Radio Cassette 2.8i Special

[alec hafele]

I am refurbing the dash on my 2.8i, fitting an uncracked dashtop etc and OSF members gave me some ace tips on brightening up the dash lighting. As I have the whole thing in bits at the moment I need to decide what to do about the radio/cassette. The radio works OK but the cassette deck is knacked. I'm not too worried about that as I use my i-Pod via a radio transmitter. However the amp in the radio is not too good by modern standards. I am loathed to cut the dash to fit a more modern set-up and would appreciate any advice on whether there is a way to fit a more modern unit without cutting or if the existing radio can be somehow upgraded. Also if anyone out there wants to flog an orginal radio cassete unti with a working cassette deck I would be interested. Cheers! Oh! by the way, I'm not looking for window popping ultra loud system!

[Vista]

How about fitting an external amp that can accept high power inputs inbetween the head unit and speakers?

[xrt_si]

How about fitting an external amp that can accept high power inputs inbetween the head unit and speakers?

 

That's what I'd suggest too.

[escort21]

Use an fm modulator...plus into the ariel socket in the original stereo and plays through the radio and you can plug an mp3 player into it, only 15quid from amazon

[alec hafele]

Mant thanks for the ideas!

[sscadam]

Leave the original stereo there and fit a parrot kit

[xrt_si]

Leave the original stereo there and fit a parrot kit

 

Another good idea that works well actually.

[alec hafele]

Many thanks for the good ideas