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06/27/1998 - I've temporarily relocated the CD changer. It used to reside in the trunk, but finding CD changing inconvenient, I ended up remounting the changer to directly below the dash area on the passenger side of the car. I also spray painted the face of the changer with a flat black, so when the windows are rolled up, it's almost impossible to see the changer. I tried installing the changer underneath the passenger seat, but it's just a fraction too big to fit. Had I been able to look into the future, I would have bought a small 6 changer from Clarion like someone else on the Probe mailing list did. The Clarion unit fits neatly into the glove box. Damn, I'm jealous. Stay tuned for the relocation pictures to be put up soon.

Given a choice between a spoiler and a CD changer, a friend's dad said, "A spoiler is for other people to see. A CD Changer is for YOU to feel." Trunk installed by an expert. I was unsatisfied with the location of the FM controller, so I moved it. Where is it now? Well, several things influenced my decision. I needed a good place to hide the controller. And I'm not a total audiophile, so a simple FM controller is sufficient for my current needs. Speed first is my motto, but this is the investment that I've gotten the most return from.

BEFORE:
The Kenwood FM controller was installed in the little cubby in front of the shift knob, like below. (Thanks to Jay Hunziker for the unauthorized rip)


Here's what the ashtray looks like. Ignore the light blue button, as that is a nitrous purging switch and not a typical Probe GT option (Thanks to Ross Lapkoff for the unauthorized rip)


AFTER:
The Kenwood FM controller was relocated into the spot where the ashtray used to be. Much easier to conceal (just close the ashtray lid) and is a bit easier to get to by people without the shift knob in the way.





Cost Analysis

I Spent:
$450, installed.

When:
August 1995.

Expenses:
$20, for lunch. He was a former student of a friend's father.