spocksbrain

Please ignore my first question, had i been paying attention, I would have seen that it was already answered. :chairshot:

Two questions, does anyone know how to remove the cup holder/ashtray module from a 94 es300? Second, where can i find a good canstant and accessory power source in or near the dash?

With all due respect to our comrade here, I believe that he is assuming a number of facts not in evidence. Let us not forget that many 94 es300s did not come equipped with a head unit that would support a changer, nor the amp designed to adjust its equalization to a cd source. Now assuming that I was able to find a used head unit for about $300.00 - $400.00, and scored a refurbished changer, which is just an OEM model built by pioneer and using a pioneer transport, for about $600.00, and I'm sure a couple of hundred dollars for a compatible amp I would still need the interconnects and harnesses to properly install them. At this point I would have consertavly spent over $1000.00 dollars for a 10 year old sound system, which all be told was probably only above average sounding at best, when it was new. Now granted, an fm modulated changer does have its shortcomings, there can be no denying that. But the newest models do have good fidelity which does exceed the fidelity of broadcast radio, which is artificially clipped at 16,000 hz by the broadcaster to comply with FCC regulations. Since the signal is directly transmitted to the antenna leads no clipping occurs and a fuller range exceeding 20,000hz is available for playback. While this is not perfect it is very good. Also, there can be a problem from braodcast interference, and on the new changers a new frequency can be selected and the radio retuned in about 30 seconds. And assuming the stated reliability information is accurate, please cite your source, at 229.00 for a decent changer I could replace an aftermarket changer 5 times while continuing to upgrade its capabilities over the same period of time. And speaking of capabilities, the changer I have in mind also will give me mp3 support, and solve the problem of playing an extensive mp3 library while traveling, without having to pass a signal through a cassette adapter, can you say poor fidelity, and having a mess of wires in the front seat. These are trade-offs, but they are trade-offs that I and many others are willing to accept, and many times embrace. As for the analogy, well lets just say its a bad analogy try and think of one thats a little more relationaly accurate.

Now that I have been looking around, I have found several sources on the net. One is http://www.health2go.com/cocoa_butter.htm another is http://www.craftlobby.com/butters.html . Maybe I can find it at a baking supply store of a food wholesaler or something. Anyway does anyone think that the pure stuff would be better than the stuff from walmart, or should I now worry about it?

Yes let me second that, my walmart only has 3.5oz of cocoa butter creme, that has a lot of other stuff in it. Cannot find "pure" cocoa butter. A brand name would be much appreciated.

Thanks for the responses guys, Lex3486 your idea intrigues me. Were there and mods other than the removal of the ashtray and the cigarette lighter socket to get the display to fit? And was there enough depth in the glove compartment to mount the changer without having to cut out the sides of the glovebox? My glovebox angles from the front to the rear. This idea also brings up another thought, which may require a thread of its own. Has anyone tried to install additional power ports. If so where, and where did you draw power and source the parts?

Hi guys, must say the forum is great. Just picked up a 94 es300 and am trying to get it back in shape. I need to remove the center console in order to route cable for a cd-changer control. Any advice on how to do this or where to get the procedure would be greatly appreciated.