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Morning ppl,

Installed a CD/MP3 player in my bug. When driving around it just skips for no more

Its probably cos the beetle basically has a metal dash and the ride is really rough.

Any ideas how to make the player comfortable so she doesn't skip? Thinking of moving it to the glove box, maybe build a little holder there?

Thanks
Virek

What make CD player is it?

Its a JVC. Never had a problem in my toyota.

Simplest solution, MP3 FM modulator. No need for CDs then

try mounting it on rubber mounts....

I bought a new LG radio with 2x 6x9 and 2x 4" speakers for R1179 the other day from HiFi Corp. It takes USB flash drive and the sound is absolutely awesome in the DC. I wanted to add a sub, but the sound is so good I think I might skip the sub. With the flash drive no more skipping when off roading. The newer model with Bluetooth for cellphone etc was available from Autostyle at about the same price.

Had a FM modulator before, but the reception wasn't that great all the time.

bah..................mount it in the glove box, no problems then, the dash flexes too much.......

Well, there is your problem right there... you wrote it loud and clear.... Hifi Corp.
I know its easy to say, but you get what you pay for. The cheaper headunits do have a problem with skipping over bumps. The more you pay the better the shock absorbtion in the the unit itself.
My Alpine does not skip at all. Its 13 years old now and my suspension isnt what you would call comfortable. If it skips, you usually have a few crushed vertibrae, bite your tongue and get out to check for mag and tyre damage. But then again, this is (was and still is) one of Alpines best ever headunits. CDA7939

Do you have crossovers for your 4" mids? Small caps mounted on the side of them maybe? If not, you are asking a lot from them.

Are there already head units available with only an AM/FM RDS receiver, and a USB port? (No need for a cd player)

Tony Z wrote:Well, there is your problem right there... you wrote it loud and clear.... Hifi Corp.
I know its easy to say, but you get what you pay for. The cheaper headunits do have a problem with skipping over bumps. The more you pay the better the shock absorbtion in the the unit itself.
My Alpine does not skip at all. Its 13 years old now and my suspension isnt what you would call comfortable. If it skips, you usually have a few crushed vertibrae, bite your tongue and get out to check for mag and tyre damage. But then again, this is (was and still is) one of Alpines best ever headunits. CDA7939

Do you have crossovers for your 4" mids? Small caps mounted on the side of them maybe? If not, you are asking a lot from them.

I have to agree with you, normally the stuff you buy from HiFi gives problems and I swore I wouldn't buy from them again. To be honest I haven't used the cd player that much. Much easier with the flash disk, but the LG seems to be quite good. I'm also an Alpine fan, maybe next time...

Did you put in the brace bracket on the back of the radio?

Sorry, missed you guys posts - been a bit busy at work

Yes I have the bracket - going to try and soften things abit around the player with some rubber or foam.

Thanks guys.
Virek

I think you got a dud. Had a few Jvc's. No problems. I've even had a Diamond from Hi-fi Corp with no problems, and thats cheap shit. By the way, I do fibreglass interriors for Beetles.

badbug wrote: By the way, I do fibreglass interriors for Beetles.

Some pics for us then bro

DO what I'm doing on the speedster............hidden radio with an Ipod adapter.......