Aftermarket Stereo

robjh80 · 20-01-2007, 08:15 PM

I'm thinking of replacing the factory stereo in the WQ Zetec, getting a nice Alpine or Eclipse head set.

Is there a replacement dash panel available for the WQ otherwise when I get the stereo out there's going to be a very big hole!!

I thought I saw one somewhere, it had a slot for the head set and underneath was a tray to put odds and ends in.........but I think that was for a WP?

photn · 21-01-2007, 07:09 PM

As far s i know there is no Direct Replacement for the WQ. As the WQ has a Wider set cd player than the WP one. i understand the WP one does not fit either.... sorry mate....

Try some of your local Audio Shops as they may be able to do something with the WP one....??

kiwijohn42 · 21-01-2007, 09:38 PM

There is a version for the WQ. It's fitted with the optional sat-nav in the UK. There used to be a picture but I can't find it now.

robjh80 · 21-01-2007, 11:33 PM

Well I dont know guys.......iv'e searched everywhere, cant find anything, looks like I might have to stick with the factory one and upgrade the speakers only....."bummer"

Piotr · 22-01-2007, 01:32 AM

Give FordParts uk an email and they will be able to help you out. They sold me my WP converter kit and if there is a WQ one they will stock it.

While the WP came with a standard double din unit the WQ has double-din + abit so a special kit will be needed.

Matty P · 22-01-2007, 08:52 PM

what did you pay piotr?

Piotr · 23-01-2007, 01:06 AM

FiestaMK6-Bezel with SAT NAV
Part Number: 1148612(QTY1)
You Pay: £37.08
FiestaMK6-Adaptor kit
Part Number: 1222161(QTY1)
You Pay: £27.01
Postage & Packing
Parcel Force International Scheduled Service to Australia £29.59

FerretWA · 19-02-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by robjh80

I'm thinking of replacing the factory stereo in the WQ Zetec, getting a nice Alpine or Eclipse head set.

Is there a replacement dash panel available for the WQ otherwise when I get the stereo out there's going to be a very big hole!!

I thought I saw one somewhere, it had a slot for the head set and underneath was a tray to put odds and ends in.........but I think that was for a WP?

hiya mate, went down today and had a powwow with the stereo shop, no one makes an aftermarket panel to fit, but he told me of a great option, he can install some kind of module(in short its like the guts of an aftermarket high end stereo) along w an amp, change out the speakers, add a sub and mate i swear it sounds damn good!!! look into it

Napalm · 25-02-2007, 09:24 PM

i have a wq zetec and have an aftermarket stereo in mine... as seen in link below.
jb found a facia from stinger and im pretty sure it was for an older model focus.
just measure up the standard cd player pretty sure its round 28 x 19 or something and tell jbhifi to get in contact with stinger.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=85229

photn · 26-02-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FerretWA

hiya mate, went down today and had a powwow with the stereo shop, no one makes an aftermarket panel to fit, but he told me of a great option, he can install some kind of module(in short its like the guts of an aftermarket high end stereo) along w an amp, change out the speakers, add a sub and mate i swear it sounds damn good!!! look into it

im pretty sure he was talking aboutan Inline Converter. 25bucks at your local AUdio shop. they arent as good as an aftermarket HU but they do the job just fine.

XH5LWEPN · 31-03-2007, 01:14 PM

G'day Guys,
Bit of an old thrwad here but i thought it might be of some interest to some of you guys. I've been looking into gettin an aftermarket stereo for my g/f's WQ LX. After much research and running around and being told, No not possible blah blah blah, i just came across this. I think i might order one in and see how we go. Will keep posted.
Heres the link: http://www.f1soundgallery.co.uk/cgi/...roduct_id=1318

Als_Zetec · 31-03-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xh4ltwepn

... i just came across this. I think i might order one in and see how we go. Will keep posted.
Heres the link: http://www.f1soundgallery.co.uk/cgi/...roduct_id=1318

Great idea... I saw a universal 'gap filler' at Repco the other day and it seemed that it might fit the WP, though not the WQ thanks to its odd design.

Anyone installed a double DIN unit, or in-dash DVD with screen into a WP?

photn · 01-04-2007, 01:51 PM

PIOTR has. should PM him.
Napalm has installed an AfterMarket stereo in the WQ.

Piotr · 01-04-2007, 02:41 PM

I havn't installed a Double Din or DVD. I have a single din unit.

photn · 01-04-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Piotr

I havn't installed a Double Din or DVD. I have a single din unit.

yer soz. meant to say that. my bad.

Als_Zetec, i was going to install a In dash DVD player/double Din. had the one i wanted and everything but the suplier didnt come through.

if you go to www.ukfn.co.uk and sign up (free) there is a section there called "I.C.E" and ICE projects section where they have installed Car-Puters with touch screens and what not. also people have installed double din HU!'s

JayLow80 · 02-04-2007, 11:38 AM

Hi guys

I just bought a double din pioneer dvd player and got a stinger replacement panel, the panel is for a single din with a pocket, but i just (carefully) cut it to make it fit a double din. Havent got it fitted yet, will put up a pic when done

Als_Zetec · 03-04-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JayLow80

Hi guys

I just bought a double din pioneer dvd player and got a stinger replacement panel, the panel is for a single din with a pocket, but i just (carefully) cut it to make it fit a double din. Havent got it fitted yet, will put up a pic when done

Cool - would be great to see the finished product.

Thanks everyone for the feedback, will check out the ukfn site.

XH5LWEPN · 03-04-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JayLow80

Hi guys

I just bought a double din pioneer dvd player and got a stinger replacement panel, the panel is for a single din with a pocket, but i just (carefully) cut it to make it fit a double din. Havent got it fitted yet, will put up a pic when done

Is this on a WP or a WQ mate?

JayLow80 · 04-04-2007, 12:14 PM

WQ, should have said that hey! probably be in this weekend, keep ya posted

sexyr6 · 05-04-2007, 06:41 PM

i've got a WP Zetec, and i installed a single din dvd player into it, turned out quite good IMO.. have no pic's of it yet but will post some as soon as take them... :voldar02:

sexyr6 · 05-04-2007, 07:05 PM

the pic's enjoy..

Piotr · 06-04-2007, 02:14 AM

Looks like my old setup

JayLow80 · 10-04-2007, 07:51 PM

Hi guys, sorry it took so long. I had a few!!! dramas with the guy that sold me the panel, it was infact not he right one and therefore making it harder. As you can see still not in properly, but getting to that (im making a custom stainless steel bracket at work)

Als_Zetec · 17-04-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sxztec

the pic's enjoy..

very slick... what was the total outlay?

Haemophiliac · 06-05-2007, 02:26 PM

Hi Guys,

I am also looking at doing a after market stereo,

Those of you who have done it, did you just use the one on ebay and cut the dash to fit?

I was in speaking to a mate who works at autobarn today, and he figured that we had to cut it because i have a wp with the 3 individual parts in the one big piece of dash. like this one
http://www.carsales.com.au/Tig/UI/CS...ortalID=240481

The other question was, is it a drama with the wiring if you replace the head unit? I know with the BA falcons they've made it impossible.

photn · 06-05-2007, 08:08 PM

its no drama to replace the HU...

you need to order a SAT nav Facia from ford parts uk instead of cutting the dach...

Adsy01 · 06-05-2007, 08:13 PM

I just had my headunit out today for my stereo install (i've kept it for now though).
It's wired up like most other cars and would be very easy to install an aftermarket one.

Haemophiliac · 06-05-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by photn

its no drama to replace the HU...

you need to order a SAT nav Facia from ford parts uk instead of cutting the dach...

still need http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Fusion-F...QQcmdZViewItem

????

Piotr · 06-05-2007, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Haemophiliac

still need http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Fusion-F...QQcmdZViewItem

????

Yes, You buy that to change the double din hole left by the headunit into a single din + pocket. You can either cut the dash so it fits properly or you can buy the sat nav surround.

Ive had it cut once and now I have the sat nav surround and with the genuine surround it looks much nicer but is a ***** to get on.

Haemophiliac · 06-05-2007, 10:16 PM

what about options for head units to install. I dont really want to have a HU there with a bunch of plain black stuff that just looks like something used to be there. Is there a screen or something that would take up that whole space like a sat nav thats not gonna cose me the earth?