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Old 04-29-2010, 09:23 AM
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Help!!! Is this even possible?

Ok, I have done numerous RX-8 club searches as well as Google searches and have found nothing.

I have a 2004 oem Bose single disc CD player. I have an Xcarlink usb/scard reader for mp3 files. And yes I already checked to see if the firmware is compatible.

I want to put the Xcarlink device and my amp bass boost control **** in the empty mini disc compartment.

I am not sure if it is possible to run wires through the oem unit to support these actions.

I would of course cut the appropriate holes in the mini disc face plate to make it appear stock.

Is this possible?

Any help/suggestions would be great.

Thanks in advanced!!!!
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Yes, it is possible. Without the lower MD/Tape module in the stock radio, there is room behind that blank faceplate to run wires. I have 5 USB cables and a USB hub shoved in there for my car computer.

Be warned though, that faceplate is NOT flat! I measured and dremelled out the hole for the hub's faceplate, only to find that the completely flat hub faceplate would not work with the curved surface of the OEM radio.

I would suggest just cutting a round hole for the amp **** to stick through, and a slot for the USB/SDcard, and it shouldn't be a problem. I'm looking for another plate myself, and will eventually cut 4 holes for the USB ports directly.
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Thanks! I will post pictures as I do all of this.



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