Any aftermarket stereos?

**Sarge** · 10-18-2008, 04:37 PM

What do you have? Is it a improvement? Did you do an amp/speakers with it?

rednari · 10-18-2008, 05:27 PM

Sorry man. I can't hear the radio over the headers unless it is turned way up.

**Sarge** · 10-18-2008, 05:30 PM

No shit

**bgable** · 10-18-2008, 09:03 PM

i have the Pioneer P4000DVD big improvement in sound quality and loudness, also gives me the ability to watch dvds, play mp3 cds, and hook up aux and usb music sources

**PatrizioD** · 10-18-2008, 09:14 PM

Im looking at the Pioneer FH-P8000BT as a head replacement, for mp3 cd's and bluetooth/satellite/HD Radio capabilities... Did you swap out any speakers, and how hard was the install?

**Sarge** · 10-19-2008, 04:00 AM

I hear good things about the Kenwood and the Pioneer. If I do this I want a unit that is the larger screen to look as factory as possible. What is it?....like a 4" I think. I would also do the speakers at the same time. I have the wiring diagrams....definetly want to maintain the steering wheel controls and think I have that kitty cat skinned.....

**rickf_uk** · 10-19-2008, 08:44 AM

Hi chaps , RickF from the Uk here. I've fitted the european version of pioneer in my Monaro. Great sound and superb iPod interface. However if you're planning to use the bluetooth for your mobile just check that it's compatible. I have an HTC and a motorola V8 and niether work with it. If your phone is pretty basic you'll be ok but smart phones just confuse it!

**bgable** · 10-19-2008, 04:01 PM

i didnt swap out any speakers everythings stock besides my HU and i didnt do the install just payed 30 bucks to get it installed saved me time

**crazy dave ls1** · 10-19-2008, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by gable2000ta

i have the Pioneer P4000DVD big improvement in sound quality and loudness, also gives me the ability to watch dvds, play mp3 cds, and hook up aux and usb music sources

can you still use the steering wheel controls?

**bgable** · 10-19-2008, 05:16 PM

you can if you buy the adapter for it but i didnt

**PatrizioD** · 10-19-2008, 05:30 PM

Anyone have a suggestion on one with green colored lights? That would be awesome if we could keep the factory light color scheme all the way around with an aftermarket HU

**Sarge** · 10-20-2008, 03:59 AM

Originally Posted by rickf_uk

Hi chaps , RickF from the Uk here. I've fitted the european version of pioneer in my Monaro. Great sound and superb iPod interface. However if you're planning to use the bluetooth for your mobile just check that it's compatible. I have an HTC and a motorola V8 and niether work with it. If your phone is pretty basic you'll be ok but smart phones just confuse it!

Good info....welcome Rick

**mark21742** · 10-20-2008, 08:36 AM

i put in a Sony Xplod afew weeks ago...i hate it....as soon as i get some free time im pulling it out and putting in a kenwood.
running a Mephis 1000d and two 12s. off the factory headunit useing rca converters it sounded great, everything with the sony sounds like crap

**LS16SPD** · 10-20-2008, 09:59 AM

hey sarge i put the pioneer 9800bt headunit in with infinity kappas and a small 4 channel amp,10 inch powered bazooka sub man it sounds incredible sound quality is amazing!!

**bgable** · 10-20-2008, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by PatrizioD

Anyone have a suggestion on one with green colored lights? That would be awesome if we could keep the factory light color scheme all the way around with an aftermarket HU

the pioneer is adjustable so you can pick between like 100 different shades of green,i have mine matched near perfect i think on my P4000DVD

**Sarge** · 10-20-2008, 10:54 AM

Good info and thanks man....I'm checking on this Pioneer right now.

**LS2Tuner** · 10-20-2008, 11:42 AM

I like to leave the stock deck Sarge for the sticky finger AssHoles out there.

I just run Super CLEAN AudioPhile amps on the stock speakers and add a sub or two and it's more than enough. Unless you are trying to add video you would be amazed at what the stock speakers are capable of with CLEAN power and a properly adjusted X-Over.

That my 2 cents I haven't used power from a deck to power speakers in probably 15-16 years.

You can get VERY nice clean AMERICAN power on Ebay ALL day for cheaper than the Jap junk new at Best Buy or Circuit City.

**RoadWrath04** · 11-01-2008, 07:35 AM

so did the Pioneer mess with the Theft Deterrant System that is standard in your gto???

**PatrizioD** · 11-01-2008, 12:02 PM

Whoa that Pioneer is sweet. One thing I've been wondering though, can these units play MP3's from a DVD?

Kinda a sidebar, but does anyone know how I can find out the factory codes for the security system? I bought my GTO used and dont know if I have the card anywhere.

Hahaa...found it. Still, it would be good to know for those people who lose their cards, or dont get one when buying used.

**mark21742** · 11-01-2008, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by PatrizioD

Whoa that Pioneer is sweet. One thing I've been wondering though, can these units play MP3's from a DVD?

Kinda a sidebar, but does anyone know how I can find out the factory codes for the security system? I bought my GTO used and dont know if I have the card anywhere.

Hahaa...found it. Still, it would be good to know for those people who lose their cards, or dont get one when buying used.

dealership should beable to get the code with your vin #