Stereo Upgrades....what to do!? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Sp33dY · 04-20-2006, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gravylegs

Does anyone know if the deck has built in amplifier or if it is separated and powered elsewhere? I would be suprised if this were the case....but thought I would ask before I ripped stuff apart.

NO.

plushDJ · 04-20-2006, 09:02 PM

God, someone better make a kit for this damn deck soon or I'm gonna freak out!!!

Sp33dY · 04-20-2006, 09:23 PM

What do you mean a KIT ? Should be simple AS to put an aftermarket head unit in without a OEm 'kit' or whatever you are after!!!

plushDJ · 04-20-2006, 10:03 PM

I thought bigsky2 said they need a kit to fit a deck in the liftback. Is it just standard 1.5 or 2 din?? I don't have my yaris yet but if it is standard, it shouldn't be a problem at all

plushDJ · 04-20-2006, 10:10 PM

whoops, just read the first thread, double din. man am I dumb

I think I'm going deck and eq

DJ_SpaRky · 04-21-2006, 07:39 AM

NO Single Din Install kit has been released...YET!

it is in the works, for now you can use the factory ISO Mounts & install it that way, it wom't look pretty but it'll work.

gravylegs · 04-21-2006, 10:48 AM

If I'm not mistaken, you should be able to go to any stereo shop and get a double-din mounting kit which would allow you to throw two single din devices into it....I dont think that you really need to wait for something specific from Toyota.....

Thanks for the tint link. THink I will head over there soon.

My car is a 3dr if it was me that someone was asking.

Ron · 04-24-2006, 03:37 AM

i've got an mp3/dvd/screen setup in my car. the upper DIN slot houses a retractable screen, and the lower slot houses the mp3/dvd/radio. you DO need some sort of a mounting kit to make everything look pretty, as the hole in the dash is about 1cm wider on either side of the standard DIN size deck. mine just has a long hole on either side right now, kind of ugly. but its been like that for 4 months, and im getting used to it.

gravylegs · 04-24-2006, 12:35 PM

How about a picture!?

plushDJ · 04-24-2006, 01:04 PM

yeah, PIC!!!!

Ron · 04-24-2006, 02:53 PM

as you can see, i have a long slot on either side of the units because the OEM deck is sized wider than regular DIN decks. all the original brackets work however, you just need to find a kit that fills in the gaps like in Sp33dy's picture

i opted for separate units because i dont have that much money to spend on in-car entertainment stuff. the innovatek brand is pretty much generic branded stuff, so if the dvd player ever crapped out, i can replace just that for pretty cheap. the 7" screen is a relabelled panasonic unit, and is pretty good quality. all in one units cost probably 2-3 times what i paid for this deck/screen combo. i did the install at home, and the good news is that this uses the same readily available Toyota harness adapter as probably 50 other vehicles, so piece of cake :)

plushDJ · 04-24-2006, 07:01 PM

NICE!!! I think I could get used to the gaps with a screen like that

as400g33k · 04-25-2006, 08:49 PM

You'd need fillers on the sides, like this:

This one from a guy who changed the HU of his Echo. Full story here.

mygrnthmb · 04-28-2006, 10:47 PM

How hard is it to change the rear speakers in the 3 door liftback?

echo_hrs · 04-29-2006, 03:27 PM

Just caved and replaced on my silver deck in my RS, installed a piano black Clarion unit to match the piano black stack, with amber illumination to match my speedo cluster, and HVAC controls...The unit's colour is customizeable to any hue...

A standard Echo stereo install kit fits perfectly in there...

Also ran the iPod input to the lower dash...

Pics to come...

echo_hrs · 04-29-2006, 03:45 PM

Much better than this:

Cheers

Leenis24 · 05-26-2006, 03:12 PM

that looks really good man. Im doing mine when i get it, should have my car in a week. So you used an Echo dash kit? What year Echo? And did the wireing harness from the car fit perfectly with your Aftermarket HU? Also about the antenna, will i need to get an adapter? Thanks

stuffy · 05-26-2006, 03:56 PM

echo_hrs, looks great,
would you be interested in selling your stock deck?
(i'm not into quality that much, but would like the mp3 compatability that the base stock deck doesn't have)

04-20-2006, 09:23 PM	#21
Sp33dY www.OZTOYOTA.com Drives: Toyota Echo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VIC, Australia Posts: 239	What do you mean a KIT ? Should be simple AS to put an aftermarket head unit in without a OEm 'kit' or whatever you are after!!! __________________ www.oztoyota.com - Australian Toyota ECHO and YARIS Club

04-20-2006, 10:03 PM	#22
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	I thought bigsky2 said they need a kit to fit a deck in the liftback. Is it just standard 1.5 or 2 din?? I don't have my yaris yet but if it is standard, it shouldn't be a problem at all Last edited by plushDJ; 04-20-2006 at 10:51 PM.

04-21-2006, 07:39 AM	#24
DJ_SpaRky Resident Scion Guy Drives: 2008 Mazda3 S Sport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Groveland, FL (Near Orlando) Posts: 285	NO Single Din Install kit has been released...YET! it is in the works, for now you can use the factory ISO Mounts & install it that way, it wom't look pretty but it'll work. __________________ Code: DiabolicJourney_SpaRky

04-29-2006, 03:27 PM	#33
echo_hrs Around the universe... Drives: Uber-Evolved Pokemon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 228	Just caved and replaced on my silver deck in my RS, installed a piano black Clarion unit to match the piano black stack, with amber illumination to match my speedo cluster, and HVAC controls...The unit's colour is customizeable to any hue... A standard Echo stereo install kit fits perfectly in there... Also ran the iPod input to the lower dash... Pics to come... Last edited by echo_hrs; 04-29-2006 at 03:51 PM.

05-26-2006, 03:12 PM	#35
Leenis24 lil' town up north Drives: 07 Yaris LB 5 speed Meteorite Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern Vermont Posts: 92	that looks really good man. Im doing mine when i get it, should have my car in a week. So you used an Echo dash kit? What year Echo? And did the wireing harness from the car fit perfectly with your Aftermarket HU? Also about the antenna, will i need to get an adapter? Thanks Last edited by Leenis24; 05-27-2006 at 08:45 AM.

04-20-2006, 09:02 PM	#20
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	God, someone better make a kit for this damn deck soon or I'm gonna freak out!!!

04-20-2006, 10:10 PM	#23
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	whoops, just read the first thread, double din. man am I dumb I think I'm going deck and eq

04-21-2006, 10:48 AM	#25
gravylegs Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	If I'm not mistaken, you should be able to go to any stereo shop and get a double-din mounting kit which would allow you to throw two single din devices into it....I dont think that you really need to wait for something specific from Toyota..... Thanks for the tint link. THink I will head over there soon. My car is a 3dr if it was me that someone was asking.

04-24-2006, 03:37 AM	#26
Ron Drives: BBM Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 71	i've got an mp3/dvd/screen setup in my car. the upper DIN slot houses a retractable screen, and the lower slot houses the mp3/dvd/radio. you DO need some sort of a mounting kit to make everything look pretty, as the hole in the dash is about 1cm wider on either side of the standard DIN size deck. mine just has a long hole on either side right now, kind of ugly. but its been like that for 4 months, and im getting used to it.

04-24-2006, 12:35 PM	#27
gravylegs Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	How about a picture!?

04-24-2006, 01:04 PM	#28
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	yeah, PIC!!!!

04-24-2006, 02:53 PM	#29
Ron Drives: BBM Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 71	as you can see, i have a long slot on either side of the units because the OEM deck is sized wider than regular DIN decks. all the original brackets work however, you just need to find a kit that fills in the gaps like in Sp33dy's picture i opted for separate units because i dont have that much money to spend on in-car entertainment stuff. the innovatek brand is pretty much generic branded stuff, so if the dvd player ever crapped out, i can replace just that for pretty cheap. the 7" screen is a relabelled panasonic unit, and is pretty good quality. all in one units cost probably 2-3 times what i paid for this deck/screen combo. i did the install at home, and the good news is that this uses the same readily available Toyota harness adapter as probably 50 other vehicles, so piece of cake :)

04-24-2006, 07:01 PM	#30
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	NICE!!! I think I could get used to the gaps with a screen like that

04-25-2006, 08:49 PM	#31
as400g33k Drives: 05 YRS Silver Lining Metallic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 249	You'd need fillers on the sides, like this: This one from a guy who changed the HU of his Echo. Full story here.

04-28-2006, 10:47 PM	#32
mygrnthmb swappin cogs Drives: 07 Yaris l/b 5spd Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia U.S. Posts: 28	How hard is it to change the rear speakers in the 3 door liftback?

04-29-2006, 03:45 PM	#34
echo_hrs Around the universe... Drives: Uber-Evolved Pokemon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 228	Much better than this: Cheers

05-26-2006, 03:56 PM	#36
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	echo_hrs, looks great, would you be interested in selling your stock deck? (i'm not into quality that much, but would like the mp3 compatability that the base stock deck doesn't have)

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