New radio/dvd player

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Anonymous

June 27, 2011, 05:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
hey probably going to ask another question which might be obvious to some so here goes i'm going to buy a new radio and i got a few questions bout fitting it.
(never done anything like this before)

This looks like an acceptable one dimensions and that are all in the link

http://www.adflyer.co.uk/motoring-parts-and-accessories/car-parts-and-accessories/car-accessories/xtrons-d709-7-face-off/t-screen-car-dvd-player/723785

Is it recommended get a proffesional to do this job? or is it simple enough to do it myself?

oh and if it doesn't quite fite what then..? (haven't checked the dimensions yet)

Treboeth

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June 27, 2011, 05:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Just an old bloke trying to save you money but personally when I`m driving my`2 the radio`s mostly turned off as I love the sound of the car too much to drown it out with music  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Anonymous

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June 27, 2011, 12:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Treboeth"Just an old bloke trying to save you money but personally when I`m driving my`2 the radio`s mostly turned off as I love the sound of the car too much to drown it out with music  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

I know what you mean  s:D :D s:D , but i swear to it theres a couple of songs that make you go faster   s8) 8) s8)
Bat out of hell   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

Oh is 115mph normal at 3200 rpm in 5 gear?

cclarke99

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June 27, 2011, 13:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
In theory it's not hard to do yourself, but you don't have to search for long on the forum to see the many problems that people have come up against when doing this job. E.g. getting the right installation kit, blanking plates, the parts of the car you have to dismantle to install it, matching up with the connectors in the car, getting the aerial to work, preventing the TV/DVD working when moving (legal requirement), getting the right power supplies.... If you're fairly confident (and theres lot of help available here) then do it yourself, but if you don't want to spend a Saturday fiddling under the dashboard then get someone else to do it. The price looks very good for that much functionality, so even with fitting the overall cost won't be unreasonable.

Anonymous

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June 27, 2011, 13:49 Last Edit: June 27, 2011, 17:24 by Anonymous
that speed in that gear!! mine in that gear is about 70. what gearbox do you have??

edit

nearly got me you mean 115 kph not 115 mph. big difference

Fatbloater

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June 27, 2011, 17:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
In my opinion you get what you pay for.
Buying a cheap stereo isnt like buying a cheap pair of socks...although they will likely last a similar length of time.

Personally I wouldn't stray away from mainstream manufacturers - JVC, Clarion, Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood etc.

This theory is especially important based on the fact the MR2 isn't exactly renowned for its silky soft suspension,
in time the only sounds heard near your brand spanking cheap stereo will likely be the sounds of you opening your wallet
again to purchase another  s:D :D s:D  (In my opinion*, happy to be slaughtered on this one  s;-) ;-) s;-)  )
MR2 \'Red\' Edition - \'54 Reg.  Mods : Clarion FZ709E Single Din Stereo, Pre-cats Removed

"WAX On - WAX Off"

Anonymous

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June 27, 2011, 17:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
cheers for that clarke think i'm going to go ahead with it but the installation kit your talking about do i buy that separate? blanking plates :s wow i need to study up on this..

Rbuckingham - i honestly believe its just the standard? i haven't taken it as as it can go, no where near actually  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  i'll let you know what the top speed i've done is soon

Fatbloater - didn't actually occour to me about trusted brands i just seen the price and thought thats good, but saying that just decided fit just bought one there  s8) 8) s8)  i have trust in the unknown  s:flame: :flame: s:flame:

markiii

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June 27, 2011, 17:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Nosnevets"i'll let you know what the top speed i've done is soon


strongly suggest you don't if its greater than the prevailing limit

this is an open forum, none of us speed   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Gallardo Spyder<br />Ex Midnight Blue 911 T4S<br />EX VXR220<br />Ex Custom Turbo 2001 Sahara Sun MR2 Roadster 269bp, 240lbft<br /><br />MR2ROC Committee 2002 - 2009<br /><br />

Anonymous

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June 28, 2011, 01:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
right quite embarrassed that i said that now about my car 3200 rpm 5th gear is 70 but i'm damn sure i wasn't in 6th? :/
of course who would risk there car to speed?

Treboeth

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June 28, 2011, 02:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Nosnevets"right quite embarrassed that i said that now about my car 3200 rpm 5th gear is 70 but i'm damn sure i wasn't in 6th? :/
of course who would risk there car to speed?

You young boys tut tut  s:evil: :evil: s:evil:  



Seriously though this is the sportiest car this old bloke
(43 wheres the facepalm) has owned and I don`t care when some d*ck passes me in his POS whatever because



A . I `m to busy enjoying my car

B|. Sometimes when some d*ck revs past me I floor it she sings past em`  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:  




C Sunday night we were driving round 2am roof down and loving the drive

Anonymous

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June 28, 2011, 03:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
QuoteSeriously though this is the sportiest car this old bloke
(43 wheres the facepalm) has owned and I don`t care when some d*ck passes me in his POS whatever because



A . I `m to busy enjoying my car

B|. Sometimes when some d*ck revs past me I floor it she sings past em`

Wise words but it took me a minute to understand what POS meant

And was i called young boys ther or an old bloke   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Treboeth

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June 28, 2011, 04:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Nosnevets"
QuoteSeriously though this is the sportiest car this old bloke
(43 wheres the facepalm) has owned and I don`t care when some d*ck passes me in his POS whatever because



A . I `m to busy enjoying my car

B|. Sometimes when some d*ck revs past me I floor it she sings past em`

Wise words but it took me a minute to understand what POS meant

And was i called young boys ther or an old bloke   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:


 Your 19 so a young bloke( by my standards  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  ) not driving a POS your in an MR2 but at your age my foot foot was PLANTED  but in A MK2 Escort or  A Chevette ( Google it and if you make fun be sure I will hunt you down) and believe me they ain`t the  same  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  



As an old bloke I appreciate the drive of the car in general rather than a big exhaust, flashing lights pumping stereo blah blah blah  s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:  



Oh by the way sod of  you make me feel old amd jealous(wish I`d had a car like this when i was 19 damn you  s:evil: :evil: s:evil:  )

And by the way check out the old bloke called Les(and devil-ish his better half)
 who drive the year round with the roof down!


I `m not sure if it`s my age or not but speed is not the be all when you have car that handles like this one does  s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:
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