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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: stevenick100 on April 27, 2020, 09:39:48

Title: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: stevenick100 on April 27, 2020, 09:39:48: Hi,

I want to upgrade my car radio to something modern, my car is 2008. I'm not sure where to start? Is it easy to DIY or get one shop fitted? I would appreiate any suggestions or some advice from someone who has upgraded theirs.

Thanks
Steve
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: beerman on April 28, 2020, 01:30:58: :link: HOW TO: FD Body - Remove/Replace/Swap OEM (2DIN) headunit (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=36289.0)

Looks like a lot of fun. If you are just after bluetooth head unit they are plug and play (if you can find one).
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: The Gonz on April 28, 2020, 02:27:22: So is this (plug and play):
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: mc121994 on May 10, 2020, 14:53:10: you can order an android headunit. im also ordering one for mine
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Title: Re: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: mrexcitement on May 19, 2020, 02:31:53: I have upgraded my FD wagon with

Sb Acoutsics SB29RDNC-C0004 tweeters x 2
Sb Acoustics SB17MFC35-4 Midwoofers x 2
Alpine UTE-93DAB head unit single din (plays Flac Files)
JL Audio TWK audio processor
Alpine PDX-F6 150w x 4 amp
Alpine PDX-M12 1200w Subwoofer amp
Subwoofer 2 x Dayton audio RSS265HO-4 10" + 2 x Passive Dayton Audio RSS265-PR 10" in 45 litre box.

I have the same bracket as above except it's for a single din unit (didn't want something flashy)

Wasn't very hard to do , if you search on this forum you will find all information needed to remove the factory head unit and wiring.

Best sound system i have listened to in a car.
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: Dazzler on May 20, 2020, 20:27:12: Quote from: mrexcitement on May 19, 2020, 02:31:53
I have upgraded my FD wagon with

Sb Acoutsics SB29RDNC-C0004 tweeters x 2
Sb Acoustics SB17MFC35-4 Midwoofers x 2
Alpine UTE-93DAB head unit single din (plays Flac Files)
JL Audio TWK audio processor
Alpine PDX-F6 150w x 4 amp
Alpine PDX-M12 1200w Subwoofer amp
Subwoofer 2 x Dayton audio RSS265HO-4 10" + 2 x Passive Dayton Audio RSS265-PR 10" in 45 litre box.

I have the same bracket as above except it's for a single din unit (didn't want something flashy)

Wasn't very hard to do , if you search on this forum you will find all information needed to remove the factory head unit and wiring.

Best sound system i have listened to in a car.

Well done! I'd love to upgrade the fairly ordinary stereo in my 2019 Camry but suspect I would be too tight to spend the required $ to get the result I'd want. I just want a bit more clarity, bass and volume, although my new hearing aids have helped a bit!

How much did you upgrade cost Mr X ?
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: mrexcitement on May 21, 2020, 21:50:46: About $3000

Although i didn't purchase everything at once , it took a couple of months so wasn't too bad.

I'm bit if an audio nut , so the cost is no problem for me.
Title: Re: Hyundai i30 2008 - I want to upgrade my radio
Post by: Dazzler on May 22, 2020, 09:29:46: Wow! That's probably more than a third of the value of your car. No wonder it sounds good. No criticizing you, it's your money. I'm a tight ass. I wouldn't want to spend more than $1000 to upgrade my Camry Audio and my car is still probably worth $30K. :-[ so probably wouldn't make enough difference to be worthwhile.