stereo theft, as performed by morons...

[YourGrandpa]

I always used 2 back straps.

[Geebs]

2 back straps is ok if that's all you can afford.

[plained]

straps pppfft

i encase everything under the dash in one massive blob of epoxy

[YourGrandpa]

2 back straps is ok if that's all you can afford.

Good thing is, they don't cost much.

[YourGrandpa]

straps pppfft

i encase everything under the dash in one massive blob of epoxy

That really puts a damper on repair work.

[Giraffe }{unter]

A pro install is using more support brackets than normal. Most installers just slap in the factory adaptor kit and they're done. The best way to install an in-dash unit is to use the factory kit and an additional back strap. Radio's usually have a little threaded post that sticks out of the back. All you have to do is take the metal stap that usually comes with the unit, use a self locking nut and fasten that strap to the back of the radio once it's in place. Then screw the other end of the strap to a metal part of the car with security screws. A theif would have to spend hours in the dark trying get the unit out. They'd most likely give up before they actually got it out.

Granted it takes a little longer, but it's just more of an excuse for a theif to fuck your car up. The went after my buddy's radio, couldn't get it out because he used a nylon backstrap the metal ones break easily with a few in/out manuvers.

The couldn't get the radio out so the slashed his leather seats, door panels, dashboard, busted all the gauges, radio, temperature controll system, punctured the aibag, then took a few extra minutes to slash his tires. all for a $400.00 radio :0

[+JuggerNaut+]

I always used 2 back straps.

i guess if you have aluminum straps laying around, ok.

[YourGrandpa]

A pro install is using more support brackets than normal. Most installers just slap in the factory adaptor kit and they're done. The best way to install an in-dash unit is to use the factory kit and an additional back strap. Radio's usually have a little threaded post that sticks out of the back. All you have to do is take the metal stap that usually comes with the unit, use a self locking nut and fasten that strap to the back of the radio once it's in place. Then screw the other end of the strap to a metal part of the car with security screws. A theif would have to spend hours in the dark trying get the unit out. They'd most likely give up before they actually got it out.

Granted it takes a little longer, but it's just more of an excuse for a theif to fuck your car up. The went after my buddy's radio, couldn't get it out because he used a nylon backstrap the metal ones break easily with a few in/out manuvers.

The couldn't get the radio out so the slashed his leather seats, door panels, dashboard, busted all the gauges, radio, temperature controll system, punctured the aibag, then took a few extra minutes to slash his tires. all for a $400.00 radio :0

Insurance?

[Guest]

So... my girlfriend's car was broken into this weekend and the brainless troglodytes stole the faceplate to her cd player, but left the rest of it there.

I'm not optimistic, but is there any possibility that I can get a new faceplate and still have it work? Or is the only solution to buy a whole new deck? Anybody happen to know?

Nope... lost mine when my car was impounded and I learned you can't unless you find someone that has a spare one lying around. But manufacturers don't sell them apparently...

[werldhed]

I just called the manufacturer and they automatically transfered me to the BestBuy replacement parts department, who told me they don't have the model in their system, despite the fact that I bought it from them.
I then called the manufacturer again, sat on hold for 30 minutes until "Carlita" was able to tell me that she couldn't help me get a replacement and that I'd have to contact Best Buy. Wheee..

Tomorrow I get to go to the store and see what's what, and I doubt they'll be willing to let me replace it for free.
Boo.

[Guest]

I coulda told you that, oh wait... I did.

[werldhed]

You told me what now? That Best Buy's computers aren't up to date?

[Guest]

Nevermind, page 2 ruined the joke.

[werldhed]

Even if they did have their system info updated, it looks like replacement faceplates are only very marginally cheaper than buying a whole new deck (like ~90% total price). That blows.

[+JuggerNaut+]

Even if they did have their system info updated, it looks like replacement faceplates are only very marginally cheaper than buying a whole new deck (like ~90% total price). That blows.

soz

[Giraffe }{unter]

Even if they did have their system info updated, it looks like replacement faceplates are only very marginally cheaper than buying a whole new deck (like ~90% total price). That blows.

What make and model # is the stereo?

[werldhed]

Insignia, IN-MP101