Installing a single-din player into a double-din slot

speedzak · 29th September 2006, 01:09

There're very nice installers in Bangy. Try Autofusion, EBbass Sprocket etc.. They will sell you authorised Alpine HU with B&W. They're good in doing neat installs too.
And what're you planning for speakers?

manavdotcom · 29th October 2007, 15:21

What did you do finally on the HU fitting ?

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Originally Posted by rattimehra

Hi Guys

thanks for the feedback on the double din..I guess, I will try out single din first with suitable cover for the empty slot without damaging the aesthetic of the dashboard...The dealer has shown me an adapter which gives a slot for storage..I am not too keen..my general observation with these slots are that only thing which goes in is lots of dust !! Guess,will have to see ,what else is available in market..

btw anyone knows authorized Alpine dealers in Blr?

redeye · 31st October 2007, 00:19

i know sprocket very well...got most of audio setup done there..Sprocket is very expensive.. you don't find HU's other than sony or panasonic there.. only few Pioneer models are available...

I recommend you Pm blueraven and try autofusion

Fillmore · 10th April 2016, 09:34

My old car has a factory fitted kenwood Double din unit, everything is great about it except that it does not have a USB slot and can only play CD’s.

Since I don't plan to retain the car for long, don't want to shell out for a new double din player just for the USB slot. (Double din units avg cost 7k+ Single din’s available from 2.8k+)

Any suggestions on the following would be welcome (I am based out of Bangalore)

- Using a mounting slot can one install a Single din player into a double din slot ?
- Is there any aftermarket way of attaching a USB slot into a player ?

All I need is just FM and a USB port, dont need a CD slot .

Ps: Could not find any thread with the exact same requirement so created a new one.

libranof1987 · 10th April 2016, 10:21

If you want a quick fix (and not the best, long-term solution), visit JC road. Bunch of shops that will retrofit a USB slot in the existing player.

Else, if you get a new single din player, you can always fit a dummy cover in the other half.

sukiwa · 11th April 2016, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Fillmore

- Using a mounting slot can one install a Single din player into a double din slot ?

Yes, very much possible. Have replaced factory fitted 2-DIN HU with 1-DIN JVC HU in my Innova.

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OSH · 29th April 2016, 21:09

I have a Honda City ZX Vtec which came with a 2-Din Alpine HU from factory. Down the years, the factory fitted system was replaced by a 1-Din Pioneer HU and the empty spot was filled by a cheap quality plastic tray which makes the facia look horrible.

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I know that the lower variants of my car came with a single din Alpine HU and a closed drawer to fill the empty spot. I asked Honda ASS but they don't seem to stock that part anymore. Is there a better alternative to the tray or any idea where i can find this kind of drawer ?

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29th September 2006, 01:09	#16
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	There're very nice installers in Bangy. Try Autofusion, EBbass Sprocket etc.. They will sell you authorised Alpine HU with B&W. They're good in doing neat installs too. And what're you planning for speakers?
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31st October 2007, 00:19	#18
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	i know sprocket very well...got most of audio setup done there..Sprocket is very expensive.. you don't find HU's other than sony or panasonic there.. only few Pioneer models are available... I recommend you Pm blueraven and try autofusion
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10th April 2016, 09:34	#19
Fillmore BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 492 Thanked: 581 Times	Installing a Single din player into a Double din slot. My old car has a factory fitted kenwood Double din unit, everything is great about it except that it does not have a USB slot and can only play CD’s. Since I don't plan to retain the car for long, don't want to shell out for a new double din player just for the USB slot. (Double din units avg cost 7k+ Single din’s available from 2.8k+) Any suggestions on the following would be welcome (I am based out of Bangalore) - Using a mounting slot can one install a Single din player into a double din slot ? - Is there any aftermarket way of attaching a USB slot into a player ? All I need is just FM and a USB port, dont need a CD slot . Ps: Could not find any thread with the exact same requirement so created a new one. Last edited by Fillmore : 10th April 2016 at 09:45.
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10th April 2016, 10:21	#20
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 7,618 Thanked: 18,348 Times	Re: Installing a Single din player into a Double din slot. If you want a quick fix (and not the best, long-term solution), visit JC road. Bunch of shops that will retrofit a USB slot in the existing player. Else, if you get a new single din player, you can always fit a dummy cover in the other half.
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29th April 2016, 21:09	#22
OSH BHPian Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Pune Posts: 454 Thanked: 1,555 Times	Re: Installing a single-din player into a double-din slot I have a Honda City ZX Vtec which came with a 2-Din Alpine HU from factory. Down the years, the factory fitted system was replaced by a 1-Din Pioneer HU and the empty spot was filled by a cheap quality plastic tray which makes the facia look horrible. I know that the lower variants of my car came with a single din Alpine HU and a closed drawer to fill the empty spot. I asked Honda ASS but they don't seem to stock that part anymore. Is there a better alternative to the tray or any idea where i can find this kind of drawer ? Note from Support: Post edited for spacing & grammar.
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