Octy VRS Install

Mike C · 03-05-2007, 13:08

Hi All,

Am currently planning the install for my Mk1 Octy VRS. Doing it on a tight budget tho so Fleabay is coming into play on the purchases. I currently have a JVC KD-G611 HU and a pair of Infitity 652i speakers for the front.

For the HU, I know that you need to reverse the constant and switched power cables... do you need an ISO adaptor and a facia to make everything look ok when its installed?

The speakers should be a direct replacement for the originals in the front so I guess this is straight forward other than modifying the speaker cable connection to the speaker. Is ther anything else I need to do?

For the speakers in the back, I'm thinking of direct replacement 13cm speakers rather than anything too wild. ANyone any suggestions of what to use on this?

Finally, I eventually plan to put a sub in the boot but don't want anything to imposing. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a reasonable sub/amp combo. Is routing power cables to the back of the Octy a great deal of hassle?

Thanks

Mike

stuart.cookson · 03-05-2007, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

...For the HU, I know that you need to reverse the constant and switched power cables... do you need an ISO adaptor and a facia to make everything look ok when its installed?...

What I did on my Polo was carefully pull the constant and switched cables out of the ISO block with a pair of pliers. The plastic block is basically just a housing for spade connectors so if you're careful you can pull them out and swap them round. I'm a Scotsman, so I didn't want to spend my hard-earned cash on an ISO adapter when I didn't have to!! As for the facia adapter, I'm not sure about the Octy, but I'm sure someone else will know.

Stu

twonks · 04-05-2007, 07:10

I'll be doing the same to my Vrs when it lands in August.

edit. Sorry, didn't see it was for the Mk1 Octavia. Not sure if the below still applies

For the fascia panel I'd get the kit from Skoda for £50. It seems a lot, but it has a propper fasia panel and all the cables you need.

If you bought all the bits aftermarket from say fleabay it won't be far off this, and it would look nasty.

The non Skoda fascias are just plain horrid imo and would ruin the look of an otherwise solid dash.

Have a search around here and you will be able to find the part numbers you need to order, and some pictures.

hth.

03-05-2007, 13:08	#1
Mike C Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: East Sussex and Sometimes North Yorks. and sometimes in between! Posts: 219 Thanks: 29 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Octy VRS Install Hi All, Am currently planning the install for my Mk1 Octy VRS. Doing it on a tight budget tho so Fleabay is coming into play on the purchases. I currently have a JVC KD-G611 HU and a pair of Infitity 652i speakers for the front. For the HU, I know that you need to reverse the constant and switched power cables... do you need an ISO adaptor and a facia to make everything look ok when its installed? The speakers should be a direct replacement for the originals in the front so I guess this is straight forward other than modifying the speaker cable connection to the speaker. Is ther anything else I need to do? For the speakers in the back, I'm thinking of direct replacement 13cm speakers rather than anything too wild. ANyone any suggestions of what to use on this? Finally, I eventually plan to put a sub in the boot but don't want anything to imposing. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a reasonable sub/amp combo. Is routing power cables to the back of the Octy a great deal of hassle? Thanks Mike __________________ Octavia Mk 1 VRS, Black Magic

04-05-2007, 07:10	#3
twonks Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 229 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Octy VRS Install I'll be doing the same to my Vrs when it lands in August. edit. Sorry, didn't see it was for the Mk1 Octavia. Not sure if the below still applies For the fascia panel I'd get the kit from Skoda for £50. It seems a lot, but it has a propper fasia panel and all the cables you need. If you bought all the bits aftermarket from say fleabay it won't be far off this, and it would look nasty. The non Skoda fascias are just plain horrid imo and would ruin the look of an otherwise solid dash. Have a search around here and you will be able to find the part numbers you need to order, and some pictures. hth.

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