Double DIN adapter bezel for R75/ ZT

Rob Bell · 9th November 2006, 17:28

Just wondering whether anyone here knows of a UK supplier of E46 BMW 3 series double-DIN fascia adapters? The only ones I've found are in the USA... And pricey too.

I am thinking of getting one of these to install a Kenwood or Alpine DVD head unit (with the option of going for full sat nav later) as an alternative to the hi-line sat nav option. Would be interesting is anyone else were planning the same thing?

Rob Bell · 10th November 2006, 12:52

Hmm -- just wondering whether it would be relatively easy to adapt a single-DIN Iovox fascia bezel?

Can anyone measure the distance between the base of the ICE apperture and the top of the trinket tray?

Thanks!

Keith · 10th November 2006, 17:01

Rob, Geraint has bought one of those, silly money iirc (£104) for a piece of plastic!

The mounting holes are wrong we need one with holes at the top those wings must be cut off

I am interested in this too as I am in the do I don't I stage re rerofitting Hi-Line, I am not in to paying £104 for a bit of plasic though!

Christopher · 10th November 2006, 18:37

I need one too for RoverPC - I was going to get an Iovox fascia adaptor and hack at that. The intention is then to cover with black leather (faux equivalent) to avoid having to respray.

Rob Bell · 11th November 2006, 13:16

I'm chatting to the chap that Geraint bought his bezel from. They're 110 quid delivered - which is too pricey, but at least the quality looks good. Plus, this guy is prepared to make a Rover/MG specific version with the location lugs in the correct place - which is rather more attractive for us...

The alternative - to modify the Iovox bezel - is not exactly cheap either when you look at it; it costs nearly 50 quid - and the end result is hardly guaranteed, which is making me nervous...

So I am considering this E46 option - especially if he's able to make it more in keeping with the MG Rover 'style'.

He's asked me whether I think that there is a market for these things. I said that I thought that there was - albeit limited in size. I do believe that the cost is an issue too. At what price level do we think that there is a market for him to make more Rover/MG double-DIN adapters do we think? I would put the ceiling at the 50-75 quid bracket...

Christopher · 11th November 2006, 13:33

I would say £50 - because above that I would be ready to hack the Ivox bezel ...

Rob Bell · 11th November 2006, 18:21

Anyone got an Iovox bezel they can measure up for us?

The_Monk · 12th November 2006, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Rob Bell

I'm chatting to the chap that Geraint bought his bezel from. They're 110 quid delivered - which is too pricey, but at least the quality looks good. Plus, this guy is prepared to make a Rover/MG specific version with the location lugs in the correct place - which is rather more attractive for us...

The alternative - to modify the Iovox bezel - is not exactly cheap either when you look at it; it costs nearly 50 quid - and the end result is hardly guaranteed, which is making me nervous...

So I am considering this E46 option - especially if he's able to make it more in keeping with the MG Rover 'style'.

He's asked me whether I think that there is a market for these things. I said that I thought that there was - albeit limited in size. I do believe that the cost is an issue too. At what price level do we think that there is a market for him to make more Rover/MG double-DIN adapters do we think? I would put the ceiling at the 50-75 quid bracket...

I would get one if he could make the lugs in the right place. Im no good at modifying things, and forking out £110 to mess it up would drive me nuts!

Commodore · 12th November 2006, 20:12

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Originally Posted by The_Monk

I would get one if he could make the lugs in the right place. Im no good at modifying things, and forking out £110 to mess it up would drive me nuts!

We should get a list of interested people going (like we have with the Rustmaster and door handle finishers). If we can get a decent batch of people to commit in one hit, maybe we can get a discount out of the guy.

biggles · 13th November 2006, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher

I need one too for RoverPC - I was going to get an Iovox fascia adaptor and hack at that. The intention is then to cover with black leather (faux equivalent) to avoid having to respray.

Hm. I have an Apple Ibook G4 with a dead display. Maybe I should just "Mac My Rover".

/Erik

9th November 2006, 17:28	#1
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Double DIN adapter bezel for R75/ ZT Just wondering whether anyone here knows of a UK supplier of E46 BMW 3 series double-DIN fascia adapters? The only ones I've found are in the USA... And pricey too. I am thinking of getting one of these to install a Kenwood or Alpine DVD head unit (with the option of going for full sat nav later) as an alternative to the hi-line sat nav option. Would be interesting is anyone else were planning the same thing?

10th November 2006, 18:37	#4
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I need one too for RoverPC - I was going to get an Iovox fascia adaptor and hack at that. The intention is then to cover with black leather (faux equivalent) to avoid having to respray. __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

11th November 2006, 13:33	#6
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	I would say £50 - because above that I would be ready to hack the Ivox bezel ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

10th November 2006, 12:52	#2
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Hmm -- just wondering whether it would be relatively easy to adapt a single-DIN Iovox fascia bezel? Can anyone measure the distance between the base of the ICE apperture and the top of the trinket tray? Thanks!

10th November 2006, 17:01	#3
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Rob, Geraint has bought one of those, silly money iirc (£104) for a piece of plastic! The mounting holes are wrong we need one with holes at the top those wings must be cut off I am interested in this too as I am in the do I don't I stage re rerofitting Hi-Line, I am not in to paying £104 for a bit of plasic though!

11th November 2006, 13:16	#5
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I'm chatting to the chap that Geraint bought his bezel from. They're 110 quid delivered - which is too pricey, but at least the quality looks good. Plus, this guy is prepared to make a Rover/MG specific version with the location lugs in the correct place - which is rather more attractive for us... The alternative - to modify the Iovox bezel - is not exactly cheap either when you look at it; it costs nearly 50 quid - and the end result is hardly guaranteed, which is making me nervous... So I am considering this E46 option - especially if he's able to make it more in keeping with the MG Rover 'style'. He's asked me whether I think that there is a market for these things. I said that I thought that there was - albeit limited in size. I do believe that the cost is an issue too. At what price level do we think that there is a market for him to make more Rover/MG double-DIN adapters do we think? I would put the ceiling at the 50-75 quid bracket...

11th November 2006, 18:21	#7
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Anyone got an Iovox bezel they can measure up for us?