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 Oct 21, 2008 - 2:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '08 From uk Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
hi,
I am looking into installing a new head unit and 6" front speakers into the doors at the front. I have the original toyota cassette player and speakers but do not like it. is it easy to swap this system and put in a Sony DAB stero and infinity componant speakers? http://shop.audioimages.co.uk/sony-cdx-dab...rol-p-1049.html http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-...0cs_p-22418.htm Could a novice like myself do this? Does it require expert installation? Do I need to mess around with any of the car's electrical systems eg affecting the fuse box etc? sorry i dont know much about cars! thanks |
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Dec 23, 2008 - 10:11 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
As long as it's double-DIN, it should fit without little modifications...
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Dec 26, 2008 - 12:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 5, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Dec 23, 2008 - 11:11 AM)  As long as it's double-DIN, it should fit without little modifications... wats needed to modify...? oh and wats wrong with the ebay 7" HU's i was actually thinking about getting one of those.. 
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Dec 26, 2008 - 10:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (Rook @ Dec 25, 2008 - 11:31 PM) QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Dec 23, 2008 - 11:11 AM) As long as it's double-DIN, it should fit without little modifications... wats needed to modify...? oh and wats wrong with the ebay 7" HU's i was actually thinking about getting one of those.. That sir would be a doubble din, and it'll bolt right in. We've got spiffy brackets that hold our single din headunits, and crap-cubbys; that'll be used to mount the new head unit. As long as all the screws line up; then you'll be fine. If that head unit has standard mounting locations, then all will be well. Dont forget your wiring harness from wal mart for a whopping 5 bucks... And dont forget that you'll have to bypass the factory amp. I believe i mentioned that already though. Have fun. -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Dec 26, 2008 - 11:28 PM
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QUOTE (D-Man @ Dec 26, 2008 - 10:40 AM) QUOTE (Rook @ Dec 25, 2008 - 11:31 PM) QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Dec 23, 2008 - 11:11 AM) As long as it's double-DIN, it should fit without little modifications... wats needed to modify...? oh and wats wrong with the ebay 7" HU's i was actually thinking about getting one of those.. That sir would be a doubble din, and it'll bolt right in. We've got spiffy brackets that hold our single din headunits, and crap-cubbys; that'll be used to mount the new head unit. As long as all the screws line up; then you'll be fine. If that head unit has standard mounting locations, then all will be well. Dont forget your wiring harness from wal mart for a whopping 5 bucks... And dont forget that you'll have to bypass the factory amp. I believe i mentioned that already though. Have fun. yeah you did mention that. i've been doin my research  oh and wat's the stock size for the door speakers? my gf got me some clarion 6.5" for christmas and i'm hoping they'll just drop in and hook up. lol. Most of the stuff i've read (like Death's how-to posted earlier) deals with adapting and such..  i've been told that they should go right in but it doesn't seem like it from the "stickys." lol. i don't want to start taking the door apart then end up stopping and needing to go to autozone or watever for missing parts 
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rasta install stereo Oct 21, 2008 - 2:14 PM
samir0189 Hi rasta,
Changing out the head unit is fairly s... Oct 21, 2008 - 2:24 PM RickJamesBish It's pretty easy, I did the exact same thing a... Oct 21, 2008 - 2:55 PM D-Man QUOTE (rasta @ Oct 21, 2008 - 2:14 P... Oct 21, 2008 - 3:03 PM RickJamesBish Bypass factory amp? Explain. I never had to anythi... Oct 21, 2008 - 3:04 PM D-Man We have a factory amplifier under the center of th... Oct 21, 2008 - 3:10 PM rasta also guys what is the original size and make of th... Oct 21, 2008 - 3:21 PM
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RickJamesBish QUOTE (rasta @ Oct 21, 2008 - 3:21 P... Oct 21, 2008 - 3:45 PM D-Man perhaps. Or perhaps via crutchfields directions th... Oct 21, 2008 - 3:53 PM RickJamesBish OOOOH. So I probably did it the right way then... Oct 21, 2008 - 3:56 PM rasta i listen to roots reggae (lots of bass) rnb and fu... Oct 21, 2008 - 4:01 PM D-Man Rave, Techno, Industrial and from time to time i... Oct 21, 2008 - 4:15 PM razor7 QUOTE (D-Man @ Oct 21, 2008 - 4... Oct 26, 2008 - 9:36 PM rasta D-man - u r on it!
let me guess u love your ... Oct 21, 2008 - 4:26 PM D-Man QUOTE (rasta @ Oct 21, 2008 - 4:26 P... Oct 22, 2008 - 2:47 PM RickJamesBish I wish they had more of a techno scene here...I mi... Oct 21, 2008 - 4:44 PM samir0189 QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Oct 21, 2008 - 5... Oct 21, 2008 - 8:13 PM RickJamesBish QUOTE (samir0189 @ Oct 21, 2008 - 9... Oct 22, 2008 - 2:42 PM samir0189 QUOTE (RickJamesBish @ Oct 22, 2008 - 3... Oct 22, 2008 - 9:59 PM rasta rick - u r a DON!
UB40 is my fave band, been ... Oct 21, 2008 - 4:50 PM RickJamesBish Originally Dutch, born and raised in Switzerland. Oct 21, 2008 - 4:53 PM parriehunter Installing a head unit is real simple. not sure ab... Oct 21, 2008 - 7:42 PM RickJamesBish They don't sell it in stores? I thought he was... Oct 23, 2008 - 10:09 AM Rook Does anyone know wat size head unit fits the GT? i... Dec 22, 2008 - 10:16 PM RickJamesBish You'd have to check, I'm just guessing tha... Dec 26, 2008 - 10:14 AM njccmd2002 and dont forget to check stickies on how to connec... Dec 26, 2008 - 3:31 PM |
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