Double DIN bezel group buy - Page 2

Rob Bell · 17th November 2006, 18:47

Chatting to Brian, it appears that double DIN head units are mounted rather differently to single ones, insofar as they don't actually sit in a cage as such, but rather need to be attached to a substructure of some description.

As ever, a picture is worth a 1000 words, and the link below shows someone fitting a double DIN head unit to their E46 BMW:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=359837

Effectively, the bezel, in Brian's words, is like the frame around a picture...

Interestingly, if you look at Geraint's picture above, you'll see that there is a shelf already there in his car - to locate the Hi Line navigation display unit that he's replacing...

The_Monk · 18th November 2006, 10:25

If its just a frame there are no doubt plenty of fabricators around that would probably make one over here. With all the modifying involved and finishing I think I might get a single din unit with motorised screen.

The modifying I can handle. Its the finishing that drives me up the wall because i'm no good!

Commodore · 19th November 2006, 23:16

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Originally Posted by Rob Bell

Chatting to Brian, it appears that double DIN head units are mounted rather differently to single ones, insofar as they don't actually sit in a cage as such, but rather need to be attached to a substructure of some description.

Will have to disagree with this - every double DIN unit I have looked at recently, including some of the current JVC stuff has a cage just like a single DIN device, just twice as big.

By the sounds of it this facia is not going to be a viable option for a modern double DIN stereo install, so I'm out, will stick with single DIN units and my Rover facia adapter with the shelf.

Rob Bell · 20th November 2006, 16:50

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Originally Posted by Commodore

Will have to disagree with this - every double DIN unit I have looked at recently, including some of the current JVC stuff has a cage just like a single DIN device, just twice as big.

By the sounds of it this facia is not going to be a viable option for a modern double DIN stereo install, so I'm out, will stick with single DIN units and my Rover facia adapter with the shelf.

Really? You can tell that I am still at a very early stage on my research on this. Over all, I would agree with you; having a complete solution straight out of the box is more desirable than mucking about with something else. I think that Brian can accomodate this. Moreover, I think that he would be able to put in a mounting lip if we wanted one - but whether this fascia panel could take the full weight of a double DIN HU is another question.

No problem if you're out - I may still proceed with this, and leave the option open for others to follow if they're interested

Keith · 20th November 2006, 21:36

I think I will make something from a sheet of Alloy, if I go a DD route in my 260. I had the single din unit out over the weekend not a bad bezel as it is

Christopher · 20th November 2006, 21:43

I'm thinking of using aluminium and the covering it with the leather sort of fabric the console is covered in ... not sure what that material is called! (Vynil??)

Kandyman · 20th November 2006, 21:54

Chris have a look at this lot on Ebay http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vinyldepot-...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

We have an amazing selection of self-adhesive vinyls. A wide selection of wood, stone, marble, tile patterns. Sun protecion and outdoor films, hard wearing, cut-resistant worktop and door covering vinyls. This is the retail section of our on-line store. We are selling our stock items here.

Christopher · 20th November 2006, 22:36

Thanks! So that's how you spell vinyl then

20th November 2006, 21:43	#16
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I'm thinking of using aluminium and the covering it with the leather sort of fabric the console is covered in ... not sure what that material is called! (Vynil??) __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

20th November 2006, 22:36	#18
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Thanks! So that's how you spell vinyl then __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

17th November 2006, 18:47	#11
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Chatting to Brian, it appears that double DIN head units are mounted rather differently to single ones, insofar as they don't actually sit in a cage as such, but rather need to be attached to a substructure of some description. As ever, a picture is worth a 1000 words, and the link below shows someone fitting a double DIN head unit to their E46 BMW: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=359837 Effectively, the bezel, in Brian's words, is like the frame around a picture... Interestingly, if you look at Geraint's picture above, you'll see that there is a shelf already there in his car - to locate the Hi Line navigation display unit that he's replacing...

18th November 2006, 10:25	#12
The_Monk I really should get out more....... - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 2,586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	If its just a frame there are no doubt plenty of fabricators around that would probably make one over here. With all the modifying involved and finishing I think I might get a single din unit with motorised screen. The modifying I can handle. Its the finishing that drives me up the wall because i'm no good!

20th November 2006, 21:36	#15
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I think I will make something from a sheet of Alloy, if I go a DD route in my 260. I had the single din unit out over the weekend not a bad bezel as it is

20th November 2006, 21:54	#17
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Chris have a look at this lot on Ebay http://stores.ebay.co.uk/vinyldepot-...QQftidZ2QQtZkm We have an amazing selection of self-adhesive vinyls. A wide selection of wood, stone, marble, tile patterns. Sun protecion and outdoor films, hard wearing, cut-resistant worktop and door covering vinyls. This is the retail section of our on-line store. We are selling our stock items here.