Crutchfield Car Stereo said No Recommendation

[stevesparky 20]

Crutchfield had an "ask an expert" section, so I asked what recommendations they would make regarding replacing the Stock Radio.

Here is what I got back..

"Thanks for your e-mail.
As of right now, we do not recommend replacing your stock stereo. The issue is that when you replace your factory radio, you will lose your door chimes. I wish I had better news for you.
Ringo
800-388-2911 ext 3205"

Heck if I know on this?

Comments?

[Lovgun7 75]

horrible recommendation....

if you go aftermarket YOU WILL NEED ONE OF THESE

B kit

http://www.onlinecar...CFTByQgoddlgAOA

Kit Features

• ISO DIN head unit provision with pocket
• DDIN head unit provisions
• Interface included retains factory OnStar,Bluetooth, and all warning chimes
• Provides a 12-volt accessory power and VSS,parking brake, and reverse signals
• Painted Matte Black

Kit Components

• Radio Trim Panel
• Radio Brackets
• Pocket
• (4) #8 x 3/8”Phillips screws
• (10) White PlasticPanel Clips
• Interface
• 16-pin harness
• 4-pin to 4-pin resistor pad
• 22-pin to 44-pin harness

• Authorized Internet Dealer

B-LC kit

http://www.onlinecar...CFQSCQgodZi8AOA

Kit Features

• ISO DIN head unit provision with pocket
• DDIN head unit provisions
• Interface included retains factory OnStar,Bluetooth, and all warning chimes
• Provides a 12-volt accessory power and VSS,parking brake, and reverse signals
• Painted Matte Black
• Harness Included
• 40-EU55 European Amplified Antenna Adapter Single Connector (FAKRA)

Kit Components

• Radio Trim Panel
• Radio Brackets
• Pocket
• (4) #8 x 3/8”Phillips screws
• (10) White PlasticPanel Clips
• Interface
• 4-pin to 44-pin harness

Either kit comes with an interface to keep the chimes and factory warnings...

my car is proof... i hear all the stock chimes, rings, dings, OEM sounds in mine.

if you get the cheaper kit you will only lose Onstar... everything else stays the same.

not much of an expert...

[WaltK 305]

Crutchfield is a great company, but they offer instant gratification, a head unit, and harness. There is a little more involved in pulling a head unit out of a Spark. Actually most manufacturers are running more and more configurations, personal, and OEM , through the head unit. Being aftermarket units are being made for a variety of cars, it is becoming more complicated to switch out.

[Greg_E 211]

They sell Metra adapters but apparently are not up on their facts about the "new" adapters for our cars.

[stevesparky 20]

Thanks everyone.

I just got a call from Bob of Crutchfield, and they are getting a kit and wiring from Metra tomorrow and will updating their files.

But first they want to install and test one in a car and check everything out.

So.... looks like you can order everything from Cruychfield after all. Just wait a few days.

I think if you order a radio, the reduce the price for wiring and bezel stuff.... again I think.

Plus free shipping I think.

[Lovgun7 75]

Just a heads up... Sonic electronix also offers the free extra stuff aswell

[stevesparky 20]

Good point.

I have purchased stuff from Somic before.

Not sure about free shipping.

Plus I had to pay CA sales tax.

So it pays to comparison shop.

thanks..

[Lovgun7 75]

BTW i bought the Pioneer DEHX9500BHS as well as the metra B kit... i didn't need the harness or extra stuff that Sonic Electronix or Crutchfield offers