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Old 01-24-02, 12:48 AM
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Dash Kit

Hey guys, I need to know where to get a dash kit for my CD player that actually is of decent quality. I have the Metra kit right now and it just looks so cheap, and the CD player doesnt sit in it correctly, what kit do you guys recommend???
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www.sounddomain.com they have one for 5 bucks I think.
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build your own.

use the stock brackets, ISO mount the radio, cut a trim panel out from some black plexi glass or aluminum.


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I use to work in car audio and found there are not too many companies that make good kits for our cars. I however found a metal one in a junk car that looks good and works great only if I knew who made it.
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What I did: I used the stock metal mounting brackets from the factory radio. I then sanded down the trim ring of the aftermarket unit so that it would fit inside the stock radio opening (like the stock unit does), then I also added a Din size pocket under the unit.

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Hey Nathan, Ask Ben about this one, remember he's the sound guy. He probably has some good suggestions and sources for you.
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call crutchfied for the kit (www.crutchfield.com). Get the sweet/free catalog too.
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The Crotchfield kit is the Metra. If you want something better, you'll have to make it yourself. I definately like Icemarks idea. Use the factory brackets and isolation bushings like they use for hard drives. That'll keep your CD from skipping every time you get within 10ft of a pebble. Then cut a filler panel out of black ABS or plexi. Now if only I could find my old brackets...
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i just shoved my cd player in the open area left once the stock one was removed. I attached a block-off plate to the top 1/2 that was still open. no mounting kit required! lol
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I used the Metra kit and I just shaved and cut pieces to my liking and I think it looks great.
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go to best buy they have them... i bought mine there and it works perfect
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I went to a local car audio place and had them order a multikit for my car, i think it turned out pretty nice.




I even found the kit at sounddomain.com, it comes with WAAAAY more parts then it shows:P

http://www.cardomain.com/item/SCOMA1530B
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Originally Posted by JamesBong
The Crotchfield kit is the Metra. If you want something better, you'll have to make it yourself. I definately like Icemarks idea. Use the factory brackets and isolation bushings like they use for hard drives. That'll keep your CD from skipping every time you get within 10ft of a pebble. Then cut a filler panel out of black ABS or plexi. Now if only I could find my old brackets...
sorry but.. lmao.. crotch feild...
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Originally Posted by 2RICE4U
I went to a local car audio place and had them order a multikit for my car, i think it turned out pretty nice.




I even found the kit at sounddomain.com, it comes with WAAAAY more parts then it shows:P

http://www.cardomain.com/item/SCOMA1530B
does that botten din come with it?
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is there any way to replace the plastic pieces that the actual screws mount to?

like the inside of the stereo/din area ....

the part that the screws actually contact with to hold the kits in place?
pretty much ALL mine have cracked and the guage holder/cd holder that i bought from 1fastt2 or whoever sits all funny cause its not held in by all the screws

am i **** out of luck or has anyone come across this and corrected it ?

sorry for the thread hijack
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nope, those screw holes are part of the dash, all you can do is try to drill new ones in a different location.
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
does that botten din come with it?
yes sir it does.
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I have two of the metal kits here in my shop. They have a din sized cutout for the radio and the rest is black metal. They are made by Autosound Mfg, I dunno how old they are, but it looks to be quite old and probably oop. I have one on hold for myself, but if you are interested in one PM me.
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yeah my sterio didnt fit in my dash. so they wound up accidentaly cracking my surrounding. they used hot glue with screws in the glue for suport. hot glue on a dash. how sad. it soon fell off . all of it.
smart hu?
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id make em pay!
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Originally Posted by Karack
nope, those screw holes are part of the dash, all you can do is try to drill new ones in a different location.

damnit i was afraid of that
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