How d0 you mount a stereo in a L series dash

strechy1 · Post by **strechy1** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:06 pm

Gday I picked up an 88 L series for $300 and am sick of no sound how do you and what do you mount it to plus keep the little storage box under it.

Thanks Jon:???:

clarkey · Post by **clarkey** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:16 pm

what sort of deck (head unit) have you got?

i had the same problem in my liberty.

Cheers Mike

sublime · Post by **sublime** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:32 pm

If you mean how to mount the actual stereo unit you will need a buy a face plate kit 'thingy'.

The company Aerpro sell one:

Aerpro

You can order these through Supercheap and so on. They have a little storage space in the kit but you have to buy the pocket as separate piece.

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:58 am

They are a bitch because the distance from the dashboard to the heater box is too small to fit any standard headunits.

The idea is basically to build up some kind of replacement facia that sticks out.

I did have a thought about modifying the heater box by recessing the front instead, but its a lot of effort on a $300 car:p

Actually got one that was made for an RX turbo I once owned. I think its still around, but it doesn't have a shelf underneath though.

Alternatively, you could put a stock head unit (radio only) & cassette player (fits underneath) in.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:35 am

Yeah if you get the right kit they are already positioned far enough out to allow clearance.

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:14 pm

I was surprised to see a unti installed in a Brumby without the poking out further mods, and no one cut a hole in the heater box behind. It was JVC of some sort - designed with some compasion for old Subie owners

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:21 pm

The Sony in my MY fits with just a 10mm spacer covered in vinyl, but as for the L series, you are pretty much stuck for the Aerpro spacer or mount it on an angle so the top fits and its out the way of the gear shift

chubby37 · Post by **chubby37** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:14 pm

i have done a few now and its really a custom job...i make up a facia and cover it or paint it and fit the pocket....not hard but fidly

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:35 pm

No customising whatsoever is required if you buy the kit from a car stereo place for like 10 bucks. It just goes in and works perfectly fine. Looks stock, black plastic.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:38 pm

I made mine from a block of wood. It's always a laugh with mates who haven't seen it before or forget about it after a while as I didn't finish it. I'll have to get a pic for you once I'm near my subi again

Its become the place to put the sticker from your apple...

Where there's a will there's a way - just depends on how much energy or money you want to put into it...

Cheers

Bennie

tex · Post by **tex** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:21 pm

steptoe wrote:I was surprised to see a unti installed in a Brumby without the poking out further mods, and no one cut a hole in the heater box behind. It was JVC of some sort - designed with some compasion for old Subie owners

Sounds like mine, But I didn't think I had a picture of it on here...
My old head unit fitted perfectly not so much the newer one but its not so much the head unit more the cables that plug into the back. If you can get a unit with fly leads in the back instead of plugs you should be laughing!

camo85 · Post by **camo85** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:08 pm

most clarion head decks are slightly shallower and you can bu a 90 degree aerial connection my brumby head deck is flush with the console where the original one finished

phantomD · Post by **phantomD** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:06 am

JB Hi Fi did a custom install for me and left the tray underneath as well. I'm ecstatic with the quality of the installation, the only thing was I had to chase them up a few times in the booking process.

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:48 am

My latest bit of hamfisted fabrication:

Currently one pieceof 16mm MDF, will be upgraded to two 16mm layers when I eventually put a stereo in.

Dane.

Wagonman · Post by **Wagonman** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:46 pm

I designed (on google sketchup) and built my headunit surround out of 3mm MDF for my 89 L. it has a shelf on top for my sunnys. I did have problem changing stations everytime i hit 3rd until i made a short shifter.

Post by **Alex** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:40 pm

this is best pic i could find of mine....and prolly the best way to mount your deck, Aerpro facia, cost liek $25 or sumthing

alex

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:58 pm

We used the same as Keffa's facia yesterday in Glen's wagon. It was under $30 from Repco but I'm sure Malz or Supercrappy's would have them.

Subiegirl · Post by **Subiegirl** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:45 am

i put in a pioneer head deck, with no problems. Was a bit tight because of the heater but still sits nice and flush, no spacer needed. I have Alpine 180W 4" splits in the doors and 2 Pioneer 440w 6x9" 3 ways in boxes behind the seats, all up cost me $400 and installed myself, still waiting for the cash to introduce an amp which i will bolt down under the passenger seat.

I think there are a few head decks that will fit straight in, otherwise like the other guys said get a spacer or get creative and make your own.

T'subaru · Post by **T'subaru** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:22 am

RSR 555 wrote:We used the same as Keffa's facia yesterday in Glen's wagon. It was under $30 from Repco but I'm sure Malz or Supercrappy's would have them.

Exact facia in my '89 RX

wagonist · Post by **wagonist** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:11 am

Subiegirl wrote:i put in a pioneer head deck, with no problems. Was a bit tight because of the heater but still sits nice and flush, no spacer needed. I have Alpine 180W 4" splits in the doors and 2 Pioneer 440w 6x9" 3 ways in boxes behind the seats, all up cost me $400 and installed myself, still waiting for the cash to introduce an amp which i will bolt down under the passenger seat.

I think there are a few head decks that will fit straight in, otherwise like the other guys said get a spacer or get creative and make your own.

Can you post up a pic please?