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Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 03:22
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To allow me to fit the guages into the MA61, I am looking at fitting them where the stereo currently sits.
This then leaves me with the issue of trying to fit the stereo somewhere.
Essentially, one of the easiest spots is the centre console (in the armrest storage tray).
Any issues with mounting it vertically (it is a CD/Radio unit only) - heat ? CD operating vertically ?
Or are there any other suggestions ?
Cheers
Michael B
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Brisbane
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February 2004
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 03:31
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I have seen em mounted vertically before, heat shouldnt be a problem, only thing i can think of would be dust getting inside the unit or other foreign objects or maybe spilt drinks  .
But if its inside the actual compartment then it should be ok I would think, best check with a carsound place about vertical installations, might be different for different brand units.
Cheers,
Dust
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Canberra
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August 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 03:32
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You might find shock issues mounting it vertically...
Having it in the centre console would also breach the industry standard - which is basically no more than 2 seconds not looking at the road to operate a system you are familiar with. But as far as i know it is legal.
You could do a highlux style mount and put it on the roof... but running cables is a bitch...
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Location:
Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 03:41
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Thanks for the quick reply guys.
Essentially the car isn't a daily driver and the radio/CD will only really be on after a drive back from the hill etc, so there won't be too much fiddling around, but valid point Squid.
99% of the time it is on, it will be on the radio and one station at that.
Roof mount means even more work !!! I have a hard time doing what I don't now.
Anyone else ?
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Location:
Melb
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September 2004
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 03:52
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What about inside the glove box? Nice and tidy and can't be seen by prick who want to steal it. 
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Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 03:56
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| lowrlux wrote on Wed, 22 December 2004 14:52 |
What about inside the glove box? Nice and tidy and can't be seen by prick who want to steal it.
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The gloebox in the MA61 is pretty small and it is already full of 7M-GTE ECU 
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Adelaide
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June 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 04:06
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how about under the glovebox there is space with a little cutting..
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September 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 04:22
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| RA65 Sleeka wrote on Wed, 22 December 2004 15:06 |
how about under the glovebox there is space with a little cutting..
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hmmm, I'll have a look tonight...
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Melbourne
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March 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 04:36
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Why not make things easy for urself and put the guages in the center glove box? unless its a boost guage or something that needs attention, but if its just temp guages shouldnt be a problem right?
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Location:
Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 04:46
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The guage are oil pressure, boost and EGT, so I'd rather have them within easy view and do without the stereo...
Plus the guages look really schmick - they are HKS Electronic ones.
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I supported Toymods
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Australia
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November 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 05:01
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Aren't most guages a single din height?
Can't you squeeze them in above the deck (if the deck is at the bottom)
Or, remove the ashtray, and put the guages there.
The deck will look shit anywhere else you put it.
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Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 05:29
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I wish it was that simple.
If I stagger the guages, they just fit in the opening with about 5mm to spare.
The guages are the bigger 65mm diameter ones and the stereo does not fit in the slot (width ways - the std unit on the car was butchered to make it fit  ) and I think that the way the ashtrya sits, it won't go in there due to the angle and the depth that would be needed.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 05:58
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under the seat?  might sound stupid, but if you get one with a remote?
Easy to cable...and if its only going to be an on off thing....
Just a left field suggestion
Cheers
Wilbo
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Wollongong
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November 2004
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 06:03
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Get rid of the stereo...
They only add weight...
Although I do like my music... I'm sure you could get away without a stereo if it ISN'T a daily...
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E.W
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March 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Wed, 22 December 2004 11:24
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Take out the centre air con vents!
block the holes back up in the dash and mount either the deck there or the guages?!!
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Adelaide
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September 2003
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Adelaide
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Thu, 23 December 2004 04:36
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cant you bye a stacker with a controler then run it to a amp then run spekers off that??
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September 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Thu, 23 December 2004 04:41
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| RA65 Sleeka wrote on Thu, 23 December 2004 15:36 |
cant you bye a stacker with a controler then run it to a amp then run spekers off that??
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The head unit will still be the same size which is about 180 wide by 50mm tall.
It looks like the stereo may get the flick 
Oh well, weight saving !!!!
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June 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Thu, 23 December 2004 04:45
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the controler im talking about was a small little thing like half the size of the face of a head unit and you dont have to mount it.
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I supported Toymods
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November 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Thu, 23 December 2004 04:48
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| bbaacchhyy wrote on Thu, 23 December 2004 12:41 |
It looks like the stereo may get the flick
Oh well, weight saving !!!!
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If you don't mind buying crap, Sony decks have an option of a wired remote control (not wireless).
So put the deck in the hatch, put a stacker in the hatch, and wire the remote stalk (kinda looks like a cruise control stalk) somewhere, maybe on the steering column.
Then you just have to learn to control it.
Having the stacker gives you the option of having many hours of music without swapping a cd.
An MP3 deck will give you the same thing.
Also, AXIS Marine series have a radio wireless controller (radio comms to deck). You can mount that in the dash somewhere, even on the door skin.
Let me try and find some pics.
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Thu, 23 December 2004 04:51
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The AXIS one
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Thu, 23 December 2004 04:56
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The old sony one looked like this, and uses a cable.
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Thu, 23 December 2004 21:18
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Cheers CruZida, any idea of costs ?
Michael B
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Fri, 24 December 2004 01:16
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| bbaacchhyy wrote on Fri, 24 December 2004 05:18 |
Cheers CruZida, any idea of costs ?
Michael B
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NFI man.
http://www.strathfield.com, Autobahn or JB HiFi would be the places to get it cheap.
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Vic, AU
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September 2004
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Fri, 24 December 2004 01:35
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Wired/RF remote with HU in boot is about your only option.
However, there are quite a lot of companies that make such things, not just those listed here.
Best thing to do is go to a large car audio store and ask them what they've got. I know that JVC and Pioneer USED to make wired remote HU's as well, don't know if they still do.
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Adelaide
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Fri, 24 December 2004 01:50
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Thanks guys, I will investigate it, but if the cost is too high, it might just have to do without it....
Listen tio the whine of the turbo instead 
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Lost in the K hole
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May 2002
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Fri, 24 December 2004 05:42
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you know my philosophy - if it comes out of the car, it doesnt go back in 
michael, you know youll only be driving this car hard - i dare you to tell me that your driving performance increases with the stereo going...
i cannot even drive my car properly anymore unless i can hear every noise the girl is making. i turn into a complete gumby when i get no audio feedback
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Montrose, VIC
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May 2002
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Fri, 24 December 2004 10:57
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Why not be FulSik and mount the gauges on the pillar? Or, better yet, screw the gauges
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Location:
Heathridge WA
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December 2004
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Fri, 24 December 2004 12:44
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I see no problems but if u r concerned abot heat u can always take off the top cover and wire in a PC chassiss fan. They wont effect your stereo but will cool your stereo jsut as long as it is wired on the inside with sum extraction holes
but hey id neva trust my words
i ussually get things rong hehe
good luck should be fine neva the less
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Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: Stereo mounting Question
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Mon, 27 December 2004 10:03
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| ed_ma61 wrote on Fri, 24 December 2004 16:42 |
michael, you know youll only be driving this car hard - i dare you to tell me that your driving performance increases with the stereo going...
i cannot even drive my car properly anymore unless i can hear every noise the girl is making. i turn into a complete gumby when i get no audio feedback
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You are right Ed, but it is the drive too and from the said "drive areas" that the stereo will be used.
That said, it looks like it is going into the for sale section soon
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