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Anyone fitted a double din system into the coupe?
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08/06/2010 14:02
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Im thinking of getting something like this to modernise the coupe a bit plus i hate having wires around when im driving (tomtom) http://www.jvc.eu/kw-nt1/index.htmlObviously i would have to remove the ashtray and fit a new cage... Has anyone done this? Ive seen a photo of someone who had a pc in the coupe and it looked quite cool. Would be nice to see some simular installs
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the coupe?
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08/06/2010 17:47
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TheAudioGuy
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alpine do a touch screen monitor that then connects to there media hud thats like a i-drive then that will give you the same effect but no need to mess about with heater controls
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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08/06/2010 17:50
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There's a whole load of threads regarding this, I *dont think* its ever been done successfully though.....someone please correct me if i'm wrong.... It could look really nice if done well...
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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08/06/2010 17:59
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TheAudioGuy
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to be honest id rather buy a ipad and have a good stereo then bother with the agro
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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08/06/2010 19:28
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no need to mess about with heater controls I dont think ide need to mess with heater controls, it would go where the ashtray is... the console is empty down there Do not get anything with a touch screen IMHO. They are just terrible and you never know if the touch has worked or not. Much safer are positive click buttons. It comes with a remote control - my last unit was the same - touch screen that is with a remote to assist when driving (mounted to the steering wheel) to be honest id rather buy a ipad and have a good stereo then bother with the agro fair enough but ... nah - i want to do something different There's a whole load of threads regarding this, I *dont think* its ever been done successfully though.....someone please correct me if i'm wrong.... It could look really nice if done well... Watch this space
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 00:36
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TheAudioGuy
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Well if you need a spare lower console iv got one in the parts section
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 07:19
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It would look something like.... that looks brilliant, really 'factory', if that can be achieved i'd like to know more.....
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09/06/2010 12:27
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It would look something like.... that looks brilliant, really 'factory', if that can be achieved i'd like to know more..... not excatly in sight of line, for a touchscreen purposes or sat nav purposes it doesn't really do the job. its needs to be mounted above the heater controls. I've done it but my fibre glass skills are shocking!
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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I appriciate its not in the ideal place however the sat nav talks to you, and we glance down at teh sterio anyway.
Ive got a spare lower and upper console at home (thanks for the offer - TheAudioGuy) So i will start to have a play around and see how i get on. Again i really dont think it will need much modding to get it in once the ashtray is out of the way.
The system im going to fit has a remote control which makes it easier than faffing around with the touch screen.
I agree that putting it where the heater dials is the best place however i really dont have the capabilities to do that... plus it will probably look pants
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 13:21
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if i was going to try this i would buy a square double din facia plate "for any car" then remove the ashtray, cut out what isnt needed from the center console, then mount the cage and double din headunit into place allowing room for the back of the headunit and cables "i take it your buting a china unit dvd? if so have a look at eonon on ebay, there the best cheap ones" glue gun or mark the position you need the facia to stay in, get some carpet glue spray and a old t-shirt, sretch it round the back then mix up some resin& hardener only, brush on fabric, leave to dry, mix up fiberglass filler, reinforce the back an sides, leave to dry, then for the front mix up car body filler and resin& hardener together then shap the center console, dry, sand, fill, sand, undercoat, paint ect
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 13:33
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TheAudioGuy
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also just like to point out that in the pic it looks like a monitor or screen has been fitted and not a double din unit, probberly a incar pc
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 13:37
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or something like this click click
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09/06/2010 13:40
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 14:08
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Cheers for the advice... I have a spare console and lower console to mock this up on... however fitting the cage and stuff with have to be done on the car. Ive seen those popup dashes they look cool but im not sure if it will look good on the coupe - i wanted to keep stuff off the dash hence moving away from the tom tom. I looked into the cheap chineese units... Im un decided - i have two options 1. http://www.jvc.eu/kw-nt1/index.html2. Just buy a screen and run a car pc in the boot and do it that way. The latter will be easier to install however it will mean making my own software and will be a bit of a pain... unless i go for some of the aftermarket software packages but most of them look pretty pants. What do you think? Am i better off just going with the jvc unit? It would be nice if i actually had a whole center console ie all the metal behind it so i can really test it out of the car with the cage and ensure a perfect fit
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 14:26
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its a hard one because a i dont think a double din stereo is the way to go even though the jvc does look tasty, i would think the pop-up dash screen would look alsome and there is good incar pc operating systems out there but personaly why the hell do you want a pc for anyway?
id use the top screen for dvd, freeview tv, navigation and psp2, also remember you can get a tv-out cable for the iphone and jailbroken theres software which will allow the tomtom and apps to be viewed on a screen, so no need to have a pc
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 14:29
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alpine, pioneer and sony do make singal din dvd headunit but personaly id go down the alpine route of using a touch screen monitor and there media center setup thats like a i-drive setup
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 14:38
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Sorry mate i wasnt clear when i meant pc - i meant car pc with car pc software :o)
i like the idea of the pop up system on the dash however i wanted to make it look as oem as possible - it may look strange as the dash where the dials are is rounded and then the popup screen will be square
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 15:01
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yer i guess but it all comes down to what you like really
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09/06/2010 15:04
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what about mounting a single din unit flip out unit where the front vents are and then making the vents where the stereo was
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09/06/2010 15:08
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Thats another good possibility however the flip out units always remind me of the cheap ripspeed ones I dont supose you have the back of a center console for sale? I can pick up... i have the lower console and the facer however it would be nice to have the existing cage so i can fix it all and get it completely set up out of the car how it should be...
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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09/06/2010 15:18
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nope sorry i dont i left it on the dash when it got scraped
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09/06/2010 18:43
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or go to a breakers yard and get the pop out screen mechanism out of a Renault put your own touch screen in etc etc and hey cool dash.,worked well on a corrado i did a few years back, Although im with A G on a good quality cd instead, maybe sun visor screens would be a better choice
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09/06/2010 19:18
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i'm running centrafuze on mine and its a very good piece of software. I recommend it over streetdeck.
its very intuative.
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11/06/2010 11:46
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Mario, Go to www.chinavasion.comThey have some awsome double din steros, with every gadget you could ever imagine & there & Cheaper than ebay. Its the place ebayers buy them from and sell them at huge profits as they provive a dropshipping service. Wink Wink
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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15/06/2010 12:37
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Ive seen that before! Pretty cool isnt it? Very well made as well.... a bit laggy but im sure thats not the final version
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Re: Anyone fitted a double din system into the cou
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15/06/2010 15:28
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its worth getting in contact with the guy to see how it was done
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