R34 Head Unit Install - Help

[Elliot Wood]

Has anyone got a tutorial (with pics) on how to remove the center console including aircon and Popup TV unit.

I have a R34 GT-T (1999) with the Popup screen instead of the 3 guages. I thought it was kool at first but there seems to be no way to change it... So iv decided to rip it all out and spend 3000.00 on Alpine stuff + how eva much it cost to get cusom console made.

Here is a list of alpine stuff:

IVA-W202E

2-DIN DVD/CD/MP3/WMA Receiver/AV Head Unit

PDX-1.600

Mono Power Density Digital Amplifier

SBR-S122V

Type-R 12" (30cm) Subwoofer Enclosure

TUE-T200DV

Digital TV Tuner

SPS-69C3

Type-S 6x9" (15 x 23cm) Coaxial 3-Way Speaker

+ sound stream lil wonder III ( already have)

I can see there will be a few problem with the console.

1) For starters the console goes up in a V shape.

2) The order of my console goes like this. Popup screen on top, then Aircon under it. Then Popup screen controls + disc insert, then Climate controls. Then the Radio/tape player and ashtray. So the stuff I want to keep is the Aircon + aircon controls. nothing else...but it is goin to look sh!t if i keep same structure and have nothing in the spaces.

Below pics of same layout as mine, altho i have tv not guages.

So yer if anyone has any info on this or tutorials it, please send them on.

I would really like to start planning my console before i just rip it out. So pics would also be great.

Cheers.

[Chris Rogers]

yep get the normal version dash. it the only way.

[Elliot Wood]

Well thats the thing as soon as i can find out what is behind all this stuff i can get a custom dash made.. I just need tutorials + pics to find out whats there.

[Scottydoo]

Here's a link that has a quick explanation in it:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...io-t190792.html

1 - First pull out the ashtray and undo the screw behind it.

2 - Pull up the gear stick surround and undo the 2 silver screws at the bottom left/right of the storage bin.

3 - Using a thin flat blade screwdriver on the left side, prise out the 2 vents at the top of the console and disconnect the unit.

4 - Undo the 2 silver screw at the top of the heater controls.

5 - Pull out the heater controls, radio & stage bin (all in a cage together).

6 - Remove the radio from the cage (2 screws each side) and fit your radio.

7 - Using the following parts PC2-76-4 and PC5-87 connect your radio to the cars plugs.

8 - Refit going from step 5

Im not sure if its exactly what you need to know with your setup but it'll give you an idea. I took mine out and it wasnt very difficult

[RusH_]

followed that the other day, very simple to do, easier than most cars id have to say, but thas the one

sorry missed the part about havin the pop up dash, tho it should be the same to pull out the front of the console to get access to the wires etc... behind

Edited January 17, 2008 by RusH_

[Elliot Wood]

Ill give it a shot when i get home, its a shame no one has pics.. Might have to take my own.

[Elliot Wood]

Yeah done it your right was simple. Had to make new facier but in end looks sweet.

I pulled out all the CD unit and the Radio/Tape unit. Left the popup tv (altho nothing to make it popup now, but that will come later).

I shaved a bit off the side of the Aircon controls and pushed it down to the bottom. which left enough room for the W202E.

Later on im goin to pull out the TV unit and put a playstation 2 (mini) under the lid, but ill keep you posted on that.

Ill upload pics tonight.

[gtst4d]

I got the same thing in my 34 and i am keen to see some pics

[Elliot Wood]

Sorry for late upload.

Here ar ethe pics:

[gtst4d]

That looks good, what did you use for the surround around the stereo and are you going to do any thing with the pop up dash.

[Chris Rogers]

not bad- bit of MDF and vinyl to take the slack up. as a suggestion ; MDF, Filler and spray putty can also be used.

[Elliot Wood]

Not yet decided on what ill do with the popup tv.. its still in there but no power or source running to it. It looks kinda complicated to get somthing else wired up. Um for surround sound, I decided not to get 6x9's and got type S 6.5" splits in front, type S 6" in rear (altho rear run off lil wonder soundstream amp..rather pdx) then Type R sub in boot with PDX1.600 also now strapped in so no sliding Playstatin is in glovebox, and tv tuner is under pasenger seat.

Got whole setup + install 3,000:

Sound stream Lil wonder (This wasnt the one i already had, they threw in another, cause myn was mono)

Alpine PDX1.600

Alpine IVA-W202E

Alpine 4xType S 6.5"

Alpine 2x type S tweeters.

Alpine 2xSplitters

Alpine 1xType R 12" Sub, in box.

Alpine TUE-T200DV tv tuner.

System sounds really good, but i if i could do it all agin i would have saved up extra $ and got this this deal.

AV Plus Theatre System - $3499.00

• IVA-W202E MOBILE MEDIA RECEIVER

• KCE-422i iPod FULL SPEED CABLE

• KCE-300BT BLUETOOTH PHONE INTERFACE

• PDX-4.100 PDX DIGITAL 4-CH POWER AMPLIFIER

• PDX-1.600 PDX DIGITAL MONO POWER AMPLIFIER

• SPR-17S TYPE-R 6.5” COMPONENT SPEAKERS

• SPR-17C TYPE-R 6.5” COAXIAL SPEAKERS

• SWR-1222D TYPE-R SUBWOOFER

Then + the TV tuner.

But what can ya do

Tekken at the lights woot

[1R34SON]

Hey I like what youve done, Can you please show me some pics of ur tv tuner and playstation in glove box?

I wana do something similar, im happy with the sound just want to wack in a tv and watch dvds and play playstation. Any advice on what tv to get? size etc?

Cheers buddy!

[ASH7EY]

looks nice

How much was the custom console? I was thinking off getting a new head unit so i could play Mp3s and usb. I found a good deal on one and asked about installation and he said that to get a custom din was $200 plus. I didnt go ahead with it cos it sounded like a rip off to me. This is JB HI-FI btw