Single DIN fascia for AU - Aerpro FP9140

[JC]

I posted this in Mikal52's thread, as he was looking for something like this, but thought it would be useful here too. We have all had the single DIN pockets and head units that don't quite look right once installed. Well, the black FP9140 (and FP9141 - grey) is the answer - seriously!

I had to wait a few weeks as these were on back order, but it was worth it. The longest time taken to install this? Finding four 5mm x 6mm machine screws to hold the head unit to the new frame (took around 3 minutes to find them in my "spare" screw collection). Total install time, including removal of old frame and pocket was around 8 minutes.



This fascia is great - I would strongly recommend it for anyone looking it doing an aftermarket single DIN install in place of the factory double DIN, and in fact, I would recommend it for anyone who has used the single DIN pocket. The best part is they are only around $30 to $35.

Check it out Here

[GS608]

Any pics of it fitted JC?

looks the goods tho thanks for the heads up

[JC]

Will get a pic today, and compare old to new.

[fourl6]

that looks great jc... im guessing i could just get autobarn to order one in for me, waiting for pics... by the looks of it the brackets used to mount the cd player to the pocket, the is the pocket just clipped into the dash?

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by JC

We have all had the single DIN pockets and head units that don't quite look right once installed. Well, the black FP9140 (and FP9141 - grey) is the answer - seriously!

Can you confirm that this is a double din fascia, JC?

When I first changed to an aftermarket headunit I bought an item that looked the same and I "think" it was the same part # but it was not double din. It was probably 1.75 din - about 1/2" shorter than double din.

When i took it back the guy at autobarn checked his cattledog and said that it was an for an AU1 not AU2/3.

They may have changed it to suit (I note that Aerpro say that it's S1,2,3) but just thought I'd check with you.

If it's double din, I'm in

[private9]

Originally Posted by ronwest

Can you confirm that this is a double din fascia, JC?

When I first changed to an aftermarket headunit I bought an item that looked the same and I "think" it was the same part # but it was not double din. It was probably 1.75 din - about 1/2" shorter than double din.

When i took it back the guy at autobarn checked his cattledog and said that it was an for an AU1 not AU2/3.

They may have changed it to suit (I note that Aerpro say that it's S1,2,3) but just thought I'd check with you.

If it's double din, I'm in

It's pictured (and described as in the link) as single din.

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by private9

It's pictured (and described as in the link) as single din.

Which part is single din (size), the pocket or the head unit surround, or both?

If both are single din (size) then it would make the item a double din (size).

The one I bought was smaller than double din (size). The opening for my factory head unit is double din... the fascia I bought a few years ago was too short to fill the space... there was a bout 1/2" gap at the bottom (or top).

Hope that explains my question a bit better.

edit: It looks like a double din fascia. In SR's pic, if you overlay the head unit onto the pocket is seems to be the same size (single din).
JC will confirm I'm sure but it's a good find by the look of it.

[private9]

Originally Posted by ronwest

Which part is single din (size), the pocket or the head unit surround, or both?

If both are single din (size) then it would make the item a double din (size).

The one I bought was smaller than double din (size). The opening for my factory head unit is double din... the fascia I bought a few years ago was too short to fill the space... there was a bout 1/2" gap at the bottom (or top).

Hope that explains my question a bit better.

edit: It looks like a double din fascia. In SR's pic, if you overlay the head unit onto the pocket is seems to be the same size (single din).
JC will confirm I'm sure but it's a good find by the look of it.

Ahhh, now I get what you're asking! Here I was thinking you were blind!

[InfernoSR]

[private9]

Much better than the generic pockets!

[GS608]

now just to see what it looks like in the fairmont one, looks great thought

[JC]

The facia/fascia is double DIN size - fills the hole in the Fairmont the same as in Inferno's pic. The slot for the headunit is single DIN, leaving a DIN sized pocket. camera batteries are charging, so will get a pic in a few hours. It looks as close to factory as you can get (in fact, I rekcon better then factory!)

[ronwest]

Thanks mate... great find

[JC]

Originally Posted by ronwest

Thanks mate... great find

Bugger that - great invention by Aerpro!

[ronwest]

Originally Posted by JC

Bugger that - great invention by Aerpro!

C'mon now JC.... the years of study.... the high altitude training... sleep deprivation... always a danger of being taken by a croc...or worse...

Sure Aerpro made the thing but it's the one's who put their lives on the line and
find them that deserve the accolades... ;)

[JC]

Originally Posted by ronwest

C'mon now JC.... the years of study.... the high altitude training... sleep deprivation... always a danger of being taken by a croc...or worse...

Sure Aerpro made the thing but it's the one's who put their lives on the line and
find them that deserve the accolades... ;)

ROFL.

[Mr Hardware]

JC you're my hero

[JC]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

JC you're my hero

Sarcasm does not become you!

[JC]

Here's a pic of the FP9140 installed in the Fairmont. And a bonus pic of the new Headrest DVD players.



Closeup:


DVD Headrest players

[GK]

Very nice mate, especially the headrests! Just the ticket for a family drive to Melbourne! LOL

GK

[JC]

Originally Posted by GK

Very nice mate, especially the headrests! Just the ticket for a family drive to Melbourne! LOL

GK

You bet! And cheaper than a night's accommodation each way - should keep the kids busy, between movies, music and games (all on the headrests).

[fourl6]

ok so its a heap better than the pocket but does it help with mounting the cd play at all? and it looks like theirs quite a gap above it?... although probably not noticeable from the seats...

Cheers Cam

[JC]

Originally Posted by fourl6

ok so its a heap better than the pocket but does it help with mounting the cd play at all? and it looks like theirs quite a gap above it?... although probably not noticeable from the seats...

Cheers Cam

Yeh - the gap isn't seen from the front seats, but I'm going to check it anyway.

Yes, it has metal brackets that mount to the side of the head unit. It's the best mounting I've seen and used for an AU (and I've had a few AUs, and each has had an aftermarket head unit).

[Falconxr68]

Originally Posted by JC

Yeh - the gap isn't seen from the front seats, but I'm going to check it anyway.

Yes, it has metal brackets that mount to the side of the head unit. It's the best mounting I've seen and used for an AU (and I've had a few AUs, and each has had an aftermarket head unit).

I have just finished installing a Sony headunit and I had to remove the brackets because it would not fit into the slot because of the 2 screws on either side. I hope it doesnt move around, it felt pretty sterdy. What do you think? Did you have the same issue?

[sikford]

with that gap you will find that you have to push the top in abit more so that it clips into the dash as my one sits better than the factory head unit. ill try to get a picture up of my one as i have had it in the car for ages.

[JC]

Originally Posted by sikford

with that gap you will find that you have to push the top in abit more so that it clips into the dash as my one sits better than the factory head unit. ill try to get a picture up of my one as i have had it in the car for ages.

Thanks sikford - that worked. No more gap (and without the use of a Selleys broduct). Pushed it in, it clicked, and is now nice and straight!

[private9]

Looks good. Any further info or link on those headrests, they look like exactly what I'm after.

[JC]

Originally Posted by private9

Looks good. Any further info or link on those headrests, they look like exactly what I'm after.

eBay - 7" headrest DVD players - seller is xtrons

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HD702-2X7-Hea...item1c0ddcbf91

Have a look at their ebay store - heaps of stuff, with 9" DVD headrest sets for under $500.

[sikford]

thought it would fix it, you have to give it abit of gentle persuasion.lol

[HLC]

what was the coin on it JC? im a tightass now i have a home loan and if this works better than the liquid nails holding my headunit in then im all for it!