Ford Focus ICE Advice

Scientific · 14 Jan 2006 at 12:25

Right peeps,

I have a ford focus with the factory stereo, im looking for a CD/MP3 player replacement, what i need advice about is the headunit, but most importantly the cables I need.

I know I will need a convertor for the standard ford wiring to a normal head unit, and also a face plate, but I also have a Stalk control so I need the convertor for that aswell.

If anyone can give me some advice of where i can order all the parts I need it would be great.

Thanks

Scientific · 14 Jan 2006 at 13:47

right budget lets say around £150-£200 for headunit and i guess the rest for cables etc...

One other question im not looking to change the speakers or add amps etc, now the factory setup actually sounds pretty decent for something that came with the car will changing the head unit make any difference I.e. worse quality.

Sorry bout the noob questions.

Also thanks for the links but does anyone know exactly what cables i need, from what ive checked i need the following:
Ford convertor for aftermarket head unit
Stalk Convertor
Im sure im missing some others so any help would be good.

thanks

Scientific · 14 Jan 2006 at 14:58

Dunno maybe get my dad as he knows what hes doing ( he says anyway).

Def wont be me as ill end up blowin up the car

Scientific · 14 Jan 2006 at 18:05

Wicked thanks for the advice peeps hopefully ill get it sorted asap now, as for the removal tool yeah i know some places that do them so no probs.

Thanks

Scientific · 15 Jan 2006 at 00:17

I found a headunit its an ALPINE CDA-9812RB, anyone know if they are any good from what ive read they seem pretty decent and also allow me to use my stalk control.

Ive found it for about £180 on the bay seems to be £250 on car audio direct. Is it worth it? ive calculated the whole shabang to come to approx £250, again remember im only using factory speakers

Scientific · 15 Jan 2006 at 01:12

@Vanilla

Thanks for the advice i think u right my speakers are good but not enuff for that system, the thing is i know one thing will lead to another and im gonna end up changing the whole audio setup of the car(speakers etc..)

So any suggestions i need MP3 thats a must and its gotta be able to kick as much as the factory ford head unit, the reason for change is one for the MP3 playback and also the for HU gets on my **** as it randomly decides not to play copied cd's....

Scientific · 15 Jan 2006 at 01:37

Thanks MOrba yeah basically i dont wanna be banging bass down the street i just want good sound enuff for me in the car, and yes that £160 is a wicked price.

I really want to avoid changing any speakers or adding subs and amps as this is my first car and to be honest its not worth it on my insurance as i only had my licence for a few months