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tickfordxr6 · 08-18-2005, 01:15

Hi,

I notice in the latest street machine fords, a BA XR6T with a head unit installed near the lighter socket in front of the Transmission.

I was wondering if anyone had done this, and if so does a DIN size Unit fit without much modification (cutting ).

Thanks

xr6me · 08-26-2005, 04:29

hey tickfordxr6, i have put a head unit near the cigarette socket, the guys at autobarn did mine for me and they removed the tissue holder completely and made a custom plate with a suede finish and put a few brackets behind it to screw into. nothing major but yea it can be done, any further questions on the install ill be glad to help...

tickfordxr6 · 08-28-2005, 21:36

Thanks for the reply,

I was wondering if you could tell me if it fits without having to move the lighter ?

Thanks

xr6me · 08-31-2005, 02:38

im not too sure i think a head deck is a little to big for the top oppening and the bottom opening ull have to cut out the curved part do it can sit straight down sorta thing...!!!

Danstar · 09-12-2005, 19:57

hmm i wanted to know the same thing, cos ive seeen it done b4 also at strathfield.

i want to do it with an Alpine CDA-9853R, cos it says that it is "Steering Wheel Remote Ready" which would be nice to have

cogdoc · 09-14-2005, 03:40

The lighter has to go, so you need to relocate it. I put an Equaliser in there for now, but it is standard DIN width. It's not hard to make a plate to finish it off from the surrounds that come with most units.

You can do the Alpine steering remote control, but you need an aftermarker converter and these are both a bit pricey ( $150?? ) and tricky to set up. I am guessing on the cost, as ?I asked some time ago at Northfield car sound up here in QLD.

Danstar · 09-15-2005, 22:38

Well I've changed my mind on the alpine deck, I've decided i want to go for the JVC KD-AVX1 with 3" built in screen to play dvds.

http://www.jvc.com/Resources/00/00/59/32.JPG

its 1-din so should be sweet to install. gonna get it professionally done so it should be ok

jeffrey2184au · 09-18-2005, 03:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by tickfordxr6

Hi,

I notice in the latest street machine fords, a BA XR6T with a head unit installed near the lighter socket in front of the Transmission.

I was wondering if anyone had done this, and if so does a DIN size Unit fit without much modification (cutting ).

Thanks

yes it can be done

had mine done by wow sight and sound

xr6me · 09-19-2005, 06:25

oh it can be done i have it done but i thought u meant in the top tissue compartment, without removing the cig plug...

Danstar · 09-19-2005, 19:50

that looks very nice jeffrey. did you do it yourself or get some1 to do it ?

and also whats with all the wirse sticking out on the side?