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disturbing trend
i really like the new Legacy, but as stupid as it sounds, the integrated radio/climate controls would potentially be a deal-breaker for me. i hope Subaru isn't planning this for all their future cars. i think the '04 Sti had the best radio.
i figured by now someone would have figured out a reasonable way to get an aftermarket radio in there, but the best i've seen is some guy who spliced an iPod into a ribbon cable inside the radio and has to play a cd with silence on it to get it to work.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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Well that sounds like a wonderfully practical solution...
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why can't the radio be OPTIONAL like the '04 STis?!?!?!?!?
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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i'm pretty pleased with the stereo, besides the elimination of the cassette player and the weather band. i wish they would have installed one with a line-in for my ipod. come to think of it, maybe i'm not to happy with the stereo. at least it sounds good.
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Okay, Alan, just for you I overcame the nearly irresistable inertia of my laziness. I swiveled my chair 180 degrees, using as few muscles as possible, and asked my friend about his Legacy and the stereo stuff.
He tells me that the faceplate over the stock stereo can be replaced with one from Japan that includes the hardware required to install aftermarket stereo stuff. I had to stare at the back of his head for a good ten minutes before I regained the strength to turn back around and type you this message. Now I need a nap.
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i saw many on the board from Japan, etc, that have the Nav system, McIntosh audio, etc, and i would think they would mention the easy JDM faceplate swap.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) Last edited by Landshark; 11-11-2004 at 02:53 PM. |
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Dude....just don't buy a new Legacy
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my concern was that Subaru starts dong this in ALL their vehicles.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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