Stereo - Will this fit?

[MR. FTO GR]

Hi all,

Would i have any problems fitting this do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=022 ?

What kind of stereos have you lot got fitted?

Thanks

[TopCat]

It looks like a standard Double-din, so should have no problem fitting it in.

I have this one myself...

http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/7-inch-tft-touchscreen-car-dvd-player-bluetooth/

Cheap as chips, but haven't had any problems with it (... yet anyway, fingers crossed).

[colm_mcm]

should be ok. won't be a 100% perfect fit, but it'll be alright.
FTO opening is slightly different to double DIN so there'll be a gap.

Double DIN is 180 x 100 mm (ISO 7736)

[Muad_dib77]

Should be alright - but as per colm there will be a wee gap - nothing too unsightly..

Have a double din touchscreen with a dvd/divx changer myself.. quite happy with it..

[colm_mcm]

Paint the cage black or cover with insulation tape before you fit it, it won't be as visible through the gaps on the side then.

[Bernard]

I bought a double din as well.
Gap in question isn't too bad IMO, I left the surround off as the gear surround wouldn't fit with it in place.

[MR. FTO GR]

Cheers

So there will be a little gap, nothing to bad tho.

Im gonna order it with my next pay cheque

Thanks for the pic - Looks nice!

[paul2508]

do all double din radios fit . i mean are they all the same standard size

[paul2508]

just clicked your link there top cat. that radio is savage. is it good as it says it does. plus wats the tv reception like on it

[colm_mcm]

double DIN is a standard size (Deutsches Institut für Normung) 180*100mm

[TopCat]

just clicked your link there top cat. that radio is savage. is it good as it says it does. plus wats the tv reception like on it

To be honest, haven't got round to hooking up the tv aerial yet, so couldn't tell you. I mainly use it for radio, CDs (mp3 etc.) and the odd DVD, and for that its great. Bluetooth works, but the mic isn't the best. Touchscreen works well, and overall have had no problems.

You know using it its not the highest quality by any means, but value for money wise, I think its great (Note you will have to pay a bit of import tax or whatever you call it, but its not much). There are other radios on that site, so you can spend a bit more and presumably get better quality. I think CJ got one off that site too, so he might let us know how his is?

[miss-enzo]

i have some double din kenwood one.... lookin for a nice 6 or 7" dvd screen one thoough!

@topcat how long have you that one???

im thinkin this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Din-7-TOUCH-SCR ... 0065603265

or topcats one!

[MR. FTO GR]

im thinkin this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Din-7-TOUCH-SCR ... 0065603265

I like the look of that one.

The only bad thing im think about them is .... they all havent got a removable fascias so some **** might have it

[miss-enzo]

im thinkin this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Din-7-TOUCH-SCR ... 0065603265

I like the look of that one.

The only bad thing im think about them is .... they all havent got a removable fascias so some **** might have it

ah ya but i cant take the front of the one i have now so......

i just bought the same one as topcat! hope u dont mind dude!

[TopCat]

Don't mind at all, you clearly have sublime taste, must be a mayo thing!
Had mine about 3months now I'd say. It took me a little bit of time to fit it in properly, but its screwed in now, so anyone will have a bit of a job to lift it (though I've heard of screens been smashed outta frustration when these ******* can't knick them).
The delivery on mine was quite clever in that the invoice on the front, for some reason, only valued it at something like $60, so the tax on the way in is f-all. Best of luck with it anyway.

[miss-enzo]

arrived yesterday! cant wait to get it fitted...... is it a big job???? cause there isnt an iso plug for it"

[Muad_dib77]

there should be writing on the new leads - and the leads in the FTO as well..

I'd say this though - a multimeter does come in handy..

Off the top of my head - I don't claim this to be right so check it before you blow fuses..

Red = Live
Black = Ground
Yellow = Live when Ignition on

The speaker wires are matched in Pairs..

IE:
Grey & Grey With Black Stripe
Purple & Purple with black stripe

I think the Handbrake is Green...

Keep in mind that some of these screens have a security function so they'll only let the display be on when the handbrake is pulled..

[TopCat]

I didn't find the wiring a big deal to be honest, but then again I had the manual for both the new and old radio, so it was just a matter of matching up the wires. Plus, I had fitted a couple of radios before for previous cars, so wasn't too afraid to tackle it.
If I remember right, there isn't a connection to the handbrake for "security" reasons on that radio. There is a wire to the reverse gear though for reversing cameras, but the actually connection detail I'm not sure of, as it had been done before I bought the car. I'm sure its just a matter of leaving that wire alone though if you don't have a camera.
Let us know if you have any problems.

[gfalls]

there should be writing on the new leads - and the leads in the FTO as well..

I'd say this though - a multimeter does come in handy..

Off the top of my head - I don't claim this to be right so check it before you blow fuses..

Red = Live
Black = Ground
Yellow = Live when Ignition on

The speaker wires are matched in Pairs..

IE:
Grey & Grey With Black Stripe
Purple & Purple with black stripe

I think the Handbrake is Green...

Keep in mind that some of these screens have a security function so they'll only let the display be on when the handbrake is pulled..

Mine has that, but all you do is ground the wire, and the DVD will play while you're driving. Not that I watch and drive, but its handy for the passenger..!

[miss-enzo]

I didn't find the wiring a big deal to be honest, but then again I had the manual for both the new and old radio, so it was just a matter of matching up the wires. Plus, I had fitted a couple of radios before for previous cars, so wasn't too afraid to tackle it.
If I remember right, there isn't a connection to the handbrake for "security" reasons on that radio. There is a wire to the reverse gear though for reversing cameras, but the actually connection detail I'm not sure of, as it had been done before I bought the car. I'm sure its just a matter of leaving that wire alone though if you don't have a camera.
Let us know if you have any problems.

ya i dont have the original stereo maunal! fook it im gettin my clocks and hid's fitted so ill just get him to put in stereo too!!!