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Model Technical and Interest => Fulvia => Topic started by: simonandjuliet on 22 April, 2020, 06:37:43 AM



Title: Berlina question
Post by: simonandjuliet on 22 April, 2020, 06:37:43 AM
Can anyone tell me if the door cards on S1 and S2 berlinas are interchangeable ? What about the rear seats as well ?

I suspect not !

Thanks


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: chriswgawne on 22 April, 2020, 08:45:03 AM
What are you up to I wonder?
I would guess they are interchangeable.
Chris


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: fay66 on 22 April, 2020, 11:25:55 AM
What are you up to I wonder?
I would guess they are interchangeable.
Chris
Simon,
Same doors shellsI think? But door handles, pulls, winders different.
Not sure about the back seats as the legroom was improved, if you compare the distance on a series 1 and 2 between the rear windscreen and the boot lid, it's shorter on the series two where they gained a bit of room, front seats I can't see why not, Richard Fridd fitted a pair of Rover armchairs in a series 2  so I don't see why not.
Brian
8227  8)


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: simonandjuliet on 22 April, 2020, 04:53:23 PM
Thanks - I ask the question because I am "toying with" the idea of fitting a radio hidden in the glove compartment, but as mentioned elsewhere, what to do with the speakers ??

There is a set of second hand door cards available here with the possibility of fitting speakers, but they are S2 and I don't want to touch my as-new originals !


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: Justin McArdle on 22 April, 2020, 05:32:52 PM
I use my Bose Bluetooth speaker and place it on the rear parcel shelf of my Berlina 2c. Good sound without the angst of installing speakers.


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: Sliding Pillar on 22 April, 2020, 06:35:28 PM
It’s a long time since I had a Fulvia sedan, but I seem to remember there are speaker holes in the front kick panels in front of the doors.


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: lancialulu on 22 April, 2020, 08:45:27 PM
I use my Bose Bluetooth speaker and place it on the rear parcel shelf of my Berlina 2c. Good sound without the angst of installing speakers.
Do you keep your car locked.....


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: fay66 on 23 April, 2020, 07:07:28 AM
I had this conundrum when at one time I considered fitting a radio, before I decided not to bother and listen to that lovely V4 instead.
I think a small pair of modern speaker will fit in the footwell high enough up not to be noticeable
I'm sure at one time I've wseen speakers that fitted under the seat.
I suppose it all depends what quality of sound you want.
Brian
8227  8)



Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: simonandjuliet on 23 April, 2020, 07:25:19 AM
Brian , I understand your point entirely

It is the first "old" car I have ever considered fitting a radio to because it is just so nice, "quiet" and comfortable, and when are "en-famille" for any distance, Mathilda wants music !

Maybe I'll just stick to an iPhone, bluetooth and a JBL on the parcel shelf - and another hidden power point ??


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: DavidLaver on 23 April, 2020, 10:40:02 AM

If the music is only for her (memories of "Let it Go" on repeat ;D) but headphones are too antisocial this sort of thing might be a solution:

https://news.soulrunnner.com/best-conduction-headphones-2020/?gclid=CjwKCAjw-YT1BRAFEiwAd2WRttg76D5QK983mhy_W9kKXapJIQ1hktiYNW2bxFHuoWJgcp9IKYjyhhoCThYQAvD_BwE


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: DavidLaver on 23 April, 2020, 10:41:47 AM

...or she has headphones but you have a bluetooth single ear hands free for your phone so you can call her when approaching services or when the view is unmissable or she needs to pass you something or check the map...

...or a jab in the ribs !


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: DavidLaver on 23 April, 2020, 10:45:33 AM

The battery life on speakers and the power in USB booster batteries has gone up a lot, maybe the power point isn't needed.  Am remembering the effort some took to wire their houses with computer networks just before it all went wireless.

Jay's speaker and amp and battery hidden inside a period suitcase is rather lovely, a project like that would be as easy as messing with door cards and seats and you could move it between cars (do you have another classic?!!!!!?) and take it on picnics or round the garden or lunch time at the vines.


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: fay66 on 24 April, 2020, 10:13:02 PM
I bought a small power amplifier that can be stashed away in the glove box, this then hooks up to a pair of speakers and an MP3 player.
All you would then need somewhere is a single small jack plug socket, as an alternative to a radio.
I bet your daughter has something that could be plugged into it, so she can play her own music!
Brian
8227
 8)


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: DavidLaver on 25 April, 2020, 04:14:05 PM

Plugged in? 

Some phones these days don't even have a headphone socket.  Wireless charging is a thing now as well.


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: lancialulu on 25 April, 2020, 04:58:25 PM
she can play her own music!

8227
 8)
and listen to it herself no doubt....


Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: Justin McArdle on 11 May, 2020, 06:31:31 PM
Possible speaker solution using existing dash mount in Berlinas
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283460828323



Title: Re: Berlina question
Post by: frankxhv773t on 12 May, 2020, 01:27:57 PM
"but headphones are too antisocial" I'd rather got the impression that children were born with headphones pre installed these days!