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#212477 - 07/04/2004 14:52 02 WRX install ?
no1kn0w
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Registered: 03/04/2004
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I'm taking my car in tommorow and finally getting my mk1 put in! I've searched/read all the post's on here about empeg's in WRX's and I just want to make sure there isn't anything that they are going to run into thats abnormal from a normal deck install!

Anyone got anything?
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#212478 - 07/04/2004 15:13 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: no1kn0w]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31563
Loc: Seattle, WA
I've searched/read all the post's on here about empeg's in WRX's and I just want to make sure there isn't anything that they are going to run into thats abnormal from a normal deck install!
Surely, then, you've read that the scooby dash bracket is slightly too narrow for aftermarket stereos and needs to be trimmed (among other things) to get the stereo to fit? Have a closer search through the BBS posts, making sure you've set all of the search options carefully. There have been many threads on WRX installs, which detail very clearly how the owners worked around these issues.

Also look at the photo gallery at riocar.org, there's more than one set of pictures of scooby installs that detail the procedures needed. You might want to print out some of this information for your installer in hopes that he doesn't rush things. Trimming the dash to fit is exceptionally tricky, and it's not something I'd trust the grunts at Good Guys to handle properly.

Also, the empeg requires an outboard amplifier or a second head unit. That makes it something abnormal right off the bat. Plus, Mark1s need a special set of grounding leads to be properly installed. These things are coverd in the "Car Installation Questions" section of the FAQ, have a look there.
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#212479 - 19/04/2004 16:43 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: no1kn0w]
ithoughti
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Registered: 17/07/2001
Posts: 721
Loc: Boston, MA USA
Yeah, what Tony said. The brackets that hold the stock stereo are too narrow and you really have to jam the empeg in there after bending the hell out of the brackets. Plus you have to trim the bezel to get the facia to fit all nice.

Good luck.
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#212480 - 19/04/2004 19:03 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: ithoughti]
loren
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Registered: 23/08/2000
Posts: 3826
Loc: SLC, UT, USA
Instead of bending the brackets, i just drilled the mount holes in the bracket wider so i could slide the brackets horizontally. Had to tril a bit off the end of the tabs that the bolts go through if i remember correctly.
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#212481 - 20/04/2004 16:28 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: loren]
SE_Sport_Driver
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Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
I made the holes bigger w. a dremel tool. I think Jim Hogan didn't enlargen the holes... no idea on earth how he fit it.

Outdated, but possibly useful pics of my install.
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#212482 - 20/04/2004 20:57 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
wfaulk
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Registered: 25/12/2000
Posts: 16706
Loc: Raleigh, NC US
enlargen
I believe that the word you're looking for is "embiggen".
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#212483 - 20/04/2004 22:02 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: wfaulk]
SE_Sport_Driver
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Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
How about "bigifiy" ?
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#212484 - 21/04/2004 09:21 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: SE_Sport_Driver]
tfabris
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Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31563
Loc: Seattle, WA
LOL
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#212485 - 21/04/2004 21:41 Re: 02 WRX install ? [Re: loren]
ithoughti
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Registered: 17/07/2001
Posts: 721
Loc: Boston, MA USA
Instead of bending the brackets, i just drilled the mount holes in the bracket wider so i could slide the brackets horizontally. Had to tril a bit off the end of the tabs that the bolts go through if i remember correctly.



Yeah, well I'm not that smart. I guess I should have "hugeinated" them, but what fun is that?


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