probably a silly question about ford freda stereos

[trotty]

Hi All,

picking up the freda tomorrow (fingers crossed!) and want to get the stereo changed asap so that i can use the ipod... is the standard fitting in a 2001 freda a double din fitting?

Paul

[kawasaki kid]

Hi, They come in both single and double din - just depends on what the previous owner in Japan had fitted. Mine had a double din unit fitted as the bar in the fascia had been removed. Hope this helps.

[trotty]

cool, ta.. think its a double but memory isn't too clear... think it'll be sensible to wait till i pick it up... then flashy stereo here we come!

[B*Witched Blingo]

Aldi have a silver one at the moment for Aux out and sd cards. Please note, not the Bluetooth Model.... £39.99. Nearly grabbed one myself.

[mister munkey]

Have a look at one of THESE from Halfords. They don't mention it very loudly but they come with a remote, great for overnighting!

I have one & they sound great.

[trotty]

great thanks for the advice guys... got my eyes on a double widthkenwood one from halfords... expensive but quite desirable... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165474

[New Forest Terrier]

Keep clear of the Aldi one if you have a Leisure battery I had a lot of trouble with this stereo producing strange things with both batteries. Apparently drained one minute then charged again after a sort time without any or little charging input.

Never got to the bottom of it, but removing the Aldi stereo put it all back to normal. There are ways round this, but it is easier not to have to start.

[wonkanoby]

looks expensive compared to this

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... in#p382369

[cabte]

Iv seen your bongo and it has the full jap stereo in it like mine, iv just bought this and should fit perfect,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Xtrons-TD712G-7-C ... 5190a7053b

[trotty]

cool thanks guys... the installation notes look very handy... i may try that myself!

Hadn't really thought of going for the whole dvd/satnav/music thing... could make a lot of sense though i think...

PS - todays the day, fingers crossed!

[cabte]

mine goes for its VOSA test tomorrow so hopefully weekend for me ,,

might see you over there today i have to nip in see mike,

[trotty]

great, maybe see you there... if not around enjoying our new toys sometime! what colour is yours?

[cabte]

its a 2002 silver areo with two black jap ariels on ,