>And the standard response to that statement is: "If you're spending that much on an Empeg, then it's valuable enough to spend a little more to make sure the job's done right."
Damn those standard responses! ;) I know...I wanna be cheap but then I'd buy an AIWA, wouldn't I.

>They have tabs instead of screw holes, and you have to make sure they can handle the push-pull stress the unit will encounter during its lifetime.
Hmm, the headunit I have uses tabs, too...I wonder if I can salvage something from the original stereo to use for securing it...I don't think I will drill holes but...

>The fact that you say "soldering" as opposed to "twisting" or "crimping" gives me hope for you, though. If you're used to soldering and shrink-tubing the wires, you're not as much of a newbie as you let on.
Well, i have done it. not an expert, though. my first soldering project was a radio shack build-it-yourself intercom. talk about a glob of solder...

thanks for the info. do u have a Mk 2?

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