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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: tunnie on 17 July 2006, 17:57:01
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Ok, got my new Kenwood double din unit, and wow it kicks ass! :)
Problem is getting it to fit neatly, the facelift Omega Double Din space is a pain. Although we have the correct double din space, it has odd angle's at the side. Basically once you remove the old headunit, you have the true sqaure double din hole. But the sides to the console, all the buttons leave a gap.
If you look at this, which is a Single DIN adaptor for the facelift Omega you can see the sides i am on about:
(http://www.auto-connect.co.uk/acatalog/281230-01.jpg)
I need one of the above but with a square double din hole, do they exsist?? or do I buy one of those and make the hole bigger?
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Very interesting question, I have often thought about this myself.
The Vx double-DIN headunits are not as well featured as aftermarket ones and the thing holding me back has always been the fact I want a double DIN unit to look at least half original.
Will watch the thread with anticipation...!
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well so far its brilliant....the bass from my Vibe sub is awsum!. Unfortunetly i am thinking maybe i should have bought a single din head unit :(
I have looked googled it quite hard but cannot find one, i suspect i might have to do some DIY work on a single DIN adaptor
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I nearly brought a Becker single DIN headunit, still, a double DIN like yours would be tops, especially if illumination is set to Vx orange!
If you do have a go at DIY faceplate, post some pics, it'd be good to see how you get along.
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Firstly scour Autoleads catalogue - failing that you will have to butcher a single DIN fascia panel to fit
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ok, well after downloading the autoleads catalogue... no joy :'(
I really should have picked a single DIN unit >:( Looking at the price of Single Din Alpine units i don't know why i bothered with double din.
Managed to look at some hi-res pictures of DIN adaptors and I really don't fancy hacking a DIY job one for double DIN
Plus the cage won't fit the Omega hole, the cage is a good 3mm too high for the slot and impossible to fit in >:(
Think i am going to eBay the Kenwood unit and go single din, hopefully won't loose too much :'(
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Would they take it back if you buy a single DIN from them of greater value, or got a few more bits?
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What a pain - looked like a good H/U as well - BTW I have got myu radio working - insulation tape holding the aerial cable in the back of the H/U now [smiley=rolleyes.gif]
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What a pain - looked like a good H/U as well - BTW I have got myu radio working - insulation tape holding the aerial cable in the back of the H/U now [smiley=rolleyes.gif]
It is a good h/u. Very good build quality, feels very nice to the touch. Excellent sound. Looks good too, even better in the flesh may get some pics to show the issues, does not look atall chavvy.
Really regreting the double din route, also thought that a single din adaptor the slot underneath could be for my iPod.... grrr I was so hung up on filling the double din space, i did't look at single din alpine prices. A decent alpine one is almost 100£ cheaper >:(
Think i am going to have to fleabay it, put an advert on AV forums, see how that goes and on here. Its a damn good headunit, so no issues about that its just fitment in the Omega. Like everything with this car its a real pain to modify it.
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I'll second that!
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I'll second that!
Sorry could give better news, my advice. Go Single DIN!!!
Get a nice Alpine, had previous experiance of those in m8's cars. Very nice, not too chavvy, feel nice to the touch and perform well.
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Yes, Alpine are extremly good though to look almost OEM, take a look at the Becker Mexico Pro, which also plays mp3 and has input for iPod (though can't remember if you need an adaptor for this), have seen these go through fleabay for around £150-200, have been tempted myself but have held off waiting for a decent Double DIN solution. Quality wise, as good as Alpine. Think B&O vs. Sony if you were buying a tv! The other thing I like is the illumination matches. All in, a very nice looking, and very nice sounding headunit IMHO
(http://sbs.mikesouthby.co.uk/photos/becker2.jpg)
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Really regreting the double din route, also thought that a single din adaptor the slot underneath could be for my iPod.... grrr I was so hung up on filling the double din space, i did't look at single din alpine prices. A decent alpine one is almost 100£ cheaper >:(
Think i am going to have to fleabay it, put an advert on AV forums, see how that goes and on here. Its a damn good headunit, so no issues about that its just fitment in the Omega. Like everything with this car its a real pain to modify it.
Not you on AVForums as well - I have rather a lot of posts there!!!!
Single DIN is fine with the adaptor, I put my LPG switch in the slot and underneath the head unit my Connects2 adaptor box.
Anyway keep us informed we are all following it
editied for forgotten bracket
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will do, its always a learning curve with these things.
@ Elsheepo, I was tempted by that new Alpine double din unit, the touch screen colour one? With full speed iPod connection. I thought i would have looked the t!ts in mine, but alas after fitting a standard double din i doubt it :(
The main problem is getting a faceplat to mold to the vaux shape.
Hillper says Becker too, his one does look nice and the Orange fits in nicely.....kicking myself now. Ah well.
I will take some pictures of the problems and post them up later.
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Hi there
Been looking around to see if there is any available Double din fascias for the omega, with no luck
Try contacting these people as they maybe able to source one for you.
http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk
http://www.lowcostcaraudio.co.uk/contactus.php
They have the one you have with the tray underneath but they may have something for your radio.
Worth asking
HTH
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Wierd - i know a guy who bought a double din Kenwood for a Vectra C and it didnt fit...are the Omega and Vectra apartures different?...i thought they were exactly the same.
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think so AFAIK.... not sure if the Vec has a 'sharper' angled front??
Anywho, I am still not happy with the double din... i also really missed the steering wheel controls
So i have sold it and going single din with alpine with steering wheel controls.... pics will follow once its installed...... :)
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Didn't lose too much one it I hope...
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Didn't lose too much one it I hope...
Not tooo bad, wish i'd went for single din first, lost about 30quid.. so its too bad.
I did't reliase how much i used the steering wheel controls when on the motorway... using the little 'joystick' to skip tracks was nasty and annoying... i had to move my left arm!!
Also the purple lighting and display was not to my tastes for night driving sooo going to buy this:
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/4588.html
It has a setting to make the buttons 'amber' colour at night which is more inkeeping with the dash.
Also going to get a steering wheel adaptor and the VT link for my iPod (VT link is just phono outputs)
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I remember going through this.
There are no double DIN adaptors. In fact, I could only find the one type made by Autoleads which all retailers sell.
I don't like it at all. That annoying 'cubby' slot at the bottom is useless for most things. If you do find a use for it, the object you're stowing will shoot out onto the floor if you pull away too hard. (And I'm talking about a 2.2 here!)
It's a pain you had to go through that hassle Mark.
Becker does look very 'standard fit' as the buttons and backlight match. Just a shame about the adaptor.
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/Hillper/th_111_1175.jpg) (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/Hillper/111_1175.jpg)
Edit: Forgot to add. Mexico Pro requires preout adaptor (£30), as it doesn't have standard phono sockets on the back.
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I don't like it at all. That annoying 'cubby' slot at the bottom is useless for most things. If you do find a use for it, the object you're stowing will shoot out onto the floor if you pull away too hard. (And I'm talking about a 2.2 here!)
Live and learn i guess.... i too now have the same 'cubby' hole adaptor you have.
I have already drilled a hole at the back for a standard headphone jack lead for my iPod, which sits quite nicely in that gap.
Just need to get a case for the iPod and some velcro or something to hold it in place, due to the sheer power of the 2.2 beast shooting it out of the cubby hole!
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Just a small square of Velcro should do it.
Sunglasses seem to stay in place quite well, but anything with a bit of weight, like an iPod or phone or a handful or Werthers will fall out.
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Hi,
There is a double din fascia available for an omega from www.caraudiodirect.com
Beware though, To put in a double din unit you have to modify the fascia and may need to spray it depending on the colour of your dash.
I have just fitted a Kenwod DDX 7029 with blutooth kit and Ipod lead to my 2002 2.6 CDX and it fits but only just.
Firstly yu have to take the entire centre cosole to bits - this is easy enough.
Then you have to drill the sides of the plastic rear dash casing so you can screw the head unit direct to it as the mounting cage wil not fit.
The you have to very carefully strap all the wires out of the way at the back of the head unit as there is very limited spcae at the rear of the centre console.
With a little DIY and perseverace it does fit and you cannot beat the Kenwood DDX 7029, the sound is awesome, the bluetooth kit is second to none and it has the fastest Ipod controls of any head unit on the market.
I got the whole lot delivered dor £630, including Omega wiring loom and fascia.
From www.audiocar.co.uk
Ask for Mike appleton if you contact them he will sort the price out and if you need tech advice Ian the MD is more than happy to give you help over the phone, a great company.
If anyone has any questions or wants to know how I fitted mine, drop me an email on n6oop@hotmail.co.uk
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Very useful info Madpup, I'm hoping to do exactly the same with a DDX 6029 (same, but previous year i think, bit cheaper!!)
I may well email you when I get round to it, pick your brain for tips!
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Hi,
There is a double din fascia available for an omega from www.caraudiodirect.com
Beware though, To put in a double din unit you have to modify the fascia and may need to spray it depending on the colour of your dash.
I have just fitted a Kenwod DDX 7029 with blutooth kit and Ipod lead to my 2002 2.6 CDX and it fits but only just.
Firstly yu have to take the entire centre cosole to bits - this is easy enough.
Then you have to drill the sides of the plastic rear dash casing so you can screw the head unit direct to it as the mounting cage wil not fit.
The you have to very carefully strap all the wires out of the way at the back of the head unit as there is very limited spcae at the rear of the centre console.
With a little DIY and perseverace it does fit and you cannot beat the Kenwood DDX 7029, the sound is awesome, the bluetooth kit is second to none and it has the fastest Ipod controls of any head unit on the market.
I got the whole lot delivered dor £630, including Omega wiring loom and fascia.
From www.audiocar.co.uk
Ask for Mike appleton if you contact them he will sort the price out and if you need tech advice Ian the MD is more than happy to give you help over the phone, a great company.
If anyone has any questions or wants to know how I fitted mine, drop me an email on n6oop@hotmail.co.uk
Obvious first question, where did you put the microphone from the bluetooth and the ipod? Cheers!
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Hi,
There is a double din fascia available for an omega from www.caraudiodirect.com
Beware though, To put in a double din unit you have to modify the fascia and may need to spray it depending on the colour of your dash.
I have just fitted a Kenwod DDX 7029 with blutooth kit and Ipod lead to my 2002 2.6 CDX and it fits but only just.
Firstly yu have to take the entire centre cosole to bits - this is easy enough.
Then you have to drill the sides of the plastic rear dash casing so you can screw the head unit direct to it as the mounting cage wil not fit.
The you have to very carefully strap all the wires out of the way at the back of the head unit as there is very limited spcae at the rear of the centre console.
With a little DIY and perseverace it does fit and you cannot beat the Kenwood DDX 7029, the sound is awesome, the bluetooth kit is second to none and it has the fastest Ipod controls of any head unit on the market.
I got the whole lot delivered dor £630, including Omega wiring loom and fascia.
From www.audiocar.co.uk
Ask for Mike appleton if you contact them he will sort the price out and if you need tech advice Ian the MD is more than happy to give you help over the phone, a great company.
If anyone has any questions or wants to know how I fitted mine, drop me an email on n6oop@hotmail.co.uk
Obvious first question, where did you put the microphone from the bluetooth and the ipod? Cheers!
Don't hold your breath for an answer. He hasn't been on line since June. :y
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there are some double omega ISO surrounds on ebay so you can fit a normal square double din system into an omega or other VX cars cant remember the link but have a search if you come up blank ill have a look again, i did post on the forum acouple of months ago with a link to these double din surrounds
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http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/install/show_model.asp?id=285
Try these out. Not used them myself, but might be ok.