Major Lazy Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Trying to get some Tunes in the ole' Brown-a-roo and what seems like it should be very simple is not so. I would like it to look decent, otherwise I would just hack it in. soooooo...does anyone have any suggestions? I bought a 'kit' from the following link: http://www.installer.com/item/display_item.php?it=99-8900 BEWARE this item does NOT allow installation of a single DIN radio into a '82 hatch. It will only allow the double post install. Since my cassette tape collection has gone the way of the dodo thats not really an option. Major Lazy AKA Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykeys Toy Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 You will need to cut into the console for a din to fit otherwise you are stuck with a tape deck..The alternative is to get one of the decks made for old cars they have a lot of options and can add a disc changer as well. the draw back is that they are pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milemaker13 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Are you sure that kit won't allow it? Can't you cut out the tabs that the knob posts fit thru? Thats the way I've seen these plastic kits work. I know some dudes here have put new radios in the older 81s. I have a loyale with a slightly different problem. Mine sticks out two inches- I need to make a ring like 2.7 Loyale's. His looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeshoup Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Are you sure that kit won't allow it? Can't you cut out the tabs that the knob posts fit thru? Nope, they just don't make the kits like that. An option since you bought that whole kit, cut up the top of your console to a size that'll fit the piece designed for the EA82 bodied cars. That way you get a DIN hole, AND you can fit your stereo in (a lot of stereos hit the heater box otherwise) Otherwise get a slanted console from an 82 I think. These things are slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 ... Mine sticks out two inches- I need to make a ring like 2.7 Loyale's. His looks nice. Oh, Thank You! Yes, I did a Wooden Ring, in 45º Angle, so the two Inches out Doesn´t Seems... This is a Picture of my Setup: Also, I did Cut Down the Shifter! Well... if You wanna install there a New Stereo Unit, You most Remember that they aren´t Standard Wired, the Front Left & Right Speakers Share their Ground, and the Rear Left & Right Speakers too... So it can cause a newer Unit to block Sound out... Be Carefull. I suggest to do the "Search" on the Forum, I believe there´s a Well Writed Directions on it, or on the USRM. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lazy Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 well Im lazy, its been ages but I actually got a radio installed. I had to use wooden stakes but it seems ok so far. PICTURES HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psylosyfer Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Excellent job!! Nice interior!! Oh, Thank You! Yes, I did a Wooden Ring, in 45º Angle, so the two Inches out Doesn´t Seems... This is a Picture of my Setup: Also, I did Cut Down the Shifter! Well... if You wanna install there a New Stereo Unit, You most Remember that they aren´t Standard Wired, the Front Left & Right Speakers Share their Ground, and the Rear Left & Right Speakers too... So it can cause a newer Unit to block Sound out... Be Carefull. I suggest to do the "Search" on the Forum, I believe there´s a Well Writed Directions on it, or on the USRM. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Excellent job!! Nice interior!! Oh, Thank You! ... You´re Soo Kind. Here is a Link where you can see Detailed my Subies´ Setup (Both Share the Same Setup, but not the Same Stereo Unit) : http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=73485 I Hope this can Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobjr94 Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I got this adapter free with my radio from cardomain. Seems to be like the other one shown for older subarus. It like 15$ if you dont get a radio I think.Had to see where it bolt down, then cut out the inside of the old console. Its a Scosche SU2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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