I have a 1.8iS MK2, and want to install my Sony 10 CD changer into it, not quite sure where the best place to mount it is. I have had a quick look, but there seems nothing too secure. I would also like to know where the best place is to run the cables, hopefully without drilling any holes. (2/00)
I've just taken some pics of how to run the cables from the cabin area to the boot - incredibly simple to do and no drilling involved with the cables! The only thing that is remotely firm in the boot area to secure the changer on to is the piece of hardboard which covers the battery on the right hand side of the boot. (2/00)
I know at least one dealer uses velcro to attach the changer to the rear end of the boot. I haven't actually seen it done but if it works OK it means that you could remove the changer at will. (2/00)
I'm mounting my CD player in the location where my spare wheel used to be (takes up too much space anyway, I prefer carrying a REMA tip-top kit) , bolting it to the underside of the (what do I call this) trunk "roof". Seems the most stable place to put it, out of harm's way. (2/00)

On my Blaupunkt Changer I mounted this on the right hand side of the boot in the lower section using velcro stuck to the bottom of the changer. This held the unit quite well (although not 100%) in place. This has since died and has been replaced with a 12 Disk Pioneer unit that I have wedged in place using a First Aid Kit a sleeping bag and some old rags (works but far from perfect).

I have thought about using some sort of double sided tape/foam strips to attach a couple of plates with bolts to the rear boot panel thus allowing the changer to be bolted on as far out of the way as possible but not involving drilling anywhere near the fuel tank. Has anyone done this, will it work ? (2/00)

Haven't done it myself as the place that fitted my changer screwed it to the flat bit of the boot, to the left of the well - still enough room to get the jack out though.

An idea I had was to make a panel from MDF or similar to fit in the top of the spare wheel, then bolt the changer flat on top of it. Permanent, but able to move if required, should also be out of the way of any luggage as well. (2/00)
I've a mk2 1.8i, I got the dealer to fit my changer for me. He screwed it to the board covering the battery - he obviously didn't test drive it; it was crap, bouncing all over the shop. I decided to move it to the other side of the boot. I took out the plastic "bucket" and attached a bit of wood by means of very sticky duct tape into the two wells. After replacing the plastic bucket, I then screwed another bit of wood to this and screwed the changer on top. It was easy to move the cable across (the dealer had done the hard bit, getting it into the boot). I attached the changer in a vertical position, so I could still put things in the bucket, between changer & wing. Things have been fine until recently, when the laser started jumping occasionally. I merely took it all apart & replaced the sticky tape. It lasted about 1 year before needing re-taping. I can live with this. The alternative is drilling holes into the boot floor (don't fancy that). Later on, I got a new head unit with minidisc, and moved it up a slot, so it's just under the vents. I feel this makes it easier to fiddle with. (2/00)