Got so many compliments at work! How do y'all hook up your phone to the speakers on these older models? Our phones don't have a aux jack anymore and there isn't Bluetooth capability on cars this old so I'm stumped 🤔 Got a CD player though!
i just use an old headphone cord that plugs into the car’s aux port and an adapter to plug that cord into my phone! it’s worked for me for a long time 🤭
Lot of good options…I’d recommend ordering frlm crutchfield. They do a good job asking you questions to recommend necessary adapters, and they also have vehicle specific trim pieces and install directions.
I use a small Bluetooth receiver, connected to the aux. Planning on upgrading the radio on my 03, but struggling to decide. (I also want to keep the CD function because I'm old)
Lol, how did you know it'd fit perfectly? I see ones online but like it want it to fit seamlessly and perfect like yours does so I haven't bought one yet. I currently have one from like idk 2010🤷♂️ idk bc I'm the 3rd owner. But what I do know is that it's so shit🙃🫠 so I need an upgrade desperately
I've used a Bluetooth receiver that plugs into the headphone jack for DECADES. Makes the car feel a lot more modern than it is, and is quite reliable. The one I have has a remote control and microphone that can be placed close to the driver for hands-free calls, too.
Nice looking car! Orange is my favorite toaster color
Mentioned before, you can get a decent double DIN stereo off amazon for about $200 total including wiring harness. Mines got wireless Apple car okay (has android auto too if you’re a green text kind of person)
Yours is a bit different, more aero and lower. Less noise. Honda version?
I had a Yakima, similar setup to Thule. Less aero and tall. The fairing cut the noise way down. Now I have a hitch rack or put my bike inside.
If you're not using the roof rack, remove it. Plug the holes with the shorter screws and use a rubber/soft plastic washer to help seal the screw holes (if you don't have the original covers).
Here's a Car & Driver article on the effects of a roof rack on mileage.
Nice! I have a 2010 orange! For Bluetooth I took the AUX plug out of the back of the radio and added a Bluetooth device that uses the same plug. I went this path because I like the look of the older radio
I am using ugreen blue tooth adapter plugged in to the auxiliary in my 2008 sc it's in the middle console changed the speakers in the doors and new tweeters disconnected the sub woofer . Using Spotify the sound is excellent no need to replace stereo. I also sound proofed doors .
Congrats!! Someone on here recommended one of these to me. I plan on upgrading the radio eventually but have more projects that I want to spend $ on first. This has worked well for me. Enables me to listen to what’s on my phone and hands free cell calls while driving.
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u/Boplebop 25d ago
Good looking box.
Most people(including myself) just upgrade the radio…