Radio replacement

[Predictable Bob]

I want to replace the double din CD/Radio/cassette in my 3rd Gen Surf with a standard size unit but this is going to leave a hole - I'm led to believe that you can buy a 'pocket' to fill the hole so .......

Where can I get one of these 'pockets' ?

Are they any good ?

How easy is the replacement ? (I know I'll need an adaptor for the wiring)

What sort of power can the standard speakers handle ?

Cheers !

[dirtydog]

I want to replace the double din CD/Radio/cassette in my 3rd Gen Surf with a standard size unit but this is going to leave a hole - I'm led to believe that you can buy a 'pocket' to fill the hole so .......

Where can I get one of these 'pockets' ?
Halfrauds or any audio shop, universal one fitted on mine
Are they any good ?
yes
How easy is the replacement ? (I know I'll need an adaptor for the wiring)
not too bad but dash has to come out to an extent
What sort of power can the standard speakers handle ?
not sure but I have a 60w x4 Alpine unit with Bass Engine thingy and it sounds quite good (bear in mind I used to run amped components and 12" Rockford fosgate in my old car)

Cheers !

[Predictable Bob]

Thanks a lot - consider yourself elevated to the status of Hero !

[dirtydog]

Thanks a lot - consider yourself elevated to the status of Hero !

Why I'm honoured... http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/workshop/ try this if you need help for the dash. You need lower/centre dash articles.

Good luck!

[exmee46]

I want to replace the double din CD/Radio/cassette in my 3rd Gen Surf with a standard size unit but this is going to leave a hole - I'm led to believe that you can buy a 'pocket' to fill the hole so .......

Where can I get one of these 'pockets' ?

Are they any good ?

How easy is the replacement ? (I know I'll need an adaptor for the wiring)

What sort of power can the standard speakers handle ?

Cheers !

I used a blanking plate instead of a pocket - also from Halfrauds and a bit of epoxy to hold it in place.

I have a spare ISO/Toyota converter cable if you are interested. You can have it for a fiver if you want it. Normal price is about £12.

Standard speakers are 10 watt. Benefit from upgrade especially in the front.

Cheers

Kev

[s2-wolf]

3rd Gen radio change

Hi Bob
Did the job on my 3rd Gen in the summer.
The info can be found here -

http://www.yotasurf.co.uk/forums/sho...=3rd+gen+radio


Good luck

[Predictable Bob]

Thanks for the info guys ..... and now some more information if you could oblige ...... does anyone know the Halfrauds part number for the wiring adaptor ?

I know I can get one from Kev (Cheers for the offer !) however Halfrauds are offering free fitting on some systems so I thought I'd pass the hastles on to them (assuming that the system I choose isn't carrying a ridiculous markup of course !)

[da SLUG man]

the 3rd gen speakers aren't too bad (for standard).... i reckon there's some sort of bass doobey behind the dash (around the glove box) but haven't had a proper look.

i've got 4x40w rms and it's loud enough.... had a small sub but i couldn't hear it cos of all the junk in my boot!

[exmee46]

Thanks for the info guys ..... and now some more information if you could oblige ...... does anyone know the Halfrauds part number for the wiring adaptor ?

PC2-17-4


Cheers

Kev

[Predictable Bob]

I LIKE this site - quick, useful responses to numpty questions !

Thanks yet again

[lightningad]

.. i reckon there's some sort of bass doobey behind the dash (around the glove box) but haven't had a proper look.

Ehh?

what on earth is one of them? and what makes you say that?

I just stuck a jvc headunit in my 3rd Gen - the speakers are okay, but they'll definitely get changed when i can afford it. Any volume and they just distort way too much. Seems fine for some music, but definitely not for rock!

[andy_enuff]

Ummm.



I have had a few things fitted to mine... LOL

_ Cat 1 Cobra Alarm
_ 2x Directed audio 15", 800w subs
_ 1 x Phoenix Gold 500w monoblock amp
_ 1 x line driver
_ 1 x 1/2 farad capacitor
_ 1 x 2 Phoenix Gold 300w 2 channel amp
_ 1 set of Alpine SR series components
_ Fibre glass custom door panels at front
_ Custom A pillars for tweeters
_ Fibre glass rear install with red neons
_ Fold-down rear seats - red neons on amps
_ Tinted all round
_ Red neons underbody
_ Custom aerial control on radio
_ Alpine CD/MP3 player
_ 6 disc cd changer

hehehehe

[Predictable Bob]

Hmmm - another master plan consigned to the pile marked CREPE !

Halfrauds have stripped the beast to fit the new unit only to discover that the PC2-17-4 isn't the right adaptor and they don't stock a suitable alternative ......

Kev, Pretty please - will your adaptor fit a 3rd Gen - if so can we do a deal ?

At least I'll save a few bob on the head unit if I don't buy from Halfrauds and they've already loosened everything up for the removal so a muppet like me should have no probs doing the fit - I hope !

[lightningad]

not sure what the number is...but i bought my adapter at Halfrauds...and it was for a 3rd Gen.

I do remember the label said it was for any toyota except MR2 and , i think a tercel.

It was also in their own packaging, so if they say they don't stock it, they should be able to obtain it.

Installing is really easy.....give it a try. you'll save yourself a fortune!

[Predictable Bob]

Very strange - that sounds like the description on the PC2-17-4 pack - wonder if Mr Halfraud was just an idle sheeet and didn't want the hassle of the install ?