Does a 12 changer fit?

menacing banjo · 08-01-2004, 23:59

Will a 12 disc changer fit where the 6 changer sits in an Octavia?

Surely it must.

Dr Zoidberg · 09-01-2004, 07:22

Yes , but you may need to make up your own bracket to use the existing bolt holes on the side.

**TaviaRS** · 09-01-2004, 07:32

I would imagine so, my 10 disc one fitted with no problems.

edit for an errant no

Quinten · 09-01-2004, 12:29

Don't have a 12 cd changer, but when I changed to a 10 disc from original I had to substantially bend the original bracket to make it fit.

fen_l&k · 09-01-2004, 13:16

Is the estate's rear end significantly different to the hatch? If so, the mounting could be different. Have you thought about seeing if it will go under the front passenger seat? Less cable to run, and you can leave the original changer in its current location in case you want to revert to standard at a later date. Just a suggestion!

SkodiRS · 09-01-2004, 13:54

For the estate stick it in the LHS rear compartment.....I had a 6 stacker fitted in there no probs but better check for a 12 stacker.

menacing banjo · 09-01-2004, 14:55

Thanks for that.

I think I might go for a 12 as they are generally only a bit more money. I can allow the rest of the family a generous 4 slots for their personal faves.

JayTee · 09-01-2004, 22:39

In the Estate, a Blaupunkt 10 CD Changer unit fits in place of the std changer unit after a minor bit of bracket modification.
Don't forget that you are likely to have to run a new connecting lead from head unit to changer - easily done!
John.

08-01-2004, 23:59	#1
menacing banjo Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Penarth Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does a 12 changer fit? Will a 12 disc changer fit where the 6 changer sits in an Octavia? Surely it must.

09-01-2004, 07:22	#2
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,551 Thanks: 24 Thanked 186 Times in 137 Posts	Yes , but you may need to make up your own bracket to use the existing bolt holes on the side. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

09-01-2004, 07:32	#3
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	I would imagine so, my 10 disc one fitted with no problems. edit for an errant no Last edited by TaviaRS; 09-01-2004 at 13:24.

09-01-2004, 12:29	#4
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,023 Thanks: 19 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Don't have a 12 cd changer, but when I changed to a 10 disc from original I had to substantially bend the original bracket to make it fit. __________________ Awooga!!!

09-01-2004, 13:16	#5
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is the estate's rear end significantly different to the hatch? If so, the mounting could be different. Have you thought about seeing if it will go under the front passenger seat? Less cable to run, and you can leave the original changer in its current location in case you want to revert to standard at a later date. Just a suggestion! __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

09-01-2004, 13:54	#6
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	For the estate stick it in the LHS rear compartment.....I had a 6 stacker fitted in there no probs but better check for a 12 stacker. __________________ Adrian. Last edited by SkodiRS; 09-01-2004 at 13:56.

09-01-2004, 14:55	#7
menacing banjo Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Penarth Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that. I think I might go for a 12 as they are generally only a bit more money. I can allow the rest of the family a generous 4 slots for their personal faves.

09-01-2004, 22:39	#8
JayTee Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 351 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	In the Estate, a Blaupunkt 10 CD Changer unit fits in place of the std changer unit after a minor bit of bracket modification. Don't forget that you are likely to have to run a new connecting lead from head unit to changer - easily done! John. __________________ John Thomson Seat Toledo Sport DSG TDi - Platinum Grey Sunroof, Bi-Xenons, 17" Alloys, Park Sensors, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Rear Sliding Seats, Spare Wheel! (yes, it is optional )

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