| shikataganai | 10-17-2005 01:22 PM |
No stereo: What to do with 2-DIN space?
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i'm [url=http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=11397988#post11397988]selling[/url] off my stereo gear since my WRX is just too loud to make having a stereo worthwhile at freeway speeds. plus it's extra weight that's keeping me from being teh fastar anyway. but i digress.
my real question, besides the subtle spam, is what to do with the 2-DIN space in the dashboard that's going to be left behind? are there products out there that give you a 2-DIN dashboard pocket? in lieu of a better idea -- please suggest below -- that's what i'm aiming for, i guess. i already have EGT and oil pressure gauges in the main gauge bezel so don't really feel the need for any more.
[img]http://toshiclark.com/images/daily/reflected%20bugeye%20-%20october%207,%202005/Images/IMG_1259.jpg[/img]
caption: pre-stereo-excision pic.
my real question, besides the subtle spam, is what to do with the 2-DIN space in the dashboard that's going to be left behind? are there products out there that give you a 2-DIN dashboard pocket? in lieu of a better idea -- please suggest below -- that's what i'm aiming for, i guess. i already have EGT and oil pressure gauges in the main gauge bezel so don't really feel the need for any more.
[img]http://toshiclark.com/images/daily/reflected%20bugeye%20-%20october%207,%202005/Images/IMG_1259.jpg[/img]
caption: pre-stereo-excision pic.
| blkwrx02 | 10-17-2005 02:09 PM |
You could get one of those G-Tech's and mount it there with a pocket.
Your sure you don't want a Boost Gauge? You said you had a EGT and Oil.
Your sure you don't want a Boost Gauge? You said you had a EGT and Oil.
| hotsam | 10-17-2005 02:12 PM |
[img]http://www.turbometrics.com/store/images/defi-din-gauge.jpg[/img]
| shikataganai | 10-17-2005 02:14 PM |
[QUOTE=blkwrx02]You could get one of those G-Tech's and mount it there with a pocket.
Your sure you don't want a Boost Gauge? You said you had a EGT and Oil.[/QUOTE]
well, i do have a boost gauge of sorts with the turbo timer (visible left, behind ipod in the pic below)...
[img]http://toshiclark.com/images/daily/reflected%20bugeye%20-%20october%207,%202005/Images/IMG_1258.jpg[/img]
no non-gauge suggestions?
Your sure you don't want a Boost Gauge? You said you had a EGT and Oil.[/QUOTE]
well, i do have a boost gauge of sorts with the turbo timer (visible left, behind ipod in the pic below)...
[img]http://toshiclark.com/images/daily/reflected%20bugeye%20-%20october%207,%202005/Images/IMG_1258.jpg[/img]
no non-gauge suggestions?
| blkwrx02 | 10-17-2005 02:29 PM |
Do you count the G-Tech as a gauge?
| rayc | 10-17-2005 02:32 PM |
You could use a open din pocket and one of the din pockets with a door for the second hole...
[IMG]http://image.mypicgallery.com/evilrspics/dyed-steering-wheel-001_large.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://image.mypicgallery.com/evilrspics/dyed-steering-wheel-001_large.jpg[/IMG]
| mcowger | 10-17-2005 02:33 PM |
Forester DIN pocket and STi radio delete plate.
| iamrazor | 10-17-2005 02:36 PM |
the stereo is too heavy? do you take a dump everytime you drive your car too to keep weight down? ;)
FWIW, I actualy have a STi radio delete plate. if you want to trade it for a Forester DIN pocket, lemme know..
FWIW, I actualy have a STi radio delete plate. if you want to trade it for a Forester DIN pocket, lemme know..
| ATX25RS | 10-17-2005 04:34 PM |
pm [email�protected] he owns a car audio shop. but he has a screen that has all kinds of car read out data....VERY PIMP....and it does it all.....although i guess that is not what you are looking for. you could install a bunch of auxillary lights and mount your switches there...along with a push button starter. :D
| Uncle Ben | 10-17-2005 05:08 PM |
I would just get two separate DIN pockets like the one pictured above, that way at least your making some sort of use with all that empty space. I always think the WRX doesn't have enough storage compartments.
Or, if you really feel money burning a hole in your pocket get a double-din screen and run a navigation system, although I don't know if that would resolve your weight concerns.
Or, if you really feel money burning a hole in your pocket get a double-din screen and run a navigation system, although I don't know if that would resolve your weight concerns.
| Xymox | 10-17-2005 06:14 PM |
[QUOTE=iamrazor]the stereo is too heavy? do you take a dump everytime you drive your car too to keep weight down? ;)
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Hahahaahahaha! :lol:
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Hahahaahahaha! :lol:
| JjSwee | 10-17-2005 06:42 PM |
I don't know how you could drive everywhere with no radio. Did you try driving for a week with no radio? Might be too loud during freeway speeds, but what about when you are stuck at a traffic light?
| ofay | 10-17-2005 06:49 PM |
If your just gonna put gauges in there, cut a piece of plastic to cover the hole and just mount the gauges to it. Thats what my friend did with his crx and it lookde really good.
| blkwrx02 | 10-17-2005 06:53 PM |
[QUOTE=ofay]If your just gonna put gauges in there, cut a piece of plastic to cover the hole and just mount the gauges to it. Thats what my friend did with his crx and it lookde really good.[/QUOTE]
He doesn't want gauges. Read Post #1
He doesn't want gauges. Read Post #1
| IMPREZive 02 WRX | 10-18-2005 06:46 PM |
You should put a double din radio in there. :lol:
| Lexington | 10-18-2005 06:58 PM |
put a video screen.
No Audio = Get Video
No Audio = Get Video
| Cardiff Giant | 10-18-2005 07:26 PM |
two forester din pockets, top mounted one opens up and bottom mounted one opens down.
| shikataganai | 10-18-2005 08:05 PM |
[QUOTE=JjSwee]I don't know how you could drive everywhere with no radio. Did you try driving for a week with no radio? Might be too loud during freeway speeds, but what about when you are stuck at a traffic light?[/QUOTE]
ok, i backed down from my original plan, and am just going to ditch the headunit and the sub (and run a cable directly from the iPod to the amp +/- impedence matching if it ends up sounding hideous). subs + boxes are heavy! i certainly haven't taken a dump that weighs THAT much in my life... :lol:
i think i found the solution, however. pic is of a 2002 toyota corolla, note double din pocket with door below hvac controls.
[img]http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/02corolla_s_int.jpg[/img]
ok, i backed down from my original plan, and am just going to ditch the headunit and the sub (and run a cable directly from the iPod to the amp +/- impedence matching if it ends up sounding hideous). subs + boxes are heavy! i certainly haven't taken a dump that weighs THAT much in my life... :lol:
i think i found the solution, however. pic is of a 2002 toyota corolla, note double din pocket with door below hvac controls.
[img]http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/02corolla_s_int.jpg[/img]
| ATX25RS | 10-19-2005 03:26 AM |
[QUOTE=shikataganai]ok, i backed down from my original plan, and am just going to ditch the headunit and the sub (and run a cable directly from the iPod to the amp +/- impedence matching if it ends up sounding hideous). subs + boxes are heavy! i certainly haven't taken a dump that weighs THAT much in my life... :lol:
i think i found the solution, however. pic is of a 2002 toyota corolla, note double din pocket with door below hvac controls.
[img]http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/02corolla_s_int.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
it's.like.a.miny.glovebox.....its.cute:D
i think i found the solution, however. pic is of a 2002 toyota corolla, note double din pocket with door below hvac controls.
[img]http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/images/02corolla_s_int.jpg[/img][/QUOTE]
it's.like.a.miny.glovebox.....its.cute:D
| IIdiceII | 10-19-2005 06:45 AM |
Sorry for the blurry pic. But i would keep the pocket i already have and then make a custom block off plate for the open space where the headunit used to be. So i guess see if pioneer sells the pocket. Its nice, it matches the wrx silver in the interior perfectly.
[IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/IIdiceII/P1010522.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/IIdiceII/P1010522.jpg[/IMG]
| ekw | 10-19-2005 07:45 AM |
mini-fridge!
| FlyingFishSandwich | 10-19-2005 12:01 PM |
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| shikataganai | 10-19-2005 12:06 PM |
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that's cool, but it's HIDEOUS! :D
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that's cool, but it's HIDEOUS! :D
| IMPREZive 02 WRX | 10-19-2005 04:47 PM |
Whatever happened to that SECS thing? It was similar to that, but less ugly. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I sure don't. :lol:
| cboggess | 10-19-2005 04:49 PM |
Brushed aluminum plate with three 60mm gauges, knock link lights, and the clock.
edit: oh, and the mute button for the radar detector.
edit: oh, and the mute button for the radar detector.
| cboggess | 10-19-2005 04:50 PM |
[QUOTE=IMPREZive 02 WRX]Whatever happened to that SECS thing? It was similar to that, but less ugly. Anyone know what I'm talking about? I sure don't. :lol:[/QUOTE]
Was that the one being made by the company out of the UK?
Was that the one being made by the company out of the UK?
| FlyingFishSandwich | 10-23-2005 10:58 AM |
[QUOTE=shikataganai]that's cool, but it's HIDEOUS! :D[/QUOTE]
I agree. I'd really like to take it apart and work it into some kind of carputer with NAV, touch screen and all the bells and whistles. I'm far from an electrical engineer though.
Just in case anyone didn't figure it out, the picture is a link to the product page and description.
I agree. I'd really like to take it apart and work it into some kind of carputer with NAV, touch screen and all the bells and whistles. I'm far from an electrical engineer though.
Just in case anyone didn't figure it out, the picture is a link to the product page and description.
| THAWA | 10-23-2005 12:47 PM |
[QUOTE=JjSwee]I don't know how you could drive everywhere with no radio. Did you try driving for a week with no radio? Might be too loud during freeway speeds, but what about when you are stuck at a traffic light?[/QUOTE]
I drive for weeks at a time without turning on the radio, it's not like you're going to die if you don't hear a bunch of commercials.
I drive for weeks at a time without turning on the radio, it's not like you're going to die if you don't hear a bunch of commercials.
| chris-man | 10-23-2005 01:53 PM |
use it a storage din for your jolly ranchers. :D
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