It is strange. A switched source is a switched source. Shouldn't matter if it's a power point, toggle switch, or aux switch that is controlled by the position of the ignition switch.
Just for fun, run a temporary power circuit to the battery with a toggle switch and see if it works. Shouldn't...
My 575 will power up when I turn on the Aux switch it's connected to.
For clarity, I initially turned the radio on with the power button on the mic and haven't touched it since.
Side steps help some, but the front area if the front doors still get rocks.
Unfortunately, mud flaps are the only option that will help that I'm aware of.
I'm going to have to get some soon.
Mine came from the dealer with 43 to 45 lbs. It seemed to ride a little rough, so I dropped them down to 39 and it rides much better.
Haven't noticed any uneven tire wear.
The glovebox is open to the top, so there should be more airflow with the dash cavity getting air in from the front floorboards.
When I replaced my dash speakers, I could see down into the glovebox from the passenger side speaker location.
That is a very nice radio which I plan to eventually get.
If it does fit in the center console under the cup holders, I would be concerned about airflow, especially when transmitting. That particular radio has a cooling fan that may help a little in an enclosed area, but it does produce a good...
Jacky Jones in Cleveland did mine at MSRP.
They have since been bought by John Megel, so I'm not sure if that is still in play.
Great experience overall
That was in response to a question about closing a hood with gas struts added since it needs to have momentum to overcome the resistance of the struts.