Shoehorned the OE SX4 HU into a Ritz!!

S.I.N.G.H · 2nd March 2010, 02:52

but the silicon sealant wont give u the required finish. go for a filler or u could even use the bits of plastic that u had cut from the stock hu.

maglev · 2nd March 2010, 23:37

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Originally Posted by S.I.N.G.H

but the silicon sealant wont give u the required finish. go for a filler or u could even use the bits of plastic that u had cut from the stock hu.

Will try out the Silicon sealant first, as the filler thing may take a lot more time in comparison.

rkbharat · 2nd March 2010, 23:50

good effort, but the finish not very good, in fact its looking sour to eyes

AbhiJ · 3rd March 2010, 00:26

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Originally Posted by S.I.N.G.H

but the silicon sealant wont give u the required finish. go for a filler or u could even use the bits of plastic that u had cut from the stock hu.

Actually, if done right, the sealant can give excellent finish.

The trick is, to use a little teflon tape !!

Apply the sealant between the gap, smoothen the best you can, and then apply teflon tape over the joint. Then reshape and smoothen over the teflon tape, within a couple of minutes.

After 24 hours, pull out the teflon tape. The sealant doesnt stick to Teflon, and the finish you get is nice and even/smooth.

The sealant which is made for this application is generally pretty dense and doesnt flow much.

Utopian · 4th March 2010, 00:42

That's what I call a real jugaad, maglev. You certainly saved a lot of bucks from that HU transplant in the Ritz. Though the finish is not up to the mark, kudos for the innovative idea.

ghpk · 4th March 2010, 02:43

Nice Transplant, certainly it would be too early to say that it needs finishing touches.
You can try it. If all Fails, try the Black color number plate Adhesive Tape to cover the edges.

Also why Nippon speakers, they don't appear to be of some worth with your Nice HU.

can anyone quote how much such a OEM HU would cost if one sells it off ?

phamilyman · 4th March 2010, 05:31

Fantastic work. Me likes. Of course not looking immaculate - but it saves a lot of $$$ :-)

PS: If thieves read this thread - we will start seeing alot of SX4 OEM HUs now being stolen and resold

- Pandora waala kaam kar ditta ... jk!!

Schoudhury · 4th March 2010, 11:57

Jugaar at is best

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Real nice work

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Cheers

sameern.85 · 4th March 2010, 14:13

Nice transplant...Agree with most of the mates.. not clean enough.

Nevertheless, good effort.
Cheers..!

maglev · 4th March 2010, 15:51

The SX4 OE HU transplant has been given the final finishing touch and a new paintjob. Have a look guys...

The All New finished product...

Live To Jive · 4th March 2010, 16:11

That's a neat job Maglev. BTW what make is the OE HU of the SX4?

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Originally Posted by UneekSoul

Its not a nice hu. Its actually pretty useless thats why maglev put it into his ritz so he wouldnt have to waste money for buying a new hu for ritz (as saving a lot of money is the funda of his life)

Agreed it may not be a nice HU. What Maglev has done is made an useless item pretty useful. I think he deserves some praise for that. He's is also justified in not wasting his hard earned money. If you are going to spend a huge amount on the ICE for the Ritz, it defeats the purpose of buying a cheap car.

mnhegde · 4th March 2010, 16:23

@ Maglev: The final result is very nice and the HU gels well with the silver color, Nice effort

. SX4 head unit does a decent job (sound).
@ tsk13:

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Schoudhury · 4th March 2010, 16:31

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Originally Posted by maglev

The SX4 OE HU transplant has been given the final finishing touch and a new paintjob. Have a look guys...

The All New finished product...

Now it looks perfect.
I guess, its worth spending time on getting SX4 HU in this shape for Ritz.
CONGRATS .

Cheers

sathee46 · 4th March 2010, 19:30

Looks great and blends well into the dash. The stock unit is a nippon I think

shreeps · 4th March 2010, 19:56

Verra nice indeed. Now, is it possible to get the steering wheel audio controls fitted on to the Ritz Lxi?

2nd March 2010, 02:52	#16
S.I.N.G.H BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 387 Thanked: 134 Times View My Garage	but the silicon sealant wont give u the required finish. go for a filler or u could even use the bits of plastic that u had cut from the stock hu.
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2nd March 2010, 23:50	#18
rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,601 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	good effort, but the finish not very good, in fact its looking sour to eyes
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4th March 2010, 00:42	#20
Utopian BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 603 Thanked: 123 Times	That's what I call a real jugaad, maglev. You certainly saved a lot of bucks from that HU transplant in the Ritz. Though the finish is not up to the mark, kudos for the innovative idea.
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4th March 2010, 02:43	#21
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	Nice Transplant, certainly it would be too early to say that it needs finishing touches. You can try it. If all Fails, try the Black color number plate Adhesive Tape to cover the edges. Also why Nippon speakers, they don't appear to be of some worth with your Nice HU. can anyone quote how much such a OEM HU would cost if one sells it off ?
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4th March 2010, 05:31	#22
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Fantastic work. Me likes. Of course not looking immaculate - but it saves a lot of $$$ :-) PS: If thieves read this thread - we will start seeing alot of SX4 OEM HUs now being stolen and resold - Pandora waala kaam kar ditta ... jk!!
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4th March 2010, 11:57	#23
Schoudhury Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blore/Dallas-TX Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 479 Times View My Garage	Jugaar at is best . Real nice work . Cheers
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4th March 2010, 14:13	#24
sameern.85 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 84 Thanked: 3 Times	Nice transplant...Agree with most of the mates.. not clean enough. Nevertheless, good effort. Cheers..!
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4th March 2010, 15:51	#25
maglev BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 840 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	The SX4 OE HU transplant has been given the final finishing touch and a new paintjob. Have a look guys... The All New finished product... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maglev : 4th March 2010 at 15:57.
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4th March 2010, 16:23	#27
mnhegde BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B E N G A L U R U Posts: 473 Thanked: 0 Times	@ Maglev: The final result is very nice and the HU gels well with the silver color, Nice effort . SX4 head unit does a decent job (sound). @ tsk13: . Last edited by mnhegde : 4th March 2010 at 16:26.
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4th March 2010, 19:30	#29
sathee46 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Looks great and blends well into the dash. The stock unit is a nippon I think
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4th March 2010, 19:56	#30
shreeps BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 271 Thanked: 20 Times	Verra nice indeed. Now, is it possible to get the steering wheel audio controls fitted on to the Ritz Lxi?
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