car stereo

Harnz · Post by **Harnz** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:46 pm

has anyone changed there stereo to a single din after market one. if so the facia(facial adaptor) you used to change the stereo from double din to single, where did you getit from as i need one is there a site orany places i cant gt it from. thanks

GTi_dan · Post by **GTi_dan** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:10 pm

Hi Mate,
I've changed my stereo to a single DIN unit.

In (some) 9N Polo's 2003ish had single DIN stereos fitted with a little cubby box/shelf fitted underneath... These are the best to use as look spot on and match your interior.

I got mine from my VW dealer for around Â£20quid ish.

However don't make the same mistake that me/my dealer done....
They come in 2parts which order seperately
#1 The plastic dash cubby box itself
#2 A little rubber mat that fits inside

To fit.... Just push in and it clips together perfectly!

Or maybe try vagparts, search "Din Size dash cubby box" ????

Hope that helps!

Harnz · Post by **Harnz** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:12 pm

yh that helps alot thanks i fink i saw it on there site so that jus means i need that cubby box and thats all and then my single din stereo will fit?

GTi_dan · Post by **GTi_dan** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:57 pm

Yep that's all you'll need to make it Physically fit.

You may already know this, but you'll also need the following to make the aftermarket headunit work.....

1# CAN-BUS --> ISO wiring harness
2# Antenna Amplifier (as ariel amp is lost when you remove the OEM unit)

See link...
http://www.bluespot.co.uk/install/show_model.asp?id=297

Go to very bottom of page to PART REF: 7607621175 .... This is what you need and as a bonus also comes with the Antenna Amp (the silver cylinder looking thing) included in the kit.

It's pretty easy to fit.... I done mine myself.

Good Luck

Dan

Harnz · Post by **Harnz** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:59 pm

thats been a very big help mate thanks agen

GTi_dan · Post by **GTi_dan** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:02 pm

my pleasure

whitegtipolo · Post by **whitegtipolo** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:03 pm

i fit one too!

Rich_T · Post by **Rich_T** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:16 pm

whats the bottom tray whitepolo??? just a cd holder?

whitegtipolo · Post by **whitegtipolo** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:25 pm

yes, got it from my astra quite handy for your popular CDs LOL and perfect for the gap!

Rich_T · Post by **Rich_T** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 11:42 pm

so that will be for your classical musical collection then??

daa709 · Post by **daa709** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 12:18 am

Might have a can-bus adaptor lurking somewhere since I got rid of that double-din pioneer car-system-of-destiny..

Will check and let you guys tomorrow if anyone wants it for cheap.

whitegtipolo · Post by **whitegtipolo** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:30 pm

you can just wire it direct to an ign feed etc and do wawy with can bus thats what i did alot cheaper too, any stereo place will show you wat to do! the amp converter thing is only for AM and i dont listen to AM so i was not bothered!FM works fine!

Harnz · Post by **Harnz** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:56 pm

ok i just need somthing that will make my double din slot become a din slot so i can fit my stereo. preferably something with a space at the bottom so i can put things there. if theres chaper alternatives im intrested aslong as they work properly lol

Harnz · Post by **Harnz** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 7:59 pm

whitegtipolo wrote:i fit one too!

something like yours but preferably with the space were your cd thing is empty so i can put something there. is that a CD holder or disc changer by the way thats quite a smart and in expensive mod

whitegtipolo · Post by **whitegtipolo** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:35 pm

its just a cd holder

filled the void and cost nothing as was out of my astra!