I'm mad as hell...

Skorzeny's G Ride · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: ...

Man windowdelux's story takes the cake. Thats some cold sh-t right there, taking your beer? Im with GSD and i have a very wolf looking German Shepherd hanging around. She is weird with strangers until i tell her the "magic" word.

Hey Lsqaure i like the stereo and im totally sold. Send me the info where you found it so i can pick one up too. I can see the tweakmonsters trying to sell a 70's looking casette player at a pawn shop. Bwuahaha.

Pawn broker, "I'll give you 5 bucks to get out of my store."
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Woreign · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject:

I've heard of people gluing pieces of razor blades to the back of the stereo. So when the thieves try to steal it, they end up with bloody hands! And even if they get away, you have a DNA sample for the authorities to use in their prosecution...

Skorzeny's G Ride · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:45 pm Post subject: ...

I forgot to add in my first 65 chevy we used to add an aftermarket stock tissue dispenser. A standard Cd player fit in them perfectly with room for sock absorbant material. Not sure if your familiar with them or if they make them for VW's. I don't think they would go good but you could always mount an under the dash first aid kit. The first aid kit that came in my 181 was in German but it is the same dimensions. It is also mounted under the dash and has a convenient flap for opening. Just another suggestion.
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Skorzeny's G Ride · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 5:48 pm Post subject: ..

Im starting to like Woreign
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Woreign · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

Skorzeny,

Could you post a photo of your first aid kit? I'm interested in how it is mounted. I have my kit sitting in the right rear door pocket, with a strap holding it in place (I used the two holes above and below the pocket opening to attach the snaps on the strap).

Skorzeny's G Ride · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject: ..

Speaking of tweakers. I was on vacation in ca and Im betting my tweaker cousin took my digital cam. I'll have to watch him next time. Funny story: My tweaker cousin is missing every other tooth on the top and bottom of his mouth. We ran out of beer one day and my other cousin tells him, "Hey pumpkin head go to the store and get us some beer dam it!" I thought it was pretty funny.

Anyways so I don't have a cam right now but the first aid kit is mounted just under the glove box area. It has some kind strap mounting it underneath the dash. Looks pretty simple and im sure it would support a small radio. I'll get a pic up whenever i get a chance to pick up a cam.
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richtrek · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:29 pm Post subject:

I had two vehicles broken into, and my own car almost ran me over when it was being stolen... I appreciate your situation.

There should be room in the glove box to install your radio. Also, I just had an alarm installed.... however, I am still going back to get things fixed because apparently "our wiring on Things" is screwy.

I like the idea of a cheap radio and an iPod setup.

Good luck to you.

lowsquare · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:03 am Post subject:

Well I tried to install my new radio yesterday... No luck. I have a golvebox door and the radio is too deep to allow the door to close. For one thing the way the antenna cable plugs in it needs about an inch of clearance... But even without the antenna plugged in the door won't close. I really hate to put it back under the dash since it will once again be visable...I'll go back out today and figure something out. Question

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RHD Notch · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:41 am Post subject:

bmwloco · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:59 am Post subject:

Lowsquare...

Note that there is a shaft coming out of the back of the radio.

I drilled a small hole into the firewall, threaded the shaft through, then put lock bolts (one already on as it was going in on the inside).

I cinched it down tight with lock washers.

Result? The radio goes in farther and it's "locked" into place.

Hope that helps!

bmwloco

lowsquare · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:32 am Post subject:

bmwloco What did you do about the antenna cable? It sticks out at least an inch as well. I've measured this thing a dozen times, even took the post off (didn't want to drill a hole unnecessarily). Glovebox door still won't close... the knobs are hitting. It looks like yours sits back deeper than what I have. I'll keep trying...
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181freak · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:39 am Post subject:

just go to circuit city and buy the undr the dash kit holder and it should solve most of your problems.. along with a detachable face..

that gets rid of all the wiring issues etc..

Skorzeny's G Ride · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: ..

Im curious to see BMW's mounting too. Im going to pick up that radio next month. You could always do the First aid kit pouch under the dash. I do apologize i don't have pics of mine. I'll probably end up putting the radio inside it.
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lowsquare · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject:

Well no matter how I tried it I couldn't get it in there and have the door close. I drove over to The Thing Shop this afternoon (being so close really sucks Laughing

) and picked up their under dash radio mount. I'm just going to put it back under the dash and hope the tweakers will leave me alone. BTW I went to Walmart to see if they had an under dash mount kit and saw the exact same radio I (and bmwloco) bought from Amazon. Different name on the case...but the exact same AM /FM cassett w/ aux. plug. $35... I bought the one on amazon for $32 and it was here in 2 days. Will click some pics...
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lowsquare · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:18 am Post subject:

I gave up trying to fit the radio in the glovebox. I purchased the under dash kit from TTS. Went in easy, replaced heater hose, rewired everything...sounds are good...I just think it's still right out there for someone else to try and rip me off. Still looking for a hungry pit-bull to park in the front seat. Twisted Evil

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Ian Epperson · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 9:50 am Post subject:

I've got a similar underdash mount with a removable face stereo. When I remove the face, it just looks like a black box - at a casual glance, it doesn't seem like a stereo.

I put a couple of strips of plumbers straps (those metal bands with holes) between the radio and the box so that if the box were broken, the radio would stay in place.

I installed my radio into the mount before mounting it all to the car, so I added a few screws to it so it wouldn't be able to slide out.

I went down to Home Depot and bought a bunch of odd-sized bolts - 4 different ones I think. So, to remove the stereo you'll need 4 different allen wrenches, get into the glove box, get into the boot and you'll need a friend to help with the single one-way bolt in the back.

It doesn't seem as if anyone has tried to take it out, but I'm not sure if anyone has looked at trying. It's been that way for a few years now. I had the car in Oakland for a long time with no top - no problems.
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Shamu63 · Samba Member Joined: August 04, 2006 Posts: 83

Ian what are the black pieces on the inside of your fenders? I see one on each side, are they air vents?

lowsquare · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:30 am Post subject:

Kick plate covers. TTS sells them...
http://www.thethingshop.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=181863709S
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TDodge7 · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:39 pm Post subject:

back when i had my things i had an under dash box similar to yours , but mine had a steel cover that would flip up and cover the radio , with a loop for a pad lock . and lucky for me i was so poor at the time my thing was sporting home made windows , the whole thing looked like crap , never had a problem with anyone going into it . tho the other day someone went into my sonoma and removed the radio face plate , set it on my roof and left . i went outside and saw the face plate on the roof and was like wtf ? guess i gotta start locking my doors .

bmwloco · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:37 am Post subject:

Nice install. Tidy.

Happily I live in a pretty benign setting. My Thing sits behind the dealership during the day, and tucked into the garage at night.

As for my antennae mounting... I have it snaked in through the front. No, it's not pretty, and it's pretty half-ass. I intend to clean it up sooner or later.

Right after I properly mount the driver's side speaker that keeps falling off into the floor. The passenger side is locked in nice with Velcro, but the drivers side spends most of the time under the seat.

Now that the Benz is gone, I have more time to fiddle with my Thing Wink


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