DIN sized audio opening WIDTH?

Gazbo · Postby **Gazbo** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:26 pm

Is the standard NA6 centre console the \"standard\" DIN width?
Most aftermarket radios seem to sit proud of the console.

Miata.net garage makes mention of the later NA consoles having a slightly wider (DIN compliant) opening. Is that relevant to Aussie cars?

No, I'm not worried about DIN height here, either, just the width to achieve a flush install, like the stock radio.

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:30 pm

Gazbo wrote:Is the standard NA6 centre console the "standard" DIN width?

No

Gazbo wrote:Miata.net garage makes mention of the later NA consoles having a slightly wider (DIN compliant) opening. Is that relevant to Aussie cars?

Yes. You can purchase the post 93 (i think) centre console from Mazda or Mania to make it sit flush.

Gazbo · Postby **Gazbo** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:40 pm

Andrew wrote:
Gazbo wrote:Is the standard NA6 centre console the "standard" DIN width?

No

Gazbo wrote:Miata.net garage makes mention of the later NA consoles having a slightly wider (DIN compliant) opening. Is that relevant to Aussie cars?

Yes. You can purchase the post 93 (i think) centre console from Mazda or Mania to make it sit flush.

Thank you for a such a quick answer!

My car is a 93 NA6, but I'm sure I have the smaller console.
It seems likely the change to a wider opening was made for the NA8 in 94... anybody know if that's true?

meanmx · Postby **meanmx** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:27 pm

The right size radio surround is actually from 1997 I think. I changed mine and it made a big difference. Well worth the money

jules · Postby **jules** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:48 pm

Yes 1997. It's a standard DIN size and is a straight swap for the odd shaped pre 97 unit.

Get it at Mania (link above) or Mazda themselves for around $60.00. While you're at it get a nice storage pocket from Mazda at the same time. It sits below the headunit.

Jules

Gazbo · Postby **Gazbo** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:50 pm

jules wrote:Yes 1997. It's a standard DIN size and is a straight swap for the odd shaped pre 97 unit.

Get it at Mania (link above) or Mazda themselves for around $60.00. While you're at it get a nice storage pocket from Mazda at the same time. It sits below the headunit.

Jules

Thanks guys, I'll be chasing one soon.

I already have this:

from MX5Parts.co.uk.

Now looking for a MP3/USB enabled radio to suit.

jules · Postby **jules** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:18 pm

Try one of these.

Very happy with mine.

Jules

Ajay · Postby **Ajay** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:28 pm

same size for
89-93

the smaller din size (that fits a cubby and headunit flush)
94-97

as mania sell the 94+ ones.. and thats what i have

Cheers
Ajay

Gazbo · Postby **Gazbo** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 8:14 pm

My cubby hole with clock is measures approx 180mm x 69mm, AND
\"Fits all Mk1 UK MX-5's and Eunos Roadsters, 89>98\"

How can that be ?

EDIT: The JVC site says the KD-G635 CD Player +USB has the following dimensions:

Installation Size 181.8 x 51.8 x 150 mm
Panel Size : 187.6 x 57.6 x 12.3 mm

So my cubby hole is for the early console?
Now rather confused #$!@#

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:05 am

The UK cars were a bit different to ours. I would presume they never went to the standard size opening. I do know they used a clock in some UK models, wheras we got the clock as part of the Panasonic Casette player.

Obviously the JVC KD-G635 and the KD-G735 (which is mine) fit a standard din opening.

I think you are left with 2 options.

1/ Ditch the UK clock and pocket thingo and just go for a standard size fascia and pocket.
2/ Find a way to shoehorn the Headunit in. Sometimes this can be done by removing the bezel trim that sits around the headunit, but in most cases the install is less than great.

Jules

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:17 am

Here's some before and after shots of the different sizes. Thanks to Mr. Tooth for the images.

Parts numbers as well from Sabretooth.
\"If you want to get them too, the part numbers are N041-55-210A00 for the console fascia and B02A-66-9M0A for the DIN dash pocket.\"

BEFORE

AFTER

Hope this helps clear up any confusion.

Jules

Gazbo · Postby **Gazbo** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:50 pm

Very clear now, thanks.

Would really like the use my cubby/clock, might try your option 2 first, and failing that, option 1 (abd buy a new facia) with maybe a filler around the cubby/clock?

jules · Postby **jules** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:02 pm

Yeah. If you decide to use it with the correct DIN fascia, then you will probably need to trim it at the top, and add some sort of spacers at the sides.

Jules

Gazbo · Postby **Gazbo** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:09 pm

jules wrote:Try one of these.

Very happy with mine.

Jules

Jules, when playing tracks from the USB drive, does the JVC remember it's track position after switching off, and resume from where it left off?

I only ask because I listen some podcasts which are a single 90 minute MP3 file, and it's a pain if it starts from the beginning everytime the power's off.

jules · Postby **jules** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 2:32 pm

Sometimes.
I can't recall whether it forgets where you were after removing it, or adding files to it (I think the latter, as it affects the file structure).

I do know that if it is left in, then it definately does.
The fast forward/ reverse controls are pretty good though if you get stuck, and the display can be toggled between album/song/clock/counter.

Jules