Center bezel swap...

[Marc]

Hi everybody, I am new here, and it is my first post.
I am french, living actually in Africa (Gabon), and happy owner (in France) of a old Legacy Turbo 1993, with around 370.000km ! I bought this great car, and I am now trying too make it better and better to handle and to ride. I want to preserve the sleeper style and the oem aspect...

Here is the question of the day : My Legacy is a french car, with a 1,5din hole for the stereo. In your american cars, The stereo place semms to be bigger, around 2,5din. There is a cup-holder and no more watch.

This configuration looks me ideal, because I would like to conserve my stereo (old school Alpine 7944R...), my turbo timer Apexi and to add a Defi Din gauge...

Is it possible to buy the american center bezel, and to put it in my car ?
Do you know where it is possible to buy the necessary parts ?

Thank you very much, and sorry for my bad english language...

[cj91legss]

Welcome to the board.

Show us a picture of what you have. I might be able to help you out as far as parts. Shipping would be rough tho.

[Marc]

Hi and thank you very much for answering !
I hope that this image I foud on the internet will explain you what I mean, and what I have actually. I have the same center bezel than this one...

[SILINC3R]

Yers sir it is possible and with the American version comes a cup holder for alll your 50 fluid ounces of freedom haha

[cj91legss]

Ok, and you're just looking for the bezel surround and the cup holder? I'm pretty sure I have them.

[Marc]

yeah, and I need maybe the complete fitting kit, if something exists ! I think I need cup holder, center bezel, and bigger brackets for the stereo... 1,5din is not the same than 2,5din ! I hope it fits....

[cj91legss]

Here is what I found so far. I have the stereo brackets as well.

[Marc]

Great ! It is what I am looking for !
Please, let me know...

[Marc]

I did'nt notice the scoop on your hood... Which type of scoop is it ?
I have to change mine, and this one looks very clean and not too big...

[cj91legss]

I'm packing up to go out of town for the weekend. I don't have a problem shipping small stuff like this internationally. Shipping is going to be quite spend tho. For just the items and my time, I would like 30 us for everything. I wouldn't be able to get a quote for 4 days tho.

[cj91legss]

This scoop is setting I made out of 1/16" sheet metal and a vinyl wrap over it. It's a reverse scoop with slats bent down to draw heat out of the bay.

[Marc]

Ok, it's a very good price ! Thank you very much ! I can wait a few days to know the shipping cost ! Vvery kind of you !
If you're looking for special parts we find in Europe, I know lots of garages with incredible stocks of great parts...

[cj91legss]

I'd possibly be in the market for some edm tail lights in the summer if they had the cool rear fog.. Not too sure yet.

[Marc]

ok, with some pictures and parts numbers, everything is possible. In Europe, it's easy too to find an AWIC, and all the parts needed. I have a friend in Switzerland, who has a garage dedicated to our Legacy turbo (BC/BF). He has everything about you can dream...

[Legacy777]

Marc,

Welcome to the BBS.

As others have noted, I think all you'll need is the bezel surround and cup holder. You may want to check on whether the screws holding the top bezel are the same. I have a few pictures in my 6spd swap pictures when I took out the dash. There are a few pictures of the center bezel piece and the main bracket inside the dash for the stereo.

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... index.html

This picture shows the installed bracket without the bezel.

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... G_9268.JPG

This pic is with the bezel installed and a single DIN Alpine and single DIN cubby.

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com/s ... G_9492.JPG


Your friend's shop sounds like a great resource to find some of those rare parts

[Marc]

Thank you Josh, I think you're right. Certainely, I only need the surround bezel and the cup holder. The pictures you sent me show very well what I need to know !
A little question... I saw your autoradio on a picture... Is-it what it looks ? Is it a Alpine 7944 ? It's one of the best ever made by Alpine ! I have the same... it sounds great !

[cj91legss]

I'll need an address for a shipping quote if you're still interested in the items. Would you PM me that? I'm back in ton and should be able to get a quote today.

[cj91legss]

for the EDM tail lights and trunk garnish, this is what I was referring too.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_m78UCrtay0/hqdefault.jpg

I'd like to see what shipping alone would cost.

[Legacy777]

Thank you Josh, I think you're right. Certainely, I only need the surround bezel and the cup holder. The pictures you sent me show very well what I need to know !
A little question... I saw your autoradio on a picture... Is-it what it looks ? Is it a Alpine 7944 ? It's one of the best ever made by Alpine ! I have the same... it sounds great !

You're welcome for the info!

It's a 7940, I bought it from a buddy over 10 years ago. I've been happy with that head unit. I have thought about upgrading to a newer model to get Bluetooth integration & hands free phone....but I'm not sure.

Do you know what the 7944 adds that the 7940 didn't have? I had not heard that the 7944 was Alpine's best head unit.

I had an old 7827 head unit and for what it was, that thing was rock solid!

[GTEASER]

Welcome to the forum!

[Marc]

ok, I just arrive in France for ten days, before to turn to Gabon !
I found the parts cj91legss sent to me... Everything fits great !
Thank you very much !
I will open another subject regarding another thing...
I will need your help !

[mike-tracy]

Your interior is so nice!

[cj91legss]

Glad you're happy with the transaction Marc!!

[Marc]

Great !
Everything is mounted since 3 days, I will post some pictures as soon as possible !
It's great !