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rossgn49u · 01-29-2019

Is there a plug n play radio kit available that will work with the Bose system?

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GOLDCYLON · 01-29-2019

Metra sells the interface cables if I understand your question correctly.

I am making a bold assumption you want to retain the Bose speakers and amps? But Maybe replace the Head Unit? Below is a link to the Audio section over at Corvette Forum.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...audio-faq.html

rossgn49u · 01-29-2019

Exactly.....thanks.

GOLDCYLON · 01-29-2019

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Originally Posted by rossgn49u

Exactly.....thanks.

Lol I guess I can tell the wife I AM a mind reader lol

RussMcB · 01-30-2019

I went that route (Metro kit, Kenwood head unit) and I'm really happy and surprised the stereo sounds as good as it does.

The only real downside is, I ended up not putting the glove box back in place due to the extra used up space. I'm sure others have done a much better installation job than I did. I still have a working glove box lid, but not the normal inside compartment. It doesn't bother me but I'll have to deal with it (or with the buyer) come sale time.

-=Jeff=- · 01-30-2019

Confused as to why the stereo will cause you not to have a glove box?

RussMcB · 01-30-2019

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Confused as to why the stereo will cause you not to have a glove box?

Yeah, I'm not surprised. I would be, too.

It was back in 2015, so it's not fresh in my mind. I can probably open the glove box and see what prevented me from easily putting the "box" back in place, but I just had shoulder surgery and the car's pickled up (since I can't drive it for a month or two).

I think it was something like, so many wires, or whatever the Metro kit consisted of. I think I just had a hard time finding room for it all.

But, like I said, it sounds great and that's what I wanted. Not having the plastic box in there to make it look normal hasn't bothered me. I can still put stuff in it. I laid a small black towel in there. Haven't opened the glove box in years.

I'll take a picture of it someday later this winter/spring.

GOLDCYLON · 01-30-2019

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Originally Posted by RussMcB

Yeah, I'm not surprised. I would be, too.

It was back in 2015, so it's not fresh in my mind. I can probably open the glove box and see what prevented me from easily putting the "box" back in place, but I just had shoulder surgery and the car's pickled up (since I can't drive it for a month or two).

I think it was something like, so many wires, or whatever the Metro kit consisted of. I think I just had a hard time finding room for it all.

But, like I said, it sounds great and that's what I wanted. Not having the plastic box in there to make it look normal hasn't bothered me. I can still put stuff in it. I laid a small black towel in there. Haven't opened the glove box in years.

I'll take a picture of it someday later this winter/spring.

Wow I remember when my AVIC Z series had a GPS antenna, Bluetooth interface connector module, amp feeds, iPod control and it all fit in there. What’s going on back there ?

jss06c6 · 02-04-2019

Just installed a Pioneer AVH 1440 in a 1990. Retained the Bose speakers and amps. Modified the Metra harness to the CDM (far too long for 1990-1992). Only "long" cable left was the antenna coax. Simply rolled it up and tucked it behind the floor carpet at the firewall behind the glove compartment. Sounded super! Complete with DVD, Bluetooth, Apple Car Play, etc..[ATTACH][ATTACH]

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Hib Halverson · 02-10-2019

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Originally Posted by rossgn49u

Is there a plug n play radio kit available that will work with the Bose system?

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When I had Barney, my '95, I got a complete kit from Zip Products which installed a Pioneer receiver and retained the Bose amplifiers. The kit had the proper harness to connect everything. It required only one modification to the structure behind the center stack and that can be reversed if there is ever a need to reinstall the OE control head.

Zip has a 2-part series of articles on the installation on it's tech story web site.

Part 1

Part 2

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,147	Re: Stereo Metra sells the interface cables if I understand your question correctly. I am making a bold assumption you want to retain the Bose speakers and amps? But Maybe replace the Head Unit? Below is a link to the Audio section over at Corvette Forum. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...audio-faq.html __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

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RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,159	Re: Stereo I went that route (Metro kit, Kenwood head unit) and I'm really happy and surprised the stereo sounds as good as it does. The only real downside is, I ended up not putting the glove box back in place due to the extra used up space. I'm sure others have done a much better installation job than I did. I still have a working glove box lid, but not the normal inside compartment. It doesn't bother me but I'll have to deal with it (or with the buyer) come sale time.

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,181	Re: Stereo Confused as to why the stereo will cause you not to have a glove box? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978