Fitting a Radio
Discussion
This is what I considered for a long motorway journey.
Didn't need it in the end as I had a passenger.
Didn't need it in the end as I had a passenger.
Steve-B said:
Seriously what'd be the point?
Either of these would work better:
1) Ear buds or Bose headphones with iPod
2) Drive along and hum to yourself.
There are merits of both.
I've done both - although I've had my Seven so long I first used an original Walkman and more recently an MP3.Either of these would work better:
1) Ear buds or Bose headphones with iPod
2) Drive along and hum to yourself.
There are merits of both.
Humming to myself is by far the best.
Always had a radio/cassette unit fitted in my 7. I have the unit mounted up under the scuttle on the drivers side to the right of the steering wheel. It's easy there to adjust and load with tapes.
Speakers are very thin 5 or 6inch units mounted into the side panels at just above knee level. (my 7 does not have the honeycombe that later cars may have).
The side panels therefore act as cabinets and yes the unit can be heard-except when the engine is really 'playing'. Just remember to turn the thing down when you get into a built-up area as it could be embarrassing :-)
Also, it's nice to just sit back when parked facing the sun and listening to your favourite music etc.
Speakers are very thin 5 or 6inch units mounted into the side panels at just above knee level. (my 7 does not have the honeycombe that later cars may have).
The side panels therefore act as cabinets and yes the unit can be heard-except when the engine is really 'playing'. Just remember to turn the thing down when you get into a built-up area as it could be embarrassing :-)
Also, it's nice to just sit back when parked facing the sun and listening to your favourite music etc.
Dorchester said:
Always had a radio/cassette unit fitted in my 7. I have the unit mounted up under the scuttle on the driverqs side to the right of the steering wheel. It's easy there to adjust and load with tapes.
Speakers are very thin 5 or 6inch units mounted into the side panels at just above knee level. (my 7 does not have the honeycombe that later cars may have).
The side panels therefore act as cabinets and yes the unit can be heard-except when the engine is really 'playing'. Just remember to turn the thing down when you get into a built-up area as it could be embarrassing :-)
Also, it's nice to just sit back when parked facing the sun and listening to your favourite music etc.
Really? Tapes? Your kidding, right?Speakers are very thin 5 or 6inch units mounted into the side panels at just above knee level. (my 7 does not have the honeycombe that later cars may have).
The side panels therefore act as cabinets and yes the unit can be heard-except when the engine is really 'playing'. Just remember to turn the thing down when you get into a built-up area as it could be embarrassing :-)
Also, it's nice to just sit back when parked facing the sun and listening to your favourite music etc.
te.I can feed a Roberts DAB portable (see eBay) into my Starcom Digital intercom headsets (and the satnav too). I've found any other option is virtually inaudible at speeds above 40-50.
Some cars (the Autosport 50th anniversary model?) were actually delivered by Caterham with CD system as standard...
Some cars (the Autosport 50th anniversary model?) were actually delivered by Caterham with CD system as standard...
That's the bunny. Not used too much (lack of passengers and long runs). I made the headsets from a pair of £13 Optime II ear defenders – better than £65 for the real thing. The sound deadening is pretty effective so I run with one earcup slightly offset so I can hear traffic. I don't think there are any UK laws being broken – what about the same headset kit in a bike helmet? It seems its not so clear in other countries like France though.
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