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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: Mark one on July 19, 2019, 11:28:32

Title: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: Mark one on July 19, 2019, 11:28:32

Hi, I have a 2010 i30 Edition.
All is great, except the Stereo, which is really not what I want.
I want to upgrade to a 2 DIN Apple CarPlay stereo, but all the Fascia kits to replace the centre section of the dash only fit LHD cars.

Has anyone found a way around this ?

Cheers

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: CraigB on July 19, 2019, 12:08:25

Typing "i30 FD stereo fascia" brings up several hits, just choose your model :)

 :link: fit Hyundai i30 Auto Air Double Din car stereo facia fascia kit dash panel trim | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/fit-Hyundai-i30-Auto-Air-Double-Din-car-stereo-facia-fascia-kit-dash-panel-trim/322587019973?fits=Model%3Ai30%7CPlat_Gen%3AFD&hash=item4b1baf4ac5:g:0QUAAOSw~xVbalqP&frcectupt=true)

 :link: Hyundai i30 08-11 Manual Double Din car stereo facia fascia kit dash panel trim | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hyundai-i30-08-11-Manual-Double-Din-car-stereo-facia-fascia-kit-dash-panel-trim/321791324269?fits=Model%3Ai30%7CPlat_Gen%3AFD&hash=item4aec41f06d:g:hhYAAOSwI2xbalkC&frcectupt=true)

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: Mark one on July 19, 2019, 16:42:11

All for Left Hand Drive models.

I have checked with manufacturers and retailers and I am told that they do not fit even though the dash looks symmetrical.

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: CraigB on July 19, 2019, 18:26:51

Quote from: Mark one on July 19, 2019, 16:42:11

All for Left Hand Drive models.

I don't see them mentioning LHD anywhere, being it's an Australian seller and all our vehicles are RHD I'd expect them to be as so.

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: Mark one on July 20, 2019, 17:40:22

The SKU code 11-141 implies an xtrons manufactured facia. When I enquired with a UK retailer I was told it would not fit properly as the tabs on the back of the rhd version of the i30 were different to the lhd ones and this fascia is for lhd cars. All the UK eBay links to these fascias DO say specifically for lhd cars, which is why I need to check.

I would love to have been misled on this and they fit.

Has anyone out there actually used one of these on a Rhd car and they have fitted great?

That would be a great steer and I would try one.

Cheers

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: CraigB on July 20, 2019, 21:54:33

You can always contact the seller and ask specifically what they’re to suit, I’d be surprised if they weren’t for RHD.

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: Mark one on July 26, 2019, 17:00:12

OK, update.

Hyundai only have one part number for the original fascia for both Left and Right Hand Drive cars (847412R900XP for the record)

Carav, that manufacture the 11-141 aftermarket version, have replied to an email to say that theirs will NOT fit RHD cards because the arrangement of the clips does not go in a RHD dash.

They also said that they are aware that a number of people in Australia have made it fit.

$10,000 question - How ?

Anyone know ?

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: CraigB on July 26, 2019, 19:18:44

Stanley knife and superglue :winker: :Dunno:

Title: Re: FD RHD Stereo Upgrade
Post by: Dazzler on July 26, 2019, 21:59:48

Quote from: CraigB on July 26, 2019, 19:18:44

Stanley knife and superglue :winker: :Dunno:

Loctite 401 is better than superglue (more permanent)  :cool: