johnnyknox Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I took it upon myself to fit a new stereo to my Supra on Sunday. Is it just me or is that centre console panel the biggest pain in the arse ever??!!!! My hands are covered in cuts from unplugging the connectors from the back (soooooo fiddley!) It took me about 10 minutes to unplug one of them. I had it at the point where it was about to pop, but then it just click backed into place!!!! Not felt rage like it for quite some time. I nearly just ripped it from the car on about 4 occasions, but decided gritting my teeth and punching the hell out of my drivers seat was cheaper and also had the desired effect. Quite funny when I think back on it, but at the time. I was saying to myself (well, out loud actually) "Please let me meet the person who designed this!!" Anyway....all done new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 tell me about it LOL. And it never goes back the way it comes off. Then when you go around a tight bend you hear that "clunk" and "scrape" sounds of internal parts moving around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Yep it's a PITA, Im going to do mine again soon, Can't wait Havnt you tryed taking your headlights out yet? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 Yep it's a PITA, Im going to do mine again soon, Can't wait Havnt you tryed taking your headlights out yet? Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaarrrrrrrrrrrrrr! LOL...lovely, they're next!! I want them refurbed. And yes Ed, it did not go back on the way it was before and I am awaiting my first bump, bang and scrape from behind it (not driven around any sharp corners yet) I just know it will come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I took mine out at the weekend and took photos of every connector so this isn't such a PITA for people and you can see how they are released. Takes 5 mins when you've got it sussed but I agree, the first time I did it I was cursing so much I think the local house prices went down I'll post them up as part of a 'how to... fit speedo convertor & delimiter I'm working on. Will try to get this finished ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 I took mine out at the weekend and took photos of every connector so this isn't such a PITA for people and you can see how they are released. Takes 5 mins when you've got it sussed but I agree, the first time I did it I was cursing so much I think the local house prices went down I'll post them up as part of a 'how to... fit speedo convertor & delimiter I'm working on. Will try to get this finished ASAP. That's a great idea mate. The world needs more people like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Headlights arn't that bad !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 That's a great idea mate. The world needs more people like you. Figured it would make a more comprehensive guide, and save many cut fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 found the headlights were fine however the heater controlers cables were the pain in the arse in the end I ended up just removing the console from the dash and leaving it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I found trying to undo the clock lead the hardest. It's tight to get at and I kept sliding back into the fecking seat everytime I tried to see where the stupid clip was. It's not fun being a short arse at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Slip cont was the most annpoying for me, probably because I could see it, just not work out how to undo it. I don't have an airbag so didn't need to disconnect the battery... how many times did people make themselves jump by unwittingly pressing the horn?? I did it loads, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 LOL didn't hit the horn but i did get the airbag light to stay on and then the A/C wouldn't come on. Wasn't till i seen that the fan was off and that stops the A/C working. Doh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dini_the_owl Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 To be totally honest i thought taking the engine out was the worst bit.......lol /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 Slip cont was the most annpoying for me, probably because I could see it, just not work out how to undo it. I don't have an airbag so didn't need to disconnect the battery... how many times did people make themselves jump by unwittingly pressing the horn?? I did it loads, lol. Yes!! Slip Cont was a little ****er and the fan controls were the work of the devil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 To be totally honest i thought taking the engine out was the worst bit.......lol /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif show off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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