HU Installation Issue *Pictures Inside*
07-20-2007, 04:34 PM
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I used a dremel tool to cut the plastic part of that off. Once that little bit was gone, I folded the metal portion of it down and crimped it down as best I could. That worked fine for me.
07-20-2007, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinID
I used a dremel tool to cut the plastic part of that off. Once that little bit was gone, I folded the metal portion of it down and crimped it down as best I could. That worked fine for me.
07-20-2007, 05:11 PM
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That is exactly what i had to do to get my unit in, i used the humount.com. I had the unit in before, using a wal-mart brand install kit. It fit fine, went to put the humount.com one in and my radio did the same thin kept hitting that support.
Dremmeled it off.
Dremmeled it off.
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07-20-2007, 09:31 PM
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Yea I never go for the dremel.....I've done it on 2 cars by just bending it back with your fingers or pliers until it snaps off -- you'll only feel guilty afterwards for about 4 seconds.
07-23-2007, 08:37 AM
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I like the look. Much better than many other head unit installs I have seen around here. Many times in this area the people just let the unit hang out that extra half inch or whatever and it looks awful.
07-23-2007, 10:58 AM
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the box you moved is your daytime running light control module.
In my experience, almost all aftermarket decks have worse fm reception then the oem units they replace.
In my experience, almost all aftermarket decks have worse fm reception then the oem units they replace.
07-23-2007, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike @ FbodyAudio
the box you moved is your daytime running light control module.
In my experience, almost all aftermarket decks have worse fm reception then the oem units they replace.
In my experience, almost all aftermarket decks have worse fm reception then the oem units they replace.
Oh btw I was going to PM you and ask if you still make those tweeter pods for the camaro doors, let me know if you do.
07-23-2007, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Shockwave179
Oh btw I was going to PM you and ask if you still make those tweeter pods for the camaro doors, let me know if you do.
not right now, I'm in the middle of making new masters to take molds from, so it will be a few weeks yet
07-23-2007, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Shockwave179
But yeah my father just bought a new car and bought a lifetime subscription to sirius sat radio as part of a package, maybe I'll do that instead of normal FM radio.
I do have XM and I like it, but I do the 3-month invoicing instead.
07-23-2007, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by VIP1
BTW, that "Lifetime" subscription is for the life of the receiver, not your life.
I do have XM and I like it, but I do the 3-month invoicing instead.
I do have XM and I like it, but I do the 3-month invoicing instead.
07-23-2007, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Shockwave179
I think Mercedes gave him the impression that it was for as long as he has the car.
If the radio fails, Mercedes might be nice and transfer the subscription to the warranty replacement (but not aftermarket), but if the subscription is handled through Sirius (most-likely), then it probably won't transfer.
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07-24-2007, 08:29 AM
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Sirius just recently changed their lifetime subscription to allow receiver replacement up to three times for a $75 service charge each time.
But there's another "gotcha" with their lifetime subscription - you're not allowed to add additional receivers for $6.95/month like you can with an ordinary subscription. So if you have more than one radio, you pay for the lifetime subscription on one and you still have to pay a full regular subscription on the others. Kinda kills all the savings!
But there's another "gotcha" with their lifetime subscription - you're not allowed to add additional receivers for $6.95/month like you can with an ordinary subscription. So if you have more than one radio, you pay for the lifetime subscription on one and you still have to pay a full regular subscription on the others. Kinda kills all the savings!
07-24-2007, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
Sirius just recently changed their lifetime subscription to allow receiver replacement up to three times for a $75 service charge each time.
07-25-2007, 07:12 AM
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Sirius wouldn't know (or care) whether it's factory or aftermarket. They just substitute the new ESN for the old one on the account (and take their $75). However, I don't know if that offer applies to OEM subscriptions or only to retail sales of lifetime subscriptions. It would probably be a good idea to call Sirius and find out before buying a replacement radio if you're in that situation.
Last month they were offering the lifetime subscriptions for only $399...$100 off the usual price. Even at that price you'd have to keep the service for over 30 months for it to pay off (add about 6 months for each time you switch radios).
Last month they were offering the lifetime subscriptions for only $399...$100 off the usual price. Even at that price you'd have to keep the service for over 30 months for it to pay off (add about 6 months for each time you switch radios).