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my vr never had a radio when bought it but i did have a vn radio which i thought would fit, however i now find it is way too deep won't go all the way in.
would that be right or is it supposed to stick out?
i only want something to listen and play tapes or cds doesn't have to be a million mega watts also not interested the double din ones they require too much fussing around to fit just want something that plugs more or less straight in.
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I've never had an issue with any factory or aftermarket DIN sized stereo in a VN-VS.
Are you using the factory brackets screwed into the side of the stereo, and then bolted into the dash frame? If you don't have them, then it's worth a visit to a wrecker to get a pair. |
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Mick the air con/ventilation system ducting stops the radio from going all the way in. The problem with a double din is that i would have to remove and replace the surround and don't really have the time to chase one up and don't want to go to bother of replacing them. I do have the clips but radio just does not go in. or should i give it a shove?
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Hi John, I agree- not worth the hassle for a double DIN, but a single DIN slips straight into these.
The heater box design in that area is the same for all VN-VS, so it shouldn't be an issue.
I mentioned the factory brackets, as sometimes people (prior owners) have removed them & fitted aftermarket radios with a cradle arrangement that can seat them in too deep.
The ducting shouldn't get in the way at all - the radio slips into a pocket in the metal framework behind the dash plastic. Has someone mucked around with it before you got it?
I'd suggest visiting a wreckers & finding a VR/VS with a factory radio still in it (which a lot still do) and compare it all to how yours is. |
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thanks mick will hit the wreckers next week.
the dash does not appear to have been messed with apart from no radio...boooreing on a long run with no noise, not even a decent exhaust note.
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