280zx stereo

[Amble280]

Does anyone else have this stereo set up in their car

 

[Huw]

That’s an aftermarket set up not factory.

 

[Amble280]

I did wonder if that was the case, my father bought the car when it was about 4 years old & that was what was in the car then.

 

[Huw]

Most UK cars had just a radio and where the equaliser is a cut out to put stuff in. A factory option would be a separate tape deck that would slot in that cut out. If that makes sense

 

[Amble280]

Yes that makes sense, well it's been there that long I'm just going to leave it that way but I am going to have to change the speakers as they. Sound really bad.

 

[Kest]

I have a spare console with I believe the exact same set up. I'll take some pictures tomorrow.

 

[Kest]

I find it a bit of a coincidence that this one looks exactly the same as your one. I always thought it was some sort of optional extra as it looks original ish. Now that I see two of them pushes me more towards this idea.

 

[Huw]

It’s an after market kit by Clarion.
Standard fitment was never so flash

Base (UK had radio on other side)

Base with optional cassette

Later models had this option , Clarion did a higher spec version



Early

 

[Amble280]

Now that I've seen another one the same I'm happy to leave it where it is

 

[Huw]

Clarion was a good make in its day and looks period correct. Upgrading the speakers will help a lot. You could also get the head unit upgraded. There are a few companies around that will recon the unit and add blue tooth and iPod connectivity to it.

For example : https://www.radiorescue.co.uk/fm-and-dab-upgrades/

 

[Amble280]

Thanks Huw, I've checked out that website & I think I'm going to go down that route. Period looks & up to date sound & quality sounds good, I will let you know how I get on.