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cymrucoopers · Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:24 PM

I've currently got the standard radio cassette fitted to my MCS and wanted to upgrade.
Would I be correct in thinking that I can fit either a Boost cassette, Single slot CD or Single slot MD directly in place of the standard radio and I wouldn't need any extra parts?
Would I be better off just picking an aftermarket replacement anyway and ditching the standard radio?
Cheers.

mikeythemini · Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:37 PM

If you have the standard wave cassette then the boost units will not go straight in, you will need a wiring conversion kit from Mini.
The is a lot better choice in the aftermarket & they play MP3, WMA etc & are far more expandable
http://www.newministuff.com/new_mini_stereos.htm for just a few

cymrucoopers · Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:49 PM

Cheers Mikey.
If I go for an aftermarket player, would I only need the adapter from the stereo to the wiring harness?
Is this the same conversion kit that's required for the Boost?

mikeythemini · Mar 23rd, 2004, 08:06 PM

Different conversion, wave to boost is only available from Mini, think its about £40 you will find a recent thread about it on here.
To go wave to aftermarket you need a wave fiiting kit - £23 from me

SteveM3 · Mar 23rd, 2004, 09:39 PM

You have a huge choice if you go aftermarket and there is a lot of
excellent HU's out there. With the kits sold by mickeythemini and
others fitting is easy. There is even a good guide in the FAQ section
which will help you with taking the old unit out and putting the new
in. It is no more difficult than upgrading to a MINI unit. You will also
need an aerial adaptor at £9 which you wouldn't with a MINI unit.
If you have MFSW you will need another adaptor for that and this
will restrict the aftermarket head units you can use. Go on to
mickeythemini's site for information on what can work with the
MFSW. You don't have to use the MFSW though as many HU's
come with a remote control anyway. With aftermarket you'll get
a bigger choice with nearly all being more flexible for any future
upgrades and arguably better sound per pound. Stick to MINI for
looks that integrate well and don't draw attention to thiefs. IMO the
stock speakers are good and will benefit greatly from a better HU.

cymrucoopers · Mar 24th, 2004, 08:17 AM

Cheers guys,

That was my next query ,regarding the MFSW. But now all the questions are answered & I now have to make a choice!!

Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:24 PM	#1
cymrucoopers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Swansea Valley Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Upgrade from Standard Radio Cassette I've currently got the standard radio cassette fitted to my MCS and wanted to upgrade. Would I be correct in thinking that I can fit either a Boost cassette, Single slot CD or Single slot MD directly in place of the standard radio and I wouldn't need any extra parts? Would I be better off just picking an aftermarket replacement anyway and ditching the standard radio? Cheers. http://www.jensonmotorsport.co.uk

Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 9,106 Offline	If you have the standard wave cassette then the boost units will not go straight in, you will need a wiring conversion kit from Mini. The is a lot better choice in the aftermarket & they play MP3, WMA etc & are far more expandable http://www.newministuff.com/new_mini_stereos.htm for just a few Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 23rd, 2004, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
cymrucoopers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Swansea Valley Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Cheers Mikey. If I go for an aftermarket player, would I only need the adapter from the stereo to the wiring harness? Is this the same conversion kit that's required for the Boost? http://www.jensonmotorsport.co.uk

Mar 23rd, 2004, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 9,106 Offline	Different conversion, wave to boost is only available from Mini, think its about £40 you will find a recent thread about it on here. To go wave to aftermarket you need a wave fiiting kit - £23 from me Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Mar 24th, 2004, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
cymrucoopers MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Swansea Valley Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 39 Offline	Cheers guys, That was my next query ,regarding the MFSW. But now all the questions are answered & I now have to make a choice!! http://www.jensonmotorsport.co.uk

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Mar 23rd, 2004, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 12:51 AM Posts: 1,800 Offline	You have a huge choice if you go aftermarket and there is a lot of excellent HU's out there. With the kits sold by mickeythemini and others fitting is easy. There is even a good guide in the FAQ section which will help you with taking the old unit out and putting the new in. It is no more difficult than upgrading to a MINI unit. You will also need an aerial adaptor at £9 which you wouldn't with a MINI unit. If you have MFSW you will need another adaptor for that and this will restrict the aftermarket head units you can use. Go on to mickeythemini's site for information on what can work with the MFSW. You don't have to use the MFSW though as many HU's come with a remote control anyway. With aftermarket you'll get a bigger choice with nearly all being more flexible for any future upgrades and arguably better sound per pound. Stick to MINI for looks that integrate well and don't draw attention to thiefs. IMO the stock speakers are good and will benefit greatly from a better HU.

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