Can anyone suggest a good after-market CD changer - preferably a 12 disk changer? Your commments are appreciated. Thanks!

 

Just go to www.epinions.com

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Just my 2 cents...

 

Hey PTG,

Are you planning to replace the factory head unit? If not, a 12 disk changer won't work. The brain in the the factory system will only work with 6 disk changers. Trust me I tried every way to get it to work.

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1999 Silver TL Non-Nav, factory underbody kit and spoiler, 20% tint, Ractive intake, Clifford Intelliguard 9000 alarm, Alpine CD changer, Comptech springs, exhaust, and headers.

 

The feedback I received is Alpine 6 Disc. Allows it to be changed by the head unit and steeringwheel controls.

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KEE

 

Thanks for the comments. I hadn't thought of the head unit controlling only a six disk changer. Does the head unit and steering wheel controls only work with the Alpine changer?

 

So, should I just get the stock CD Changer? Is the after-market Alpine any different, better, or cheaper (with installation), than the stock unit? HELP, pleeeeaaaasssse.

 

From what I hear, the Alpine changer is cheaper than the one Acura slaps their logo on. Even though it's the exact same product, just paying more for the Acura logo on it. If $ isn't an object and you really really really want that tiny Acura logo on it, then buy it from Acura and pay considerably more.

I've got the factory changer from Acura and I love it. Luckly, I didn't have to pay for it. My dealer threw it in as a complimentary thing after I had already purchased the car.

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-ShaguraTL
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1999 Acura 3.2 TL non-nav
Laguna Green / Fern Interior
Stock...but not for long

 

as far as I know, yes... only with alpine...

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99 Laguna Green w/o navi
Factory spoiler
Factory wind deflector
Wood shift
Inspire wood inlay
35% Tint
18's coming soon!

 

I have an aftermarket Alpine... I compared it to a discount rate online. The online rate is $399, Alpines at circuit city ran me $400 installed including the adapter and a nice little carpet box to make it look "factory match"...

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99 Laguna Green w/o navi
Factory spoiler
Factory wind deflector
Wood shift
Inspire wood inlay
35% Tint
18's coming soon!

 

Where is the factory location for the CD-Changer? Also, what adapter do you need in order to connect the Alpine changer to the stock system?
Thanks.

 

Loking for an aftermarket 6 cd changer and installation instructions. I may Consider A UNIT from Factory....

Reply with pricing??

 

I installed a 6-Disc Alpine on my Civic a few years ago and it requires a special conversion cable to the head unit.  Why pay more for a logo if the changer works exactly the same?<p>

Since I'm not a pro, it took me 2+ hours to do the installation. The toughest part was to run the cable from the head unit to the trunk. You may want to do a connection test (between the head unit and the CD changer) before you start pulling a lot of things apart.

 

install instructions below with pictures:
http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/DIY...cd_changer.htm