grizwick

I have really been wanting to put a stereo system in my car, but I can't picture how an aftermarket receiver will look in place of the ultra-wide stock head unit. I would appreciate any pics that may help. Thanks

D.T.Sealy

Don't forget about the Audio forum! We never get visited enough over there!

Gorobei

I haven't had an excuse to drag these out for a while

<img src=http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/224/deckclose.jpg>

<img src=http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/224/decklong.jpg>


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Skewoooot

the radiused corner of the hole for the stereo face are easy, just drill. But how did you make the exterior edge?

Gorobei

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/224/corner.jpg"></center><p>It took several router bits. We chewed through 3 or 4, if memory serves. It was a combination of bits that were too soft and Al that was thicker than necessary. First we cut a plastic template that matched the exterior dimensions, then glued that to the sheet of Al that we bought at Home Depot. Once the solid piece was cut, we routered the inner part as well. I was fortunate in that a good friend of mine manages the car stereo department of a hi-fi store up in Seattle, so I got to use shop facilities after hours and was able to entice the head installer into assisting me. (beer is a wonderful thing) I've attached a closeup of the corner. It's a pretty tight fit. It took us three tries and about 5 hours to produce the piece you see here. 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on a Wednesday night :P . Lemme know if you've got more Q's.

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Skewoooot

I have to wait a little while to get my hands on all the necessary tools, but your input will help a lot when the time comes. Good looking out...

wnut

****... think i'm lookin at the exact same audi that you have. but the one i'm looking at is a auto. i'm assuming by sport cloth, you talking about the more fabric material, not that fuzzy stuff right?

Gorobei

Anytime! Best of luck, it's a fun but frustrating process.

Skewoooot

Yeah, very similar to the stuff that "CD Logic" cases are covered in.