Morgazmo
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Hi guys.
Just had this idea the other day, when trying to imagine what I want to do with my VE Audio. I am trying to keep everything stock (ie avoid cutting, gouging and aftermarket parts).. But am not happy with the stock speakers, or the specs from the factory unit. I was just curious whether anyone has installed an aftermarket unit into the space below the factory unit, would a single din unit fit without too much cursing? Attached an image to show what I mean as I usually explain things poorly.
Can this, or has this been done? I'd still like to be able to use the steering wheel controls as much as possible.. But realize that an aftermarket unit with bluetooth will bypass the car controls.. Then the volume etc won't mean much unless it is radio or cd, routed through the auxillary on the aftermarket, which requires LOCs and is sorta what I am trying to avoid.
Otherwise I have spare amps and subs etc.. I can use LOCs to put a removable sub box in the back of the wagon, but I still gotta do something about the mids. I can replace the stock speakers with some JBLs, but I'll probably still need to amplify the head unit output to get halfway decent sound. Rather than using LOCs, amps, fuses and and wiring.. Will I spend roughly the same on a half decent head unit and then supplement it with some new speakers?
Just had this idea the other day, when trying to imagine what I want to do with my VE Audio. I am trying to keep everything stock (ie avoid cutting, gouging and aftermarket parts).. But am not happy with the stock speakers, or the specs from the factory unit. I was just curious whether anyone has installed an aftermarket unit into the space below the factory unit, would a single din unit fit without too much cursing? Attached an image to show what I mean as I usually explain things poorly.

Can this, or has this been done? I'd still like to be able to use the steering wheel controls as much as possible.. But realize that an aftermarket unit with bluetooth will bypass the car controls.. Then the volume etc won't mean much unless it is radio or cd, routed through the auxillary on the aftermarket, which requires LOCs and is sorta what I am trying to avoid.
Otherwise I have spare amps and subs etc.. I can use LOCs to put a removable sub box in the back of the wagon, but I still gotta do something about the mids. I can replace the stock speakers with some JBLs, but I'll probably still need to amplify the head unit output to get halfway decent sound. Rather than using LOCs, amps, fuses and and wiring.. Will I spend roughly the same on a half decent head unit and then supplement it with some new speakers?