i20 - Aftermarket HeadUnit possible?

AbhiJ · 10th September 2009, 19:13

p.s. Searched the forum before making a new thread, but did not find anything relevant...

I want to install a better HU in my i20. Does anyone have any idea if this is possible and how to go about it?

The size of the HU looks to me the same size as a standard double din system.. is it? Or will additional adapters be required for fitment?

p.s. I dont mind the steering remote not working.

i20 - Aftermarket HeadUnit possible?-img_1432.jpg

DjNik · 10th September 2009, 19:18

In all probability you will need a fascia even to install a double din HU.What Hu do you have in mind ?

AbhiJ · 10th September 2009, 19:29

DjNik: Not finalized. Looking at something with integrated GPS

CorsaLove · 10th September 2009, 19:35

It is possible as per Satya (blueraven if im correct) who has an accesories shop here in Bangalore.

He said he has done it for a lot of i20's when I enquired with him. Try PM'ing him and check about the same.

His shop name is Evo.

abhi1309 · 10th September 2009, 20:13

I don't know but go through this link, might help you.
WWW.************* • View topic - Stuck With The Factory Fitted In-Dash Audio, No You Are Not

harry10 · 10th September 2009, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhi1309

I don't know but go through this link, might help you.
WWW.************* • View topic - Stuck With The Factory Fitted In-Dash Audio, No You Are Not

Nice article.
I had raised the same Q about Punto in another thread but didnt get replies.
So will be watching this thread closely cos if something can be done for i20 then same can be done for Punto as well.

abhi1309 · 10th September 2009, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry10

Nice article.
I had raised the same Q about Punto in another thread but didnt get replies.
So will be watching this thread closely cos if something can be done for i20 then same can be done for Punto as well.

You sure can go the amplifier and subwoofer way on the in-dash in Punto. The originals look really good and I would think hard before trying to change it to anything aftermarket.

@400Kph · 10th September 2009, 21:35

Sorry for going

, but i just had to ask this.Is WWW.************* some kind of sister site to team-bhp ? It looks little bit similar minus the number of members

AbhiJ · 10th September 2009, 23:45

Come on guys, I am sure someone else has already swapped the HU in his i20..

Even the local ICE installers here in Kolkata are clueless!

CorsaLove · 11th September 2009, 04:12

Abhi, I'm in the same dillema as you are but Satya has got some confidence in me.

I found this pic on the web, should be for a European model as the Blinker controls are on the Left. Check it out.

MODS - I'm still not getting the hang of uploding pics on the forum. Kindly help me out in understanding.

Punzabi · 11th September 2009, 08:18

I had similar queries and always wanted to start same thread. Have booked i10 sports and was wondering how could I spice up the ICE. nice one Abhij on starting this one, will follow this thread closely. ICE gurus give your heads a good scratch and pour some ideas here.

AbhiJ · 11th September 2009, 21:10

Got some info from here .. Handsfree Car Kit Installation - Hyundai-Forums.com

Not very useful though...

"OK if anyone is interested, I took the headunit out of our I20 style today to fit a handsfree telemute lead.

Very easy, just use a small flat blade screwdriver or bread knife to unclip the whole silver surround from one edge (just pick any edge), careful not to chip the silver, and then just work your way round the whole centre console and unclip it by hand.

The headunit is held in by 4 crosshead screws and one 10mm bolt in the centre.

The headunit uses standard ISO plugs.

Very easy trim to take apart."

abhinav.gupta88 · 11th September 2009, 21:23

I saw a I20 fitted with an aftermarket HU. It was the Pioneer 5190UB or something
So it can be assumed that the dash kit for the i20 is available.

grandkruizer · 12th September 2009, 07:11

I dont think you need a fascia adapter as the OE stereo looks like it can be removed and not integrated like in many new vehicles.
All you might need is a spacer to fill the gaps(spacers come with most 2DIN HUs if not, you can cut one out of plastic or similar material). Go to a GOOD ICE installer and your problem will be solved.

navin · 12th September 2009, 12:20

First step is to find the Fasia outlined by Grand Kruizer. This will accomodate a 2 DIN HU as well. 2 DIN Hus do not nesscarily have better sound than 1 DIN HUs but often come with large touchscreen displays favoured by many here (I'm too old to understand touch screen - beside with my bad eyes these displays are unreadable in direct sunlight).

10th September 2009, 19:13	#1
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,259 Times	i20 - Aftermarket HeadUnit possible? p.s. Searched the forum before making a new thread, but did not find anything relevant... I want to install a better HU in my i20. Does anyone have any idea if this is possible and how to go about it? The size of the HU looks to me the same size as a standard double din system.. is it? Or will additional adapters be required for fitment? p.s. I dont mind the steering remote not working.
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DjNik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 340 Thanked: 3 Times	In all probability you will need a fascia even to install a double din HU.What Hu do you have in mind ?
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AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,259 Times	DjNik: Not finalized. Looking at something with integrated GPS
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CorsaLove BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 390 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	It is possible as per Satya (blueraven if im correct) who has an accesories shop here in Bangalore. He said he has done it for a lot of i20's when I enquired with him. Try PM'ing him and check about the same. His shop name is Evo.
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10th September 2009, 20:13	#5
abhi1309 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 445 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	I don't know but go through this link, might help you. WWW.************* • View topic - Stuck With The Factory Fitted In-Dash Audio, No You Are Not
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@400Kph BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 143 Thanked: 8 Times	BHP-Guru ? Sorry for going , but i just had to ask this.Is WWW.************* some kind of sister site to team-bhp ? It looks little bit similar minus the number of members
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10th September 2009, 23:45	#9
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,259 Times	Come on guys, I am sure someone else has already swapped the HU in his i20.. Even the local ICE installers here in Kolkata are clueless!
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11th September 2009, 08:18	#11
Punzabi BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: PB-08/Adelaide Posts: 143 Thanked: 44 Times	I had similar queries and always wanted to start same thread. Have booked i10 sports and was wondering how could I spice up the ICE. nice one Abhij on starting this one, will follow this thread closely. ICE gurus give your heads a good scratch and pour some ideas here.
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11th September 2009, 21:10	#12
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,259 Times	Got some info from here .. Handsfree Car Kit Installation - Hyundai-Forums.com Not very useful though... "OK if anyone is interested, I took the headunit out of our I20 style today to fit a handsfree telemute lead. Very easy, just use a small flat blade screwdriver or bread knife to unclip the whole silver surround from one edge (just pick any edge), careful not to chip the silver, and then just work your way round the whole centre console and unclip it by hand. The headunit is held in by 4 crosshead screws and one 10mm bolt in the centre. The headunit uses standard ISO plugs. Very easy trim to take apart."
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11th September 2009, 21:23	#13
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,090 Thanked: 341 Times View My Garage	I saw a I20 fitted with an aftermarket HU. It was the Pioneer 5190UB or something So it can be assumed that the dash kit for the i20 is available.
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12th September 2009, 07:11	#14
grandkruizer BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DOHA/GURUVAYUR Posts: 77 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	I dont think you need a fascia adapter as the OE stereo looks like it can be removed and not integrated like in many new vehicles. All you might need is a spacer to fill the gaps(spacers come with most 2DIN HUs if not, you can cut one out of plastic or similar material). Go to a GOOD ICE installer and your problem will be solved. Attached Thumbnails
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12th September 2009, 12:20	#15
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,421 Thanked: 9,997 Times	First step is to find the Fasia outlined by Grand Kruizer. This will accomodate a 2 DIN HU as well. 2 DIN Hus do not nesscarily have better sound than 1 DIN HUs but often come with large touchscreen displays favoured by many here (I'm too old to understand touch screen - beside with my bad eyes these displays are unreadable in direct sunlight).
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