Head unit sticking out of dash!
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Bought a Pioneer FH-X840DAB stereo the other day. Lovely bit of gear, really like it, does everything I want it to. Unfortunately when installing, it sticks out of the dash by about 3/4 of an inch! Not happy with that, wanted everything looking tidy. Plus the facia adapter I've got isn't the correct shade of grey, so I'm not definitely not happy about that.
First question... is there anyway to make it flush with the dash? Ive tried looking for a deeper set cage, but to no avail. I've reinstalled my old radio now, so no pictures unfortunately.
Second question. In my quest to find something a little bit more factory looking, I found an offering from a company called Xtron. Loads of features, looks pretty good, almost as if it's a factory unit. Has anyone had any experience of these, what are they like on a day to day basis, or is it just cheap Chinese stuff I'd be better off staying clear of?
If that is the case, has anyone got any suggestions as to what I could put in its place that is going to look tidy but won't break the bank, and also if there is any other manufacturers of facias other than Autoleads, because all of the stuff I've had from them has either not fitted or has been the wrong colour!
First question... is there anyway to make it flush with the dash? Ive tried looking for a deeper set cage, but to no avail. I've reinstalled my old radio now, so no pictures unfortunately.
Second question. In my quest to find something a little bit more factory looking, I found an offering from a company called Xtron. Loads of features, looks pretty good, almost as if it's a factory unit. Has anyone had any experience of these, what are they like on a day to day basis, or is it just cheap Chinese stuff I'd be better off staying clear of?
If that is the case, has anyone got any suggestions as to what I could put in its place that is going to look tidy but won't break the bank, and also if there is any other manufacturers of facias other than Autoleads, because all of the stuff I've had from them has either not fitted or has been the wrong colour!
All seemed to be, just looked really untidy! Never had a problem when I've fitted stereos before. Maybe I should have someone professionally install it, they might at least be able to get a decent facia and get it to fit 
the other option I did think to go with was to buy one with a screen, at least it might look slightly more integrated. Or just buy another Ford/Sony offering which is fairly decent, but lacks DAB.
the other option I did think to go with was to buy one with a screen, at least it might look slightly more integrated. Or just buy another Ford/Sony offering which is fairly decent, but lacks DAB.Edited by expensivegarms on Thursday 2nd February 19:57
expensivegarms said:
Bought a Pioneer FH-X840DAB stereo the other day. Lovely bit of gear, really like it, does everything I want it to. Unfortunately when installing, it sticks out of the dash by about 3/4 of an inch!
The usual cause is cables or wiring adapters/plugs stopping it going fully home - you sure there's nothing blocking behind it, or getting pulled taut?Gassing Station | In-Car Electronics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff