Replacing the Head unit (Radio+Disk changer)
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Replacing the Head unit (Radio+Disk changer)
Hi all,
I am planning to undergo a project creating my own head-unit using a old Nexus 7 (2013) I have lying around.
I will be taking the Radio unit out tonight to have a look but so far it look like everything will fit fine!
Has anyone got any tips on installing after-market radios?
I was also planning on installing 2 extra speakers in the rear since they have grills but nothing in them.
Any recommendations when it come to the installation processes or speaker to get would be really welcome!
I will update as i go!
Cheers,
Dylan
I am planning to undergo a project creating my own head-unit using a old Nexus 7 (2013) I have lying around.
I will be taking the Radio unit out tonight to have a look but so far it look like everything will fit fine!
Has anyone got any tips on installing after-market radios?
I was also planning on installing 2 extra speakers in the rear since they have grills but nothing in them.
Any recommendations when it come to the installation processes or speaker to get would be really welcome!
I will update as i go!
Cheers,
Dylan
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Re: Replacing the Head unit (Radio+Disk changer)
Update:
The nexus 7 is slightly too long so i have ordered a second dash piece which i can hack up so i can return it to stock when I'm done.
Any tips on removing the center dash piece?
The nexus 7 is slightly too long so i have ordered a second dash piece which i can hack up so i can return it to stock when I'm done.
Any tips on removing the center dash piece?
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Re: Replacing the Head unit (Radio+Disk changer)
The current status of the dash.
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Brave man - we just put an aftermarket stereo in ours,has a front USB port which is great for music using a mini usb stick.
Hope it all goes ok : )
Hope it all goes ok : )
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Cheers! It's slowly coming together! Not looking so messy now! The dash peice +tablet should be going in today.
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Head Unit in! Temporary amp currently in the boot. More pics once finished! If you have any question regarding the install process please ask!
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Hi guys, I tried changing my head unit bought one from Halford's with the recommended harness but it wouldn't work head checked out ok, any ideas...
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You got any more details? Which head unit, what did you replace? Pics?
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Hey it is looking good Dylan
Hope it is all working ok.
rgds baz
Hope it is all working ok.
rgds baz
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Yeah it's working even better than expected! More photos below!
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Amp in the boot, all running of fuse taps and new cabling!
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