The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > MOD Mania > Audio/Video/Nav/Security

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-09-2012, 10:57 PM
kjoyes kjoyes is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Fergus Falls, Mn
Posts: 271
empy din slot idea

i was looking for cup holder when it came to me cause i am also looking at replacing my factory radio.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIN-Car-Carb...item35b0686e7b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Supra...item35b0686fdc
ya empty.

Last edited by kjoyes; 01-09-2012 at 11:10 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-10-2012, 12:48 AM
Lookin4SVX Lookin4SVX is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: TN
Posts: 843
Registered SVX
Re: empy din slot idea

If you installed in the bottom slot, I don't think that would clear the radio cage door.
I think the bottom of the holder would hit the inside of the door and not fold out properly.

Maybe if you installed it in the top slot, maybe.

I wish they had dimensions on how far the bottom of the can sits under the tray.

Anyone got one these type things???
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-10-2012, 08:20 AM
92snowmachine 92snowmachine is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Denver, Colordado
Posts: 828
Registered SVX
Re: empy din slot idea

my brother had one of those in hone of his subarus. it worked well for drinks but when mounted in the bottom you couldn't reach all the buttons on the radio.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-10-2012, 10:53 AM
huck369's Avatar
huck369 huck369 is offline
Inventor of the 5-speed swap
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Somerset, KY
Posts: 5,604
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: empy din slot idea

Won't work well in the SVX because it doesn't pull out enough, the way the stereo sets "Back" in the dash on the SVX makes it not very useful.
I put one out of a Legacy in the 94 FWD I had for a while, would hold a can, but not a cup because of it setting back in the dash...
__________________
Huck
Subaru Ambassador
92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD
88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge"
15 Impreza Premium Sedan
15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed
My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up
1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70"
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-10-2012, 11:41 AM
SURTEESS's Avatar
SURTEESS SURTEESS is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 1,421
Smile Re: empy din slot idea

have sent the seller a question regarding swapping drawer to bottom & cup holder to top area eg take each out rotate & place back into same slots.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-10-2012, 05:19 PM
kjoyes kjoyes is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Fergus Falls, Mn
Posts: 271
Re: empy din slot idea

well let me know if you hear back from the seller.
could you modified the cup holder, to get it to to stick out a little more?
i know my jvc double din stood out farther than my stock radio?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-11-2012, 12:32 PM
SURTEESS's Avatar
SURTEESS SURTEESS is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 1,421
Cool Re: empy din slot idea

ok - seller has replied (not really very helpful) -

Hi,

It may be possible, but the biggest problem is taking the drawers out. There are plastic tabs which act as stops, and it is very dificult indeed to extract the drawer without breaking the tabs off.



So I have asked him to try it on one, but from the answer above I think he is just a middle man that has no stock - buys them from China as required? So have once again asked him to try & remove both pullouts - without breaking any tabs..... told him he might get a group buy of 25-50 units from this club if he could achieve this.

Will keep you posted.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-11-2012, 03:18 PM
kjoyes kjoyes is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Fergus Falls, Mn
Posts: 271
Re: empy din slot idea

it would be nice to have a member buy one and be the guinea pig to see if this could be an option.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-11-2012, 03:59 PM
SURTEESS's Avatar
SURTEESS SURTEESS is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 1,421
Re: empy din slot idea

Yes - but I am not requiring one at the moment, anyone else want to be the guinea pig?
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 01-11-2012, 04:04 PM
Landshark's Avatar
Landshark Landshark is offline
Hater
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: The Burgh
Posts: 10,807
Re: empy din slot idea

You can put your weed in there, man
__________________
Alan

1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD!
1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD!
2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD!
1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD!
2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD!
2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+]
2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray)
2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black)
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 01-12-2012, 09:58 AM
SURTEESS's Avatar
SURTEESS SURTEESS is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 1,421
Cool Re: empy din slot idea

ok - here is the reply from the Ebay supplier -

Hi,

I disassembled one and it is possible to have the cup holder on top, but only with a modification inside, as the stops aren't quite lining up. This modification will have to be done by the manufacturer.

The units are slightly different from DIN size, the measurements are given in the description.

If you would like to proceed with this, the first thing to do is buy a cup holder and check that it will definately fit the SVX.
Then, I'll contact the manufacturer to double check that this modification can be done.
I'll come back to you and get approxiamte numbers to see if it is worthwhile (50pcs should be okay).
Then take a deposit and proceed with the order!

Thanks
- dindevices

And with that reply, it is now up to someone to purchase 1 unit - for trial prupose, before reporting back to "dindevices" that the size fits the SVX correctly - then we can get on with a group buy?.
(I at this moment do not require a unit - but would be prepared to buy 2 for future use).

Last edited by SURTEESS; 01-12-2012 at 10:00 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 02-02-2012, 09:36 PM
Jay Wrix Jay Wrix is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Detroit Michigan
Posts: 84
Registered SVX
Re: empy din slot idea

i might have to bite the bullet and be a guina pig,

lemme sleep on it....

lol@ treb comment.

I seriously want a cupholder, reminds me of the one in the gfs legacy wagon,

I wouldnt like to take my cb out of my lower din thou!
__________________
DOHC boxer six, second best sound to the ears to the Ford inline 300!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 09-25-2012, 04:58 AM
Huskymaniac's Avatar
Huskymaniac Huskymaniac is offline
Uses the ignore feature
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Corning, NY
Posts: 1,872
Registered SVX
Re: empy din slot idea

Did anyone every try one of these?
__________________
Tony

1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads
2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil
2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil
1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 09-25-2012, 07:01 PM
aust92pearl aust92pearl is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: austalia
Posts: 842
Registered SVX
Re: empy din slot idea

i found one for $20
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CAR-DVD-C...item2a22f238f1
im willing to give it a try
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 10-01-2012, 10:23 AM
Huskymaniac's Avatar
Huskymaniac Huskymaniac is offline
Uses the ignore feature
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Corning, NY
Posts: 1,872
Registered SVX
Re: empy din slot idea

I think I have decided to make a custom cup holder...or, at least, try to. The idea is to get a simple pocket for the upper din slot after putting the new, single din, radio in the bottom slot. Then, to get the clearance Huck mentioned above, I will make a custom holder out of an aluminum sheet and four pieces of foam rubber. The cup holes will be cut out of the aluminum sheet and the sheet can be made long enough to extend out so that the cups don't interfere with the dash. This would just push into the pocket.

Right now, there are no arms in the plans for under the cup. I suppose I could attach some brackets under the smaller hole for water bottles.

Attached Images
File Type: jpg cup holder.jpg (29.1 KB, 620 views)
__________________
Tony

1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads
2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil
2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil
1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:45 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122