80s style car radio solution
 

This is a discussion going on in the Tech forum, but I thought maybe some here might be interested.

This radio works really well, has a somewhat 80s look, but modern features like Bluetooth, USB etc.

VDO Radio with USB and Bluetooth - 12 Volt - Blue LED - without Harness

At $140 it's a great deal, too.

The only thing I (and others) didn't really like is the "Continental" label on it.

To give a little more of an '80s feel to my project car, I had Blaupunkt and Reno decals made. So it looks like this now:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1479063264.jpg

The lighting is kind of weird, in real life it's a really good match and no one would ever notice that it is not original.

I had these made for myself, but if anyone is interested, you can get them from the graphic artist. Paypal $15 to Dave at ragedriftdesigns@yahoo.com, give him your mailing address and he'll send a set out to you.

I don't make anything from this, I'm just passing it on for those that might be interested.

Hard to get an accurate picture. A little less blurry

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1479063454.jpg

I have a similarly styled modern Blaupunkt in my SC, it blends in well.

For a real blast from the 80s look to period Mcintosh head units - guarantee that nothing looks like it......you can find them occasionally on Ebay

I installed a complete Mcintosh setup in my 911.

Example:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1479140406.jpg

Thats pretty cool

I remember equalizers, the more button/knobs the better!

http://www.amstereo.org/mitsm519.jpg

Wish I could have kept the units out of my Starion and Conquest.

The 3000 GT unit was one of the first I remember having a front facing input jack. Right around the time that mp3 players started getting popular.

The FM transmitters and tape deck adaptors never really didi it for me.

More buttons and lights!! My Saab Clarion audio system in my 1991 9000...three single DIN decks, tape and CD, dancing equalizer lights!

http://www.saabclarion.se/img/compon...le_88-91_2.jpg

Awesome! I had a 1993 9000 Aero with original audio.