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Been wanting to do this for a while. problem most double din touch screen stereos are too deep for the console. so recently aftermarket companies have been coming out with double din stereos that do not have cd/dvd players. Mainly because people are downloading more songs than buying cds. so they are very shallow and can fit in the console.
So I bought a cheap 7" touchscreen stereo with bluetooth, radio,backup camera. so a basic model. They do have units with GPS but i am going to wait to purchase a better name brand like sony or pioneer when they come out with a version of there own.
My idea is to mount 3 gauges where the factory stereo was. I chose autometer phantom gauges. fuel level,temp,and oil pressure.So i will be losing the clock and the voltmeter. I also will be losing the seatbelt and headlamp indicator lights.
I started by making a gauge mount from abs plastic
Then I cut a piece of abs plastic to cover the old gauge area
then I cut out the gauge area for the touch screen
Next wiring up the new gauges
the finished product. I still have to make a piece of finish trim to go around the stereo mount. The stereo actually didn't come with one
Maybe you could add an idiot light for the alternator. If you take the lens from some other car you could make it look factory. You could also add the headlight warning light, looks like there might be enough space.
I started reading thought this is gonna suck out loud, but i was dead wrong, this looks really nice, very slick install,
When you have in sitting in the dash please post update pictures...
On the clock, who cares they are on most new stereos, the volt gauge, if you ebay led volt gauge they make some super slick small surface mount ones, even can pick colors, might be worth a look a volt gauge is handy...you need the idiot light for some alt too....
Last edited by The13Bats; Feb 17, 2017 at 06:18 PM.
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Originally Posted by The Phantom
The double din install looks great but I'd like to see some pics of the easy route as well.
Dave
I bought another centre cluster with a single din. It's a Pioneer h/u with bluetooth and an option for gps. Install was easy i.e. no cutting required just plug and play. I also have a JL Audio class "D" 4 channel amp installed in the storage compartment above the jack. A pair of 6-1/2" Infinity speakers behind the kick panels. No cutting there either. Also, I made a speaker box, cutting required lol, for a 10" sub in the rear. Pics aren't the best.
I bought another centre cluster with a single din. It's a Pioneer h/u with bluetooth and an option for gps. Install was easy i.e. no cutting required just plug and play. I also have a JL Audio class "D" 4 channel amp installed in the storage compartment above the jack. A pair of 6-1/2" Infinity speakers behind the kick panels. No cutting there either. Also, I made a speaker box, cutting required lol, for a 10" sub in the rear. Pics aren't the best.
Nice ... thanks, till I'm ready for the Double din this is a great alternative.
I bought another centre cluster with a single din. It's a Pioneer h/u with bluetooth and an option for gps. Install was easy i.e. no cutting required just plug and play. I also have a JL Audio class "D" 4 channel amp installed in the storage compartment above the jack. A pair of 6-1/2" Infinity speakers behind the kick panels. No cutting there either. Also, I made a speaker box, cutting required lol, for a 10" sub in the rear. Pics aren't the best.
That's the way I'm going to go.
How do you like that head unit?
Last edited by theandies; Mar 2, 2017 at 11:08 PM.
I'm doing something very similar right now.
Except I choose a more expensive android computer, so I can get GPS, display my own gauge and what not.
Your screen is really inexpensive, but I think a screen resolution of 440x240 is a bit punishing if you excuse me the pun.
However the installation is really clean, hat off to that.
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