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General => Car audio => Topic started by: MK3ModdA on 30 July 2010, 02:45

Title: Straight swap?
Post by: MK3ModdA on 30 July 2010, 02:45

Im thinking of buying this Stereo for my mk3 golf
I know it won't be a straight up swap but how difficult will it be?

http://wap.ebay.co.uk/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=320566806167&sv=Vw%20golf%20stereo%20passat%20brand&emvcc=0

Cheers guys in advance

Title: Re: Straight swap?
Post by: jv on 30 July 2010, 10:06

a double din unit in a mk3? def not a straight swap!!

Title: Re: Straight swap?
Post by: MK3ModdA on 30 July 2010, 10:52

Yeah I knew it wasn't that straight forward  :grin:
But it is possible though. Right?

Title: Re: Straight swap?
Post by: Len on 30 July 2010, 10:52

Think again mate!

Title: Re: Straight swap?
Post by: Len on 30 July 2010, 10:53

Not really possible mate as you have to move too much that wont move! Heater controls for a start!

Title: Re: Straight swap?
Post by: Deano2711 on 30 July 2010, 11:32

Could always remove the two heater vents but it would cost a fortune as you would need to have a piece made to fit the shape of the stereo and the dash where the vents fitted. Not really worth it IMO. Another option would be to fit it in the cubby hole by the gearstick. This would be easier and you could buy a blanking plate for the original stereo slot.

Title: Re: Straight swap?
Post by: MK3ModdA on 30 July 2010, 11:35

Cool cheers for the help man think I'll just upgrade the head unit to a more easier one for now :
 :grin:  and then the original speakers, know of any good stereos if I'm going for OEM look? I just can't bare cassette any more  :cry: