Recent content by bbyrd

I agree, there is alot about portables not to like. I have one and one thing I did to help was convert to direct connection to the back of my SCION added radio in my 2003 4runner. The portable xm radio I have will record daily, weekly, etc for a channel and duration. I record some talk radio and...

The best upgrade I have made so far to my 03 Runner is the Scion Radio, new for $60.00 off Ebay. I also upgraded the door speakers and they are second in line to my upgrades. I initially wanted the Scion Radio for the CD connection for aftermarket IPOD hookup. That worked well, but the radio...

I have XM and using a Inno portable. I have not yet completed the runner install but almost there.... bb

Not sure what you mean exactly about "not an after market 'add on'" but you should be able to do better than patching XM into your radio from the antenna. I purchased a unit months ago to connect my ipod to my radio.... http://www.gromaudio.com/ipod.html This connected directly into my radio...

The radio is still available and boxed ready to go. There are no brackets on the outside of this radio. Do you still have yours ? If not then you will need to pick up some. So, if you are still interested the radio is $ 25.00 plus shipping. If you will send me a zip code I can find out...

I would be surprised if it did. Ask a dealer near you, maybe they can answer. bb

I've used it twice too. My runner and wife's mazda. From what I have tried before this goes on hands down better than any other product I have tried. The lasting results for me are mixed. On my runner it seemed to not last as long. My wife's did and looked great after 1 yr (up until we sold it...

This is a great thread ! Does anyone know of a female Ipod type connector that ends with RCA connectors ? I have a Scion T1807 HU and a grom audio cable that connects directly to the IPOD at the bottom. I would like to use this connection to disconnect the IPOD and connect a sattelite...

i did a ebay buy (gromaudio) cable..plugs into the back of t1807 where the cd changer would... http://cgi.ebay.com/iPod-Adapter-Digital-Interface-Toyota-Lexus-Scion-%20TOYI_W0QQitemZ180090750321QQihZ008QQcategoryZ60208<br%20/>QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem btw i just did my rear speaker upgrade today. bb

As luck would have it the back ordered speakers will arrive while I'm on vacation. Can someone who has upgraded their stock speakers give a rough idea of how long it might take with the speakers in a 2003 runner? I'm thinking do the rears first before doing the fronts. bb

I'm buying the speakers from cardomain, they are running a good sale on speakers now. I have been reading up on Crutchfield and noticed the panel tool. Nice that Crutchfield would include the adapters. I'm planning to find out how far a 4runner will go, as this will be my last one (i'm on my...

Thanks ! I'll look for a 4 in 1 painter's tool. I had planned to reuse the stock speaker mounts by cutting away the old speaker from the mount. bb

I have Polk speakers that have been on back order finally on the way! When installing speakers do you use any special tools, like a door panel removal tool shown at Crutchfield ? bb

no, i just don't enjoy the long drive to the dealer when there are auto parts all around me close by... bb

use mine and would want to keep it ready to use. Wish i could find a blade repplacement without having to go to dealer....