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Stereo Upgrade (show me you headunit pics)
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:31 pmby NewSuboy
Hi guys!!
Im thinking of changing my stereo as the standard one is sh*te to say the least!!
Im not sure weather to go for single or double din!!
Any advice please!!
Also any idea what iso leads I'll need if I want to change or is it just a plug in jobby?
Thanks
P.S:- I dont want nothing to expensive £100-£200 should do it
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:55 pmby Foley
Not the best pic but gives you an idear,
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:20 pmby NewSuboy
Cool I like that
did you need any iso leads or was it just a swap over?
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:04 pmby Foley
NewSuboy wrote:Cool I like that
did you need any iso leads or was it just a swap over?
Had to buy a iso lead from halfords,
This was the the one i had,
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalo ... CCsQ8wIwAg
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 5:19 pmby NewSuboy
Thanks mate thats a big help and wont break the bank too much!!
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:07 pmby WR 1mposter
Pointless changing the stereo the speakers are f**kin shite aswell, all you'll get is a better headunit to the same shite speakers !
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Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:06 pmby MaverickUK82
I changed my head unit for this one:
Was about £300 at the time, got a free iso connector with it. I went away from flashy screens/dvd, etc and went for pure sound quality etc - this one had very good reviews.
But as soon as you plug it in you realise how crap the speakers are. I spend a further £1000 on speakers after. Sounds great now. BUt you need new speakers. I'd actually go as far as saying stick with the head unit and get new speakers if you're on a tight budget.
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Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:03 pmby Clark
Kinda get the idea from these pics of mine, Kenwood Touch screen DVD:
Admittedly they're not the best
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Mon Dec 13, 2010 7:22 pmby MaverickUK82
I do love the guages...
Am I right in thinking that there was an option to have subaru guages in the same place... like an added extra?
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Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:07 amby WR 1mposter
Alpine head unit with Genesis amp and speakers also dynamat doors 6 years ago cost around £1k fitted
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Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:35 pmby Crockel
MaverickUK82 wrote:I do love the guages...
Am I right in thinking that there was an option to have subaru guages in the same place... like an added extra?
Here are the ones in my car:
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Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:38 pmby eck
DEFI's 1 Subaru 0
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Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:40 pmby markywr1
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Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:47 pmby Crockel
eck wrote:DEFI's 1 Subaru 0
I like them both to be honest. The Subaru one's are subtle and blend in perfectly with the rest of the dash which I like. The defi's are almost at the other extreme being fairly brash and in your face- I like that as well
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Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:21 pmby MaverickUK82
I think prefer the way the subaru ones blend in - does anyone know if these ever turn up second-hand or can you still buy them new?
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Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:06 pmby eck
DEFI's match the standard instrument cluster a little better too IMVHO athough a little less discreet than the Subaru ones of course
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Thu Dec 16, 2010 8:39 pmby NewSuboy
eck wrote:DEFI's 1 Subaru 0
I have to agree with this!!
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Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:07 pmby Azyman
MaverickUK82 wrote:I think prefer the way the subaru ones blend in - does anyone know if these ever turn up second-hand or can you still buy them new?
i have a set in my garage Boost/Temp/oil presure just had defis fitted so am open to an offer
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Sat Dec 18, 2010 6:31 pmby MaverickUK82
What - the original subaru ones?
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Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:10 amby Azyman
MaverickUK82 wrote:What - the original subaru ones?
yes they was in the car when i bought it
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Sun Dec 19, 2010 11:39 amby Megaman
Azyman if your selling some defis I've been after some for a while. Let me know what you want for them via pm. I'm on holiday until 24th December so will get online when I can to check pm's
Cheers
Mega
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Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:45 pmby Jet
Azyman wrote:MaverickUK82 wrote:I think prefer the way the subaru ones blend in - does anyone know if these ever turn up second-hand or can you still buy them new?
i have a set in my garage Boost/Temp/oil presure just had defis fitted so am open to an offer
The Lamco / Subaru cluster and surround are fairly easy and cheap to obtain, its the Lamco connection switches, Lamco Boost T-piece restrictor and Lamco Oil pressure switch that are rare, originally the full Kit would have set you back £1600 as an upgrade when new complete
Love the stereo upgrades BTW
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Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:58 pmby MaverickUK82
Azyman...
Do you have the above parts? Might consider taking it off your hands if you're willing.
I actually have a Lamco boost gauge already installed, will this just fit into the cluster? Or does it need to be a different gauge?
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Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:28 pmby Azyman
hi mate i have the lot it was all removed by RCM when i had all the defis done will get some pictures up in the next couple of days
as far as i know it is all there as i would not of thought they would leave stuff in the car that was not supposed to be there
open to a reasonable offer
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Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:16 amby MaverickUK82
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Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:29 pmby Azyman
hi mate you got email address i will send you some pictures
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Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:14 pmby MaverickUK82
PM sent...
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Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:48 pmby hightower
do defi not make the sti standard gauges, rev counter speedo etc?
i was once told that they did.
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Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:50 pmby WR 1mposter
hightower wrote:do defi not make the sti standard gauges, rev counter speedo etc?
i was once told that they did.
These are the gauges Hightower made by defi for subaru
Genome STI
http://www.dragtimes.com/parts/JDM-SUBA ... 66519.html
