Double DIN Installation
04-14-2008, 07:13 PM
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So you used the Metra mounting kit, and that custom Bezel from C5 Kidd, and the D3 fit right up eh?
04-15-2008, 06:52 AM
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Pretty much...I had to trim the top of the dash opening just a little with a Dremel tool. The fit was just a little too tight for my liking because of the plastic reinforcing ribs along the top edge of the opening. Taking off about 1/8" allowed the D3 to slide in without scraping the labels off the top of it. I also had to remove the plastic rear support same as with most aftermarket head units.
04-15-2008, 03:06 PM
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Awesome... Guess that is what I will be doing, I had went to CarToys to see what they could do and they were guessing around $600
to get a "custom" molding done by thier guys.. and that is not including the install......
to get a "custom" molding done by thier guys.. and that is not including the install......
04-16-2008, 07:28 PM
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I also have a D3.. Kinda wish i would have joined and/or read this thread earlier. I cut my stock radio bezel to fit around the d3 and HVAC controls ... Looks pretty good but i DEF like some of the pictures posted by you other guys running them to. My local best buy said this deck wouldnt work at all.. morons
I also installed mine by myself, just had to do some trimming. Theres alot more room in there once that tray is gone. Dremel dumdumdum
I also installed mine by myself, just had to do some trimming. Theres alot more room in there once that tray is gone. Dremel dumdumdum
04-16-2008, 07:44 PM
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I also have a D3.. Kinda wish i would have joined and/or read this thread earlier. I cut my stock radio bezel to fit around the d3 and HVAC controls ... Looks pretty good but i DEF like some of the pictures posted by you other guys running them to. My local best buy said this deck wouldnt work at all.. morons
I also installed mine by myself, just had to do some trimming. Theres alot more room in there once that tray is gone. Dremel dumdumdum
I also installed mine by myself, just had to do some trimming. Theres alot more room in there once that tray is gone. Dremel dumdumdum
05-16-2008, 02:05 PM
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Yea that deff looks better than what I was picturing in my mind. Nice work! Now I'm a little annoyed I spent the money to get the HU i got that is single DIN.
How much is the D3 setting people back typically?
How much is the D3 setting people back typically?
05-20-2008, 08:08 AM
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Thanks for the info...1K is deff way outta my price range for a HU so maybe Ill check out Ebay or go with the Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD since I don't really care about the navi.
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I bought a metra double din kit off of ebay for like 10 bucks. It comes with clips for both sides of the unit. Once you attach them and set the unit into the car, the brackets line up with the holes for the actual radio bezel. When you put the bezel on the poles will go into the factory holes and hold the clips in place. I'll try to get a shot tonight of it for you.
The clips don't actually secure to the car until you attach the radio bezel. It's not the most "theft deterrent" but it works quite well.
Nice choice on the avic btw, its a really good deal, especially if you use an ipod or xm!!
The clips don't actually secure to the car until you attach the radio bezel. It's not the most "theft deterrent" but it works quite well.
Nice choice on the avic btw, its a really good deal, especially if you use an ipod or xm!!
