Buying headunit. Update!!!!
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Yes, all insulated connectors use the same color coding. Red for 18 to 22 gauge, blue for 14 to 16 gauge and yellow for 10 to 12 gauge.
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Formally Simplɘ Jack
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So everything came in except for the steering wheel interface, that should come on Tuesday. I decided to start the install to make sure everything works. Well everything went ok for being my first time installing a HU except that it wouldn't fit all the way cause of the bracket in the back so I had to use the extension of the dash kit that makes it look ugly.
My connector work....
How it stands...
My connector work....
How it stands...
Last edited by BoricuaHec01; Nov 10, 2013 at 02:57 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Go ahead and cut (or bend out of the way) the factory rear support bracket. Almost every aftermarket head unit is deeper than the factory one so that bracket gets in the way. You'll never need it unless you plan to put the OEM head unit back at some point.
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If you haven't done this already, I suggest going to Crutchfield's website, adding your head unit to the shopping cart, and it'll suggest the dash install kit to use. I think Sonic Electronix website will do the same.
I installed my new door speakers this weekend too, I'll upload some pics. Took me over 6 hours! (I'm putzy)
I installed my new door speakers this weekend too, I'll upload some pics. Took me over 6 hours! (I'm putzy)
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Formally Simplɘ Jack
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So I ended up buying the Metra 99-3300 from Best Buy and it was still about 1/2 inch short so I just grabbed pliers and ripped that annoying bracket off, mission accomplished and perfect flush 
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Formally Simplɘ Jack
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Ya stock speakers, audio does sound a lot better, great quality like always from Alpine. Next project will be sub/amp, debating if I should upgrade speakers too or keep stock.
Hope it will be my last for a while
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Formally Simplɘ Jack
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If you do it, I suggest getting all your stuff done at the same time. Right now I'm in the middle of installing sound deadener in my car and this has gotta be the 4th time I'm tearing out the interior (1st to clean, 2nd to upgrade speakers, 3rd to wire sub/amp, 4th to install sound deadener).
Hope it will be my last for a while
Hope it will be my last for a while
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Formally Simplɘ Jack
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Ya man same with me. Last couple days was driving me nuts trying to push the volume/mute buttons out of habit and knowing they didn't work made me and the car incomplete. Were you able to get yours resolved?