451 Radio Frame

[ckCDi]

The question is...

Why can't I get a 1DIN radio frame that allows me to retain the little drawer that sits under the radio? There's seems to be enough space for it...

The radio I have:


The frames I find


Doesn't seem to hard to do...
Just wanted to maintain as much of the original look as possible.

[problemchild1976]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

but the space the single unit takes up in that frame is actually smaller than what a single din would take up.

do away with both and get a £250 double din unit (standard looking ish) and a smartmods surround http://www.smartmods.co.uk/index.php?page=details&id=5

job done



JJ

[NeilP]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

I'm pretty sure that the one on smartmods is for the pre-facelift 451.

For the face lift model you want this:

Celsus part number: AFK4089

http://www.celsusice.co.uk/shopdisp_5616.php

the guys at www.soundevo.co.uk should be able to help you out with celsus bits!

As for trying to retain the oem cubby well, most likely its down to the lines that make it not worth while for most aftermarket companies to bother reusing the drawer.

As for a why, well I've no idea there!

[ckCDi]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

Thanks for the replies.
If I can't find a Single din surround for a Single din Radio I think I'll have to go with the 2DIN radio Option.
Too bad I have a good becker radio collecting dust in the garage.

[Evilution]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

We can and will be getting the lowline surrounds but they sure as hell won't be that expensive!
I already have 1 here to test and it's very nicely made.
You just have to get a 1 DIN blanking plate to make it a single DIN stereo surround or get a 1 DIN cubby hole for a bit of extra storage.

[problemchild1976]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

Kane - will they fit the forfour as well??

JJ

[Evilution]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

No.

[ckCDi]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

We can and will be getting the lowline surrounds but they sure as hell won't be that expensive!
I already have 1 here to test and it's very nicely made.
You just have to get a 1 DIN blanking plate to make it a single DIN stereo surround or get a 1 DIN cubby hole for a bit of extra storage.

Thanks Kane. But no plans to use the existing drawer, right?

[Evilution]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

It's a worthless drawer anyway. An average colon has more storage room.

[ckCDi]

Re: 451 Radio Frame

True.

Just wanted to retain de the OEM look.