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Minione7 · Apr 7th, 2008, 09:28 AM

Hi Mikey,

Just a quick question.

When i had my car apart doing the stereo upgrades i noticed that when the stereo and spedo were out that it looked prety standard behind in size compared to a aftermarket stereo.

What i was thinking if i was to buy a new centre console around the current stereo etc and modift it with a stereo holder and cut it all cut to make a aftermarket stereo fit would you be able to make a loom up to connect it to the standard loom. Or isnt it this simple?

Would the spedo still work if i was to do this? i know the stereo buttons wouldnt work on the spedo but would the trip computer funtions work etc?

Has any one already done this in there car?

I have currently got a amps fitted in the boot to run the front speakers and upgraded rear speakers and a amp running the sub in the boot. But i wont to be able to change the finer setting on the sound and to make the car look different by adding a new head unit?

What size speakers do i need for front door speakers to upgrade them?

Hope you can help mikey or anyone.

Cheers

Rob

mikeythemini · Apr 7th, 2008, 09:46 AM

We have tried removing the stereo - the whole display on the speedo goes off

We are working towards a solution though that keeps the standard stereo & lets you fit an aftermarket stereo below it - just taking some time due to dealing with a company on the other side of the world

BrianDromey · Apr 7th, 2008, 10:11 AM

I was wondering about this too...
I had a tiny thought, so bear with me, I don'd know that this would even come close to working but it's along the lines of what I would like to see....

It might be possible to get the speedo & rev counter pods to place on the steering column. I believe this is pretty simple to get working, someone said this does not even need reprogramming in the ECU...how true that is, I dont know. IF that all worked you could then ditch the central speedo and have oogles of room for a head unit/sat nav screen. It might be possible to put a slot loading multi-changer where the single slot is now. Of course, you loose the speedo when you try removing the 'radio' so the plan probably falls apart there! I wonder how MINI get the system to work with the Sat-Nav...

airbusA346 · Apr 7th, 2008, 10:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

We have tried removing the stereo - the whole display on the speedo goes off

We are working towards a solution though that keeps the standard stereo & lets you fit an aftermarket stereo below it - just taking some time due to dealing with a company on the other side of the world

That company is in Japan, aren't they Mikey?

Minione7 · Apr 7th, 2008, 11:24 AM

i think so ye. When do you think you will have any info mikey?

Minione7 · Apr 14th, 2008, 10:36 AM

anyone got any info??

mikeythemini · Apr 14th, 2008, 11:50 AM

Still waiting on them so I can pay them & get the parts over for a trial fit

Minione7 · Apr 14th, 2008, 07:29 PM

any idea when this will be mikey?

Minione7 · Apr 21st, 2008, 09:51 AM

mikeythemini · Apr 21st, 2008, 09:52 AM

Got a price at last - not cheap now got to sort shipping, import tax etc

Minione7 · Apr 21st, 2008, 09:55 AM

ok then kool. when do you think you will have all the data and tested it etc?

jeffam · May 25th, 2008, 10:19 PM

any updates on this ?

jeffam · Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:08 AM

any additional updates on this

jeffam · Aug 2nd, 2008, 06:06 PM

hello anyone?

Japper · Aug 3rd, 2008, 09:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Got a price at last - not cheap now got to sort shipping, import tax etc

Mike, i trust you mean the new centre console from Garbini !!

Looks a perfect OEM finish and hence expensive...............well anything from Japan is

Lonz · Aug 5th, 2008, 07:42 PM

I'd love to know whether this is still a possibility.

Lonz · Aug 13th, 2008, 03:30 PM

Looks like this one's dead in the water.

mikeythemini · Aug 13th, 2008, 03:33 PM

its not dead but negotiations are ongoing
2 options

1 new centre console which moves the factory heater & toggles down so factory radio stays in place & new radio goes between factory radio & heater section

2 new centre console with double din slot.
Part of factory radio is relocated to passenger storage area

Lonz · Aug 13th, 2008, 04:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

its not dead but negotiations are ongoing
2 options

1 new centre console which moves the factory heater & toggles down so factory radio stays in place & new radio goes between factory radio & heater section

2 new centre console with double din slot.
Part of factory radio is relocated to passenger storage area

Can number 2 not be done already without any extra modification?

mikeythemini · Aug 13th, 2008, 04:50 PM

erm - no

Apr 7th, 2008, 09:28 AM	#1
Minione7 John Cooper Works Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 64 Offline	Possible R56 Stereo Replacement. Hi Mikey, Just a quick question. When i had my car apart doing the stereo upgrades i noticed that when the stereo and spedo were out that it looked prety standard behind in size compared to a aftermarket stereo. What i was thinking if i was to buy a new centre console around the current stereo etc and modift it with a stereo holder and cut it all cut to make a aftermarket stereo fit would you be able to make a loom up to connect it to the standard loom. Or isnt it this simple? Would the spedo still work if i was to do this? i know the stereo buttons wouldnt work on the spedo but would the trip computer funtions work etc? Has any one already done this in there car? I have currently got a amps fitted in the boot to run the front speakers and upgraded rear speakers and a amp running the sub in the boot. But i wont to be able to change the finer setting on the sound and to make the car look different by adding a new head unit? What size speakers do i need for front door speakers to upgrade them? Hope you can help mikey or anyone. Cheers Rob

Apr 7th, 2008, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 9,470 Online	We have tried removing the stereo - the whole display on the speedo goes off We are working towards a solution though that keeps the standard stereo & lets you fit an aftermarket stereo below it - just taking some time due to dealing with a company on the other side of the world Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 7th, 2008, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 8,933 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) We have tried removing the stereo - the whole display on the speedo goes off We are working towards a solution though that keeps the standard stereo & lets you fit an aftermarket stereo below it - just taking some time due to dealing with a company on the other side of the world That company is in Japan, aren't they Mikey? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Apr 14th, 2008, 11:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 9,470 Online	Still waiting on them so I can pay them & get the parts over for a trial fit Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 21st, 2008, 09:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 9,470 Online	Got a price at last - not cheap now got to sort shipping, import tax etc Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Apr 7th, 2008, 10:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
BrianDromey any day now.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Exiled Corkman. Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 104 Offline	I was wondering about this too... I had a tiny thought, so bear with me, I don'd know that this would even come close to working but it's along the lines of what I would like to see.... It might be possible to get the speedo & rev counter pods to place on the steering column. I believe this is pretty simple to get working, someone said this does not even need reprogramming in the ECU...how true that is, I dont know. IF that all worked you could then ditch the central speedo and have oogles of room for a head unit/sat nav screen. It might be possible to put a slot loading multi-changer where the single slot is now. Of course, you loose the speedo when you try removing the 'radio' so the plan probably falls apart there! I wonder how MINI get the system to work with the Sat-Nav...

Apr 7th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Minione7 John Cooper Works Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 64 Offline	i think so ye. When do you think you will have any info mikey?

Apr 14th, 2008, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Minione7 John Cooper Works Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 64 Offline	anyone got any info??

Apr 14th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Minione7 John Cooper Works Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 64 Offline	any idea when this will be mikey?

Apr 21st, 2008, 09:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Minione7 John Cooper Works Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 64 Offline	??

Apr 21st, 2008, 09:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Minione7 John Cooper Works Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 03:52 PM Posts: 64 Offline	ok then kool. when do you think you will have all the data and tested it etc?

May 25th, 2008, 10:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
jeffam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 4 Offline	any updates on this ?

Jul 2nd, 2008, 12:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
jeffam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 4 Offline	any additional updates on this

Aug 2nd, 2008, 06:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
jeffam MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 09:52 AM Posts: 4 Offline	hello anyone?

Aug 3rd, 2008, 09:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 1,070 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Got a price at last - not cheap now got to sort shipping, import tax etc Mike, i trust you mean the new centre console from Garbini !! Looks a perfect OEM finish and hence expensive...............well anything from Japan is 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Aug 5th, 2008, 07:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunderland, UK Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 74 Offline	I'd love to know whether this is still a possibility.

Aug 13th, 2008, 03:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
Lonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunderland, UK Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 74 Offline	Looks like this one's dead in the water.

Aug 13th, 2008, 03:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 9,470 Online	its not dead but negotiations are ongoing 2 options 1 new centre console which moves the factory heater & toggles down so factory radio stays in place & new radio goes between factory radio & heater section 2 new centre console with double din slot. Part of factory radio is relocated to passenger storage area Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Aug 13th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Lonz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunderland, UK Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 74 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) its not dead but negotiations are ongoing 2 options 1 new centre console which moves the factory heater & toggles down so factory radio stays in place & new radio goes between factory radio & heater section 2 new centre console with double din slot. Part of factory radio is relocated to passenger storage area Can number 2 not be done already without any extra modification?

Aug 13th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:52 PM Posts: 9,470 Online	erm - no Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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