Double Din Car Stereo

[Dallas]

Has anyone manage to fit a double din stereo in their F/TF?

I see from inspecting the centre console that there is sufficient room to install a 2 din size unit, but I dont see any 2 din size fascia surrounds to replace the single din.

I suppose its a case of buying a spare centre console and modding it to fit (loosing the dials), at least this way you still have your original at hand.

The reason I ask is that I bought a 4.1" single din stereo with bluetooth USB etc to fill the gap, but I find it limiting on what it can and cant do. I do have a brand new all singing and dancing android double din with internet, GPS etc sitting doing nothing that I would like to fit, but I dont fancy cutting up my console.

Has anyone here actually installed a 2din stereo in their F/TF?

This is the 4.1" single din I'm using for now.

[bobvvc]

I think there is a guy who makes a replacement centre console to take a double din unit, the oil temp gauge and clock get moved to a lower position

[talkingcars]

Flip out screen?

[wortski_16]

Paul Jakabi is the guy you want to get in touch with he's not long had a new batch made up . I've got one just need to paint it

Oh and extend the wires for the oil temp gauge to work. bloody electrics

[Dallas]

Lower the switches to the cubby hole, lower the dials, fit double din.

Hi, The switches are already at the lowest point due to the early MK1 not having a cubby hole, just some silly pull down flap which is just above the switches.

Paul Jakabi is the guy you want to get in touch with he's not long had a new batch made up . I've got one just need to paint it

Oh and extend the wires for the oil temp gauge to work. bloody electrics

Thanks, How do I find Paul Jakabi?

[CubMG]

Lower the switches to the cubby hole, lower the dials, fit double din.

Hi, The switches are already at the lowest point due to the early MK1 not having a cubby hole, just some silly pull down flap which is just above the switches.

Paul Jakabi is the guy you want to get in touch with he's not long had a new batch made up . I've got one just need to paint it

Oh and extend the wires for the oil temp gauge to work. bloody electrics

Thanks, How do I find Paul Jakabi?

Quick links up top - members

[Dallas]

Thanks fellas

I've been in contact with Paul, some very nice photos I've seen of his work.

Regarding the DD console, the consoles are geared-up for the TF rather than the early MK1 F.
It would be a complete heater control, gear surround, button and wire harness change if I were to fit one of Paul's consoles to my MK1 N plate F.
The later F's wouldn't be a problem as they share the more familiar TF console design setup.

I'm actually on the lookout for a TF, I would like one of each (his & hers)...

[MrNatural]

I've seen a handful of F/TF's with double din entertainment systems.

[Dallas]

I might just make my own, buy a spare console and use fibreglass to mould the top lip where the dials are/were.

[Rob Bell]

I hadn't seen this one before. Where does the hazard switch re-locate to?

[Dallas]

I hadn't seen this one before. Where does the hazard switch re-locate to?

Hi Rob, The clock, oil pressure gauges and the hazard switch are relocated down below the switch panel, just where the cubby hole is normally situated.

[Rob Bell]

I hadn't seen this one before. Where does the hazard switch re-locate to?

Hi Rob, The clock, oil pressure gauges and the hazard switch are relocated down below the switch panel, just where the cubby hole is normally situated.

Can't quite see it on that photo Dallas...

[Dallas]

I hadn't seen this one before. Where does the hazard switch re-locate to?

Hi Rob, The clock, oil pressure gauges and the hazard switch are relocated down below the switch panel, just where the cubby hole is normally situated.

Can't quite see it on that photo Dallas...

The console in Mr Natural photo may be different...

This is the photo Paul message me to show his consoles that he offers...

[Dallas]

Hi Rob, The clock, oil pressure gauges and the hazard switch are relocated down below the switch panel, just where the cubby hole is normally situated.

Can't quite see it on that photo Dallas...

The console in Mr Natural photo may be different...

This is the photo that Paul Jakabi messaged me to show the consoles that he offers...

[Rob Bell]

That makes more sense - thanks Dallas

[1-2-Hak]

Can someone point me to where I can buy one of these?

Cheers

[Rob Bell]

If you have an MGF, you'll need to modify the mounting of the heater controls to match the MY2000/TF positioning to use this console - but it looks well designed and made in the pictures. 3D printed?

[Dallas]

Can someone point me to where I can buy one of these?

Cheers

Send Paul a message.
https://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Paul- ... 9353902908

[BodgeItAndScarper]

Since you've so kindly posted a picture which shows it, can anyone tell me what the flap below the heater controls is for?

[John SS]

Since you've so kindly posted a picture which shows it, can anyone tell me what the flap below the heater controls is for?

The gear lever?