Came to replace the standard Subaru stereo today with a Double Din Pioneer FH-X700BT. On my 53 Sti (UK)

I think it fits by taking the cage and fascia off the Pioneer and attaching the standard stereo fitting plates that are screwed to both sides of the standard stereo.

I have a problem though- there are 8 screws attaching the plates on the standard stereo- and someone has obviously tried and failed to remove them before because all but 2 of the screws are impossible to get off as the screw heads have been damaged.

What do I do now? Can't get the fixing plates off the standard stereo and the cage that comes with the Pioneer is too big.

Can I buy some more standard fixing plates from somewhere? I have searched on ebay etc but couldn't find any. Would main dealer sell these?

Cheers

 

I had a similar problem, I used a dremmel to make the screws like flat head like this.





And luckily had screws which fit to replace them.

 

Ahhh. Good idea.

Not sure I can do that though as I don't own a dremmel etc

Plus 2 of the screws it looks like someone has tried to drill them out so I'm not even sure I'd be able to make a flat head on those.

 

try a breaker for some fixing plates. shouldnt be too hard to get some

 

As your in Stafford you could try Adam at T6 Customs, he may be able to get them off plus he breaks impreza's so could have some spare knocking about
Aka giz1978 on here

www.ukscoobycrew.com

 

I'm in the same boat, I need some for my bugeye

 

I am thinking of switching to a standard double din unit for my 07 Hawkeye Saloon - any idea if this will fit or not?

http://bit.ly/10aY0Gt

Cheers

 

You may well have trouble fitting that, the cut out in the hawkeye centre console is designed for a regular (rectangular) double din unit. Where as that appears to be shaped to fit the hatchback centre console.