Stereo Install??

[jtc442]

Anyone have suggestions on the best way to install a stereo in a manx style buggy? Or is it even worth doing? Id sure hate to cut a hole in the dash and not be able to hear it. Just want suggestions if anyone has done it. Thanks!!

[jspbtown]

Hidden radio?

http://www.vintagevibes.net/Stereos/secretaudio.htm

[jtc442]

Hidden radio?

http://www.vintagevibes.net/Stereos/secretaudio.htm

yup, that is exactly what im looking for!! i even called best buy and tried to explain sort of what i was looking for, and the guy thought i was an idiot. thanks man!!

[Don]

I just mounted a small motorcycle amplifier under the dash. It has an iPod input which is what we use.

[jtc442]

I just mounted a small motorcycle amplifier under the dash. It has an iPod input which is what we use.

motorcycle amp? where could i find everything needed to do this? that sounds like an awesome idea!! that one stereo mentioned above is almost 300 bucks. sure didnt want to spend that much if i didnt have too.

[Jack Duncan]

I installed a stereo in the dash with 6x9's in the side pods. I can't hear it going down the road. Just at the red lights. I'd rather listen to the pipes anyway.

[jtc442]

I installed a stereo in the dash with 6x9's in the side pods. I can't hear it going down the road. Just at the red lights. I'd rather listen to the pipes anyway.

thats what i keep hearing, not being able to hear it while driving. maybe i should just hold off and not do it. but for some reason, mine dont seem that loud driving down the road??

[Don]

I just mounted a small motorcycle amplifier under the dash. It has an iPod input which is what we use.

motorcycle amp? where could i find everything needed to do this? that sounds like an awesome idea!! that one stereo mentioned above is almost 300 bucks. sure didnt want to spend that much if i didnt have too.

I bought it on ebay. It was similar to this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-2-CH-Motorcycle-Amp-500w-Amplifier-w-Audio-Input-/390139971383?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Car_Amplifiers&hash=item5ad6278737

Then used an iPod to RCA adapter cord. I put a couple of marine speakers under the dash as well. The speaker placement wasn't so good, it sounds a little muffled.

[BrianB]

There was some really good idea's on the samba a while back. How about using some Fiero/Miata seats that have the speakers in the head rests?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... ght=stereo
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... ght=stereo
Here is one you should be able to hear in the next county
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... ght=stereo

[ckolek]

in my blue buggy i had 2 6x9's in the rear and 2 61/2's in the front powererd by a 600 watt amp and it was loud with no problems hearing it at any speeds.

[jtc442]

i went ahead and ordered the 500 watt amp that is posted above. gonna go that route and see how it works. i think it will be fine. our main cruise is around 45 to 50 mph, well, for now at least, so i should be able to hear it fine. after im used to the way it drives and handles, i might get it out on the highway and see what itll do, but not yet. ive only had it for two months now, so im still unsure of its reliability.

[jtc442]

got my amp in today, hooked it all up, and absolutely love it!!!! thanks to all that posted suggestions!!!