Smyles_ wrote:

Another idea that's come to mind is to rid of the head unit entirely and just install a Bluetooth speaker like seen here:


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You can get a kit for the latter here (although I've just translated it to find they don't ship and only fit locally )

Shroppy wrote:

So, what have you done? any ideas? I'm certainly not opposed to making holes in the dash providing it yields a factory looking solution.

I saw a system recently that allowed vehicle accessories to be operated from a smartphone. It was basically a relay box that you hide away somewhere that included a bluetooth receiver. Then there's a corresponding phone app. That sort of thing would allow you to have all of the things you want to add without any visible switches - just your phone in a holder. I'll admit it's a bit of a niche solution, though.

For the radio, as as standalone solution I'd go with the standard in-dash mount, unless you end up with the TD5-type. You can't get more 'factory' than what they fitted in the factory:


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