Stock stereo receiver size?
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Stock stereo receiver size?
I have an 1984 GSL-SE. I want to replace the stock stereo but without getting too far away from an original feel.
I measured the central piece of the stereo (with the tape deck) and it *appears* to be exactly 1-din tall. Is this correct? If that is the case, could I presumably *just* replace the center section with an aftermarket head unit such as this McIntosh?
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products...-cd-player.asp
It's obviously not silver like the factory one, but I think it would look quite decent with the factory console.
I measured the central piece of the stereo (with the tape deck) and it *appears* to be exactly 1-din tall. Is this correct? If that is the case, could I presumably *just* replace the center section with an aftermarket head unit such as this McIntosh?
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products...-cd-player.asp
It's obviously not silver like the factory one, but I think it would look quite decent with the factory console.
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You have terrific taste in audio equipment, my friend. That is an incredible piece of equipment right there. I put in a single din with success in both my s3 and my s2, and they looked good. However, my cars' radios have already been messed with and removed before I got there. So maybe wait for more responses from folks who've replaced the factory gear to be sure.
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Well I didn't realize QUITE how expensive those head units are. I'm now on the hunt for something similar looking, but cheaper.
I've heard you can get knock-offs in hong kong for around $200.
edit: Found this one by dual, the look seems about right. Price seems to indicate it won't be very high quality though
http://www.amazon.com/Dual-XR4110-3-...520425&sr=1-20
Just wondering if I can take the faceplate off and change the color of the lights and stuff. I want red/orange!
I've heard you can get knock-offs in hong kong for around $200.
edit: Found this one by dual, the look seems about right. Price seems to indicate it won't be very high quality though
http://www.amazon.com/Dual-XR4110-3-...520425&sr=1-20
Just wondering if I can take the faceplate off and change the color of the lights and stuff. I want red/orange!
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The FSM has drawings and wiring diagrams in the stereo section at the end of chapter 15 Body Electrical. This thread has lots of info.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/stereo-modernizing-sound-system-21375/
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/stereo-modernizing-sound-system-21375/
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The sizes for the 84-85 cars has a half DIN radio, full DIN cassette, half DIN filler or eq. You can replace the cassette pretty easily by redrilling some holes on the bracket which holds all 3 items. I haven't tried, but I assume you can fit a double DIN in that bracket; assuming the depth is fine on the bottom.
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The one I'm looking at is actually much shorter than normal CD players (as it is only an mp3/tuner) Thanks for the info, I think that is what i'm going to do. Just put that new headunit, and run all new speaker wire and it should sound pretty good. 60w head unit, and if I want more later I can always wire in an amp.
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I'm removing the factory stereo today and ran into a snag. It appears that the antenna lead has been soldered to the back of the radio? Is that supposed to be like that? I didn't read about it anywhere. I believe it's the antenna, it is a simple black cable connected to the top left (looking at the front of the radio) and the connector is soldered to the bracket.
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Just an update. I ordered that Dual mechless receiver and the color was much darker than I had expected...which is kind of a bummer because now it doesn't match the other stereo components. Might also be a bit strange with the blue lights instead of the orange in the rest of car. Might try to fix this.
Anyhow, after taking out all of the stereo I was able to easily separate the three components and after just a very small amount of modification (had to bend two tabs on the metal bracket flat, and then file down two tabs on the EQ), the receiver slides in like a glove. I was even able to use the factory mounting screws to hold it in place!
pics:
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/lucien50/stereo1.jpg)
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/lucien50/stereo2.jpg)
"stock photo"
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4175hRDVM0L._SS500_.jpg)
bit misleading eh?
I might see if I can get the faceplate off and paint it later. Super cheap at $43, so no big deal if I screw it up.
Anyhow, after taking out all of the stereo I was able to easily separate the three components and after just a very small amount of modification (had to bend two tabs on the metal bracket flat, and then file down two tabs on the EQ), the receiver slides in like a glove. I was even able to use the factory mounting screws to hold it in place!
pics:
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/lucien50/stereo1.jpg)
![](http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj19/lucien50/stereo2.jpg)
"stock photo"
![](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4175hRDVM0L._SS500_.jpg)
bit misleading eh?
I might see if I can get the faceplate off and paint it later. Super cheap at $43, so no big deal if I screw it up.
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