replacement radio size
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replacement radio size
I am looking to replace the Bose gold radio system in my 92 Coupe.
My question is I don't know what size space I have (that wont require any mods to the dash preferably). If I could find a decent touch screen for a good price that would be ideal. I don't like the little cubby hole look that you get with just a regular deck.
Does anyone know these dimensions??
Thanks for you time
Dano
My question is I don't know what size space I have (that wont require any mods to the dash preferably). If I could find a decent touch screen for a good price that would be ideal. I don't like the little cubby hole look that you get with just a regular deck.
Does anyone know these dimensions??
Thanks for you time
Dano
Drifting
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on my 90 its a 2 din size radio, I used a sony it filled the space perfectly, i did have to cut the the plastic support in back of the radio to clear the wires. i did not use a touch screen but most 2 din size radio should fit.
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You need to get in touch with Dennis at Double D Mods. He's a supporting vendor and has helped many members work thru the installation of aftermarket radios i both C4's and C5's.
The OEM radio is just a little smaller than a double din. IIRC< it had been referred to as a "din and a half" size. The component in the dash is just the head unit. The radio receiver is located just above the passenger side footwell kick panel.
The OEM radio is just a little smaller than a double din. IIRC< it had been referred to as a "din and a half" size. The component in the dash is just the head unit. The radio receiver is located just above the passenger side footwell kick panel.
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From: College Station Tx
A double din will fit, but you will have to cut out the bracket behind the radio to make it fit. Another good source for radios is Crutchfield.com. You can enter in your car (year,type, radio) and it will bring back a list of radios that will fit.
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Thanks for the pics! I am not to fond of the angled edges either but I like all the color options to match everything else. I would have liked to stay stock but I am not going to spend the money and time when its 22 years old already. By the time I got the rears working either the deck or front speakers would go out!
Thanks again
Thanks again
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Burning Brakes
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From: College Station Tx
Thanks for the pics! I am not to fond of the angled edges either but I like all the color options to match everything else. I would have liked to stay stock but I am not going to spend the money and time when its 22 years old already. By the time I got the rears working either the deck or front speakers would go out!
Thanks again
Thanks again
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I also suggest Crutchfield.com. You go there and enter your car info and it will list every model that fits. They also tell you what cables and adapters to use for each model. Even if you don't buy there it's a good starting point to see what's available for your year.
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Yup the rear speakers are the whole reason I am doing this!
I have been to crutchfield.com after reading countless threads and their help is great but nothing beats the help of people on this forum. Thanks tho
I have been to crutchfield.com after reading countless threads and their help is great but nothing beats the help of people on this forum. Thanks tho
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So ... 6-3/4 kickers fit perfectly in the rear with NO mods needed!!
but on the front i have 5-1/4 kickers. does anyone have any pictures of what they did for simple mod for installation or can give a good detailed account???
Thanks in advance!!!
Dano
but on the front i have 5-1/4 kickers. does anyone have any pictures of what they did for simple mod for installation or can give a good detailed account???
Thanks in advance!!!
Dano
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There is a post on here where someone took a lot of time to build nice fiberglass housings for his front speakers. I took the cheap route and made mine out of 1/4" plyboard. I used the original housing as a pattern and then used a jigsaw to cut it out. I then used spacers to offset the speaker at the correct angle. It took a little trial and error, but I got everything to fit just fine. The front speaker pockets aren't very deep, so I stuck piece of foam behind the speaker to make sure the speaker magnet didn't contact the metal housing. If you want to install a separate tweeter, make sure you offset the speaker to make room for it. I chose to re-use the original speaker cover. I did pull off the carpet and recover with speaker mesh that I purchased from the local fabric store. (If you go that route, be prepared to lose a little manhood and to walk around smelling like mothballs for a few days. 
) if your speaker isn't flush-mounted, you will have very little room between the new speaker and speaker cover.
) if your speaker isn't flush-mounted, you will have very little room between the new speaker and speaker cover.
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Oh well maybe one day I can have another C4 of the later style and finally get the double din I have long waited for 