Skizzer Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 A friend in Lille took this photo this other day.My question is - which model of Ami is it?I don't know a huge amount about them. He swears it's an Ami 8 but I think/guess it's a 6 (Club?). The twin headlights are throwing me a bit. I think it's a late 6. I think the 8s all had the single oval headlamps and smoother nose. Dollywobbler will be along in a minute with the definitive answer, though. Bucketeer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 What is the reference to "pineapples" when referring to our VAG scene friends?I just like the abbreviation `VAG` It works well cos they are mostly twatts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 When (roughly) did double-DIN stereos start being used? And were there ever systems spread over 2 or more single-DIN units? I don't mean extra equalizers bolted wherever they'd fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 They seem popular in Japanese domestic cars, and older Volvos with a Japanese manufactured Alpine head unit, my 1997 Volvo has quite a cool double-DIN CD/cassette unit.Similar to this Volvo 850 head unit but without the pompous Premium Sound System gold brush script. HH-R and MrDuke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'd seen those Volvo jobbies on eBay, but didn't realise they were made by Alpine. I'm assuming that most OEM stuff will have model-specific wiring and security codes though? I'd prefer an aftermarket one, but I can't be doing with tacky LCD displays and cluttered controls, which most seem to have. The Proton has a second DIN-size slot under the stereo, and if I'm unable to find matching 'seperates' I might cut out the plastic dividing strip and bung a suitably dated double-DIN in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 facelift mk3 granadas & late sierras were avl with rc & cd player. if this is what you meen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike60 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 When (roughly) did double-DIN stereos start being used? And were there ever systems spread over 2 or more single-DIN units? I don't mean extra equalizers bolted wherever they'd fit.My 2000 Polio has a radio cassette and single CD separate DINs in the dash, standard fitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I have a Lacquer Peel spec stereo that I'm tempted to fit in the 850. There's a CD changer to go with it for extra pointlessness points. If it had the pompous gold script it would be in the car already. tooSavvy, HH-R and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH-R Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 The script is quite LOL, it looks anything but premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 After marked Double Entry double Din. I don't think I've seen one of these before. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-DOUBLE-DIN-CD-CASSETTE-RADIO-HEAD-UNIT-WX-C570R-model-A-35W-x-4-D-BASS-/221533966666?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339474114a Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Is there someone on here who does vehicle moving? I'm looking at that p6 on Retro Rides and would need to get it Moved from Chesterfield to Ayrshire.I've got it on the usual transport sites but it's still a bit salty. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I believe Scruff is your friend for this. Good luck with the acquisition. cort16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Krujoe might be able to help too. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I believe Scruff is your friend for this. Good luck with the acquisition.Last I heard Scruff had retired from the car shifting business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Oh! I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 After marked Double Entry double Din. I don't think I've seen one of these before. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-DOUBLE-DIN-CD-CASSETTE-RADIO-HEAD-UNIT-WX-C570R-model-A-35W-x-4-D-BASS-/221533966666?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339474114a Oooh, by modern standards that looks quite tasteful. I shall keep an eye out for one. Although I do wish it had "DOUBLE ENTRY!" printed on the fascia somewhere. That'd really make the chicks laugh. mat_the_cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 They must get a focus group of 12 year old boys together when they design those stereos "MD/CD changer control". I.e you can change from CD to tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 That sony double entry din is the spit of the one in the da's avensis cdx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 They must get a focus group of 12 year old boys together when they design those stereos "MD/CD changer control". I.e you can change from CD to tape. I think that just means that the head unit can be linked to a remote CD (or MiniDisc) mutli-changer. Actually, a Minidisc player would be absolutely perfect. It's the 21st-century equivalent of an 8-track. Nicola H and Luckythirteen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 A MiniDisc changer is ultra-rare, I would have loved one in my bumpy polo. Instead I had a CD changer so I could listen to 3-second clips of songs between skips. Eventually binned it in favour of a MD single slot head unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I have seen OEM double-DIN units with CD and Minidisc slots in the front, but they're usually removed from JDM grey imports. I'd be very tempted by one, if I had more confidence in my re-wiring abilities. Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Has the real Vladimir Putin joined AS? Vladimir Putin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Has the real Vladimir Putin joined AS? Yes, because no-one ever lies on the internets Jim Bergerac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Obviously it's the work of Vladislav Surkov. Someone should tell Adam Curtis that he's now working through crap car forums, he could put it in his next documentary. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I have seen OEM double-DIN units with CD and Minidisc slots in the front, but they're usually removed from JDM grey imports. I'd be very tempted by one, if I had more confidence in my re-wiring abilities.I would imagine they have ISO connectors, so they'll either plug straight in, or just buy a pair of ISO blocks for an older car and they're a piece of pee to wire up. 8 wires for speakers, perm power, switched power, ground will sort it. Not sure if Japanese radios tune the same on FM though - American units only tune even numbers or something stupid. MrDuke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS20 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Despite the pictures being the right way up on my computer, half the time they appear upside down when posted on the website. How do I fixicate this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Not sure if Japanese radios tune the same on FM though - American units only tune even numbers or something stupid. I think that's AM. IIRC European radios go in 9kHz steps and American radios 10kHZ Nicola H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I think that was what i was remembering, although luckily it also applies to FM, we go 87.5 to 108MHz and the Americans go 87.9 to 107MHz. However the Japanese are weird, and use 76 to 90MHz, so if you fit a JDM double din unit you won't be able to pick up Radio 1. (Sales of JDM head units shoot up on this revelation) Louise2cv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Excellent. All I need now is a Japanese-specific glitch that prevents me picking up Radio 2 between 12:00 and 17:00. Richard, Louise2cv, catsinthewelder and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Easy. Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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