Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: JFanaselle on June 30, 2015, 11:25:59 AM
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Since I have to place a limit on this, I'm going to call this a bulk purchase" instead of a "group buy." As some of you already know, the recent death of an SCCX member's OEM radio has sparked some interest in aftermarket radios. I have a little bit of a background in car audio, and actually began working for Sony Electronics 13 years ago as a car stereo salesperson. Currently, I receive 25% off of Sony car stereos via my employee discount, which I am allowed (by company policy) to share with "family and close friends." Since I consider everyone within SCCX to be a close friend, I'm happy to do what I can to help out the group. ;D
While the policy allows this, it also has some strict consequences for what the company considers abuse. For the sake of keeping my employment, I've decided to cap this bulk purchase at 6 radios total. The radio being offered is the Sony MEXN5100BT. It's a basic aftermarket unit that is easy to operate, but still has advanced features such as Bluetooth for hands-free telephone calls and wireless music streaming, USB input for playing music files off of a storage device (such as a thumb drive), and Siri Hands Free for use with certain apple products. More detailed information about the radio can be found here:
https://store.sony.com/receiver-w-bluetooth-nfc-app-remote-zid27-MEXN5100BT/cat-27-catid-all-car-stereo-receivers;pgid=vq1GmP9GBypSRpHag3jvgekR0000FVwqPpqK?_t=pfm%3Dsearch%26SearchTerm%3Dmexn5100bt (https://store.sony.com/receiver-w-bluetooth-nfc-app-remote-zid27-MEXN5100BT/cat-27-catid-all-car-stereo-receivers;pgid=vq1GmP9GBypSRpHag3jvgekR0000FVwqPpqK?_t=pfm%3Dsearch%26SearchTerm%3Dmexn5100bt)
The radio retails for $129.99, but comes out to $97.49 with my discount (a savings of $32.50). Shipping is free of charge, but there is sales tax based on the ship-to location, which would be my house. This equates to $7.80, which makes the total purchase $105.29. In addition to this radio, you'll need some aftermarket accessories to complete the install - specifically, a dash kit and a wiring harness. These parts vary a little from year to year and trim level to trim level. The best info I can provide is this:
If you have an 09-15 model, you PROBABLY need this kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aftermarket-Double-Din-Radio-Stereo-Dash-Kit-Installation-Wire-Harness-Install-/331430715972?fits=Model%3AXterra&hash=item4d2acf6244&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aftermarket-Double-Din-Radio-Stereo-Dash-Kit-Installation-Wire-Harness-Install-/331430715972?fits=Model%3AXterra&hash=item4d2acf6244&vxp=mtr)
If you have an 05-08 model, you PROBABLY need this kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COMPLETE-CAR-STEREO-RADIO-INSTALLATION-DASH-TRIM-KIT-W-WIRE-HARNESS-PLUG-/360728491231?fits=Year%3A2006%7CModel%3AXterra&hash=item53fd17f4df&vxp=mtr
If you have an 00-04 model, you PROBABLY need this kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-INSTALLATION-KIT-CAR-STEREO-DASH-KIT-WIRE-HARNESS-MOUNT-FOR-NISSAN-/252000524609?fits=Year%3A2000%7CModel%3AXterra&hash=item3aac66d941&vxp=mtr
I say 'PROBABLY' for each of these, because there are some variances in terms of trim levels and options. Please note that if you have any advanced features, such as the Rockford Fosgate system w/ Subwoofer, Factory Bluetooth, Steering Wheel Controls, etc - you may require additional installation accessories to install the radio or to make these features work. I AM NOT an expert with working with many of these adapters, and some of them can be expensive and complex while others can be easy and inexpensive. If you're in this situation, I'd suggest you post up what you have below and we can get additional input from the group (sounds like knightrider has experience dealing with the factory Bluetooth, and Scott307 has experience dealing with the factory steering wheel controls).
There are a couple of ways we can handle this bulk purchase:
1) For those of you who want this to be as easy as possible for yourself, I'll offer to purchase the radio and required installation accessories for you, and I can install the radio for you free of charge. If you go this route, I will just add $2 onto the total purchase price for the parts I'll need to complete the installation (butt connectors, heat shrink tubing, etc), but won't charge anything for my time and effort. Also, if you go this route, I'll need to communicate a little with you before hand to make sure we get the correct installation accessories for your setup (a picture of your dash will do the trick).
2) For those of you who simply want the deal on the radio, I can purchase the radio for you and you can acquire the installation accessories yourself.
As far as installation: I'm willing to do this in my driveway for you, but you'd have to make your way to Murrieta where I live either on a weekend or an evening during the week. If you want to install it yourself, I can still pre-connect the Sony and Nissan wiring harnesses to make it a simple plug and play installation for you. You'll just need to tear apart your own dash and install the dash kit, which is pretty straight forward and simple (they usually include instructions for your car too, but not always). Installation should take about 45 minutes to an hour, which includes the time required to run the external microphone up to your headliner. As RBDuffer has graciously offered, we can also arrange a mod-day at his place to make this happen.
Because I'll be ordering these through my work, they have to ship to my home. If you're installing it yourself, we can make arrangements to get the radio to you via a food-truck meet, shipping, face-to-face meet, etc. I'm flexible and just want to help everyone out here. :)
As for payment, I'm flexible there too. If you prefer to send me money via PayPal before I make the purchase, I'm ok with that. If you want to give me cash in person when we meet up for the install/delivery/whatever, I'm ok with that also. I just ask for your word that you'll make good on your purchase.
The next post includes participants of this "bulk purchase."
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Participants are below. I've included those who showed interest via the other posting or via PM.
1) Alex - Stereo and 00-04 installation accessories, with installation from Joe - total price: $122.54
2) 0317 - Stereo and 00-04 installation accessories, with installation from Joe - total price: $122.54
3) Celt - Stereo and 05-08 installation accessories, with self install (I'll prewire the harness for you, so I'm adding the $2 for installation parts) - total price: $127.24
4) RBDuffer - Stereo and 05-08 installation accessories, with self install (I'll prewire the harness for you, so I'm adding the $2 for installation parts) - total price: $127.24 + hookers booze
5) Toro - Stereo only - total price: $105.29
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Holy Moly! You have gone waaaaaay beyond the call....
My rig is an '07. Please hook me up with the Pre-wired self install program.
I can pay with cash and booze and cigars and hookers.
No tattoos please! I mean I won't pay with tattoos, but the hookers might have tattoos :P
Edited for content, BOD
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Done!
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Actually Randy, since you have an "Off Road," there's some stuff that needs to be addressed (see my post in the other thread about it being a PITA to replace the upgraded stereos):
1) You WILL lose the factory XM if you upgrade to an aftermarket radio. Even an aftermarket radio that is "Satellite Radio Ready," which simply means it is capable of controlling an aftermarket satellite radio adapter. You can purchase an aftermarket Satellite Radio tuner that will work with the new stereo, but it will set you back about $100, require you to run a new antenna to your roof (can't work with the factory antenna) and will cost you $35 to activate through XM.
2) Because you have the Rockford Fosgate package, you'll require some special adapters:
To retain the OEM steering wheel controls, you'll need the PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Adapter. Crutchfield sells this adapter for $69.99: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_541SWIRC/PAC-SWI-RC-Steering-Wheel-Control-Adapter.html (http://www.crutchfield.com/p_541SWIRC/PAC-SWI-RC-Steering-Wheel-Control-Adapter.html)
Crutchfield is also recommending a "line level converter" in order to connect the factory amplifier and use the factory subwoofer. I'm not really sure why you need this component. Again, this is where I'm very inexperienced, as I've never seen the connections on the Rockford Fosgate systems. Either way, the part they're recommending is $19.99, and can be seen here: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142SLC4/Scosche-SLC4-Line-Output-Converter.html (http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142SLC4/Scosche-SLC4-Line-Output-Converter.html)
As an FYI - If you purchase this same Sony radio directly from Crutchfield, they give you the dash kit and wiring harness for free, and they give you a significant discount on the adapters. Basically, they offer you everything you need for $44.99, which makes the total $174.97 with free shipping. This rivals the price you'd pay if you got the stereo at my discount and had to source all of the parts on your own, so it's worth considering.
Sorry it's not so cookie cutter for your rig. I'll say it again, it's a PITA to convert the upgraded units. :( Please consider all of these factors and let me know if you're still interested in being included in this bulk purchase and what route you'd like to take.
I can still get you the deal on the radio, but I'm not the right guy to source the installation goodies and help you with the install. Anyone with more experience with upgrading the Rockford Fosgate system - feel free to chime in and help out RBDuffer here (knightrider maybe?)
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I didn't use a line level converter, but the head unit I bought had rca outputs, if the head unit you are buying doesn't have rca outputs, you will need the line level converter. Imo its worth it to buy a headunit with rca preouts instead of using the line level converter. The steering wheel control is pretty simple, just 2 wires. The factory Bluetooth module located under the passenger seat will need to be bypassed but its just a matter of cutting a couple wires and splicing them together under the seat.
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Also crutchfield runs a deal on some radios where they throw the satellite tuner in for free or discounted.
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Flexible on payment? Will you take 75 dollars of Home Depot store credit towards that $122 good sir?
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Ok cool. I don't think Randy has factory bluetooth, but I could be wrong.
The radio being offered does have front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs. That's why I couldnt' understand why Crutchfield is recommending the line level converter. Strange. Anyway, good to know it doesn't require it.
So does the factory amplifier only power the subwoofer, or does it power the door speakers as well? Just curious how many of the preamp outputs get used on the radio.
RBDuffer - it looks like that steering wheel control adapter can be purchased for about $30 if you shop around: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-SWI-RC-Steering-Wheel-Control-ALPINE-JVC-KENWOOD-Pioneer-Sony-Clarion-SWiRC-/400947571179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5a5669eb (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAC-SWI-RC-Steering-Wheel-Control-ALPINE-JVC-KENWOOD-Pioneer-Sony-Clarion-SWiRC-/400947571179?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5a5669eb)
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Flexible on payment? Will you take 75 dollars of Home Depot store credit towards that $122 good sir?
Ha, not that flexible. :) I just meant I'm flexible in terms of when and how you pay, but I still prefer payment in US Dollars. ;D
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Lmao
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the factory RF system uses 4 chan full range input into the amp and outputs 6 channels, 2 channels for the dual voice coil subwoofer, 4 full range channels for the rest of the speakers. the amp has the crossover for the sub.
it is probably recommending the line level converter because the sony radio only has 2v preouts, this is generally not enough and will result in lower volume output or none at all, 4v preouts is what most amps require now a days.
also beware, the install kit for 09+ you listed is for double din radios, so it doesn't include a blank or pocket for single din install.
also some some of the lower trim 09+ X or S models came with the 05-08 dash layouts.
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Good info, thanks Jordan. I used the opportunity to do a little research on some web forums and found quite a few people with less-than-optimal results using 2V preamp outputs with the stock RF amp. So Randy - if you wanted to use this particular radio, it would require the additional line-level converter purchase for about $20. If we upgraded you to a radio that already has 4V preamp outputs, this would be avoided (but it's likely more than a $20 upgrade).
And good catch Jordan in regards to the double din setup for the 09+. That's the kit I ordered for mine, which IS a double din unit, and I just wasn't even thinking about needing to have the pocket for this single din radio. I'll find the appropriate kit if anyone with an 09+ jumps in on this.
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Just wanted to say thanks Joe for coordinating this and giving the offer to us.
If it's OK with Randy and Joe, I'm completely in for a mod day. :)
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The Mod Day offer at my place is completely Joe's call, just in case he didn't want a bunch of traffic at his place. But I want Joe to do what's best for him, cuz he's 'the man'.
Now, about me! You guys are scaring the crap outta me. If this is not the simple swap, forget about it.
But, my radio does not say 'Rockford Fosgate' anywhere on it. It does not have bluetooth and my steering wheel doesn't even know that I have a radio. Please don't ask me to send a photo cuz....F*** technology. Thanks Guys.
Edit: I put on my reading glasses (cuz I lost my spelling glasses), and it says CY13B in the top right corner. FWIW
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The Mod Day offer at my place is completely Joe's call, just in case he didn't want a bunch of traffic at his place. But I want Joe to do what's best for him, cuz he's 'the man'.
Now, about me! You guys are scaring the crap outta me. If this is not the simple swap, forget about it.
But, my radio does not say 'Rockford Fosgate' anywhere on it. It does not have bluetooth and my steering wheel doesn't even know that I have a radio. Please don't ask me to send a photo cuz....F*** technology. Thanks Guys.
I'm with you on technology Duffman, Mrs. Celt is always making fun of me because I resist it so much. I've been working on the boys Jeep I bought him lately and that technology seems so much better than what we have today. If we do a mod day, unless it's a Mo, Tu, Wed I would be out so hopefully someone can figure out how they get installed and can pass the info along to me. I will of course pay them for their knowledge in good beer and/or food.
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randy, does your radio look like this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2008-Nissan-Frontier-Xterra-Titan-Factory-Radio-CD-28185-EA011-CY13B-NoWear-/121668995003
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I'm with you on technology Duffman, Mrs. Celt is always making fun of me because I resist it so much. I've been working on the boys Jeep I bought him lately and that technology seems so much better than what we have today.
thats cause you guys are old...
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thats cause you guys are old...
Hey in car years I would be considered a classic...
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randy, does your radio look like this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2008-Nissan-Frontier-Xterra-Titan-Factory-Radio-CD-28185-EA011-CY13B-NoWear-/121668995003
Yeah, that's it exactly! Is this the easy one? Or faghetaboutit.
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That's the easy one. ;D Kind of strange that you don't have the Rockford Fosgate unit. I thought it came standard in all "Off Road" units, but it must have been an option?
You're back in the game for a simple swap my friend. Your total for the radio, dash kit and wiring harness is $127.24.
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As far as doing a mod day - I certainly wouldn't mind, but let's see where we end up on the participants. As of now, I've already made arrangements with Alex to install his at my house one evening next week. Celt wouldn't be able to attend the mod day anyway because of his effed-up work schedule right now, so we'll figure something else out for him. Not sure what Toro and 0317 would want to do, but Toro is very capable of installing his own if he wants, and I'm not even sure if 0317 is still interested in this.
We're going to need a mod day very soon anyway, because Jayrat will have a bunch of fancy new suspension parts to install, and so will I. :) My only concern is, I can't spend all day installing radios AND still have enough time to install my suspension, so it's probably a good idea to get as many of these done outside of a mod day as possible.
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I'm interested in the same package as Alex. I can probably make the same day that you are installing his.
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Ok cool, OP has been udpated.
There's one more "spot" to get in on this if anyone else is interested. If no one fills up that last order by the end of today (Thursday), we'll end this at 5 radios instead of 6. I want to get the order placed ASAP so we don't hold up any of the installations.
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Whoooo Hoooooooo! I'm in 8) Screw the sixth guy, let's get this ordered, now that I'm in ;D
Thanks again for the extra effort boys. :-*
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As far as doing a mod day - I certainly wouldn't mind, but let's see where we end up on the participants. As of now, I've already made arrangements with Alex to install his at my house one evening next week. Celt wouldn't be able to attend the mod day anyway because of his effed-up work schedule right now, so we'll figure something else out for him. Not sure what Toro and 0317 would want to do, but Toro is very capable of installing his own if he wants, and I'm not even sure if 0317 is still interested in this.
We're going to need a mod day very soon anyway, because Jayrat will have a bunch of fancy new suspension parts to install, and so will I. :) My only concern is, I can't spend all day installing radios AND still have enough time to install my suspension, so it's probably a good idea to get as many of these done outside of a mod day as possible.
I can always meet up with you any evening on a Mo/Tu/Wed. If you wanted to come over to my place after work I can throw a tri-tip on the smoker....
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We'll work something out buddy, no worries. And yes, I do love food! :)
Let me get the stuff in my hands first and I'll hit you up. Once I wire up the harness already, I should be able to install yours in like 10 mins, as long as we don't run into any weird issues.
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Well, a few radios have arrived. :) I am still waiting on the dash kits and wiring harnesses for everyone's rigs.
We did install 0317's radio this morning, because he was replacing an older aftermarket radio and already had a dash kit and wiring harness that we reused. The install went pretty easy, and the radio is working great. I'll let him post his own review after he's used it for a bit.
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That was quick! You don't mess around. I'm in no hurry, so I will take last dibs.
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Well, with no one else chiming in that they want a radio, I'm officially "closing" this bulk purchase. I have received the radios I ordered for 0317, Alex, Celt and RBDuffer.
0317's has already been installed, as he already had an aftermarket radio so we were able to reuse the dash kit and wiring harness.
Alex - I'm still waiting for your dash kit and wiring harness to arrive. I thought it would be here today, so I'm guessing it will be here tomorrow. Once it arrives, I'll text you and we can set something up for an evening later this week or sometime over the weekend.
Celt - your dash kit and wiring harness arrived today, and I wired up the harness for you. I'll shoot you a text, and we can make arrangements to get it installed.
RBDuffer - your dash kit and wiring harness also arrived today, and I wired up the harness for you. I'll shoot you a text as well, and we can make arrangements for installation. I understand you're not in a hurry, so maybe we'll just hold off until my Radflos show up (and Jayrat's, too!) and we can make a mod day out of it. :)
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Thanks buddy, that's super cool of you to do this for all of us it's much appreciated..........
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Hey Joe, let me know when you and Erik are getting together, maybe I can join you guys.
As for texting me... well that comes under the heading of technology and my phones don't do that.
Please feel free to call me anytime. And thanks again.
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Hey Joe, let me know when you and Erik are getting together, maybe I can join you guys.
As for texting me... well that comes under the heading of technology and my phones don't do that.
Please feel free to call me anytime. And thanks again.
I was talkin to JF about coming over to my place and putting a yard bird or a couple racks of beef bones on the smoker to eat after the mods. I'm available on Mo thru Wed but whatever works for you guys, it would be fun for all of us to meet up for a couple hours.
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I was talkin to JF about coming over to my place and putting a yard bird or a couple racks of beef bones on the smoker to eat after the mods. I'm available on Mo thru Wed but whatever works for you guys, it would be fun for all of us to meet up for a couple hours.
Um my radio was already put in, but I'm might break it for some BBQ
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Um my radio was already put in, but I'm might break it for some BBQ
I wouldn't mind putting together a mid-week feast for the SCCX crew.
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Well I wouldn't be able to do tonight. How about next Monday night? I'm down for a feast and popping a couple of radios in. :)
I can get out of work in Rancho Bernardo at about 3:45 pm and can be to your place by about 4:30 or 4:45 Celt. Does that work for anyone else?
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Well I wouldn't be able to do tonight. How about next Monday night? I'm down for a feast and popping a couple of radios in. :)
I can get out of work in Rancho Bernardo at about 3:45 pm and can be to your place by about 4:30 or 4:45 Celt. Does that work for anyone else?
Monday can work for me as long as it's in the evening. Once I get a list of who is going to show up I'll go get some bones and or yardbird.
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Anytime Monday is great for me. Let's do it!
Let's see...Cigars for Erik and cheap domestic beer for Joe. Is that right?
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Yes, I'm a Bud Light kind of guy 8)
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Anytime Monday is great for me. Let's do it!
Let's see...Cigars for Erik and cheap domestic beer for Joe. Is that right?
Giddy up, I'll get a couple racks of beef ribs and put em' on the smoker accompanied by some corn on the cobb etc.
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if you need a helping hand , just let me know
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if you need a helping hand , just let me know
You are always welcome at my home, bring an appetite because I'll have some Southern BBQ ready.
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Just want to say a huge thanks again to Joe for installing the radio, especially doing an amazing job with all the pre-wiring! Here it is installed:
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00279.jpg)
The fit is perfect: I can dim the button lights, then just have the text display match with the rest! Awesome! Now just to pick up a few tiny USB flash drives and I'm set. :)
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Glad you're loving it, Alex! :)
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Nice photo Alex, Me next, me next, me next! I'm pumped for Monday 8)
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A huge thanks to JFanaselle for coming over to my place today and installing the stereos for me and The Duffman.
Much appreciated Bro............
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And a huge shout out to Celt for some AMAZING slow smoked ribs, corn on the cob and potato salad. ;D
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And a huge shout out to Celt for some AMAZING slow smoked ribs, corn on the cop and potato salad. ;D
Well said Joe ;D
After practicing on Erik's, you did mine in minutes, thanks 8)
Nilda thinks we can even get the blue teeth thing working!
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Hey man if your teeth are blue it's because you have been chewin on those cakes they put in the bottoms of the urinals. Man I told ya they are not for consumption sheeesh.............. :o
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Hahaha.
Update: We got the bluetooth working!
I am officially hip, cool, rad, whatever.
I mean this radio tells you what song and artist is playing. How does it know?
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How does it know?
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Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice!
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That's great news about your blue teeth! Now stop chewing on the urinal cakes. They're not really cake, as Celt already said.
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In case anyone was looking for an appropriate flash drive for our stereo model, I picked up this flash drive from Best Buy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-micro-metal-attach-32gb-usb-2-0-flash-drive-matte-silver/3288008.p?id=1219090032190&skuId=3288008&productCategoryId=abcat0504010 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-micro-metal-attach-32gb-usb-2-0-flash-drive-matte-silver/3288008.p?id=1219090032190&skuId=3288008&productCategoryId=abcat0504010)
It's about the smallest flash drive I could find, and at 32 GB, I can store my whole library (I could almost fit my entire hard drive on there!) and the handy search function allows for browsing through the folders. It comes with the small lanyard, and I added a keyring for easy transportation. Just one unexpected note, the little thing gets fairly warm after operation.
(http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x326/thegreyhats/CAM00291.jpg)
Now I have even more of a reason to drive the long way home. ;D
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32 giga bytes for $20. And so small that you gotta put a handle on it. That's amazing.
I'm gonna hold out for the 6 terra byte one that I can embed in my brain, where all the alcohol left a hugh gap.
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32 giga bytes for $20. And so small that you gotta put a handle on it. That's amazing.
I'm gonna hold out for the 6 terra byte one that I can embed in my brain, where all the alcohol left a hugh gap.
Hugh Jaynis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm-lA3GkKBc
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Dam it, I hate smell check :'(
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Hugh Jaynis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm-lA3GkKBc
Nah, his brother, Hugh Jorgan
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Hugh Jaynis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm-lA3GkKBc
Hugh Jaynis...Dense Fog Advisory...coincidence?
I think not.
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Hugh Jaynis...Dense Fog Advisory...coincidence?
I think not.
Holy cow John, nothing gets by you! I watched the video three times before I heard anus.
And now that this thread is completely jacked, let me just add that I'm not sure that I like you guys being funnier than me now :'( And I would like to thank the rest of the not-a-club members for having the good taste to remain silent with respect for my position :-*
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Holy cow John, nothing gets by you! I watched the video three times before I heard anus.
And now that this thread is completely jacked, let me just add that I'm not sure that I like you guys being funnier than me now :'( And I would like to thank the rest of the not-a-club members for having the good taste to remain silent with respect for my position :-*
Look at your Mr. Technology...you made yellow letters!
So proud of you, finally growing up and breaking the bonds of Word Perfect...brings a tear to my eye... :'(