10" is less than 3 characters. 
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Nany, nany, nany, I got mine first! It's just plug and play, take out the old radio and slip the new one in. I have pics of how to remove the trim that I posted on the last big Audio 10 post. Search for Audio and Buellwinkle as user. If you can't figure it out I'll be vacationing in the DC area around August 13th (I assume that's what the Nova/DC means) and I can help you.
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My Audio 10 CD was not always recognized at startup. I had my dealer change the Audio Pilot setting to 3dB (under warranty) and he also got the Audio 10 working (no charge). I think only one other person had this problem. Everyone elses Audio 10 install was plug and play.
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Originally posted by 02Impressor
so why do people want it so much? u already have radio and cd changer in glove compartment ...
so why do people want it so much? u already have radio and cd changer in glove compartment ...
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O2Impressor, I did not get the Audio 10 because I wanted an in-dash CD I got it because it sounds way better, balanced sound, mucho more bass. If you listen mostly to talk radio then it's not that big a deal.
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
O2Impressor, I did not get the Audio 10 because I wanted an in-dash CD I got it because it sounds way better, balanced sound, mucho more bass. If you listen mostly to talk radio then it's not that big a deal.
O2Impressor, I did not get the Audio 10 because I wanted an in-dash CD I got it because it sounds way better, balanced sound, mucho more bass. If you listen mostly to talk radio then it's not that big a deal.
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I have the coupe, no trunk so I can't answer that. Putting in 12" subs in the back hatch area would not be a balanced sound and it may cause the shelve to vibrate and buzz, it would be just a too much bass. I've done the subwoofer amp and subwoofer on previous MBs and it just gives me a headache. You would get pretty good bass with the audio 10. Find someone near where you live that has the audio 10 and listen to it.
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i recall either timmy or tommy organized a group buy for the Audio 10 a while ago, saying something like they were able to import it to the US for $400 or something. is this still alive??
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ok, i did the first couple of steps of the install (as stated by buellwinkle in another thread) until i got to removing the #20 torx screws in the vents (my screwdriver wasn't long enough). however, i have a few questions.
first off, do you have to remove the cover for the ash tray? how does this come off?
secondly, i unlocked the two clips in the "gap" on top of the ash tray (silver ones on each side, hinged in the front). when i decided i had to make a run to the hardware store, i tried to lock these back into position (so the trim isn't loose) but i couldn't figure out how these locked back into place. any ideas? i assume i need to lock these back into place when the install is done anyway, so my question isn't due to the fact that i haven't finished.
overall this seems pretty easy, especially since i've never forayed into car stereo installation before.
will there be any wiring issues i run into? the instructions i have are very vague when it comes to actually wiring the new HU in.
ps - i'll definitely post pics when it's all done. i'm trying to document every step!
first off, do you have to remove the cover for the ash tray? how does this come off?
secondly, i unlocked the two clips in the "gap" on top of the ash tray (silver ones on each side, hinged in the front). when i decided i had to make a run to the hardware store, i tried to lock these back into position (so the trim isn't loose) but i couldn't figure out how these locked back into place. any ideas? i assume i need to lock these back into place when the install is done anyway, so my question isn't due to the fact that i haven't finished.
overall this seems pretty easy, especially since i've never forayed into car stereo installation before.
will there be any wiring issues i run into? the instructions i have are very vague when it comes to actually wiring the new HU in.
ps - i'll definitely post pics when it's all done. i'm trying to document every step!
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The clips just snap in place, make sure the panel is aligned properly and push the clips up into position. You do need a normal torx screwdriver and not one of those 10 in 1 torx gizmos.
As for wiring, get a soldering iron, wire stripper, heat sinks, solder, flux and put those things far away from the car. Then unplug every plug on the back of the old radio and plug them in them same spots on the new radio and press the on button to hear the fruits of your labor! Then screw the radio in position while balancing the storage box in place. Put the panel in place and show all your friends.
As for wiring, get a soldering iron, wire stripper, heat sinks, solder, flux and put those things far away from the car. Then unplug every plug on the back of the old radio and plug them in them same spots on the new radio and press the on button to hear the fruits of your labor! Then screw the radio in position while balancing the storage box in place. Put the panel in place and show all your friends.
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
The clips just snap in place, make sure the panel is aligned properly and push the clips up into position. You do need a normal torx screwdriver and not one of those 10 in 1 torx gizmos.
As for wiring, get a soldering iron, wire stripper, heat sinks, solder, flux and put those things far away from the car. Then unplug every plug on the back of the old radio and plug them in them same spots on the new radio and press the on button to hear the fruits of your labor! Then screw the radio in position while balancing the storage box in place. Put the panel in place and show all your friends.
The clips just snap in place, make sure the panel is aligned properly and push the clips up into position. You do need a normal torx screwdriver and not one of those 10 in 1 torx gizmos.
As for wiring, get a soldering iron, wire stripper, heat sinks, solder, flux and put those things far away from the car. Then unplug every plug on the back of the old radio and plug them in them same spots on the new radio and press the on button to hear the fruits of your labor! Then screw the radio in position while balancing the storage box in place. Put the panel in place and show all your friends.
more trials and tribulations tomorrow (it's too dark to try anything now)
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
No, leave ashtray where it is. Who said remove ashtray door?
No, leave ashtray where it is. Who said remove ashtray door?
