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  1. You said you're paranoid about electronics and need to seal things up. I don't know if you're paranoid about getting shocked, but 12 volts can't really hurt you, in fact I doubt you could even feel it unless you touch it with your tongue or something. So leave it un-"sealed up" until you know it's working and save yourself some grief.
  2. Speaking of which (I don't THINK anyone has discussed this yet) it is possible to simply get ahold of a manual HVAC unit from a junker (or buy it) and swap it out with the auto one ? This would also nicely finesse the problem of not being to put an aftermarket stereo HU into the LGT (or 2.5i Limited), since there are mounting options for standard DIN HU's with the manual controls.
  3. I suppose a Y-adpater, not a switch, might work if you only turn one device on at a time. But maybe not - because the "on" device has to drive the (hopefully) high impedance load of the aux-in, but also is connected to the output of the "off" device, and its impedance might not be so high, thus putting too much load on the "on" device. Just a thought. But I doubt you'll damage anything by trying it.
  4. Why you use an FM modulator, wired or not, with the Sirius ? Mine (a Stratus) has an audio output jack for 1/8" stereo phono plug. Maybe you can find a simple 2->1 switch and connect the iPod and Sirius both to it.
  5. I think the "regular" 2.5i has the "manual" controls and thus can use CrotchFeel's (or similar) mounting kit. But the 2.5i Limited has the "automatic/dual" controls and thus awaits Highline's project !
  6. Perhaps another option (not necessarily cheaper if you buy a new one) would be to get the stereo/HVAC for a newer car (whichever year that aux-in and USB became standard) and drop that into your '05 or '06 ? Assuming it fits and is otherwise compatible ...
  7. Let me get this clear ... the $950 mod is the one you offer NOW, the "JDM mod" is the one still under development (and intended to be substantially cheaper) ?
  8. I called, and was quoted $950. That's just too much. I guess I'll get an old iPod (not into walking around with headphones anyhow) and use FM modulator. I've heard good things about this one: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=390447 At least I won't have to burn and carry around a bunch of CDs (with MP3s burned onto them).
  9. Thanks. I'm trying to decipher that thread now. Looks expensive, but otherwise a great solution ...
  10. Highline, I am completely new to this discussion, and am fairly deeply confused, and a moron at heart. Could you (or someone) please take the time to explain more clearly, minimizing the jargon and abbreviations ? Here's what I understand ... The 2006 2.5i Limited (that I'm soon to buy) has the "automatic" climate controls, meaning there are separate knobs to control temp for driver and passenger. If I pull the "radio" out, it's actually climate controls and radio plus CD changer all integrated into one massive cluster-f*ck of a unit. So there's no way to put a standard DIN head unit in. (I gather this is the same as the Legacy GT usually discussed here). Hoping I'm clear so far ... Put simply, you modify the thing so that I can put a single- or double-DIN radio of my choice in, and the climate controls still work, and the thing looks great. How exactly do you do this ? What is all this talk about a "core" ? I thought the whole point was to be able to put ANY DIN radio in ?!? How is the whole procedure done, and what is the price ? I pull out the whole stereo/HVAC unit and send it to you ? You simply fab something and send it to me, and then send you the unit I pull out of my car (perhaps this is the "core" being discussed) ? Sorry to be dense. Might be worth putting up a FAQ for folks like me. Thanks.
  11. So, evidently this only works with the "manual climate controls" ? I am seriously considering the purchase of a 2006 2.5i Limited. (I am only going back to 2006, because I want Limited stuff like moonroof, but I also want manual tranny, and I don't want turbo; so that's what I gotta do - sigh ...) But being a Limited, it seems to have climate controls for driver and passenger, where you just set the temp you want; I assume this is what is meant by "automatic climate controls". So, if I get this car, I'm just flat out of luck as far as replacing the HU with an aftermarket one (notwithstanding the "cubby" route) ?
  12. Folks, been off this forum for some while, but I keep getting emails about new posts. I still don't understand why you don't just unplug the little chime box from under the dashboard ? (I posted about this much earlier in the thread,but nobody seemed to have much response). It takes about 10 sec. Yes, I think it disables the other chimes too. But it seems to me like if you're the kind of person who doesn't feel the need to have a little chime remind you to buckle your seatbelt, you probably don't need or want one reminding you to take your keys out of the iginition and put 'em in your pocket.
  13. Guys, I posted this to another 'chime' thread, but no response ... I simply unplugged a connector from a little box under the dash called "Seatbelt Timer"; takes about 5 sec. Is there anything wrong with this ? Of course, it disables ALL chimes, not just the seatbelt one. (This is a MY97 Legacy OB). Also, I asked a Subaru dealer, and he said it can be programmed through the OBD in newer models (this was a year or two ago).
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