In dash DVD/CD/MP3/ player

niubodybuilder05 · January 29th, 2007, 05:06 PM

I have a 2003 mustang gt with the mach 1000 stereo system that came with it. Came with 5 amps and 2 subs. Now i just bought this.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6860.html#

and I was wondering if it is possible to be able to make it work. Or what can be done.

mike

ATLmustang · January 29th, 2007, 05:48 PM

if you can buy a wiring harness for the mach amps to pug into and then tie it into the new HU that might work but i am not sure if they make a kit like that but i am not sure

themadgnome · January 29th, 2007, 11:23 PM

If i were you i would take that POS back. My first in-dash was a jensen, everything that could go wrong went wrong with it. So I took it back had it replaced with a newer model jensen, and everything happened all over again. It will start with the screen getting stuck, then you volume knob will quit working, then after that the entire unit will take a sh!t. After two units i finally convinced the retailer to upgrade me to a panasonic. I couldnt be happier.

wraitherlx · January 30th, 2007, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by themadgnome

If i were you i would take that POS back. My first in-dash was a jensen, everything that could go wrong went wrong with it. So I took it back had it replaced with a newer model jensen, and everything happened all over again. It will start with the screen getting stuck, then you volume knob will quit working, then after that the entire unit will take a sh!t. After two units i finally convinced the retailer to upgrade me to a panasonic. I couldnt be happier.

+1

I deal with everything audio, video, and security for auto's and you will have nothing but problems with that. As far as the wiring is concerned whenever we have someone come in with a MACH system we tell them to just rewire the whole car and get new speakers unless you get a premium amp interface but eventually they will go bad.

ibanez570x · January 30th, 2007, 10:26 AM

it doesnt matter how you try to convert it, it will sound like complete muddy ass... running new speaker wire can be done in an matter of two hours (components included) .. its well worth it...

wraitherlx · January 31st, 2007, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by ibanez570x

it doesnt matter how you try to convert it, it will sound like complete muddy ass... running new speaker wire can be done in an matter of two hours (components included) .. its well worth it...

exactly, but if you are on a budget and just want it in then you can get a interface but then you gotta deal with the mudd ass sound.

neckbonekat · January 31st, 2007, 03:19 AM

Sell the new stereo on ebay and keep the stock. Who watches TV in a Stang? The car is entertainment enough.

AtxStang · January 31st, 2007, 05:00 PM

Yes, take it back and get this :

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7008.html

You can buy the wiring harness from Metra to use with the Mach system.

I just took everything out and put 6.5 Zapco Reds in the doors, powered by Alpine amp. With 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk powered by Rockford Fosgate amp. I bought that pioneer DVD in dash and it sounds incredible. Also coat your trunk with dynamat.

neckbonekat · January 31st, 2007, 06:01 PM

I was looking at that from my drop shipper. I never saw one installed, but was considering it just to be able to burn music DVDs.

AtxStang · January 31st, 2007, 07:59 PM

only 889.00 is a steal for all that, plus its 6 disc in dash, it fits perfectly in dash too.

niubodybuilder05 · February 1st, 2007, 11:38 AM

I already have it sitting here which was ordered offline, not bought at a store.

neckbonekat · February 1st, 2007, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by niubodybuilder05

I already have it sitting here which was ordered offline, not bought at a store.

Sell it to a frind that doesn't have a Mustang. LOL

AtxStang · February 6th, 2007, 07:24 PM

oh yea btw when installing aftermarket decks do not use factory ground for the deck in the wiring harness. Ground the wire to the chassis yourself, you could mess up your elec. system. i think this applies on Chevy's too, if anyone cares

M.O.B.Fab · February 6th, 2007, 10:13 PM

so is this a known thing to most stereo shops?....if i showed up in my cobra to get all new speakers/2 12s/amp/and a dvd player installed...they'd know to change all the wiring?

ha, i can work on a motor and susp. all day long, but lord knows im inexperienced with stereos

ChrisJ · February 6th, 2007, 10:27 PM

03/04 Mustangs are a different animal...2002 and back can be made to work with an aftermarket headunit with the metra adapter...

M.O.B.Fab · February 6th, 2007, 10:54 PM

ahhh...i seeee
thanks...i like the double din unit...i'll be lookin into that one...

January 29th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#1
niubodybuilder05 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 84	In dash DVD/CD/MP3/ player I have a 2003 mustang gt with the mach 1000 stereo system that came with it. Came with 5 amps and 2 subs. Now i just bought this. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6860.html# and I was wondering if it is possible to be able to make it work. Or what can be done. mike

January 29th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#3
themadgnome Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	If i were you i would take that POS back. My first in-dash was a jensen, everything that could go wrong went wrong with it. So I took it back had it replaced with a newer model jensen, and everything happened all over again. It will start with the screen getting stuck, then you volume knob will quit working, then after that the entire unit will take a sh!t. After two units i finally convinced the retailer to upgrade me to a panasonic. I couldnt be happier. __________________ http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19.../tn_tmgsig.jpg

January 31st, 2007, 03:19 AM	#7
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,017	Sell the new stereo on ebay and keep the stock. Who watches TV in a Stang? The car is entertainment enough. __________________ 2001 BULLITT GT I DON'T CARE WHERE THE CAR IS MADE. IF YOU CAN'T BEAT IT DON'T TALK SH*T!

January 31st, 2007, 06:01 PM	#9
neckbonekat I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 6,017	I was looking at that from my drop shipper. I never saw one installed, but was considering it just to be able to burn music DVDs. __________________ 2001 BULLITT GT I DON'T CARE WHERE THE CAR IS MADE. IF YOU CAN'T BEAT IT DON'T TALK SH*T!

February 6th, 2007, 10:13 PM	#14
M.O.B.Fab Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 114	so is this a known thing to most stereo shops?....if i showed up in my cobra to get all new speakers/2 12s/amp/and a dvd player installed...they'd know to change all the wiring? ha, i can work on a motor and susp. all day long, but lord knows im inexperienced with stereos __________________ M.O.B. Fabrication Huntsville/Cullman, AL 256-297-6015

January 29th, 2007, 05:48 PM	#2
ATLmustang Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buford,GA Posts: 303	if you can buy a wiring harness for the mach amps to pug into and then tie it into the new HU that might work but i am not sure if they make a kit like that but i am not sure

January 30th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#5
ibanez570x Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 204	it doesnt matter how you try to convert it, it will sound like complete muddy ass... running new speaker wire can be done in an matter of two hours (components included) .. its well worth it...

January 31st, 2007, 05:00 PM	#8
AtxStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 116	Yes, take it back and get this : http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7008.html You can buy the wiring harness from Metra to use with the Mach system. I just took everything out and put 6.5 Zapco Reds in the doors, powered by Alpine amp. With 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk powered by Rockford Fosgate amp. I bought that pioneer DVD in dash and it sounds incredible. Also coat your trunk with dynamat.

January 31st, 2007, 07:59 PM	#10
AtxStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 116	only 889.00 is a steal for all that, plus its 6 disc in dash, it fits perfectly in dash too.

February 1st, 2007, 11:38 AM	#11
niubodybuilder05 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 84	I already have it sitting here which was ordered offline, not bought at a store.

February 6th, 2007, 07:24 PM	#13
AtxStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 116	oh yea btw when installing aftermarket decks do not use factory ground for the deck in the wiring harness. Ground the wire to the chassis yourself, you could mess up your elec. system. i think this applies on Chevy's too, if anyone cares

February 6th, 2007, 10:27 PM	#15
ChrisJ Hmmm... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,687	03/04 Mustangs are a different animal...2002 and back can be made to work with an aftermarket headunit with the metra adapter... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

February 6th, 2007, 10:54 PM	#16
M.O.B.Fab Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 114	ahhh...i seeee thanks...i like the double din unit...i'll be lookin into that one... __________________ M.O.B. Fabrication Huntsville/Cullman, AL 256-297-6015

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