Ok Guys

[mike40sydney]

ok here we go.im going to get me a stagea and have been looking at the ones with the satnav system.i know the satnav is usless here but im looking at prob replacing it with a double din setup.and looking at it in the pics posted by jspec it seems to be a standard double din size with the ac controls next to it.if this is the case i would be able to put a double din radio or a standard one and a dvd setup as well as have room for a gauge setup like andy has. so looks like i could fit 3 standard din items as well as the ac controls. well i spose ive confusled ya all now lol but im sure one of you know what i mean .

thanks all regards mike..........

[AMS]

Sounds good Mike.... Hmmm did I miss the question in there?

[darrinspencer]

There is only room for 3 din's

1- Gauges

2- AC

3- Single stereo

or

1- AC

2&3 Double din Stereo

[EGA41T]

there are only 3 din spaces, so where exactly does the climate control go?

[mike40sydney]

sat nav is a double din radio controls are under that a single din ac controls are beside the satnav

http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=6085 this one has what im trying to describe

[EGA41T]

ah i see, as long as the climate control is not attached to the sat nav then you shouldnt have any problems...other than some tricky bracket work in there, although im sure that a car audio store could sort that out for you

[mike40sydney]

mmm hadnt thaught of all being one piece i need someone thats had one and removed it i spose thats the only way ill know

[RSVFOURUK]

Hi

One of the stageas I have got has this instaleed ( in japan) It is a kenwood unit and fits exactly below the air con control unit in the consul. It is a radio dvd etc and also show wtaer temp etc etc dependant on how it is set up . I am not sure of the model no but these units are definately available from japan and do fit and work.I can post a close up pic anyone wants

[RSVFOURUK]

Hi

One of the stageas I have got has this instaled (was done in Japan) It is a kenwood unit and fits exactly below the air con control unit in the consul. It is a radio dvd etc and also show wtaer temp etc etc dependant on how it is set up . I am not sure of the model no but these units are definately available from japan and do fit and work.I can post a close up pic anyone wants

[darrinspencer]

Mike

If you buy that car or another one with Sat nav, and then decide to pull it out, I will have these bits spare.

I am only going to use the gauges in my S2.

I have also attached a picture of the rear of the Sat Nav and AC and it looks to be all one piece

stagea_centre_gauges.bmp

[AlexCim]

hmm, that must another option on stageas as it has a totally different surround around it.

Looks cool though....

[mike40sydney]

thanks guys for the info. id love to get my hands on a satnav unit tho and try to mod it so i can use the ac controls like in the pic i posted but i dont want to buy a s2 with one in it if i cant set it up like i want it i may as wel buy a s2 with the standard setup is a shame tho i recon it would look great with a afta market double din tv screen unit and the gauges plus the aircon controls on the side.would be different hey

[munchstagea]

thanks guys for the info. id love to get my hands on a satnav unit tho and try to mod it so i can use the ac controls like in the pic i posted but i dont want to buy a s2 with one in it if i cant set it up like i want it i may as wel buy a s2 with the standard setup is a shame tho i recon it would look great with a afta market double din tv screen unit and the gauges plus the aircon controls on the side.would be different hey

I have that set up in my S1 (must have been optioned up in a big way) and the AC controls are part of the sat nav, the biggest issue is that it is a touch screen and you contol most of the heating/cooling functions (Fan Speed) through it! I am sure you could replace it with the AC controls that are found in Stagea's without the screen but could be interesting...

I think I will try to repalce the lower Din radio part with an A/M MP3 CD tuner but will need to have an AUX input on it if I want to use the screen for anything and be able to have sound.

Screen folds forward too, there is a single disc CD player behind there!

If only it all worked here...

Let me know what you end up doing if you get one as I will be very intersted to know what can be done.

Cheers

Luke

[GoldZilla]

You could also get a single-DIN head unit with a fold-out screen, then use one DIN slot for the standard a/c and the other for gauges.

Getting a navigation device (hidden under a seat or in the boot) with AV outputs is then the next step, and you'll have the whole lot sorted without major dash surgery.

[mike40sydney]

I have that set up in my S1 (must have been optioned up in a big way) and the AC controls are part of the sat nav, the biggest issue is that it is a touch screen and you contol most of the heating/cooling functions (Fan Speed) through it! I am sure you could replace it with the AC controls that are found in Stagea's without the screen but could be interesting...

I think I will try to repalce the lower Din radio part with an A/M MP3 CD tuner but will need to have an AUX input on it if I want to use the screen for anything and be able to have sound.

Screen folds forward too, there is a single disc CD player behind there!

If only it all worked here...

Let me know what you end up doing if you get one as I will be very intersted to know what can be done.

Cheers

Luke

mm so where would i get a nav system like that here in oz

[mike40sydney]

well ive decided to get a stock series 2 with the standard double din setup and then replace it with an aftermarket tv dvd type setup.does anyone know where id get a satnav system that can be setup under the seat etc and conects to the screen in dash .???????????????????????????

[munchstagea]

might be a good place to start looking?

Let me know how you get on?

Cheers

Luke

[mcnamg]

does the slot behind the screen play cd's or is just for the sat nav data cd?

[munchstagea]

does the slot behind the screen play cd's or is just for the sat nav data cd?

CD Player

[GoldZilla]

well ive decided to get a stock series 2 with the standard double din setup and then replace it with an aftermarket tv dvd type setup.does anyone know where id get a satnav system that can be setup under the seat etc and conects to the screen in dash .???????????????????????????

Your best bet is either to contact some of the bigger and more reputable car audio installers/suppliers or try some of the specialist electronics places like JayCar, etc.

Finding a fold-out screen is easy, and there are plenty around from Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood, Clarion, Sony, and some of the smaller brands like NESA, etc. Then it's just a matter of finding a navigation set-up to suit.

Most of the navigation stuff here is of the stand-alone variety, like the NAVMAN, ToMTom, Garmin, etc. The one in-dash one that I can think of available here is from VDO-Dayton, but even then it would take up two DIN spaces, unless you mount the control box with the DVD or CD reader (depending on your choice) under your seats.

Alpine do have navigation stuff available, but it's o/seas only...