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VW Beetle: MP3/CD Player Fitting and door clearance (for BIG speaker)
Hey all.
Ok
a few queries here.
If I buy myself an MP3/CD deck for my bug (Havent got the bug yet)... it is possible to use any one isnt it? Or are there certain
power/size/voltage/resistance/etc. constraints?
And for those of you with a bug, I play bass, and carry my own gear around, so need to know if I can get a speaker into the car.. It's rather
large...and I may end up getting a larger one (4X10" cab)... Measurements of current one are: .42X.46X.57 (m) or 42X46X57(cm)... will I be able to
transport it?
thanks,
Joel
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 12:27 PM |
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there is always the back seat!
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 12:45 PM |
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the back seat is the only place u will be able to fit it....as for the head unit...any unit will go in but u might have to widen the factory hole in
the dash
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 01:42 PM |
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Ok...but will it clear through the front door so I can put it on the backseat?
And with the headunit, should I even bother purchasing one in advance, or just buy it after I buy my bug?
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 01:44 PM |
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Hi there,
I had my CD player put in my superbug last month, the head unit space was big enough for it, not sure about non-super models tho...
Depends on whether the bug you are after is a 12V or 6V as well....
Ron
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 01:47 PM |
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I have no idea what bug I want! I'm 90% sure I'll be buying a bug for my first car, just wondering whether it's worth it buying the head unit now,
coz I can't buy the car till I'm 18 (parents wont pay half till then). so far I've got $4000 for car all up, aiming for $5k 
Lets just hope they don't say no and I can't get a bug :cry
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 04:07 PM |
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I put my 4 X 10 EV quad box in the back seat of my bug. Have to slide the front seat all the way forward though, but it fits fine...
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 04:27 PM |
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Thanks Oasis!
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 11:14 PM |
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a pleasure....
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| posted on April 19th, 2004 at 11:26 PM |
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u can always take the seats out easily if they are on VW rails its pretty easy they slide right off.....i would hold off and buy your bug
first.....get a 67 upwards so that u have 12 volt....or get a converted one.....superbugs are common and alot more modern than the older bugs.....a
more modern drive and better handling and steering can pick up a good one for 4 grand easy.....u wont need your parents help
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 07:13 AM |
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No... I've got $2000, with folks help its $4000 .
Thanks for all the advice guys!
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 07:44 AM |
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Why not go for a Type Squareback wagon? When you hump big speakers around all the time, a van or a wagon is the only real way to go. A Kombi is
another option that is well worth considering.
Having a 4x10 box is cool but what happens when you want to add a 15" or an 18" under it for a big gig? When playing in bands, big name or small
name groups, you almost always have to carry more gear than will fit in your car. I never take the bass amp, pa or extra stuff in the Beetle, it goes
in the 2003 Kombi which I apply in triplicate to get back from my wife for the evening.
To be practical, pro musicians own Vans or Wagons.
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 11:26 AM |
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yeh, I'd wait until you get your bug b4 buying the stereo. Prices of electronic goods can only drop with time. If you dont use the back seat (like
most of us dont?) just take off the back rest and you can fit so much more in there... or get roof racks! (a bit un-aerodynamic though)
A squareback would be really cool if you dont have your heart set on a bug...
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 11:29 AM |
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i dont think id want to put expensive audio equipment on a roof rack....if it rained you would be mighty pissed off
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 12:22 PM |
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There's one VW Beetle that your bass speaker would *definitely* fit into; that's the VW Kombi Beetle!
With a Kombi, you could fit the bass, its speaker, the PA, rest of the band and their instuments, some firewood, your fan club, your other clothes, a
back-up Ukulele and possibly a first-aid-kit.
hth
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 12:25 PM |
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Seek for bugs with Alternator and 12 Volt... or else you'll end up like me, seeking around for Alternator Kits which costs around $3xx exclude
installation! And head unit for $3xx and speakers .. etc etc ... !!
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 12:26 PM |
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With a Kombi, you could fit the bass, its speaker, the PA, rest of the band and their instuments, some firewood, your fan club, your other clothes, a
back-up Ukulele and possibly a first-aid-kit
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And a few groupies!
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u really have a thing for those ukuleles dont u modulus
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 01:58 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Anthiron
u really have a thing for those ukuleles dont u modulus
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Keep an eye out for the "Ukulele Look", coming soon to a website near you. It will make the "Rat Look" look ratty. Think of the sort of VW
you'd be proud to drive while wearing a Hawaian shirt, with Gabby Pahinui playing slack-key guitar on the radio, to the smell of Frangipani...
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 01:59 PM |
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ha ha ha ha ha ha i cant wait
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 03:09 PM |
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I had to cut my dash for a Sansui Mp3 player, does the job, I have 2 200w kenwoods in the back, and no space for a sub :@
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 04:30 PM |
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You will Have to cut the Hole in the dash to the DIN Size which is what most CD MP3 players etc are these days.
I'm pretty sure its wider and higher than the old radio size..
I did mine with an angle grinder ....
You are restricted a bit in what size speakers will fit into the door panels... but most people put their large speakers in a board that fits across
the dickie seat, under the rear window.
and many also take out the rear seats...
A Kombi or type 3 Variant is what You need I believe....
I had a type 3 Variant [squareback] for about 10 years... many years ago... they are great to drive...
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| posted on April 20th, 2004 at 06:39 PM |
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I've sort of got my heart set on a bug however 
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Bootman
Why not go for a Type Squareback wagon? When you hump big speakers around all the time, a van or a wagon is the only real way to go. A Kombi is
another option that is well worth considering.
Having a 4x10 box is cool but what happens when you want to add a 15" or an 18" under it for a big gig? When playing in bands, big name or small
name groups, you almost always have to carry more gear than will fit in your car. I never take the bass amp, pa or extra stuff in the Beetle, it goes
in the 2003 Kombi which I apply in triplicate to get back from my wife for the evening.
To be practical, pro musicians own Vans or Wagons.
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I am a pro musician and I've got a bug... but you're right, It's not practical and I very occasionally use my wife's car if I need to. For me I'd
rather drive a car I REALLY want to drive than one I need to carry gear in (I still love Kombis but not on a track). If you want a bug, GET ONE! It
will fit with a little more effort than usual.
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if you don't want to cut the dash the mp3 players fit very well inside the glove box...also hides your radio from thieves...
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| posted on April 21st, 2004 at 07:19 AM |
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Good point Oasis, thanks
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| posted on April 22nd, 2004 at 09:13 AM |
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get a rag top!
I can get my marshall combo, 2 guitars in hard cases, my pedals box, a full drum kit and two people into the sardine top, pop the roof, load it up and
put the roof back on!
just don't leave anything in there, security is an issue
our bass player gets his stuff into a mini - but he has removed the front passenger seat - which is always an option!
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| posted on April 22nd, 2004 at 06:33 PM |
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Haha, can just tell my passengers to take a hike!
Hrmm.. How difficult is it to remove the seat? Is it a 5 or 10 minute job? May end up just doing that... or MAYBE a ragtop. 30 weeks till my bug  (and my birthday)
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like a 30 second job mate....easy as pie..
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| posted on April 22nd, 2004 at 06:57 PM |
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swoit.. Might do that then
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