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Subaru_Nation555
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My factory CD player finally called it quits last week, so I've been shopping around for a new head unit. Since all the after market units are the same size as just the factroy CD player, I wasnted to know what I could do about filling the space were the tape deck used to be. Idealy I would have a storage compartment there. Im having a new CD player installed at Circuit City but wonder if they have what I want. What have some of you who have aftermarket units done?

Something along these lines:
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Post by dscoobydoo »

I haven't done this yet to the Legacy, But I did it to the Maxima.

I figured it's a good spot for some gauges!

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Post by scottzg »

My L had the 1 din box, but that got stolen along with my radio. I put a blank piece of cardboard there and stuck a voltage guage in it. It's painted and textured, so it looks ok. I would have stuck in a new 1 din box, but didn't have the patience to find one.
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Post by Subaru_Nation555 »

I went to Circuit City today to see if they had any sorta parta that would work. Turns out they had a part to fill the space but it will have to be back ordered. I really like the gauge idea..maybe sometime this summer.
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Post by magicmike »

why do you have a boost gage in your maxima?
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Post by evolutionmovement »

There's been another thread where I posted pictures about this, but I used a $1 piece of styrene sheet that I cut into an 'H' shape to fit behind the trim and under the stereo using the stock trim plate screws (at the outer arms of the 'H') to mount it. I painted it to match my shifter and it lookd pretty good (though the color may not be to taste).

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Post by dscoobydoo »

the maxima was going to get the turbo kit or the sc kit. BUT, instead, I spent the money and bought my turbo Legacy. LOL :lol:

I figure it was a good choice.

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Post by eastbaysubaru »

Do a search for 1.5 DIN pocket. I've got the part number listed in the thread and it fits perfectly and adds more storage space.

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Post by IronMonkeyL255 »

That's what I did (or Opie did before I got the car).
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