Clarion UK | VZ401E

Would it be straight forward to fit and would it sit nicely in the stereo area or would there be a gap to fill on the sides? If so how are these gaps filled?

Have looked through other threads but none really answer my question. Probably cause the answers are to tekkie for me.

I saw a p38 with a flip up screen , but because the viewing angle couldn't be set to a certain angle, the whole stereo had to spaced forward and looked like it was half fitted, and looked crappy

As long as its standard single DIN size it should fit no problem. If new it should come with the locking cradle which fits into the single din slot.

Flip up screens will be a problem as the radio will sit recessed under the upper panel and the screen won't open up properly as mentioned above. It will look quite bad unless the screen has a very long horizontal travel.

If you want a large screen i suggest getting a double DIN unit and putting it in the Nav recess or the space next to the clock. Some modification will be needed with various fascia adaptors but can be done with a bit more work and expense.

I would stick to a standard single DIN sized without a flip up screen. The position of the unit being quite low down will make it hard to see and operate. (Speaking from experience)

I now have just a powerful alpine unit which is so much better - you can't beat the sound quality the mini amp puts out and it specifically made for sound reproduction, not sat nav or dvd. If you want Sat nav you should get a proper standalone....

I've also got the Alpine bluetooth for my iphone which works great to. If you want a unit for your phone then probably go for the parrot headunits.

You cannot fit it directly to the standard harness with the H/K system - you need an adaptor lead that attenuates and impedance-matches to the H/K amp(s), otherwise you will get a costant 'buzz' from the speakers and/or distortion.

Also, ignore any car audio fitter or website that tells you you can cure it with ground-loop isolators - because it is not caused by a ground loop.

If you want a copy of my comprehensive guide on this very subject, PM me.