#133769 - 20/06/08 12:09 AM
Re: Stereo Install
[Re: jarw101]
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Thinking of changing my pre-facelift stereo for an aftermarket Sony.
Do you really have to remove all the screws and take off the whole dashboard as described in the "how to" topic or can you just remove the center console section???
You're bound to get plenty of squeaks & rattles after that job ! 
I'd just buy an old pair of Sony speakers from Cash Converters, pull off the Sony logo and stick it to the old unit. Job done. 
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#133772 - 23/06/08 08:21 PM
Re: Stereo Install
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You'll then need a din adapter and an ISO lead that converts the standard connection to one that lets you use an after-market stereo (eg Sony).
Well worth it mate, i've had a Sony in mine and its brill!
Edited by ric77 (23/06/08 08:33 PM)
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#133773 - 23/06/08 08:24 PM
Re: Stereo Install
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#133774 - 23/06/08 08:38 PM
Re: Stereo Install
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I'll try and up some later mate, I've got some on my home pc so I'll get some up when I'm back.
I paid about £17 for the adapter and the lead. It looks really neat and adds a nice bit of space for phone/mp3 player etc!
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#133775 - 26/06/08 06:11 PM
Re: Stereo Install
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Ok, finally got round to upping some pics of my Sony I had fitted.  This is how it will look when done.
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#133776 - 26/06/08 06:13 PM
Re: Stereo Install
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looks nice, just dont like the aftermrket adaptors but what can you do about that hey
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#133777 - 26/06/08 06:14 PM
Re: Stereo Install
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In what way mate? It looks better than having something the size of two bricks lumped between your dash.
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#133778 - 26/06/08 06:16 PM
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In what way mate? It looks better than having something the size of two bricks lumped between your dash.
true true, just think some of them ar cheapand nsty and mine never fitted properly but why cat makers of cars be kinder and make it easy to change them
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#133779 - 26/06/08 06:21 PM
Re: Stereo Install
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In what way mate? It looks better than having something the size of two bricks lumped between your dash.
true true, just think some of them ar cheapand nsty and mine never fitted properly but why cat makers of cars be kinder and make it easy to change them
Fair point mate, I dont know why (apart from the 6 disc reason) Ford have to fit the double din size Stereo in the first place?
I found that as soon as swapped the units over, the sound was much, much better with the Sony unit.
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#133780 - 26/06/08 06:21 PM
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In what way mate? It looks better than having something the size of two bricks lumped between your dash.
true true, just think some of them ar cheapand nsty and mine never fitted properly but why cat makers of cars be kinder and make it easy to change them
Fair point mate, I dont know why (apart from the 6 disc reason) Ford have to fit the double din size Stereo in the first place? I found that as soon as swapped th eunits over, the sound was much, much better with eth SOny unit.
sony products are always quality
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#133782 - 26/06/08 08:13 PM
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looks nice, just dont like the aftermrket adaptors but what can you do about that hey
fit two stereo and u wont see it anymore, problem solve 
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#133784 - 27/06/08 06:04 AM
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sony products are always quality
Indeed, Ford at least have the sense to include a Sony unit as standard in the ST now.
It's not a true Sony unit it's the uprated version of the Visteon standard unit, built by Visteon with a licensed Sony badge fitted.
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#133785 - 27/06/08 06:06 AM
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I think Craig was refering to the upper blanker that looks warped.
Have to agree I'm afraid
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#133786 - 27/06/08 09:32 AM
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I think Craig was refering to the upper blanker that looks warped.
Have to agree I'm afraid
someone agrees with me...yay lol
just doesnt look right, even though it might not be as good the original stereo in my opinion looks better than an aftermarket stereo, the stereo in my rx-8 is built in and you can really change it, its one unit including all the air-con + climate control etc
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#133788 - 27/06/08 09:40 AM
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I think Craig was refering to the upper blanker that looks warped.
Have to agree I'm afraid
someone agrees with me...yay lol
just doesnt look right, even though it might not be as good the original stereo in my opinion looks better than an aftermarket stereo, the stereo in my rx-8 is built in and you can really change it, its one unit including all the air-con + climate control etc
I agree too with the facia adapter thing.
Mine is the same and looks cheap and poorly fitted (it's the autoleads one). When i get round to it i will be buying one from Ford. Having seen one in an ST it looks sooooo much better and you dont get that 'warped' look where it seems to bend in the middle!
they do sound better but what sounds better is the volume on mute and the roar of a 4" exhaust at '70'mph or 5000rpm+ lol
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#133789 - 27/06/08 10:40 AM
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Agreed again Craig   I hate loud stereos BTW, they're Yobbish. If you like loud music put your headphones on.
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#133791 - 27/06/08 11:31 AM
Re: Stereo Install
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Not sure where this thread is going, I only posted the pic cos the guy asked to see what it would look like, regardless of whether it looks 'warped' or whatever. However, its a forum and your entitled to your opinion, i respect that!
As regards wearing earphones for loudness, that wasnt why i fitted it, the spec (Bluetooth, Mp3, EQ, display, etc etc) far outway these minor negatives and its a major improvement over the standrd 6006 model.
Edited by ric77 (27/06/08 11:33 AM)
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