Phi1720

Any shop will have wiring harnesses in stock. They are usually $15 or so. Its basically an adapter that connects the wires coming from the back of the cd player to the correct style of connector in the dash of your car.

elite001

what is these speakers for? fronts at both doors one or, rear one?

Sythik

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-LmGlMz0...00&I=120701822

This is what I used to install my radio just get a couple butt connectors and crimp the harness that goes into the back of your radio to this harness and then plug it into the harness in the car. Its very easy to do. Most audio shops wont have this instock because of the age of the car and what not.

Hoss Ghoul

Example of Ipod ready Alpine Head Unit
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Alpine-CDA-9...QQcmdZViewItem

Two examples of adaptors needed to connect Ipod to an Alpine Head Unit, one with charging capability:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ALPINE-iPOD-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/alpine-aux-input...QQcmdZViewItem

I'll get you the model# for the JBL's I have and snap some pictures of the rear box/head unit a bit later today. The Alpine speakers for the doors suggested above may be a better option, and more likely to be available.

elite001

so is this means, if I buy this, I will be able to connect this unit or all of those stereos listed by Hoss to my 944 1985 car? please give me some confirmation and I will buy this thing from crutchfield right now...

I cant wait no more...

thanks guys.. thanks alot for the input.. I am so happy that I found this forum... thank you so much

and again.. forgive me for my stupidity as newbie and I hope you guys won't get pissed for me asking so much lol..

elite001

I am really not sure what you mean

but you can see my car's interior's where you can see there is no stereo there.. maybe you can tell me a little bit more clearly in the picture and see if my car has it or not..

thanks

Tom R.

Your car is a 85.5 or 85 1/2. The dash was changed mid 85. if you search on the web for stuff either call it a 85.5 or 86. There were a lot of changes made for the 85.5. mainly to the interior.

Tom R.

Your car is a 85.5 or 85 1/2. The dash was changed mid 85. if you search on the web for stuff either call it a 85.5 or 86. There were a lot of changes made for the 85.5. mainly to the interior.

where are you located?

elite001

I am located in columbus, OH

what about you?

and what does it mean by it's 85.5 is it a more worst car? or something?

so when I'm looking for harness in crutchfield there isn't any option for 85.5 should I go for 86? or 85?

thanks

Tom R.

Go for 86. All interior in your car would be 86 instead of 85. I think but am not sure that everything in your car would be 86 instead of 85 if given the choice.

alordofchaos

No, having an automatic makes it a worse car Sorry, just funnin' ya! Welcome to Rennlist! Just don't ask if the timing belt is at the rear of the engine...

Many people consider it better - especially the AC/heat. Do a search; there are basically two interriors - early and late. Late is 85.5 and older; late has a rounded oval dash vs square dash. Dash cracks come with both a search will get you pictures of the older dash.

Late also gets the 6-digit odometer (you'll see lots of older cars claming low miles, when the 5-digit odometer rolled over) and two speakers in the door (early had, iirc, just one on the dash or something weird like that - at least that's what I remember from my 924)

You live in a good spot - there are several local listers who can help you out of a tight spot.

EDIT: I don't see the fader switch, but it might be behind your shifter in the picture. It would be in one of the spots to the right of your switches for the outside mirrors, sunroof, and rear wiper.

heltonjk

I just installed an Alpine head unit with the ipod adapter in my 87. it was a breeze. You just pull the old one out, plug the harness you should get into it, and slide the new one in, basically. I drilled a hole in the little bin underneath to thread the ipod cable through, so my ipod just stays in the little cubby. No one sees it if I wanna just leave it in my car. works well for me. By the way, this is my first post. hope it was helpful.

heltonjk

I just realized you posted you were in Columbus. So am I...I could probably help you out. I'm no professional stereo installer, but I've swapped a few head units.

elite001

yea I know.. the shift stick look kinda ugly too.. any suggestion what can I do with that...

thanks so much

alordofchaos

heltonjk, first post and you're already a paid member!

And yet another rennlister in Columbus, OH

I'm pretty sure that's where my car came from (the seller drove it up to Dearborn for me)