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453 Single DIN Stereo Adapter¶

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Mod Details Premium Yes Difficulty Mod ID 1345 Credit evilution For Link https://evilution.co.uk/mod/453-single-din-stereo-adapter.htm Copy to Clipboard The problem with the 453 is the design of the standard stereos. They are a single DIN body with a double DIN face. That’s an incredibly rare layout which seriously limits the aftermarket stereos you can fit. Currently you are limited to 3 original fitment aftermarket options. Alpine INE-W997D stereo with the surround in either white (KIT-W997SMTW) or black (KIT-W997SMTB) The problem with this setup was the cost. Generally in excess of £1200. The next option is some no name Chinese brand thing that’s usually on eBay. It doesn’t need a surround as it’s designed to be a direct replacement. It also will not work if you have the JBL extended sound pack. It’s an Android system so it’s a bit clunky. At the time of writing, these are only about £260 on eBay. Search smart wifi 453 android. Lastly there’s the Pioneer EVO62DAB and EVO64DAB , which is the best option of the 3. Fitting can be found here . Opening Up Your Options The standard aperture is a single DIN stereo with a double DIN face. If we could change the surround to just give a single DIN, the options are far greater. The only limits you have are that it must be single DIN and must push into a cage. If it doesn’t push into a cage, you’ll have to get inventive with regards to fixings. First example for options is this unit. For the stereo and the single DIN surround was about £200. Secondly, this option including the single DIN kit was about £140. Single DIN Surround Luckily, there is a single DIN kit. It is about £70 for the kit though. Part numbers are listed further down the page. Remove your stereo and remove the 2 lower torx screws in the stereo surround. Then remove the 2 upper Torx screws. The surround can now be removed… …leaving a hole in the dash. This is the single DIN conversion. It’s actually 3 pieces. Click if info helped 23 likes 50288 views Print