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Old 22-09-2007, 08:56 PM   #1
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Im going to buy a 2000 model AU Futura on monday, and it doesnt have the CD player but just the tape deck, was wondering if i bought a new CD tunter (aftermarket pioneer/apline or something) will the steering wheel controls be able to work for it? also do they make brackets or something like that for them as a normal aftermakret headunit is much smaller then the factory one (leaving a big hole) if so where can i buy one and does anyone have a photo of what it looks like in the car?

if these cant happen/arnt avialable is it possible jsut to connect a stacker to the facotry head unit?

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Old 22-09-2007, 09:18 PM   #2
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The output from the factory stereo's aint great, not crisp at all. You can buy a bracket for under $20 from Ford, but there will be a little gap in the middle where the 'pocket' tends to bend downward a little.

I don't believe the steering wheel controls will work, didn't for me (and it was installed by a tech), I may be wrong on that one though.
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Old 22-09-2007, 09:31 PM   #3
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mate, get yourself an aftermarket headunit... you can get the buttons to still work.. you need to get something adapted to the headunit... ask the pro's they'll know all about it..
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Old 22-09-2007, 09:34 PM   #4
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Stick an aftermarket unit in, the gap is minimal and not very noticeable.

As for the steering wheel controls with an aftermarket unit, you'll need one of these:
http://www.thecat.net.au/cat09.htm
I got one and they work absolutely perfect. (I got mine from JB Hi-Fi, you'll probably have to get them to order it in as they generally don't have them in stock)
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Old 22-09-2007, 09:46 PM   #5
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Old 22-09-2007, 11:30 PM   #6
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thanks guys ill let you know how it goes when i install it
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