Anyone got a JVC AVX-1 Head Unit in their LCR?

[zorba_the_greek]

this unit look really nice has anyone got one or seen one in action???

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pro...4166&cadid=6f96e3ac55346f1451a25b006ff828d3kk

 

[Craigc]

I have one

 

[zorba_the_greek]

WOW i have been searching high and low for someone

can you tell me abit about it i.e. was it easy to fit etc....

do you have any pics of the unit in

thanks

 

[Craigc]

Here are the pics -

Close up -

The stereo does stick out a little from the dash due to it having quite a thick face plate.

 

[zorba_the_greek]

Thank you soooooo much craigc. PERFECT!

 

[Craigc]

Are you going to go for one then ?

 

[zorba_the_greek]

Im currently looking around for the lowest price
saw them for like £380 at a shop near me.

where did you get the plastic facia from that goes round the unit??? halfords

did you use kebab sticks to get the original headunit ????

and was a simply connecting the car to the unit

 

[Craigc]

I think mine was around the same price.

Yeah just get the facia from halfords or your nearest Seat dealer. They cost about £10

To remove the old stereo I just used the JVC security keys

 

[zorba_the_greek]

are the buttons red to match the dash back lighting or blue.............cant really tell?

craig if you have anymore pics from the side and with the unit face taken off it would be great! just want to see when i lock the car if you can see much. i.e. is there a red security flashing light???

whats the sound quality like with the standard cupra r speakers.............can you tell the difference???

 

[Craigc]

There aren't many buttons, the ones that there are light up blue wich can'b be changed. Only the screen background can be changed.

There is no flashing light when the facia is removed.

The sound quality is good as the standard speakers are actually quite good.

 

[Baz1]

I have one too.. .. awesome piece of kit. Looks the mutts nutts!!

Sound wise, its very very good, poss not as good (IMO) as the JVC SH909R that I had previously.

Baz

 

[Craigc]

If I had one gripe it's the controls are a bit clumbsy. It is not straight forward to change radio station

 

[stuart_hatch]

If I had one gripe it's the controls are a bit clumbsy. It is not straight forward to change radio station

Your right there, on firmer suspension its a pain to change stations, oh and to get around the not being able to play dvd's when driving, crimp the handbrake sensor wire to the negitive

 

[Craigc]

oh and to get around the not being able to play dvd's when driving, crimp the handbrake sensor wire to the negitive

Already Done

 

[Arctic]

The only thing i dont like is it sits out from the dash too much for my licking, i want it too look OEM

 

[stuart_hatch]

Afraik thats the same with most h/u's how about a becker h/u, looks more oem and has amazing sound quality:

 

[LeonDK]

@ Craigc

You can modify the 2 "flaps" on the side of the radio and with this install the radio app 8mm deeper.

I did this with my VDO Dayton navigation, Result is much nicer and it dosent look like the radio tries to touch the reasr seat...



BR

LeonDK

 

[Gizmo]

@ Craigc

You can modify the 2 "flaps" on the side of the radio and with this install the radio app 8mm deeper.

I did this with my VDO Dayton navigation, Result is much nicer and it dosent look like the radio tries to touch the reasr seat...



BR

LeonDK

Just got the JVC

I can't quite visualise what you'd mod to make it fit deeper

Do you install the cage first and then insert the JVC through the Autoleads facia adaptor or the other way around

Then what do you recommend trimming - I assume you mean the Autoleads facia adapter

 

[LeonDK]

Hi,

It is quite easy.

Out with the Aura radio and in with the cage for the JVC unit. If you put in the 2 flaps first the cage will be app 8 mm further out.
Now you modify the flaps by cutting of the plastic that normally would be behind the radio/cage - Then you fix the flaps with some "gun gum" or similar tape.

Connect the radio - push it in and be happy that it is looking more OE as the normal installations we see...

Hope it is clear now...

 

[Gizmo]

Cheers for that.

I've used the Autoleads facia which goes completely across and behind the cage but is only about 5mm thick.

Looks pretty good but agree it would be better if it was back a bit further.