I've been looking for a good replacement speaker for the 4.5 stock speakers in the rear side panels. Do you have any suggestions? Have you found a replacement that works well with the stock setup?
Thanks,
Micah
From what i've read, possibly on the vortex, (but can't confirm) the VW VOLK-L OEM head unit should plug and play with our vans.
It's double-din at the face, but single-din behind so it will clear the knee bar.
Lights match the factory red/indigo and there's much less risk of a broken window.
Has built in CD player with mP3, Aux in, USB port and bluetooth. Even the mic for phone calls is built into the face.
Anyone want to risk the $500 to see if its compatible?
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Definitely a personal taste thing, Cole. Those stereos would drive me NUTS! I hate all that techno bright light crap on the aftermarket stereos.
From what i've read, possibly on the vortex, (but can't confirm) the VW VOLK-L OEM head unit should plug and play with our vans.
It's double-din at the face, but single-din behind so it will clear the knee bar.
Lights match the factory red/indigo and there's much less risk of a broken window.
Has built in CD player with mP3, Aux in, USB port and bluetooth. Even the mic for phone calls is built into the face.
Anyone want to risk the $500 to see if its compatible?
(http://www.originalcaraudio.com/Volkswagen/Images/VW121_3.JPG)
In a 1993 I just bought.
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Mine is the Blaupunkt Toronto 420 BT. I like it well enough - seemed pretty reasonable at $160 shipped.
Also - and I think this is more of an EV thing - I have to power it up each time I start the van - doesn't seem to remember it was on.
You can swap in this stereo without changing the stereo cage to a double DIN unit (which is a pain in the butt). But you do need the trim piece below the unit, as the stock trim piece covers the climatronic and the dash cubby.
The trim piece is part number: 7D182007501C
I'm owned by a 2003 Eurovan Mv Weekender. I'm planning on installing the Alpine ILX-007 in a custom frame that will allow it to sit on top of the reinforcement bar and angle up and a little more toward the driver. I'm looking for the piece that will replace the stock pocket and climate control knob cover and just cover the climate control knobs. These VW parts diagrams and descriptions are really tough to understand. I believe the part I need is item number 2 in the attached diagram. Is the part referenced above (7D182007501C) that part?
On the rear speakers, the grille snaps into the factory speaker frame.
I have not done it, but the only way I can see to put a replacement speaker in there is to cut the factory speaker out of the frame and mount a new speaker in that frame if you want to keep the factory grille. Not impossible at all but a little "tricky" is probably a good description. :-)
Looks good Cole! Any modification to the rebar required behind that?
The solution is finally here!!! This unit just came out and is perfect for the Eurovan!!
I just installed this in a custom build van. (Not fully installed in the picture, just the test fit)
It's does NOT require cutting the dash bar!!!!
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The trim plate around the radio itself is a generic VW fit kit.
The lower trim is just the stock trim cut down.
Nelmer: I am wondering if the stock dash location is ideal. ...how much of an issue is created by being so far out of the line of sight? Thinking a "safer" location for a screen like this might actually be sitting on the dash?
mike
For the Sony XAV install what parts are needed? Is there a particular cage that is needed? Also, has anyone installed a rear view camera setup with this? I'm super excited that this would work without cutting the crossbar.
Just use the double din cage for a MKIV GTi or Jetta. It'll work fine. Some cutting and trimming of the bracket will be required, but its super minor work that I managed with just some scissors and sandpaper.