Changing head unit in BA? - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

Phantomxr8 · 12-04-2005, 02:24 PM

The standard head unit in my ute skips even on new CD's. Has anyone heard of someone changing the head unit and manage to interface it with the controls. I've been told you can't do this. There is no such word as can't. Any help would be appreciated.

StreekG · 12-04-2005, 02:57 PM

Yeah take it from me, i'm doing a car audio course at TAFE, The word is, changing a head unit in a BA is practically impossible, pretty much all you can do is improve on the sound system, speakers, amps and subs etc.

kiwi · 12-04-2005, 05:48 PM

it is possible and can be effective, i have seen it done many times.
an adaptor can be brought to suit aftermarket headunits that use remotes so you can use your steering wheel controls...

http://www.lightningaudio.com/2004/p...asp?prodID=576

or a stacker behind the seats...

StreekG · 12-04-2005, 05:52 PM

i've never seen it done, or even attempted because we've never had one in... but a lot of people have told me BA's are a bitch to change head units and yeah...

Phantomxr8 · 13-04-2005, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the info. Hadn't even thought about a stacker, might be the way to go. I'm not looking to spend a lot just tired of the skipping. Rather spend the money on brakes.

mark · 13-04-2005, 12:09 PM

i have a kindof old pioneer stacker, you might find an adapter for it.
$5 and its yours

12-04-2005, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phantomxr8 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jervis Bay Ride: BA XR8 UTE Posts: 3	Changing head unit in BA? The standard head unit in my ute skips even on new CD's. Has anyone heard of someone changing the head unit and manage to interface it with the controls. I've been told you can't do this. There is no such word as can't. Any help would be appreciated.

12-04-2005, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
kiwi irregular member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: vic. Ride: shaggin wagon. Posts: 1,772	it is possible and can be effective, i have seen it done many times. an adaptor can be brought to suit aftermarket headunits that use remotes so you can use your steering wheel controls... http://www.lightningaudio.com/2004/p...asp?prodID=576 or a stacker behind the seats... __________________ *its more fun with a 351* Last edited by kiwikid; 12-04-2005 at 05:50 PM. Reason: woops, utes dont have boots....

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12-04-2005, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
StreekG Torquing in German Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melbourne, Moorabbin Ride: 1988 Mercedes Benz 500SEC Posts: 1,372	Yeah take it from me, i'm doing a car audio course at TAFE, The word is, changing a head unit in a BA is practically impossible, pretty much all you can do is improve on the sound system, speakers, amps and subs etc.

12-04-2005, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
StreekG Torquing in German Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Melbourne, Moorabbin Ride: 1988 Mercedes Benz 500SEC Posts: 1,372	i've never seen it done, or even attempted because we've never had one in... but a lot of people have told me BA's are a bitch to change head units and yeah...

13-04-2005, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Phantomxr8 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jervis Bay Ride: BA XR8 UTE Posts: 3	Thanks for the info. Hadn't even thought about a stacker, might be the way to go. I'm not looking to spend a lot just tired of the skipping. Rather spend the money on brakes.

13-04-2005, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
mark Your friendly admin Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Ride: Posts: 8,055	i have a kindof old pioneer stacker, you might find an adapter for it. $5 and its yours

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