My VRS is one of the best cars Ive ever owned.I now want to replace the standard stereo with something that I can play USB sticks on and would appreciate any advice and experience anyone can offer.

Is it possible to go for a USB player only? Could leave the CDs at home then!Not really worried about a speaker change as I find current stuff fine for me.

Thanks.

My VRS is one of the best cars Ive ever owned.I now want to replace the standard stereo with something that I can play USB sticks on and would appreciate any advice and experience anyone can offer.

Is it possible to go for a USB player only? Could leave the CDs at home then!Not really worried about a speaker change as I find current stuff fine for me.

Thanks.

Why not get a connects2 lead?

As long as you have and ipod/mp3 player it will play through your current stero!

I had one like this installed..

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=sony+usb+car+stereo&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=8413571179145683696&sa=X&ei=kcSgTZvQGIiIhQeSlITxBA&ved=0CB8Q8wIwAg#

Works well with a 4gb usb stick and also bluetooth connection to phone

I got a sony xplod from amazon its reduced from 250 to 105quid and its amazing. Usb aux bluetooth and handsfree, I'd recomened it a few others have got it as well on here

Great.Thank you for the help guys.looking around the net Ive a found a unit called BEAT 175 £39.99 which is a USB/RADIO unit only.Any thoughts?Oh and what about fitting parts? Found a Facia plate/Loom?Aerial adpt but is it really as simple as they(The Audio sellers)say? Is it a case of pull out,plug in and play?And what about the aerial?does it need a "booster" plug?Sorry for being so dim but Ive never changed a unit B4!

Great.Thank you for the help guys.looking around the net Ive a found a unit called BEAT 175 £39.99 which is a USB/RADIO unit only.Any thoughts?Oh and what about fitting parts? Found a Facia plate/Loom?Aerial adpt but is it really as simple as they(The Audio sellers)say? Is it a case of pull out,plug in and play?And what about the aerial?does it need a "booster" plug?Sorry for being so dim but Ive never changed a unit B4!

Things you'll need:

Fascia adapter - £3 from your dealer

Aerial booster - £5 from ebay

If your radio has inline bullet connectors, then you wont need any other adapters, otherwise you'll need an iso adapter to change the permanent and ignition 12v wires around. Again, about £5 from ebay.

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Things you'll need:

Fascia adapter - £3 from your dealer

Aerial booster - £5 from ebay

If your radio has inline bullet connectors, then you wont need any other adapters, otherwise you'll need an iso adapter to change the permanent and ignition 12v wires around. Again, about £5 from ebay.

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Thats great advice and so quick! I guess I should first pull out the standard kit and see whats behind it.I will try to find time later and do it then.Thanks Softscoop.

To get the oem headunit out u will need sum kenwood cd player reomoval keys or pop into ur local halfords and they shud remove it for free they did with mine.

i have a kenwood kdc-bt50u , great little unit, built in bluetooth, usb, wireless bluetooth audio connectivity for iphone etc, address book, multicolour display etc etc, costs about £140