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Sonatine
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Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:18 pm

Evening all,

The modern Sony in my car plays CDs but no radio. Didn't work for the previous owner either. If I'm going to change it out, I don't fancy a silver fascia and flashing neon disco lights.

So, does anyone know the head units available in the late 80s and early 90s? Can you get them? Are they junk compared to current tech? I like the idea of some thing a little retro or original than going all modern and council.

Thoughts....?
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Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:20 pm

Hunt for a nakamichi cd35 / 45. They look mint in an e30. Have one myself. Just ensure he lights are amber
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Sat Jul 25, 2015 6:26 pm

Amber lights? Green is also period cool :cool:

Reminds me, I have this in the cupboard awaiting rescue :D

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Sat Jul 25, 2015 7:20 pm

Green is cool too though I guess Amber matches the E30 lighting better.

Any pictures of the Nak, Mr Singh?
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Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:26 pm

You can change the pioneer to amber I believe
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Sun Jul 26, 2015 1:11 am

Check halfway down this page in my build thread for some options. I still have some for sale.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 8&start=50
1990 320i Coupe SE

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Sun Jul 26, 2015 9:30 am

I do but I haven't a clue how to post an image. Check this link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yys248mkpeznu ... .jpeg?dl=0
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Sun Jul 26, 2015 9:35 pm

That does look good Mitchen. Having seen an example I think I'm veering towards something a little newer. Maybe. Lol

Kudos to your work though, great effort.
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Sat Sep 05, 2015 8:34 pm

Also interested in this. Preferably with a USB port so I can charge my phone whilst I play tunes off it :D
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Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:52 pm

I've gone for a new pioneer as it really needed a cd player and I love Dab radio. Plus it has multicoloured display which I can make all orange to match the interior electrics.
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Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:40 pm

Old thread I know but you can consider building a radio into your glove compartment. I did. Put in a 1din compartment instead of the original radio. New Pioneer has bluetooth so I can just control it with my phone... Looks tidy
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