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Feb 18, 2004 | 08:44 AM

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Racer

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From: More Boost, Egor

How do I make it fit?

Hi,

I'm currently installing a regular sized head unit into my C5 - I've done all the wiring and made a good start on the fibre-glassing to finish off the dash.

Then I came to fit the head unit. :(

The gap between the 2 supporting struts that hold the original stereo is much wider than the new standard sized head unit I have.

So my question is simply - what can I use to make the standard sized head unit fit into this hole? Wood? Or does anyone know of an adaptor I can buy or something?

Thanks in advance for any help!

:cheers:

Feb 18, 2004 | 10:55 AM

leolufse

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Re: How do I make it fit? (C5EVIL)

I'm not sure I understand. You are doing a custom install with fiberglass?
Will a regular HU mounting kit not work?
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/pro...0993300-f.jpeg

When I installed my LCD screen and HU, I made a mount out ot 5/8" particle board and covered it with this to give it a "factory plastic look"
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd..._ID=6726&DID=7

Feb 18, 2004 | 11:19 AM

C5EVIL

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Racer

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From: More Boost, Egor

Re: How do I make it fit? (leolufse)

Hey Leolufse,

I've taken the panel with the air-con unit and original stereo out of the car while I fit the new units. Behind the factory dash panel, there are two big metal struts which usually house the stereo and air-con unit. These two struts are what I was intending to mount the head units to, but they're simply too wide apart.

Do you know the ones I mean?

:cheers:

Feb 18, 2004 | 11:25 AM

bbvett

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Re: How do I make it fit? (C5EVIL)

You need a dash kit for a DIN radio. A Metra or Schoshe kit. One of the forum members makes a nice one from aluminum. He also makes the plates for the door speakers I think they are nylon on a CNC machine. Maybe someone can chimein with his name.

Feb 18, 2004 | 12:28 PM

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Racer

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From: More Boost, Egor

Re: How do I make it fit? (bbvett)

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That's exactly right! If anyone does make them on here, I'm ready to buy asap! I need 2!!

Anyone?

Feb 18, 2004 | 06:19 PM

Nelson V.

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Re: How do I make it fit? (C5EVIL)

The CF member that makes that stuff is vrumvrum.

-Nelson

Feb 19, 2004 | 07:56 PM

bart15

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Re: How do I make it fit? (NelsonV98Vert)

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The CF member that makes that stuff is vrumvrum.

-Nelson

:iagree:

And they can be retro fit to work in C4's too. I missed my fedex delivery of mine from Vrumvrum today.

You can reach Mike Stanzel (aka Vrumvrum) at:

mstanzel@flamingpaperbag.com

Tell him we sent you!

:seeya

Feb 19, 2004 | 08:44 PM

knewblewkorvette

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Re: How do I make it fit? (bart15)

:iagree:
and if that doesn't work...do this
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