[sb_beetle]

Cool deal man. Looking forward to.your writeup.
What head unit you looking at?


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I’m pretty pleased with the Alpine unit I have right now. It, through the Monsoon system, holds its own. Likely this:

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[geeveejay]

Just looking at doing this conversion myself, I already have a spare dash section. Anyone done this recently?
I am really keen to upgrade the audio to a new system that has Android Auto/ Apple

 

[Nickbean1199]

Has anyone tried one of these double din dash panels? Looks like they come from China.

 

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[schwie]

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I'd like to try one of these, but they all seem to be for 2005+ NB and I'm looking for one that fits 1998-2001 New Beetles. The older year range doesn't have the hazard button in between the vents...

 

[sb_beetle]

I'd like to try one of these, but they all seem to be for 2005+ NB and I'm looking for one that fits 1998-2001 New Beetles. The older year range doesn't have the hazard button in between the vents...

I believe there is a blackout plug that comes with it.

 

[doctrsnoop]

There are plenty of units that have a wide face that floats out beyond a single DIN opening. Or maybe it wouldn’t look right to some.

 

[BlackBugGuy]

Not that far along yet. Still need to make sure my ‘mod’ is successful.

It’s been a while how did the mod go?

 

[sb_beetle]

It’s been a while how did the mod go?

Well, I still have the Bug, but now have a 22 Atlas SE w/Tech so I’m hoping to make it a summer project along with heated seats for the captain’s chairs in the Atlas.


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[Erland]

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Did anyone ever try one of these? I'm looking for a way to add a larger screen for a backup camera. The floating display single-din units would work, but I don't like blocking the vents and heater controls...

 

[pinkembers]

Did anyone ever try one of these? I'm looking for a way to add a larger screen for a backup camera. The floating display single-din units would work, but I don't like blocking the vents and heater controls...

1. you can buy the frame for $70-100 on Aliexpress by itself. Don't buy the full kit with the head unit. The frame is cool, I am so glad I got it.
2. Buy a 9" head unit that is a quality brand. I went with Joying, I recommend them. You could also get a JVC or a few others. I like having a physical volume knob.

Just make sure you don't get generic unbranded "android head unit" they do not have reverse polarity protection like all automotive equipment should, and if for whatever reason the negative and positive terminals get sparked, or you bump a wrench on the positive battery terminal, etc, you can completely fry the whole unit.

 

[Turbolou]

That whole situation looks pretty good.. what model is that Joying head? Also, if you ever feel like making a mold and popping copies of that TT shift boot mount situation you have there, I'd be first in line!

 

[pinkembers]

That whole situation looks pretty good.. what model is that Joying head? Also, if you ever feel like making a mold and popping copies of that TT shift boot mount situation you have there, I'd be first in line!

This is the joying unit: https://www.joyingauto.com/joying-n...-music-stereo-with-1280-800-ultra-screen.html

And i did a how-to thread on the shift boot:

Audi TT shifter install

Here's the finished product, see below for instructions and the process! First I ordered this from ebay: ($90) and this from bugsgogo: ($100) Then I used my Dremel to hack up the base make it fit over the center console. I had my old center console lying around so I have been...

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Would be pretty difficult to just make a mold of it, but I guess anything's possible.