1Factory Radio Bluetooth System Installed In 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS - GM Factory Radio

[@rafftmendez5471]

just picked up a deck from them for my 2door tahoe..that thing rocks...bluetooth works well..love the stock look

[@RubberCityMotoring]

So glad you like it. The way they build these is super clever and I love the stock look. Thanks for watching!

[@nikreece7955]

Glad u doing this project just got 96 Ss myself and want that same radio

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Awesome! They make a nice product. Let me know if you have any questions on the installation process. Thanks for watching!

[@96Impala96]

Could u tell me how to make the button for the power antenna?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

I just put a toggle switch in line on the radio wiring. Very simple. This post should help you out too. Good luck! rubbercitymotoring.com/impala-project/2015/6/10/6102015

[@delcorick9967]

That's the only downside I thought this would have is to turn the volume up higher using bluetooth,, going in thru the slave audio input is much better since the volume is matched to the radio, this is still a cool option

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Agree - it's nice in theory and a super stealthy install. I was a fan until I went double din.

[@TX-Mane]

I wonder if that radio would work on my 92 caprice

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Give them a call - very good to work with.

[@SkinnySkinch]

I keep seeing reviews saying the sound quality on the bluetooth is horrible which completely defeats the entire purpose of the unit. Is this true or an exaggeration?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

It worked fine with me, volume was a little low, that’s about it.

[@VORRAROusnavy]

if you wanted a sub woofer to be connected to it does it have a wire for that?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+josh vorraro not this particular one, but they offer a setup with that I believe.

[@VORRAROusnavy]

Rubber City Motoring do they sell it on their website or in Amazon? I clicked link in bio but only had one option

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+josh vorraro yea hit up their site. More options than what I put

[@lukesil7887]

Very nice! Im looking to get one of these for my 98 Tahoe cause I also love my factory radio but want to link my phone to it. I have one question though.... Can you use the seek buttons on the radio to switch songs in Bluetooth mode instead of using the phone?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

If I recall, none of the buttons worked. It just basically was like plugging into an aux / headphone port. After awhile I upgraded the car to double din.

[@nikreece7955]

Will do what's plans for Ss I want the stock radio with factory look and and just want to repaint I have dark cherry metallic want to tint and add chrome ss wheels and remote starter already have flow masters just need to go threw mechanics previous owner had big rims and didn't take care of car sad to say has 138k miles and rebuilt trans paid 3950

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Nik Reece Very cool! Sounds like a plan on your end. I'm blogging about my entire build on our site, HoagiesGarage.com - Engine is the biggest upgrade, but I review the car on our KZbin Channel too. Thanks for reading/watching!

[@brendenprice9490]

I got mine for my impala its nice, but you have the button light and mines just a blue button 😐

[@BornToBeFamed]

did you add any componet speakers?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

No I haven't touched the speakers yet... It's on the list of upgrades

[@edychacon7613]

😍😍😍 I want one for my 96

[@leoncadejr998]

Thanks for posting this, I also have a 96 impala, and only want the factory look but maybe rca jacks to the back as well. I like the stock radio thats in there now but (c.d.) option doesn't work. Do you know if they sell them with the Rca jacks as well as the aux or blue tooth. Thanks again and in advance for any responses.

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Thanks for watching. I know they sell one with aux input up front, instead of Bluetooth. Not sure about the addition of rca though... Give them a call, very nice group to work with. They are the gurus of the sort of product you have in mind.

[@leoncadejr998]

Thanks,

[@mrcee6512]

can this be done for a 1999 Cadillac DeVille stock head unit?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Get in touch with them, they have radios for all sorts of makes/models.

[@peterl2817]

Your description has a link to a Tahoe radio, will it still work ?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

So I’d reach out to them directly. That link might be out of date.

[@formeitwastuesday.1515]

Does the radio have sub out?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

It does not.

[@so_cal_hike_ski]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking at the same set up for a Suburban and was wondering how the system works in regard to answering your phone. Are you able to hear the phone ring when its paired but not in bluetooth listening mode. Also I didn't hear any mention of a bluetooth microphone, so I assume it would be almost like talking on speakerphone, but with the audio playing through the speakers (assuming bluetooth listening was enabled). Any info you could provide would be appreciated.

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+David Dimond I have not had a phone call with this yet - It really just strictly is meant to stream audio. I'll have to try out a phone call....

[@ad356]

i have a 1996 camaro and a pulled the factory radio. i just could not put up with crappy factory radio that will not support CD-r's or mp3's. the radio i put in was just something i had laying around probably a 7 year old kenwood. its plain, simple, and unlikely to be stolen but it supports MP3 playback with a USB port.

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+andrew donohue Yea if you like aftermarket, then this isn't for you. I totally agree you can get a much cheaper, feature filled aftermarket radio. For me though, depending on the car, the oem unit looks more time period correct and fits the dash better. Especially with these 1.5 DINs. Thanks for watching!

[@ad356]

well they do make din 1.5 aftermarket stereos but im too broke for that lol (any money i spend on the car goes into repairs and light mods my car ha 215k on it so allot of worn parts have been replaced). i could not deal with commercial radio content anymore its such crap. i drive the camaro 72 miles per day back and forth to work all summer long so i am in the car enough to get annoyed with the radio. i do understand the desire to keep it looking stock but the radios from that time period werent that great. my camaro has the factory bose system and it sounds much better with an aftermarket stereo.

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+andrew donohue I totally understand the long drive and need for a reliable car with a good audio system. The one thing I like about this radio is that I can use the Sirius app or anything else through Bluetooth and not listen to commercials. In the spring I'm selling my '98 Camaro SS if you'd like to something with less miles :) thanks for watching my stuff!

[@crazyridewithmikeslifestay7393]

Do you remember the color of the antenna wire or can you let me know how you did it I understand the toggle switch just need to know the rest thanks

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Open this link - at the bottom of the page is a pic of the wiring harness. Just check that out. I basically just spliced the switch in line, and now the switch breaks or completes the circuit. With my current setup, I hardly ever use am/fm, so the antenna is almost always down. Best of luck! rubbercitymotoring.com/impala-project/2015/6/10/6102015

[@eliahhenderson5742]

I'm looking for 96 impala do any idy know who is saling one

[@RubberCityMotoring]

You should buy mine :) Looking to sell it soon I'm thinking...

[@jaguarpaw3052]

Do you think they would refurbish my 1985 Monte Carlo SS car stereo ????

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+jaguarpaw 305 possibly. I think they work with units they already have mostly.

[@jaguarpaw3052]

+Rubber City Motoring ok thnx

[@fdv3166]

Hey I have a 95 impala ss im going to be buying the radio from one factory, my question is if you can please help me. Where do I install the switch to make the antenna go down and keep the radio on? What do I need to tap into? Your help is appreciated thank you and good video by the way!

[@RubberCityMotoring]

I tapped into the antenna trigger wire in the main wiring harness. Just ran the switch to the little cubby below the light switch. I rarely use the am/fm radio so my antenna is down almost always.

[@blackmambaz2850]

Thats awesome i need one for my z28

[@MrPauldenver]

Hi JT, nice video .. Quick question .. Does it work with your steering wheel buttons ?? To switch songs ??

[@RubberCityMotoring]

No steering wheel buttons on the Impala - too vintage and simple for that ;)

[@jaybug765]

You should do a video of a tear down the 1 factory radio with Bluetooth

[@RubberCityMotoring]

I sold the thing since. But I agree. It’d be interesting to see what they change.

[@jaybug765]

If you do go ahead and buy another one just for the tear down for everyone I bet people will donate for the cause By the way I now know how to unlock the radios with RDS

[@MrPauldenver]

Oh and could you make a video of how you synced your iphone ? Please

[@RubberCityMotoring]

When I get the Impala out of the garage I will. It is pretty simple though, in the Bluetooth settings. Thanks for watching, subscribe for more videos coming soon!

[@gdubm4]

How much was this? Thanks!

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+gdubm4 Check out 1Factory Radio - they have various options and pricing based on what you want. Thanks for watching!

[@HorsepoweredRims]

nice! i want one for my 96 ss. did u get a LOCKED code wen u installed the new radio?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+j.t. aos No codes were required, it installed with ease and worked right out of the box. You can set it up to lock down when not in use, just like you would from the factory. Thanks for watching!

[@HorsepoweredRims]

Thanks for the quick response!

[@sporthogr1]

I purchased this radio based on your video. How clean is your Bluetooth signal? Mine has a lot of noise when I play it through my iPhone. Almost sounds like a ground issue but it only happens when I use the Bluetooth. Radio and CD sound great.

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Umm honestly I have found the volume has to be up pretty high, which is my only gripe. They were really easy to work with, so maybe give them a call and describe your issue.

[@TheCucui]

Thanks to your video, I ordered it & installed it yesterday! Pretty cool stuff to keep the car looking original. My question to you is where did you buy the lighter socket to replace the old one ? Did you went to the dealer to get a original one or did you put a aftermarket? I would really appreciate it if you can help thanks !

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Awesome! Surprisingly, I am going to be removing my 1Factory radio soon... Going with a full on double din conversion :) But the lighter socket - I worked with a guy who sells Impala parts on ebay. I just told him what I was looking for, he found it through GM Parts and I bought it from him. I swapped it out because my Dad has plugged in/unplugged his V1 about a million times from the outlet. It was a major pain to swap though, weird clips that didn't seem to want to undo, unless I missed some trick, it took me a minute. Swapped it out though and it is good to go. Stay tuned to follow along with this new interior project. -JT

[@TheCucui]

Thats awsome man ! I had that ac leak problem which is common on the 96 and I took it to get fix. The guy ended up breaking my lower dash and just recent found a "like new" on ebay which cost me $500. So i saw your video and it was very helpful. Made me want to do little upgrades like the bluetooth radio, lighter socket, and fix my odometer before I put the lower dash back on because I dont want to take it again.

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Yea this car is a pain for that stuff - once you are in there, you should just get it all done. I was in, did radio, lighter, odometer, antenna bypass switch and some small bulbs that burned out. Now I'm back to tearing it apart again... :) Super pumped though for this new setup from The DetailSS.

[@TheCucui]

Can you send the link for the ebay guy ? Im going to a dealer here in Houston to see if they have one in stock, if not i can buy it from the ebay guy. I usually buy stuff for my car on ebay like Hamilton Chevrolet.

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Went through Hamilton, your comment jogged my memory. Mike over there is who I was emailing, anyways, the part number is #11516142 - There are a bunch on ebay too. Just a simple metal tube looking thing, screws down from the back and has a small electrical connector on the back. Hope that helps!

[@jaguarpaw3052]

1FatctoryRadio.com i don't think there website is u ???

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+jaguarpaw 305 nope i just bought a radio from them.

[@jaguarpaw3052]

+Rubber City Motoring I ment up

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+jaguarpaw 305 it seems to be working for me.

[@jaguarpaw3052]

+Rubber City Motoring it's cuz I copied n pasted the website it's spelled wrong in the description lol

[@RubberCityMotoring]

+jaguarpaw 305 oh no way. I’ll edit thanks!

[@jaymaverick779]

This is exactly what I've been looking for! But will the Bluetooth still work the same if I use a different music app?

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Yes it will work with any audio.

[@1965bruiser]

How clean was the sound brother and if you had stock speakers how did they sound with it ? Or where they aftermarket ? Was it loud and clear at full blast or distorted? Thank you man

[@RubberCityMotoring]

Umm it was decent if I recall. Stock speakers, which aren’t great to begin with. I was happy, but then opted for double din :)