can't fit my stereo in my L series.

hoRsw · Post by **hoRsw** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:14 pm

G'day

I was hoping my first post wouldn't be a " I need help" post but I've spat the chewy trying to do this install and now I need help. I just bought a 88 sportswagon and i'm tring to fit a pioneer dvd player and clarion screen. The widths and everything are fine but can't get enough depth to install it in properly so it doesnt foul the gear stick when the screen is out. They both stick out about 20mm too far. Is there anything I can do to get it to fit? Thanks for any help in advanvce.

hoRsw · Post by **hoRsw** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 12:15 pm

Bugger. I just relised I stuffed up my profile name:mad: It's meant to be hoRse. damn these fat fingers

Suba · Post by **Suba** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 2:32 pm

The problem would be the heater is right at the back of where you mount the dvd player, you can bend the gear stick back enough to clear the player , you would be best of removing the stick to do this.

Mike.

Lapsed · Post by **Lapsed** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 3:56 pm

I think everyones first post is a need help. what you need is a spacer to bring the player forward. in the standard hole. like in the photo

Dan. · Post by **Dan.** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:58 pm

Nah, his issue is the unit extends out too much and the gearstick hits the screen - meaning he either can't use the screen or can't use 1st, 3rd and 5th gears

Am I correct?

I think your best options would be to bend the gearstick back a bit, like previously mentioned, or do what I was originally contemplating and mount the HU in the bottom tray, at the bottom centre of the dash... It would involve alot of work cutting plastics, making brackets and more than likely fibreglass work to make it a viable option - but that seemed alot of work for very little gain IMO hence why I have no plans of doing so..

Good luck mate

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:11 pm

just put a normal stereo in it...ya cant watch a dvd when ya drivn anyway...

hoRsw · Post by **hoRsw** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:34 pm

cheers for the replies. I'll bend up the gear stck. The dvd is for the cars behind me:D Now just gotta make a custom facia to make it all look sweet.

r00fi · Post by **r00fi** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 9:39 am

Lapsed wrote:I think everyones first post is a need help. what you need is a spacer to bring the player forward. in the standard hole. like in the photo

That's a neat install. Vinyl covered MDF?

Post by **Alex** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:53 pm

i'd like to see a photo of the clearance between the dvd screen and the gear knob please! i'm getting a dvd screen very very soon

alex

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:22 pm

Yep, only possible way is to bend the gearstick. This doesn't really even effect the way it feels so shouldn't be much of a prob.

Either that or...
- Custom mount stereo in glove box
- Custom mount stereo in a different section of the dash board
- Remove heater core completely
- Mount engine and gearbox further back in the car
- Cut firewall and relocate dashboard inside the engine bay

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 8:26 am

i like the last option there

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:36 pm

if you feel like doing a bit of digging the NZ cars got a OEM panel that mounted teh unit on a 30deg angle. there is a fellow in ashburton that has them.

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:45 pm

ive tried this...unless u want to cut the heater out and cook the back of ur player and screen i dont reccomend it....bend stick or mount somewhere else

dave