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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: Deadcpu on September 07, 2020, 15:08:12

Title: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: Deadcpu on September 07, 2020, 15:08:12

Hello everybody.
I bought a 2013 GD 1.6 crdi 3 door i30. And it has the original CD audio with the blue LCD screen.
If I buy the original touchscreen from another i30 (GD or PD) is it gonna work and are the steering wheel controls gonna work as well?
Thanks in advance.
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Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: Dazzler on September 07, 2020, 22:15:12

Hi there,

@CraigB is our resident expert on this mod. He actually has an almost identical car to yours.

I believe the simplest option for an upgrade is to go from a GD01 head unit like yours which are quite basic and troublesome to the newer more reliable GD03 head unit as per this thread.

 :link: HOW TO: UPGRADE YOUR GD-01/GD-02 TO A GD-03 HEAD UNIT STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=45851.0)

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: Deadcpu on September 08, 2020, 00:10:58

Thanks a lot for your information
I read that post before asking but since I'm new in this type of mods I didn't know what gd-01/gd-03 meant so I had to ask for more info  :D

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: CraigB on September 08, 2020, 04:14:50

Hi Deadcpu, we don’t get the stereo unit you have here so there may be some differences in sizing :undecided:

Could you please measure the height of the Stereo, if its the same as the Australian GD-03 model ( top to bottom of stereo fascia is 136mm ) then that would be the simplest solution for upgrading, only difficulty is obtaining one.

I’ve recommended Stanvac Autos  :link: CONTACT US | Stanvac Korean Auto Parts Adelaide | South Australia (https://www.stanvac.com.au/contact) to several people in the past and they will post worldwide, once we confirm the size then you could contact Stanvac’s.

Required parts would be the GD-03 head unit + USB/Auxiliary module + interconnecting USB cable, then it’s just following the simple install instructions to fit linked in Dazzlers post.

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: Deadcpu on September 08, 2020, 11:23:55

Thanks a lot for your information.
Maybe that blue lcd screen is the basic head unit for europe only.
I still dont have the car,it's on it's way so i cant measure the exact dimensions.
I found i crashed 2018 i30 though that i might buy the stereo from.
Has anyone managed to fit the PD head unit to a GD car?
Is it supported?
Im asking more about cables rather than the dimensions because im gonna fit it somehow.
If it doesn't work im gonna find a gd-03 to fit.

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: CraigB on September 08, 2020, 11:47:25

I cant see it being easy or of benefit trying to fit the PD's above dash tablet style into the GD's in dash setup...what would be the point :crazy1:

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: Deadcpu on September 08, 2020, 14:03:15

I meant fit it inside not above like the pd version.
The benefit would be much newer hardware and software of the head unit.  :D

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: CraigB on September 08, 2020, 15:15:45

Quote from: Deadcpu on September 08, 2020, 14:03:15

I meant fit it inside not above like the pd version.
The benefit would be much newer hardware and software of the head unit.  :D

I knew what you meant, I cant see how it would work without re-designing the whole enclosure...the air vents would also have to move I'd expect :undecided:

There are numerous Android systems on the market or even more serious plug and play systems like Kenwood have  :link: Kenwood DMX8520DABS for Hyundai i30 2012-2016 GD, GD2 - Car Stereo Upgrade | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kenwood-DMX8520DABS-for-Hyundai-i30-2012-2016-GD-GD2-Car-Stereo-Upgrade/174233545249?hash=item289120ea21:g:dAwAAOSwyIlefzHx) might be more suitable if wanting more than what an 03 unit can offer.

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: Dazzler on September 08, 2020, 19:03:09

Quote from: CraigB on September 08, 2020, 15:15:45

Quote from: Deadcpu on September 08, 2020, 14:03:15

I meant fit it inside not above like the pd version.
The benefit would be much newer hardware and software of the head unit.  :D

I knew what you meant, I cant see how it would work without re-designing the whole enclosure...the air vents would also have to move I'd expect :undecided:

There are numerous Android systems on the market or even more serious plug and play systems like Kenwood have  :link: Kenwood DMX8520DABS for Hyundai i30 2012-2016 GD, GD2 - Car Stereo Upgrade | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kenwood-DMX8520DABS-for-Hyundai-i30-2012-2016-GD-GD2-Car-Stereo-Upgrade/174233545249?hash=item289120ea21:g:dAwAAOSwyIlefzHx) might be more suitable if wanting more than what an 03 unit can offer.

 :whsaid:

Nice idea, but entirely impractical. Completely the wrong shape to fit in the dash.  :crazy1:

Title: Re: I30 GD OEM car audio change
Post by: Deadcpu on September 08, 2020, 19:10:01

Hehe Indeed, it might be very difficult and not worth it.
I think I'll go for a 03 unit after I get the dimensions measured.
Thanks a lot guys  :)