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Jul 26, 2020 | 07:43 PM

bonesbrakr

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I have been following another thread with a good way to do a touch screen radio with the factory bezel. One of the main drawbacks is the lack of actual "*****". Which lead me to looking. I found this on the rain forest site. Its for a Jeep but the dimensions look like it might work. Just wondering if anyone tried this?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D77BWPK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=AXA7NU9UI1E8Z&psc=1

Jul 26, 2020 | 08:03 PM

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... dimensions look like it might work...

It seems that it might work, although there's a difference of 19mm vertically.

The OEM 1.5 DIN is:
Diagonal: 8.5" (216mm)
Size: 8" x 3" (203mm x 76mm)
Aspect Ratio: 2.66

Jul 26, 2020 | 08:09 PM

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That looks really nice and modern! If you decide to get it, best of luck on getting it to fit.

Jul 26, 2020 | 08:34 PM

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D77BWPK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=AXA7NU9UI1E8Z&psc=1

I definitely like your thinking. A unit like this would solve the problem of volume *****, as well as needing to alter the resolution. This particular unit also has the advantage of a DVD drive. The downside is it is too wide and too tall. Difficult to tell exactly, as the pictures give the dimensions of the outer edges. There is a small lip around the unit that will help reduce the number some. The width is close, very close; in fact, it might fit. Unfortunately, I fear the height is more of a concern. It looks to be about 1/3 to 1/2" too tall. I measured my unit at 7 3/4 inches wide and about 3.2 inches tall. If someone could get it to fit then it would definitely be a great way to go. I'll admit, I'm a noob with stereo installs. I found a few units like this but they were for jeeps or BMW's and I did not know if I'd be able to connect them successfully in a C5 even if I got it to physically fit. Only way to know for sure is for somebody to get one and try it. So.. I nominate bonesbrakr!

Jul 26, 2020 | 09:33 PM

Hitman227

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Ehh, you're going to likely run into wiring Concerns, as there would prolly not be a comparable plug Conversion from that to Factory..

Why not research on Crutchfield what will certainly fit and work with your Car