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As we all probably know by now, those of us who have installed head units,

the r30 is a horrible car to fit a stereo to. The deck does not quite fit all the way in

and once the old one is removed there is a wide open gap that has to be filled with

something so there is no big gaps.

What have you done to overcome this, and has anyone got any different ideas

or a different location for a head unit?

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I'm using an OLD SCHOOL retro look POST mount radio cassette in a poverty pack centre panel & a 1/4 DIN equalizer in the ashtray and an FM modulated 10 stacker in the boot.

Looks a bit original and nobody is gunna want to steal my radio cassette eh?

The hole to the left is going to have a plastic pocket from an N12 pulsar or a gauge or 2.

Cheers, D

Ravenoak Community Regular

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this is a neat setup, does give the thieves a good look at it though

Here is my setup. It is offset to the right. Easier to reach the controls.

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I also have redone the boot with a shallow mount sub on one side and the amp on the back of the seat.

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skybt1 Community Regular

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Im not a fan of the glovebox job.

I think its good for classics that are worth 50k plus or for people that dont like using their stereos heaps.

Its not practical enough, just to turn the volume up or down or select another track.

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Here is my setup. It is offset to the right. Easier to reach the controls.

2019157250041313032isLALx_th.jpg

I also have redone the boot with a shallow mount sub on one side and the amp on the back of the seat.

2322450670041313032ihkepc_th.jpg

I thought of offsetting it, i should of gone with it.

whats that sub like?

I need to get me one of them steering wheels, or perhaps a whole black dash!

R34 Mentor

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so you drive around with the glove box open? or you get one of them

thumb controller thingys?

Had a similar setup once before and the unit came with a little hand held unit that controlled enough functions.

Glovebox could stay closed. I don't fiddle with the radio anyway usually...just have it on a station and leave it.

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skybt1

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i removed my antenna from the roof when i painted the car, so i got no radio.

i keep wanting to go buy an electric in car one but i dont really like the radio anyway.

i just got a new deck with a usb input so it works like a giant ipod,

so i need to see the face so i can read the folder names.

hence the glovebox is not a good spot for my needs.

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Ravenoak... Your's looks great... Is it just me or is your clock and climate settings different???

My car already had a deck installed when i got it and sits in the middle like Andrew's.. but mine doesnt sit in flush :P

I have seen some photos somewhere before where someone has offset the cd deck and had an aftermarket EQ to the right, thats always an idea for you Nick.

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the decks dont fit flush coz there is no depth in the cavity for a standard size deck!

Ive fitted mine already in the center. i installed a volt guage and battery light to the left of it.

Made up an MDF panel to cover all the gaps.

Ill take a photo and post it up.

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I thought of offsetting it, i should of gone with it.

whats that sub like?

I need to get me one of them steering wheels, or perhaps a whole black dash!

The sub is great. It is a special design from Clarion to fit in shallow depths. Plenty of punch but not doof doof. Clean, crisp and tight bass.

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Ravenoak... Your's looks great... Is it just me or is your clock and climate settings different???

My car already had a deck installed when i got it and sits in the middle like Andrew's.. but mine doesnt sit in flush :D

I have seen some photos somewhere before where someone has offset the cd deck and had an aftermarket EQ to the right, thats always an idea for you Nick.

The clock and climate controls are black as opposed to the silver finish. I think this was the case on some of the RS's. My old Paul Newman had the silver finish.

cheers

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light is alternator light, forgot to wire it into the dash when changing the wiring loom.

Used MDF to make the panel around the deck, gonna laminate it matt black.

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light is alternator light, forgot to wire it into the dash when changing the wiring loom.

Used MDF to make the panel around the deck, gonna laminate it matt black.

That is where I'm going. Thanks Nick.

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