Forester Dash Pocket.....
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Forester Dash Pocket.....
I have just bought one of these. Am I being really dim (it is late)? Or do I have to drill additional holes in the head unit mounting brackets (the ones that screw onto either side of the radio - as supplied with the car). 'Cos I sure as hell can't see any other way of getting it to fit....
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Yes mate
I drilled 2 extra holes on each bracket. One at the back for the round sticky out plastic bit (very technical) and one at the front to secure together with a self tapper.
Tony
I drilled 2 extra holes on each bracket. One at the back for the round sticky out plastic bit (very technical) and one at the front to secure together with a self tapper.
Tony
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I fitted an Alpine headunit to my 03 wrx yesterday without the need to drill any extra holes; I used the black Forester pocket (without the flap). The plastic pocket utilises the same bottom holes in the brackets that were used on the original head unit although one is taken up with a plastic lug whilst the other requires a self tapper to secure. With my Alpine head unit I was fortunate that the two remaining holes in the brackets matched perfectly with the mounting holes in the side of the new head unit and was able to use the screws that were used to secure the original HU.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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Tony,
Thanks. After overcoming my initial annoyance of the 10 minute job that took 1 1/2 hours, I have now successfully drilled the brackets. The pocket seems to fit ok, and look quite smart (silver colour is not quite the same as the dash, but not far off).
Top tip for anyone else that tries this - bolt the brackets together and drill then both at the same time - this makes sure the pocket ends up straight in the dash.
Ming.
Thanks. After overcoming my initial annoyance of the 10 minute job that took 1 1/2 hours, I have now successfully drilled the brackets. The pocket seems to fit ok, and look quite smart (silver colour is not quite the same as the dash, but not far off).
Top tip for anyone else that tries this - bolt the brackets together and drill then both at the same time - this makes sure the pocket ends up straight in the dash.
Ming.
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Tony MY03WRX:
Or anybody………..
Can I mount the radio below the flap pocket instead of above it, or is this a problem ??????????????
Not seen it done this way
Ajax
Or anybody………..
Can I mount the radio below the flap pocket instead of above it, or is this a problem ??????????????
Not seen it done this way
Ajax
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I cant see that being a problem. It only takes about 10 miutes to take the head unit out, just take it out and have a play mate. Thats what I did.
Tony
I cant see that being a problem. It only takes about 10 miutes to take the head unit out, just take it out and have a play mate. Thats what I did.
Tony
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Tony MY03WRX: Thanks for the reply, I will play
I just wondered if its mounted that way for some reason i.e. fit / wires / stability ???
Anybody else mounted it the other way round, pictures would be nice of installs please
Ajax
I just wondered if its mounted that way for some reason i.e. fit / wires / stability ???
Anybody else mounted it the other way round, pictures would be nice of installs please
Ajax
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Can anybody post pictures of their head units, Please
MattW: Thanks for your reply, what head unit did you fit?
Can anybody post pictures of their head units, especially anything that fits with the head unit at the bottom.
Ajax
Can anybody post pictures of their head units, especially anything that fits with the head unit at the bottom.
Ajax
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Any more pictures please
MattW: thank for the info
Taff107 that is a nice clean install and a very nice match, thanks or the picture
Proly the best I have seen
JockyTT:
Another nice clean fit, nothing to flash very subtle.
I will be checking out the sound systems at Thorsby Hall and the Northern big one.
Expect to be pestered if you are there
Any more pictures please
Taff107 that is a nice clean install and a very nice match, thanks or the picture
Proly the best I have seen
JockyTT:
Another nice clean fit, nothing to flash very subtle.
I will be checking out the sound systems at Thorsby Hall and the Northern big one.
Expect to be pestered if you are there
Any more pictures please
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Why do neither of my local dealers have this part on their system ?
They both say that the part does not exist ? I read out the part numbers to them and no go I have ordered the one thats in the GX/Sport now.
By the way, if you're thinking about using Barretts Subaru in Canterbury for parts, think again Timewasting fcukwits IMHO of course
They both say that the part does not exist ? I read out the part numbers to them and no go I have ordered the one thats in the GX/Sport now.
By the way, if you're thinking about using Barretts Subaru in Canterbury for parts, think again Timewasting fcukwits IMHO of course
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