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Single din but a solution for double din real estate.

Postby awaken101 » Wed 12.06.2024, 05:59

Just picked up the BOSS Audio Systems BVCP9700A- FL Car Stereo on Amazon. A dry fit is showing that it will allow for the top vents to be used as well as access to any switches directly below. The unit has a secure mount free from jostling around while driving but can be moved vertically up/down with some push. Can also pivot left or right horizontally so you can have the screen face you rather than the standard flat face of most cars. It sits a tad outside of the fascia but it's very minimal (it's what allows you to angle it more towards your face). Has a dedicated Android Auto/ Apple Carplay USB cord and a USB 3.1(?) port. I paired it with the BATIGE USB 3.0 to Type C 3.0 Car Mount Flush Cable Dual Port Male to Female Extension found here (You will need to remove the fascia to clamp it down from the back)

As mentioned, it's a dry fit for now... having some issues with sourcing the power to get it up and running. Previous owner did some stupidity with wiring that has melted my brain. Different colored wires crimped onto different colored wires * Jackie Chan WTF Face * It's been awhile since I tackled a stereo install but I'll get this figured out... all the radio fuses have been checked, tested the speaker wires and they are not making a noise when prompted with a AA battery. Wish me luck!

Once it's all up and running, I will have a more thorough review of it all. Very hopefully this works as an affordable, secure and modern solution. A pic of the Dry Fit:
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Re: Single din but a solution for double din real estate.

Postby awaken101 » Thu 08.08.2024, 07:49

After a few weeks... the current setup was just too bulky and I realized it didn't fit the car. Still wanted something that would provide Android Auto (Google Maps & a media player) so I didn't have to find a mount for my phone (the mount in the photo is now gone). Found an incredible little single din that doesn't block the vents, clean with not many buttons, has both USB-C & USB-A inserts... super happy how it's now more flush with the dash and provides me with me with what I need.

Link to the radio is here.

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Re: Single din but a solution for double din real estate.

Postby Tuga2112 » Thu 08.08.2024, 08:34

nice to see an improved fitting from a different unit.

you may want to look in the forum for a post about re-doing the fascia. its from a canadian member whose name i forgot, he's done an amazing job on hes car. it may inspire you. it certainly inspired me enough to buy a spare fascia to butcher, but is still in the todo list
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Re: Single din but a solution for double din real estate.

Postby awaken101 » Thu 08.08.2024, 09:15

Tuga2112 wrote:nice to see an improved fitting from a different unit.

you may want to look in the forum for a post about re-doing the fascia.


Thanks! Oh, I've seen that post... INSANE what they did, incredibly impressive but I just don't have those skills. I'm sure you can get it done, would make for a killer YouTube vid for sure.
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