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Author:  agrajagzz9 [ Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Installing compact UHF in Jimny ashtray
Hey everyone

Just got myself a 2007 Jimny, this is my first mod:
Edit: forgot to mention it's a GME TX3100

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1. Remove the fascia surrounding the radio, air con etc. I followed this guide.
2. File down the protruding plastic about 1mm on each side.
3. Mark where you would like to mount it and drill a hole on each side.
4. Find some bolts and bolt it in. (I used some random spares that I found but I think they are M3 thread)

I need to find some longer bolts and it could probably use some spacers installed on the bolts. It also moves slightly, so I might stick it down with some double-sided tape.

Otherwise, very :D .
Author:  knicko [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:18 am ]
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Nice work, What is that radio? Nice and small I'd like one to hide in the sierra.
Author:  Rusho [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:29 am ]
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knicko wrote:
Nice work, What is that radio? Nice and small I'd like one to hide in the sierra.


Looks like a GME TX3100. I got one to go in my car eventually. Hopefully putting it in the same spot 8)
Author:  jonno_racing [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:16 am ]
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I have same one, I didn't think it was neat there so mine is infront of gearstick under dash.
Author:  Fatzook [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:02 am ]
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jonno_racing wrote:
I have same one, I didn't think it was neat there so mine is infront of gearstick under dash.


Cut into the plastic under the ashtray? Thats where I would place it also.
Author:  jonno_racing [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:13 am ]
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Nah, no cut holes incase I Wana sell her in future
Author:  steve [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:21 am ]
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yeah i'd just screw it to the side of the console, because you always need the ashtray to put change in :D
Author:  tombutt [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:06 am ]
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ive got mine in the ashtray in the vitara i never use the thing
Author:  zooky08 [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:08 am ]
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I have exact same radio in my Jim. Mine is were jonno's is As well
Author:  orangeshannon [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:36 am ]
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i got one of them uhf's with the buttons on the mic when i had in my vitara mine was bolted on top of the trans tunnel underneath the the consol out of the way was very tidy. now its in my sierra on top of the thing about how to select 4x4 haha :D
Author:  Halford [ Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:50 pm ]
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nice one agrajagzz9,
glad you find my guide useful :wink:
Author:  agrajagzz9 [ Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:30 pm ]
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Halford wrote:
nice one agrajagzz9,
glad you find my guide useful :wink:


Thanks Halford, its a great guide and really detailed.
Author:  Birdman1985 [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:34 pm ]
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Another idea is to take the ashtray out and using another bit of thin steel or timber place it in the ash tray hole and the uhf below it (behind the shifter), then screw the bits together clamping it tight to the underside of the ashtray mount....

Then the ashtray slides back in and you have your change holder and uhf. No nasty holes.
Author:  brindog [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:57 pm ]
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What about once you've done a sierra transfer swap, and no longer need the push buttons for 4wd you remove them to make room for the UHF. Not sure if it would fit, but I imagine it would look good if you could.
Author:  BertZook [ Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:27 pm ]
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naaaaaahhh I like my ashtray way too much :P it holds all my spare change coins neat and tidy



in other hand the hole or "pocket" under the stereo is only good for my bublegums packs.... anything bit bigger or heavier fall to the floor in every quick take off or slight hill, so pffffff off u go for a din size uhf 8) ....oricom have one pretty cheap too, so thats my plan for now
Author:  agrajagzz9 [ Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:20 pm ]
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I put my UHF handset in that "pocket" but you're right BertZook, it does come out, especially when 4WDing. I put all my loose change in the pocket next to the handbrake.

Birdman, I thought about putting it there, but I never use the ashtray and the UHF was the perfect size.
Author:  Scales [ Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:15 am ]
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I know my ashtray etc is different...
But my idea originally was to put it in there and replace the ashy entirely. even though the 3100 fit ok, it was pretty much impossible to fit with the bracket. would have had to custom mount it some how. in the end i wrote it off as too hard and not worth the effort and just chucked it where it is now.

probably for the best, i keep my compressor fittings, tyre deflator, usb sticks and air bed bungs in the ashy.
Author:  Travis [ Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:21 am ]
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Mine is inter the ash tray, where did you mount your aerial
Author:  jimny_timmy [ Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:29 pm ]
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I just put the same model UHF in front of the gear stick, above the little tray. Awesome little unit :)
Author:  rabbitguts [ Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:56 am ]
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where did you guys buy the unit??
Author:  jimny_timmy [ Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:59 pm ]
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Got mine off eBay for $275 with aerial
Author:  Scales [ Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:49 am ]
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yeah ebay here too
got aerial locally for an even hunge i think from memory.

think i paid 250 on ebay, arb wanted 320 or some rediculous amount.
Author:  SUPAZOOK [ Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:35 pm ]
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I'm going to tackle installing mine tonight ... exciting :)
Author:  drewhoo [ Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:54 pm ]
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BertZook wrote:
naaaaaahhh I like my ashtray way too much :P it holds all my spare change coins neat and tidy



in other hand the hole or "pocket" under the stereo is only good for my bublegums packs.... anything bit bigger or heavier fall to the floor in every quick take off or slight hill, so pffffff off u go for a din size uhf 8) ....oricom have one pretty cheap too, so thats my plan for now


Same thought processes, bought the oricom - see photos here viewtopic.php?p=564423#p564423
Only downside to the ebay package for the oricom is there is no spring for the aerial. I'm not fussed atm, but you may want to buy one at same time
Author:  Myles [ Sat Mar 10, 2012 12:52 am ]
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So the GME TX3100 is a good little radio then? I had a play with one early last year at the caravan, 4x4 and camping show down in melb early last year, been meaning to get one ever since then lol. Perfect size for a zook ;)
Author:  Scales [ Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:25 am ]
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yeah i rate it, I got mine off ebay to save a few bucks. 80 channel, has the selcal feature so you can talk to your friends without others interrupting all the time (although others will still hear you). so yeah works good! match it with a 6.6db and youll have good all round range.
Author:  SUPAZOOK [ Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:29 am ]
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Easy to install - reliable little machine :) love it :)
Author:  C.00.K13 [ Sat May 26, 2012 12:25 am ]
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Do u have pics bro??
Author:  Scales [ Sat May 26, 2012 1:57 pm ]
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looks like he's lost his image host.
i got a pic somewhere of mine in my build thread, but its mounted differently
Author:  agrajagzz9 [ Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:07 am ]
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Yeah looks like the old auszookers photo library went down. I'll try and get the photo up somewhere else.
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