'05 Mustang, installing aftermarket stereo??

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Mike Villeneuve - 04 Apr 2005 00:07 GMT

I am considering purchasing the new 05 mustang. My question is if it is
possible to install an aftermarket stereo in these cars....I ask this
because most GM's that i've looked at you cannot install aftermarket audio
because it contains some security chip stuff...I do like the 05 Mustang's
and if thats the case I will have to upgrade the stereo

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John H - 04 Apr 2005 00:48 GMT

>I am considering purchasing the new 05 mustang. My question is if it is
>possible to install an aftermarket stereo in these cars....I ask this
>because most GM's that i've looked at you cannot install aftermarket audio
>because it contains some security chip stuff...I do like the 05 Mustang's
>and if thats the case I will have to upgrade the stereo

The Shaker 1000 puts out a lot of sound. Why would you want to upgrade?

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Scotter - 04 Apr 2005 02:11 GMT

I can think of some reasons, including:
(a) What if you want a "MP3 Jukebox" type setup where it is basically a
computer/hard-drive in the trunk serving up files to the deck?
(b) What if the negative things I've heard about the Shaker 1000 system are
true?

Much as I love my Mustang, it bugs me when an auto mfgr puts proprietary
stereo equipment in the car.
When I got a new deck (3 times now) for my Mach 460 system, the installer
was like, "Oh a Mach 460 :(" and told me how THAT system means I need to buy
some kind of extra adaptor crap.
And then now just getting new speakers I heard the same kind of stuff...

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>>I am considering purchasing the new 05 mustang. My question is if it is
>>possible to install an aftermarket stereo in these cars....I ask this
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> The Shaker 1000 puts out a lot of sound. Why would you want to upgrade?

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JS - 04 Apr 2005 04:41 GMT

The Mach 460 can easily have a head unit installed with a cheap plug-in
adaptor, much like any dash wiring kit, if all you're looking for is the
additional functionality of an aftermarket HU.

Now, if you're thinking of replacing speakers or amps, you might as well
scrap the whole thing.

I have a Win-XP running mini-ITX system in my Eclipse as an MP3 player, and
in my '97 Cobra, I have a RioCar in-dash DIN-chassis Linux-running MP3
player, mated to the Mach 460 system. I can definitely think of reasons why
the stock stereo sucks, even if it's as powerful as the Shaker 1000. I
don't know how proprietary it is, though.

JS

>I can think of some reasons, including:
> (a) What if you want a "MP3 Jukebox" type setup where it is basically a
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>> The Shaker 1000 puts out a lot of sound. Why would you want to upgrade?

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Ken Zwyers - 04 Apr 2005 13:17 GMT

In my case, I'm an XM subscriber. Ford is aligned with Sirius. If I want
XM, I've got to get my own radio.

> >I am considering purchasing the new 05 mustang. My question is if it is
> >possible to install an aftermarket stereo in these cars....I ask this
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> The Shaker 1000 puts out a lot of sound. Why would you want to upgrade?

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Mike Villeneuve - 04 Apr 2005 15:45 GMT

Sorry I forgot to clarify, it is because I would not be getting the GT
version and the V6 only comes with the standard amfm/CD player, its nothing
fancy, thats why.

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