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Hi Guys, I decided to convert my CS3 dashboard into a double din setup. My car came with the factory stereo and an in-dash 6 CD changer located at the bottom of the dash. This is how it used to look like: Note that I have removed the AC regulator knobs before the DIY. In order to do this, I had to obtain a double din conversion kit from eBay. This is what I got: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-METRA-95-7017B-DOUBLE-DIN-DASH-KIT-FOR-2002-2007-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-/181819356245?hash=item2a55473455 As you can see, the kit came with a kit that is 100% identical to the double din setup that comes in some JDM CS Lancers. The complicated part here is re-locating the AC controls to the lower part of the dash (where the CD changer is in the above photo). The first step was to remove the bezel around the stereo and the bezel that holds the CD changer in place. Then removed the head unit and the AC controls so that they can be relocated to where the CD changer was. Since this is a manual AC system with airflow controlled by a cable-operated system, it was not just an unplug-relocate-plug thing. Rather, the cables needed to be removed so that the AC control panel could be detached from the dashboard, then re-attach the cables through the CD changer opening. After the AC was relocated, it looked like this. As you can see the AC bezel that I got from eBay is a black one, I will need to get it resprayed to match the color of the dashboard. I tested the AC controls, air redirection and everything seemed to work as expected. The next part was to source a matching double din head unit. I was keen on buying a branded unit that had Bluetooth and support for a reverse camera, so I got hold of this. The model is Pioneer AVH-275BT and the unit cost me 38K including a reverse camera. few snapshot while installing the unit. mic and reverse camera after installing the unit overall it was not that difficult than i thought and really happy with the outcome. kudos to Davy who helped me to make this happened even sharing every steps to follow - which wanted to do by himself so badly - and specially to come out with this post :-)

Nice Diy mate, of course there's that Davy essense!

Try to follow the link https://www.amayama.com/en/genuine-catalogs/mitsubishi and enter the chassis number. If your model is in their catalogs you should be able to trace whatever the o-ring you are looking for. Injectors for different vehicle makes are produced by specialized OEM part suppliers like NipponDenso and Bosch. So the o-rings are common for vehicles using the same injector.

Thanks guys this is catchy. yeah very well this should be. yeah machan. nothing different from the OEM controllers. it has the same spaces to come out the light and display the indicators with no difference

I'm positive that they do because the AC control panel connector just has to be removed and then plugged back in through the CD changer opening.

Wow.. Just wow. great stuff mate. Really happy to see the end results. One question, does the AC controller knobs light up properly?

Good one s.madura! This is something I wanted to do for the car, but couldn't. Very happy to see that she finally got the double din dashboard. I think that it's safe to say that this is the only pre-facelift CS3 in Sri Lanka with a double din dashboard. Well done! Back in 2009, when I was considering the conversion, a company called Orbital was selling a conversion kit for about $300! Mind you this was only the bits that s.madura bought from eBay. But people were still buying them. As for me, the price was too high for a couple of bezels and mounting brackets. But as time went by and as the CS got a bit older, these parts started selling at low prices.

Good job mate! I initially thought Davy has posted this Very nicely done...

That isn't the correct way to measure actually. Do this:1. Pump a full tank of petrol. Reset the trip computer before leaving the fuel station. 2. Drive (you don't have to drive until the gauge drops to "E". Half a tank is good). 3. Fill up again until full tank. Note how many litres were pumped. 4. Fuel consumption = Trip computer reading / Number of litres pumped Repeat above steps a few times and calculate the average of the figures resulted in step 4. Remember to reset trip computer after step 4 if you're doing this. Note that this too can skew your results based on various reasons: - Incorrectly calibrated fuel pump at fuel station. Sometimes deliberate. Select a good fuel station and stick to it. - Pumping more after the fuel station pump automatic cut off. Always stop pumping after first cut off. - Long periods of idle running/racing the engine when the car is put up for a repair. - Changes in your driving style. Be as consistent as possible, but drive as you would normally drive.

Merry Xmas everyone!

NIlantha do you also have a Aqua? The stuff you say resonates a lot with a certain Aqua group.. Everyone loosing sleep over 1kmpl and saving Rs.100 on an oil change thats done at most once in 2 months.

Hell yeah!!! hmmm...i'm wondering who to vote for???...so many dumbasses to choose from!