Double Din install done

[nutodgame]

Here we go. Got this done today. Still tinkering with all the features so far so good. Sorry about the lighting.











I will probably do some more work on it next week. The installer switched the dual A/C control for me and also grounded the e-brake wire so I can watch dvd while driving. I didn't even ask for that (I had a DIY Install that I got off the web that I left with the box of items. He saw it and did it off there- don't have it in front of me but, need to give props to the original writer of the manual; will do so once I get it). The install kit that came with the head unit was near impossible to put it. Pattyskin, Help!! Do you have any suggestion as to what I can do to clean up that space?

[nutodgame]

Oh yeah, I'm no expert in these things. Really thought long and hard to do this with one of my buddies, my fear won me over! Took it in to a radio installer. Please...don't shame me...

[pattyskin]

Clean up what? The small gap around the HU? I'm not sure what you're asking

[nutodgame]

I'll have to take some more pics tomorrow; from afar it looks fine but while in the car it looks a bit funny. They gaps are more noticable. What trim u used around you HU, did it come with the unit or did you purchase that yourself?

[Gilley]

I made a piece to fill in that gap out of 1/4 inch MDF and some flat black spray paint.

[nutodgame]

Definitely my next project; were can I get MDF? Did you have to take apart your dash to do it again?

Originally Posted by Gilley

I made a piece to fill in that gap out of 1/4 inch MDF and some flat black spray paint.

[nutodgame]

Props to DOCRONI DIY Guide. Thats how the desoldering of the dual a/c control button was done.

[nutodgame]

Originally Posted by Gilley

I made a piece to fill in that gap out of 1/4 inch MDF and some flat black spray paint.

Gilley, do yo have a pic of what yours looks like; wanna take a que.

[Gilley]

Here are a few that might help. I started with a cardboard template and kept trimming it to fit. Then I traced it onto the MDF and cut it with a jigsaw to fit, sanded the edges and painted it.

[pattyskin]

^^ I love the "Work" point on ur GPS.

[poormansporsche]

Wow Gilley, that's a really good looking custom job you did there. Looks like it was always meant to be there.

[Gilley]

Thanks. That's the look I was going after. LOL

[poormansporsche]

^^^ You do know I wasn't kidding!...right?

(it really was a compliment)

[nutodgame]

I put a trim piece around the HU, had to take it apart first though. Top pic is updated with trim piece bottom without -

[roots4x]

Cool beans man. I was wondering if it is possible to connect an aftermarket HU to the car and have it still sound decent running through the stock bose amp? The reason I ask is because I would like to do one thing at a time and just replace the HU before the amp and speakers. Also, considering there is such little space for an aftermarket amp in the back, I doubt I will ever replace anything back there.