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#1 of 778 Stereo by bh0001 Mar 01, 2001 (11:27 am)
Greetings all, At the end of May I will be taking delivery of a 2001 Impala LS, Navy Blue, all options except sunroof, leather, and on-star. I can't wait!   My questions are regarding the stereo. I have a complete Alpine system in my '98 Lumina. I plan to leave it in when I turn that car in. Of course, I want to do upgrades to the factory system in the Impala. So here are my questions.   1)Am I correct in assuming that I'm pretty much stuck with the factory head unit due to the "vehicle customization" feature? 2)Has anyone upgraded the factory speakers or amp? If so, what works well? 3)Has anyone installed a sub? I don't want "boom boom" as I drive down the street, but rounding out the low end makes a big difference to my listening pleasure. 4)Is there a way to direct wire a CD changer into the factory head unit, or will I be limited to FM modulated?   Any other pointers or advice would be helpful.   Thanks! Brad
#2 of 778 bh0001 RE Changer by 00impala Mar 01, 2001 (3:18 pm)
I think you are petty much "Stuck" with the Head unit, You said you are getting an LS with the 1SB package, that includes the AM/FM Cassette Radio, also standard on the LS, But you can get option WX9 that is a Remote CD Changer Harness, it includes the wiring into the Head unit and wires to the Trunk for the Trunk mounted CD Changer, It does not include the Changer, although I would think you would have to buy and use a GM Changer, I'm not sure if they accept 6 or 10 CD's, The Factory option you would need is WX9 Invoice $71.20 and Retail $80.00 This harness Wiring is only available with the UL0 Radio (AM/FM Cass) and not available with the Cassette and CD in the Dash Radio, But that radio includes the AMP that you are better off without, I don't know much about Sub Woofers so I cannot comment. Hope this helps you out Don
#3 of 778 Then Agian...... by 00impala Mar 01, 2001 (3:27 pm)
IF you get the CD Cassette and Amp Radio you would have to get an FM Modulator to add a Changer to that, I read your post wrong, are you getting the AMP Radio? OR the Standard Cassette Radio, I would Avoid the AMP Radio Option and go with the standard radio and the Harness if I were to do it again, I by passed my AMP so it is worthless to me, and the radio sounds as good as I assume the radio with out the AMP Does But I have the in dash CD and cassette that is good enough for me. If I had just Cassette I too would want to add a CD Changer and the safest way would be to get that Option from the start and a General Motors Changer. Don
#4 of 778 RE Changer and Then Again... by bh0001 Mar 01, 2001 (5:52 pm)
Thanks for the input Don. I'm in Canada so the options are a little different.   I was planning to get the "dual playback" CD/Cassette (option UPO) with the upgraded performance speaker system with amplifier (option UQ3). But I still want a CD changer. I've had one for the last 10 years and I refuse to go back.   Here in Canada there's no option for the Remote CD Wiring Harness, so I'm in a bit of a quandry. It would be an easy decision if there was that option. I'll check with the dealer when I go to order the car next week. I'd rather not do the FM modulated route - I've done it before with only moderate success. I was much happier with a proper direct wired changer. Then again, if I go with the CD/Cassette and an FM modulated changer I would have the capabiltiy to play single CDs in-dash and a bunch more in the changer. Maybe that's not such a bad thing.   Before someone says it, yes I really am a freak about my music! Brad
#5 of 778 bh0001 Changer..... by 00impala Mar 01, 2001 (8:30 pm)
Yea, Either way the process is not as simple as it would be with other cars, Having to forgo the In Dash CD to get a changer, I guess for all intents and purposes the In dash CD/Cassette is Nice! I like it alot, hardy ever use the Cassette, but a few times it was there! I had a FM Modulated Sony 10 CD Changer a few years ago in my Mercury Sable and it worked fine. Strange that they do not offer that Harness, Oh Well, you get a free Engine Warmer plug Standard that we do not. Good luck in your endeavors of aquiring your New Impala! Don
#6 of 778 Dual Exhaust Systems by compuboy007 Mar 01, 2001 (8:48 pm)
I've been hearing that the exhaust systems for the 2000 Grand Prix GT and Monte Carlo are the same. Does this mean I can order an aftermarket dual exhaust system for the Grand Prix or Monte Carlo and bolt it on? E-mail me any advice on this, it would be really appreciated. Thanks! Matt Jones Compuboy007hotmail.com
#7 of 778 bh001 re stereo by duraflex Mar 02, 2001 (8:14 am)
Yes - that head unit in the dash seems integral to the car.   There is a whole board on the IMPALA RADIO here at edmunds.   Most of your questions can be answered there.   Suggestion: Since you are a self-acknowledged "freak" about your music, Take a CD and a cassette that you know well to a dealer. Play them both in various IMPALA radio- tape -CD combinations and see what you like.   Some people have been very happy with their factory systems - untouched. I was not.   I have the US version with radio-CD-tape. It came with a CD harness for a trunk changer as well. It's still hanging in there just behind and above the right rear wheel well. I'll bet that CD harness could be ordered on the net if nort already installed.   I bypassed my trunk amp in June 2000 and have been very happy with the results.
#8 of 778 Re Stereo by bh0001 Mar 02, 2001 (10:37 am)
Thanks duraflex!   I didn't realize there was an Impala Radio board. I've read a bunch from there and I'll re-post my (revised) questions over there. Brad
#9 of 778 Dura - CD Changer harness by night_owl1 Mar 03, 2001 (8:59 am)
Dura, how do you know that plug is for the CD changer? I have been wondering what that plug is for and I hope you have the answer.   I also have the radio/tape/cd setup and wanted to add in a CD changer. I didn't want to go to the FM modulator route. I like my steering wheel controls too much. =)   I am away from home at the moment in Texas and have been calling around looking for a connector that will fit the amp harness. Hopefully I can find one so we can replace the factory amp with something better.
#10 of 778 night owl1 on trunk plug by duraflex Mar 03, 2001 (12:59 pm)
I do not know for certain that it is for a CD changer but if not what else would it be for? Tail and Brake lights for a trailer hitch - not likely. Power antenna? Too many wires.   My plug appears to have 7 wires running into it. That would seem about right for a changer. power(1) controls(2) and L & R audio out(4). NOTE: THIS IS A GUESS.

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