Right 1 DIN frame for aftermarket (Chinese) head units

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I managed to replace the radio with a cheap chinese head unit. So far so cool but despite using a generic 1 DIN frame the whole device sits loose. And I haven't found a specific frame. It rattles during driving all the way. Really annoying. I wonder if anyone overcame this issue.

 

[MickeyS70]

I managed to replace the radio with a cheap chinese head unit. So far so cool but despite using a generic 1 DIN frame the whole device sits loose. And I haven't found a specific frame. It rattles during driving all the way. Really annoying. I wonder if anyone overcame this issue.

Did your new head unit came with a metal frame to fit into?

 

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Did your new head unit came with a metal frame to fit into?

No, I had to buy it separately.

 

[MickeyS70]

No, I had to buy it separately.

Where is the excessive play: frame/DIN or frame/headunit?

 

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Where is the excessive play: frame/DIN or frame/headunit?

I'd say the gap is between the DIN and the plastic frame. The original FM radio unit has a bit thicker chassis that fits well in the plastic frame plus there are bumps on both sides allowing the unit to simply "click" when placed in.

 

[MickeyS70]

I'd say the gap is between the DIN and the plastic frame. The original FM radio unit has a bit thicker chassis that fits well in the plastic frame plus there are bumps on both sides allowing the unit to simply "click" when placed in.

The I-MIEV stock radio came with a metal frame that fitted nicely into the stock facia, my first idea was to re-use the frame but I ended up modifying the facia instead. But maybe that will work for you (remove the frame from the original radio and fit the aftermarket version into it)?