SORTED , From Spain Ibiza Mk3 Radio DIN Conversion [Archive] - SEAT Cupra.net

Fl@pper

26-02-2002, 18:22

many many thanx to mr Fernandez for hunting this down in spain for me , cheers bud
The company that modifies the Seat Ibiza/Cordoba factory stereo is as follows:

KP Sport, S.L
Prat de la Riba, 43
08150
Parets del Valles
BARCELONA - SPAIN

Tel: 00 34 935 624 303 Fax: 00 34 935 621 881

Email: info@kpsport.com / www.kpsport.com

The price is approx £125.00 and takes 5-7 days to do. You have to send the unit for them to modify.

I have attached a jpg picture of the modified console.

Hope this is useful!

Icecavern

27-02-2002, 07:57

They've put the price down... It was £300 when I last looked...

It's a bargain now!

Pete

CupraSi

27-02-2002, 12:08

Thats cool Flapper well done mate and well worth a stab eh eh eh Mr Cordy Petey?

Si

Icecavern

28-02-2002, 07:59

£125 eh.... Hey Si I'll do it for £100... hehehehehe

Pete

ab3

28-02-2002, 12:26

Has anybody had this mod done or know of anybody? I'm a bit reluctant to send half of my dash to a company in Spain that i've never heard of....

I presume they are the only company we've found that does this mod to the head unit??

CupraSi

01-03-2002, 09:12

£100 Pete I will snap your hand off for that mate!!!!!! ;)

Si

Doop!

Icecavern

01-03-2002, 09:45

Why are you asking Brendy? Is he undercutting me??? hehehe

Pete

ab3

05-03-2002, 12:29

Come on....

Someone must of had this conversion done already? Or know someone who has....

I'd really like to hear from someone who has had this conversion carried out on their Ibiza to get some idea of the quality...

davemcgo

05-03-2002, 13:09

Looking at the picture, I'm not so sure I'd like this.
The stereo buttons around the display must be useless after the change....

Hmmm - just dunno.

I'd still rather fit a faceplate into the sun-visor.

Fl@pper

05-03-2002, 22:54

not known of any done UK yet , but my man mr fernandez is trying to swing me a DEMO version , and dont all jump @ once it may require the old unit sent back , but might as well put it up as a prize???

thats if they EVER get back to me ?

Icecavern

06-03-2002, 08:12

Originally posted by CupraSi
£100 Pete I will snap your hand off for that mate!!!!!! ;)

Si

Doop!

Si you sly individual, editing your post.. :p

Pete

CupraSi

07-03-2002, 19:17

moi Tom erm David I mean Pete yes Pete....never mate! I am getting me Cordoba's mixed up again mate ;) :D

I will get there soon mate it always passes!

Cya later going to the funny farm for my check up!

Si

AliBaker

18-03-2002, 13:00

I would be very interested to see one of these completed as i have just ripped out my current stereo...

-Sony Minidisc Head Unit
-10 disc multicahnger
-Isobaric twin 10" Eminance
-4x60w RMS amp with Pioneer rears (6x4) in side pods
-Sony customs in dash

out of my '98 ibiza 1.4 as it is being traded in for a 20VT

and now i'm stuck with a casette deck, How ironic is that!
Please tell me its all worth it for the 20VT!!!!

AliBaker

25-03-2002, 15:54

Here is how to take of the centre dash, just in case you fancy taking your car apart!!!

www.ali-b.co.uk/dashboard

davemcgo

25-03-2002, 16:15

now i'm stuck with a casette deck I'm in the same boat Ali, and I know how you feel, but the 20VT is well worth it - I've even gotten used to listening to the radio most of the time.....

6 disk changer makes a big difference though, but I do still miss having what I liked to refer to my old cars as: 'Dave's Mobile Disco' :p

I am currently working on a nice install for the Ibiza, and will post some piccies when done.

AliBaker

26-03-2002, 10:06

Dave,

Yeah i need the cd changer!! where do they fit in the boot?

Do you know if each SEAT garage fit them in the same place?

If so where on this picture (Attatched) do they fit it?? cos my sub will fit back in here eventually.

If you could mark on this pic to help me out it would be a great help.

Cheerz.

davemcgo

26-03-2002, 10:44

I don't have any picture editing s/w in work - so I can't mark the picture I'm afraid, but I'll do my best to explain...

On your diagram, the changer sits at the back left hand side of the boot as you look in it, with the narrow end against the seat, and the long side running along the wheelarch. Cables for the changer are behind a panel under the carpet on the left wheelarch somewhere. I'm not sure where exactly, cos I didn't have to fit it...

Hope this is of some help. ;)

Fl@pper

26-03-2002, 21:18

try this http://www.seatcupra.net/images/amethyst/radio/beezaradio00.JPG

might help too

and see the pic , sorry BUT i'm new to this graphics malarky

Miridor

30-04-2002, 20:43

Hello everyone i use to work for The car Audio Center in Nottingham and had the same stearo problem so i built a fiber glass build that fits neatly in the glove box that holds my stearo.
When the glove box is closed the car looks standard.
Scumbags dont no that ive got a very tasty system hiden in the car! I'll braek out the digital camera and see if i can work out how to post some pictures! its a much cheaper why of putting a stearo in the car than hacking the dash apart;)

AliBaker

01-05-2002, 09:10

Nice one, :)

so , did you need to cut a rectangele in the back of the glovebox to size of the stereo, or did you just replace the entire internals of the glovebox,

very good idea, as you say pics would be cool!

but we're still left with a non useable standard dash.

out of interest please check out the thread with preout mods (if anyones interested in getting a decent audio signal out of the standard headunit to supply amps)

Pre-Outs Thread (http://www.seatcars.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=49276#post49276)

Thanx

davemcgo

01-05-2002, 10:58

Miridor,

Some pictures of that would be nice, cos I'm contemplating fitting the faceplate into the sun-visor, with the actual head unit in the boot.

The glove box is too small to hold anything anyway - so if it would fit nicely in there, that may be a better alternative, although - it means having to drive around with the glove box open...

Miridor

01-05-2002, 16:10

Yeh cut i small rectangle out of the back for R.C.A's and power etc.. Flapper would be able to give you a price on the back section of the box don't think there that much ? certanly cheaper than a whole front facia when you try and sell the car!!
The standard Seat stearo still has power and aerial by way of Y connections so it still lights up etc.. just dont make any sound!
I have a hand held remote and a corded[hard wierd connection so unit can be used with glove box closed] one. These give full controll at your finger tips.
Working on those pics should be able to sort them tonight fingers crossed!
The fibre glass build takes about 2 days to make and should cost know more than £20. OR nothing if you do what my mate did and just bolt it to the top using L brackets [still looks ok just not as smart]:)

davemcgo

01-05-2002, 16:30

Sounds good. Can't wait to see the pictures.

I'm planning on leaving the standard unit operational running the rear speakers (which will be getting replaced) and running amp, sub, another changer and speakers in doors and rear shelf, off my Alpine unit which is still looking for a home in the car... just not 100% where exactly it's going yet...

Miridor

03-05-2002, 23:15

Sorry about the delay hope this works!!

Miridor

03-05-2002, 23:16

And another. sorry about quality bit poor but you get the idea!:D

davemcgo

07-05-2002, 15:54

Looks pretty good, and it's another idea, but I wanted to be able to see the thing - not have it in the glove box...

I've got an Alpine Commander unit, which is a graphic eq. and tuner, so no slots for tapes/CD's in the HU, which means I can affix the faceplate anywhere really....

It'll be decision time soon though - gonna start the boot build this week hopefully....

Crispy

14-05-2002, 13:02

I'm just about to buy a Ibiza Cupra, and i'm considering how i will upgrade the ice. Like Flapper, i've got an Alpine Commander unit and multichanger. I'm not sure how easy it is to link the faceplate to the unit remotely. Please let me know how you get on, Flapper. I'm sure someone else on here has already mounted an Alpine face in the ash tray?

davemcgo

14-05-2002, 13:20

Crispy,

I've seen faceplates in the sunvisor years ago, and it looked great, but I'm not sure whether there will be any resistance lost through the length of cable required to put the faceplate in the visor, and the rest of the unit in the boot...:rolleyes:

mounted an Alpine face in the ash tray?

Another good idea... will be checking sizes when I get home ;)

PS: The new Ibiza has a normal sized HU...

Crispy

14-05-2002, 13:26

Apologies, i meant you.

Check this out:

########################################
Ive been trying to get decent sound out of my stereo through a amp

I tried Rca converter's......Sound poo, interference etc

High level inputs were better but not great, still interfernce etc

So ive now opted for a Alpine Controller, The controller still uses the original stereo as a tape player and radio through speaker inputs but the CD player has a direct RCA connection.

The main bod of the controller is up behind the dash and the screen is mounted in the ashtray.

The result is a clean headunit quality signal coming out and sounds as good as any other stereo.

Problem solved IMHO
Piks as follows

http://www.seatcars.net/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=50584

######################################

AliBaker

14-05-2002, 13:31

If anyone can wait till summer i will be adding preouts to my Standard fit headunit, the circuitry is there just needs some looking into,

will be adding 4v cuircuits too, if preferable at the time.

so if you want yours modding let me know, and maybe we can sort yours out too :)

Crispy

08-07-2002, 13:24

Any developments guys? Not sure what to do with my head unit at the mo, so i'm after any ideas.

Shock_Xe

08-07-2002, 16:44

can you explain more about this controller and what advantages it has (Im not the most knowledgeable) does this controller give you preouts i.e. allowing you to connect external devices such as an amp and screen (dvd etc) to this controller while using the existing headunit??

Fl@pper

09-03-2003, 22:53

http://www.kpsport.com/esp/Noticias/default.asp

looks like some WIERD speedo inlays

but hey you pays ya money ya takes ya choice

CHECK IT OUT http://www.kpsport.com/esp/Noticias/default.asp

Fl@pper

09-03-2003, 23:03

looks like these guys are the SEAT suppliers for door pins etc

mail on it's way i'll let you know whats said

ReBirTh

21-10-2003, 20:57

I installed their modded console, with a new headunit, and I'm really happy with it. Pics can be found at www.ibizamania.net

smithrc

22-10-2003, 11:22

Originally posted by ReBirTh
I installed their modded console, with a new headunit, and I'm really happy with it. Pics can be found at www.ibizamania.net

I'm crap - i cant find the pics... link please :)

ab3

22-10-2003, 12:29

Heres the link

http://www.s-design.be/ibizamania/www-site/tuning_howto.php?howto=02

Out of interest, how much did this conversion cost you in total including P&P to Spain and back?

smithrc

22-10-2003, 12:33

HHmmm... Aircon still needs to be thought about...

and i still think they look 'stuck on' :(

sorry.

ab3

22-10-2003, 13:07

Does this kit not cater for cars with Air Con then?

Jameibiza01

22-10-2003, 13:14

anyone know if this can be done local to me at all, i am in surrey?

Shock_Xe

22-10-2003, 19:00

looks, good, Its done in germany only isnt it?

Icecavern

23-10-2003, 07:01

Originally posted by Jameibiza01
anyone know if this can be done local to me at all, i am in surrey?

Not yet ;)

Pete

monty77

17-11-2003, 08:59

Originally posted by Crispy
Apologies, i meant you.

Check this out:

########################################
Ive been trying to get decent sound out of my stereo through a amp

I tried Rca converter's......Sound poo, interference etc

High level inputs were better but not great, still interfernce etc

So ive now opted for a Alpine Controller, The controller still uses the original stereo as a tape player and radio through speaker inputs but the CD player has a direct RCA connection.

The main bod of the controller is up behind the dash and the screen is mounted in the ashtray.

The result is a clean headunit quality signal coming out and sounds as good as any other stereo.

Problem solved IMHO
Piks as follows

http://www.seatcars.net/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=50584

######################################

Hi mate,

...this looks very promising without the expense of hacking the dash apart.

Can I ask where you got the controller from? I'm assuming it's this one: http://www.alpine-europe.com/2003/products2002/gb/cra_1656sp.htm

I can't find any internet retailers that stock it :(

Cheers,
A

Barry

12-12-2003, 13:54

monty77

12-12-2003, 14:12

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Barry
[B]I am not sure if people are still looking, but I found this conversion that Saul has done. Details are on the front page of sc.net
[QUOTE]

Where on the front page? Or am I being thick? :D

A

Barry

12-12-2003, 14:21

On the front page scroll down to the bottom and you will see the two arrows. You will need to click the arrow that points to the right quite a few times. It was posted about a year or so ago.

Sorry, I should have explained it better the first time.

Deejay

12-12-2003, 14:35

Originally posted by Barry
On the front page scroll down to the bottom and you will see the two arrows. You will need to click the arrow that points to the right quite a few times. It was posted about a year or so ago.

Sorry, I should have explained it better the first time.

***cough*** that is mine now;)
slightly improved by yours truly since them photo's were took,

DJ

Barry

12-12-2003, 14:43

Originally posted by Deejay
***cough*** that is mine now;)
slightly improved by yours truly since them photo's were took,

DJ

It looks really good. Have you got any newer photos?

EDIT : I have just seen the photo's on your website :)

Revo Kev

12-12-2003, 16:44

Nice website Deejay...

"North-West Pasty Massif(you know who you are!)." I'll be back at Christmas maybe we should have a SNWMAPS meet up!

Ave it!

Deejay

13-12-2003, 16:59

Originally posted by Barry
It looks really good. Have you got any newer photos?

EDIT : I have just seen the photo's on your website :)

early jan 04 I should have quite a few pics when all the ice is "finally" finished-centre console is under construction again as we speak!

Nice website Deejay...
Originally posted by Revo Kev

"North-West Pasty Massif(you know who you are!)." I'll be back at Christmas maybe we should have a SNWMAPS meet up!

Ave it!

no probs ken sounds good,I'll bring some ale round(bring mork wif you if hes up for it?)

Jammy

05-03-2004, 16:52

Yeah i did this, Much cheaper. not as perfect but better than paying 125 spots.

Was also thinking about smothing it all off n spraying it, but then thought it would look crappy n too smooth.

JAmes

SetH

19-10-2004, 13:34

Just emailed them, they said the cost is 255 Euros which is about £177. However you have to pay for shipping to spain, and then from what i understand they add the shipping cost for the return onto their invoice.

Close to taking the plunge though! Is the Centre console hard to remove?

Daz_gibbo

19-10-2004, 13:55

Surely the face mounted seperately from the unit itself as spoken before (sunvisor, ashtray) then the face wouldnt display properly? Wouldnt resistance of such fine cables throughtout that sort of distance only increase voltage drops etc? Sounds a good idea in theory, would look very tidy!

Let me know how you get on, hopefully be mounting mine unser the steering wheel shortly...

Baz1

02-03-2005, 19:01

I am not sure if people are still looking, but I found this conversion that Saul has done. Details are on the front page of sc.net

http://www.seatcupra.net/images/stereoconversion/stereo1.jpg

http://www.seatcupra.net/images/stereoconversion/stereo2.jpg

Hi guys...

Does anyone know who this install/cpnversion belongs too now?? And more imporant.. WHO DONE IT??? I need some advice on doing something similar in mine and need to know what to get rid of etc etc.

And detaisl on the front page of sc.net?? Well.. I couldnt see them!! Any help guys??

Thanks

Baz

Copra

03-04-2005, 17:06

how do you adjust the clock though!?

m0rk

03-04-2005, 17:09

the clock adjust on it's own doesn't it?

RDS based

Copra

03-04-2005, 17:12

yes, but there is also a button to manually adjust it. If you dont have a arieal attached to the std radio, how does it get a signal to set its self?

Ibiza_Cupra

07-03-2006, 15:35

I am very interested in this as at the moment i have mine under the steering wheel and is starting to get on my nerves a bit. So does anyone know if there is a conversion you can buy?? or any information at all, i have heard that you can buy a new centre console with a smaller screen and the room to put your head unit in, anyone heard of this or where to get it from??

if not does anyone know of a place in the UK who can do the conversion ??

thanks for the help,

Copra

07-03-2006, 15:38

i did it my self.

easy when you know how :p

Ibiza_Cupra

07-03-2006, 16:08

could you tell me how?? lol! !

Is it your origional centre console or did you make a new one ?

m15try_1

25-05-2006, 21:18

here's mine i done, gona make you lot jealous
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/M15TRY1/Bam%20Bam/Picture028.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y232/M15TRY1/Bam%20Bam/Picture030.jpg

it aint easy, and are never do it again.

Copra

25-05-2006, 23:06

its not Hard either though, its just fiddly and time consuming

tommycuup's

11-07-2006, 12:20

i had this done but it was similar to Barrys one with the bottons taken out etc. however, the circuitry was bodged and it shorted out making none of the screen or air con controls work! they are going to pay for me to have it redone elsewhere.

is there a place in the South East that could do this work or someone who knows of anyway in the UK - sending it to Spain seems a little bit pointless.

revo

20-08-2007, 19:13

is it still available?

st10587

31-12-2007, 13:09

is this still available?? is there any pics of it as i cant find any?

nads

08-04-2008, 18:50

I have a friend who does the conversion. He has done 2 already and I am waiting until payday to buy a new H/U so he can do mine.

He said he will gladly do it for anyone as long as the price is right.

In the Barnsley area. PM me for more details.

FAO: Mods or Admin. Sorry if this against the rules but I figured there are so many people pining for this mod then why not offer the service. Once again... Sorry if it against the rules. I will understand if it gets deleted.

jism

15-05-2008, 14:52

hi this is to barry wiv the silver cupra..how did you get that tape conversion as ive binn lookin everywhere for one and cant find 1..as my lil 1.4 ibiza has that but wiv the crap tape player..email bk as soon as poss mate..ta

fazel_z87

14-02-2009, 21:40

Hi, i own a seat ibiza mk3 and i'm already struggling to deal with just listening to the radio, ive bought a sub and amp package online but i've been told the head unit cant be changed; ...what do i do? HELP!

Fl@pper

14-02-2009, 21:48

blimey this is an old one :)

http://www.seatcupra.net/files/Mk3HUChange.pdf is one way

try search - select advanced and specify the mk3 forum and stereo etc , loads of alternatives been tried and tested