WhiteBird00

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No, the brackets lined up with one of the original screw holes so I was able to fasten it in using an original screw. But it's snug enough that I still need to use a screwdriver to get enough leverage to slide it out so it wouldn't go anywhere even without the mounting screw.

pentavolvo

oh awesome glad to know all this stuff for future info. so i take it you didnt have to cut any plastic other then the tab in the back of the dash

WhiteBird00

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I had to trim the upper edge of the opening just a little (1/8") using a dremel tool. I found the first time I test fit it that it was so tight it was scraping the labels off the top of the head unit.

Gordon0652

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That looks great WhiteBird00!!! btw what radar is that?

WhiteBird00

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That's the Bel RX75 Pro Remote. It's basically the same as the Passport SR7. They're supposed to require "professional installation only" but it's no more difficult to install than a stereo system or alarm system.

blackbird007

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I made my mount using strong ties and jb weld. I wanted something strong since I had to get rid of the plastic tray that goes under the radio.




The clean holes are for the screws, and the dremeled out ones are for the bezel clips to pass through. It mounts using the factory screws and holes. I'll see if I can find the pics that I have of it mounted.

pentavolvo

nice... its nice to see how everyone does it

toslo5o

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do they make double din units that just plug into our wiring with an adapter?

WhiteBird00

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The basic wiring is the same as for any head unit - just use the normal wiring adapter and match up the wires so that it will plug in to the factory harness.

In this case, there were additional connections necessary for the external modules (bluetooth and satellite radio) as well as a wire to connect to the VSS signal for improved GPS accuracy. If I had added the rear view camera there would have been a video cable and a trigger wire that connects to the backup lights.

VIP1

Where is the VSS signal on a 1998-2002 Firebird?
Does C3-16 have a wire?
I didn't look the last time I had the radio out.
(That was some time ago too.)

pentavolvo

i can look it up tomorrow if no one else posts up. if that radio has the auto volume bs like the camaro in theory it will be at the radio but who knows

WhiteBird00

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Unfortunately, since the Firebird doesn't have the automatic volume that Camaros have, the VSS wire isn't in the stereo harness. I found it in connector C220 under the glovebox. There are two inline 10-pin connectors there - one white and one blue. The VSS wire is the dark green with white in one corner of the white connector.

VIP1

Thanks WhiteBird00. I may be getting a Avic-D3 soon too.

phantomzer0

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Sounds good VIP, you can join our little club....bwhaha

VIP1

Thanks... but it looks like it fell through.
Maybe later.

C5 KIDD

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looks great bud! was a pleasure doing business with you!! glad it all worked out!

im not sure whats going on with the sponsor status, they have been working on it for over a month now ive already paid, so im just going to start advertising!!

if anyone else is interested feel free to shoot me a PM! you can also check out my website www.ti-motorsports.com

looking forward to doing business!

thanks
brian

SSmokinz

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I just used some of the 90 degree brackets from sears for like 2 bucks. Everything worked out fine with just those!

mcano

Hey WhiteBird, Double Din looks awesome, I just installed a DD and I modified my Bazel. Looks good but not as good as yours, probably end up buying one from TI-Motorsports shortly.

toslo5o

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so with the ti setup do you have to purchase/mske your own brackets?

Phantom_WS6

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This is my question too... it should be a complete kit with the bracket too...