ICE Upgrade - Double Din?

[Auto Spirit]

Hi guys, i'm contemplating ripping out the OEM Bose system in my JDM NSX, as the speakers have never worked properly since I had it (crackling from left door speaker and centre speaker).

There are several options open to me i guess...

1. Locate speaker fault and renew existing system

2. Rip out speakers and replace them but keep the Bose Head unit

3. Rip it all out and go for a fancy audiophile system

The question is: Is there enough space in the centre console for a double din unit once the bose has been removed, without compromising the rest of the functions i.e. a/c controls etc?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Especially on the choice of head unit. Here's the kind of thing I've been looking at:

http://www.caraudiogiant.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=261

And if only a single din will fit then this...

http://www.bassjunkies.com/?pid=33627&show_my_car=&return_link=%2Findex.php%3Fq%3DNavigation%2FIn%2BD ash%2BNavigations%2FJVC&source=brand

I have been given a quote by a specialist audio fitter called AI Audio in Berkshire http://www.aiaudio.co.uk/audio.php has anyone used them or know of their credentials?

Regards

[jaytip]

Would this help you at all. I havn't read through it so not really sure if there is anything in that can help you.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64651&page=2

Cheers,

Ivor.

[Auto Spirit]

nice one Ivor, I'll have a read

Cheers
Parv.

[Senninha]

Parv,

Yes, double DIN will fit either flush to the console or as in this thread which IMO looks more of an OEM install.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108203

Either way you will need to do some fabrication to the OEM console. It may be worth trying to find a secondhand console to work with then you can keep the OEM set-up should you ever need to retro fit in the future?

HTH, Paul

[paulius]

If you gona get double din unit get a PIONEER HD1BT.After 2 years they are still the best ones.:)

[Sudesh]

I removed all my original system and opted for a touch screen double din with some small lightweight speakers and 7" head unit that has DVD/CD/ and NAV option if I need it. It can also take memory cards and USB devises. Here's some pics.

Info and more pics here: http://nsxcb.co.uk/testvb/showthread.php?t=4903

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC01557.jpg
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j77/icongroup/NSX/DSC01562.jpg

[Auto Spirit]

Thanks Sudesh, looks really impressive.

I see you did away with the tray and cig lighter - what do you do for a power socket?

[Sudesh]

I done away with the tray and socket to give the console a cleaner line and also it aided in fitting a larger screen. I havent installed a socket yet, but I'm going to install one in the glove box and just use the existing wiring to power it. Its very simple to do.