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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: Shayneox on July 25, 2018, 00:23:27

Title: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: Shayneox on July 25, 2018, 00:23:27: Good day all, Im in Korea and just picked up a 2010 i30 and have the most generic stereo ever in it, no bluetooth or nothing.
I am going to install a pioneer 2 din unit. I have found the wiring harness and antenna adaptor and even ordered the new facia from ebay/china.
But cant find the metal mounting bracket.....except in Austrailia (expensive).

Does it need one, or will the factory bracket inside hold it? I pulled the dash apart alreadt as its so easy, and it looks double din ready.

I been through all the topics here and did see one referance to a double din bracket, but that item cant be found anymore.

Any guidance would be appreciated.
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: Dazzler on July 25, 2018, 01:06:25: Hi Shayne!

I can't help with your query, but a big welcome anyway. Hopefully someone can. :cool:
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: CraigB on July 25, 2018, 02:41:56: Does this link for Aerpro help :link: Hyundai i30 2007-2012 FD | Aerpro (https://aerpro.com/vehicles/hyundai/hyundai-i30-2007-2012-fd)
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: Shayneox on July 25, 2018, 04:48:52: yeah it kinda does....looks like according to that site I wont need it, since I have the double din facia dash peice coming. though it looks as though the stereo will stick out at the top a bit wihtout a proper face plate....but Im willing to bet I can drill new holes on the OEM bracket to get that angled back a bit to look right.

Thanks
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: CraigB on July 25, 2018, 04:59:52: You’re welcome :goodjob2:
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: DCSY on July 26, 2018, 06:37:51: Hey mate, welcome to the forums!

I did an install using a fascia without cutting and I used the factory brackets. The head unit does stick out a bit. But I learnt to deal with it mainly because I only notice it when I look side on. I haven’t seen one with an aftermarket bracket so I don’t know if it helps with the sticking out. That being said , I do prefer it to stick out a touch so the fan at the back of my head unit has a bit more room to breathe.

Short answer: no you don’t need it.
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: Shayneox on July 31, 2018, 01:23:45: Good info....Ill look into that...due to the heat I may have a shop install it for me....just cant see myself installing a sterieo in 95F + weather here in Korea...gonna be 101 and 102 for the next few days....

New fascia is taking long to get here....from China :(
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: Dazzler on July 31, 2018, 02:09:51: Quote from: Shayneox on July 31, 2018, 01:23:45
.just can't see myself installing a stereo in 95F + weather here in Korea...gonna be 101 and 102 for the next few days....

New fascia is taking long to get here....from China :(

Interesting you use Farenheit (but that is hot in any scale) :sweating:

Yeah, distance doesn't always make much difference with freight. Depends on the route it takes to get there. :cool:
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: Shayneox on August 01, 2018, 03:27:59: Im an American in Korea :) you will not change me heathens......or are we the heathens? fahrenheit for life
Betting that facia is on a boat :(
Title: Re: double din bracket 2010 i30cw, do I need one?
Post by: Dazzler on August 01, 2018, 04:17:52: Quote from: Shayneox on August 01, 2018, 03:27:59
Im an American in Korea :) you will not change me heathens......or are we the heathens? fahrenheit for life
Betting that facia is on a boat :(

:eek: I am old enough to remember both scales and their relativity. I still occasionally convert them backwards and forwards in my head. In some ways I prefer the Fahrenheit scale. A couple of degrees Celcius can make quite a difference to how hot or cold it feels.

Yes, a slow boat from China is never a good thing. :lol: