Thoughts on motorized faceplates?

[Scouzer]

For some reason this doesn't strike me as safe. But a lot more convenient than a detatchable face.

Does it work as well?

 

[RagingBITCH]

It's usually fairly easy to tell a detached faceplate from one that's motorized. (Lack of a connector showing) I don't think it really deters theft.

 

[Scouzer]

Yeah, thats what I was thinking. But very few high end decks are detatchable. Seems silly.

 

[Kelvrick]

Mine is motorized, and the face still detaches, so I'm not sure what you're talking about...

 

[Drakkon]

just paying too much money for something that will break easier, not be covered in some wierd way by a "warrenty" and cost a bunch to fix most likely.
If you need a status symbol spend it on decent speakers/amps not on the hu
if u need safety get a trunk monkey

 

[loup garou]

They suck (at least they used to when I had one). The faceplate motor/gearing on my Kenwood Excelon deck broke 3 times before I got rid of it.

 

[deerslayer]

I don't really understand how they would deter theft either. Most theives should be able to recognize that it isn't a detachable faceplate.