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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Question Swapping radio w/map pocket

I've read many posts that describe how to relocate the radio, which is what I want to do. However, I don't want to add gauges where the radio is now located. I simply want to put the map pocket up top. Has anyone done this? Is it even possible?

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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:05 PM
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map pocket?

meaning an LCD screen? care to elaborate?
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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you can buy a hu relocation kit, but i don't think you can move the pocket up. you might want to check www.metraonline.com for a din pocket, or run a search for one.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks for the info. I found some on the web.

[img src="http://www.enfigmotorsport.com/imagesstore/carstereo_installation/oem_vw_pocket.JPG"]
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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the base mazda protege has a DIN pocket with a cover to keep prying eyes off your goodies

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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Tom, I priced the DIN pocket at a local Mazda dealer today. $100 plus tax! At least the parts manager chuckled along with me. -Mike
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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how much for the vw pocket?
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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I found some VW pockets that are supposed to fit Mitsubishi & Subaru for under $7 but I think that's a distributor pricing (http://aampofamerica.com/specials_pd...cials%2003.pdf). I found another generic-fit pocket that accommodates CD's for about $20.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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DAMN!
i went to the junk yard and got mine for one dolla'
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