joz8968

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I'm prob. gonna replace my OEM-fit double DIN H.U. with a single DIN H.U. (with a 7" flip-up LED screen) soon.

This will leave me with a redundant single DIN aperture below the H.U.

Therefore, which is the best DIN pocket storage pocket/cubby thingy out of those listed below, to fit my MY99 STi 5 -- if any!?:-

subaru pocket

Cheers.

SinghSuperStud

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I used a Forester pocket but that was in a newage - think they should fit in a classic too

In mine I had to drill a few holes to fit it as it needed to be mounted to the brackets/plates. Not sure if that's applicable in a classic?

joz8968

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Cheers Triple-S

Nothing too hard/ballachey though, I take it?

99greenwagon

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i just did the same thing joz,its up to you but im gonna go for a double din as single with a pocket is a pain in the ****!i have a 7" flip up and everytime i use it, i say"wish i bough a double din instead,it gets right in the way of the heater dial etc and would highly recommend fitting a decent double din,the pocket is ok but like i said im probably going to swap back to a good double din.it would be a better overall fit and nothing would get in the way of anything.
ps..
..check your sparkies while your there.

joey_turbo

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If you buy the top mounted DIN unit, what they use for PSi3 and gauges, you can put a flip out screen in that. They come up for sale from time to time,. but are only 60 quid new from Subaru.

JohnD

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I've got two genuine Subaru storage thingy's here - the one with the damped flip up lid. Were used in the Newage when I replaced the double DIN stereo with a single DIN. (My son did the same when he had an STi) I then replaced it with the PSi3 unit.
In perfect unmarked condition. I've no idea if it will fit your facia but it's cheap if it does!

JohnD

joz8968

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Yeah the heater controls issue isn't lost on me.

I'm worried though, that a double DIN won't fit properly - as you often hear on here that aftermarket ones have fitting issues/lots of butchering to the fascia needed, etc.(?)... Hence the single DIN flip-up option instead

Anyone know the maximum WxHxD that a double DIN H.U. should measure, so as to properly fit in the MY99/00 double DIN slot. If someone can defo say for sure, then I will indeed go double DIN route...

joz8968

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Awesome! That'd be even better for ergonomics i.e. keeping eyes on road when operating, as well. Plus, ease of viewing too!!

Thing is, how much of a ballache is it to extend the wiring/wire up - given the extra distance and stuff in the way?

Do you have to remove just the hinged lid, or the whole of that module - inc. the heater vents - to fit this top mounted DIN unit?

joz8968

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joey, is this the pod you're on about:-

Subaru dash-top pod

(Obviously, this particular one looks a bit worse for wear though ).

joey_turbo

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Yeah thats it. But thats got the compass pack you get with foresters. Once that unit comes out, it should have a metal cage. But as mentioned, its still sold at dealers, and was 65 quid when I bought one last. I might have the part number on one of my posts still.

As for the wiring, a couple of these should do it, and make it a rversable option:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ISO-EXTENS...item56456ed9e4
They are half that price fron China.

To fit, you have to remove the whole toip cubby, and hacksaw the heater vents off. Its easier than it sounds, and I have a PSi3 manual, that shows you how to do it. PM me your email and I'll send it over.

joz8968

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Cheers joey.

Good call re. the ISO extension harness!


Yeah, if you could send the manual.... And also the part number (if you have it) for the dash top pod thingy, then I'd be indebted (well, for a little while anyway lol).

Will PM email in a bit....

joz8968

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Cheers John.

I'll defo keep you in mind (should I decide to going single DIN H.U. in the OEM double DIN aperture).

joey_turbo

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joz, manual sent. It is easier than it looks. I bought a spare top cubby pod, incase I messed mine up, or wanted to go back to oe.

can't find the part number at all, so it might be worth giving subaru a ring.
But this is it, on a Yank site: https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/p...roducts_id=826

cary2012

I was ready to buy a double din dvd for my car,Is still under consideration,and I'm though that a double DIN fit or not properly

joz8968

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Many thanks for the PDF - yeah it looks straightforward enough.

I too have another old pod lying around... I'll have to check it over to see if it's usable (can get 'em on eBay though.)

One Q: the cubby pod thing's DIN aperture looks relatively set back with respect to the cowling... Do you reckon the H.U.'s flip-out screen will motor forward enough to be able to clear the leading edge of the cowling when it goes upright?!