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[tunnie]

The Sub makes a massive differnce, really lifts the tunes and gives the bass type tracks more lift, something like Nelly - Maneater. Its wow in my car now due to the punch i get in the seat.

Still regreting the double din route... probably should have gone single din but then again it does fit the space nicely.

Got the facia today and wondering how to cut the slot bigger for the double din HU

[nixoro]

Have you still got the top section you cut off the cradle only you could position it and it should give you some idea of what need taking off the new facia for it to fit properly.

Hope this make sense.

HTH

[tunnie]

Well 2 problems with that the cage is now jammed in the console and i chucked the other bit away  

More problems though...

This Facia i bought is a Single DIN adaptor for the omega, fits fine.... BUT the gap for the headunit is about 2 cm's too wide!!!  

It means there is about a cm gap either side of the HU before it reaches the facia!!!

For !%^$£"! god damn "!%^$&! sake!!  

Omega & Double Din is like Electricity and Water!  

[nixoro]

Do Vx not do a double din adapter at all?

[Jimbob]

Thought about getting some black silicone sealer, and fill the gap that way, with a bit of practise you can be neat with that stuff.


Failing that some 'ronseal no more big gaps' does exactly what it says on the tin!

[tunnie]

Do Vx not do a double din adapter at all?

Not that i know of, if you see one let me know ASAP!!

Not keen on black silicone sealer, think that will look quite bad considering most of the buttons are grey. Also its quite a large gap and the buttons on the side half to move in and out and a silicone sealer will make pushing the buttons harder.

Seriously pi$$ed off now...

[nixoro]

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

Also posted in the ICE section in your thread.

[Martin_1962]

1) Chop a single DIN to fit

2) Make one out of MDF

3) Make one out of Plasticard

4) Take a mould of single DIN, modify mould to double DIN, cast some in GRP

[tunnie]

I could chop the single din to fit height wise, no problem. But its already too wide, so a 1/2 cm gap each side the HU is still visable, silicone stuff is not suitable.

MDF is possible, and best to work with in terms of standing down to size. Worried about the looks afterwards, even if its painted black

Never worked with Plasticard, will google that. Think i may find MDF easyier and I already have all the tools to work with wood.

GRP?

Nixoro, I used lowcostcaraudio for my present facia plate. I too have searched long and hard for double din face plate, Autoleads do one for the Vw Golf but not the Omega.

Its a shame cause its the same shape as the Corsa console, and thats one of the most modified cars around! Grrrr

Might pop into the town and buy some MDF!

[B52]

You defo want something you can un-do later if you decide to - you're going to be looking at it for a long time.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Surely the double din comes with a surround for it to......

[tunnie]

Surely the double din comes with a surround for it to......

It comes with a nicer edge thing to it, but its far too small. I have some odd bits of plastic around might see what i have

[nixoro]

Tunnie have you contacted Vx to see if they do a Double din face plate for the facelift model, they must have something available what with all the new aftermarket double din units available now.

[tunnie]

Tunnie have you contacted Vx to see if they do a Double din face plate for the facelift model, they must have something available what with all the new aftermarket double din units available now.

You would have thought so, contacted Vx Northampton Dealer - Spoke to the parts dept, there bright responce was.....

"Have you tried Halfords Sir?"

 

[nixoro]

That ridiculous, surely they should have made provisions for a double din unit.

Shall keep looking.

Do any of the other omega design cars have a similar dash with double din.

ie the holden commodore, Cadillac Catera

Maybe worth doing some investigation