Previous owner left me a present in the trunk!

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Apr 14, 2017 | 02:18 PM
  #1  
I had the trunk panels out the other day and found an Easter Egg (sort of). I didn't know the previous owner had installed an amplifier. I guess that explains why I never understood people complaining about the sound from the stock stereo.



I have no clue about stereo stuff. Can anyone tell me if this is a decent unit? What are all those relays for?

Is this the stock amp? (notice the wires are all disconnected):

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Apr 14, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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I found a present in mine, too. Previous owner had installed a stealth radar detector with laser shifting. It wasn't mentioned in the ads for the car. The controller was next to the Bluetooth puck in the center console.

Glad you're enjoying your good sound. It could be your stock speakers were replaced, too.
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Apr 14, 2017 | 10:48 PM
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Quote: I found a present in mine, too. Previous owner had installed a stealth radar detector with laser shifting. It wasn't mentioned in the ads for the car. The controller was next to the Bluetooth puck in the center console.

Glad you're enjoying your good sound. It could be your stock speakers were replaced, too.
Which BT puck is it and would you recommend it? Frustrated with the options I have for my '03.

Haven't found any presents in mine yet... still looking, haha.
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