Double Din Install
#1
Double Din Install
Loi from Euromotorspeed installed his double din kit in my C2 last month; mine is a Pioneer 930bt. Sounds and looks much better.
Last edited by GT3 Chuck; 07-12-2011 at 09:33 AM. Reason: title
#2
Looks awesome, When I finally get my car back this is one of the first things I want to do. Was the install hard? Meaning could you do it with just handtools and a dremel? The only thing I am worried about is relocating the climate controls.
Also I wanted to install a Viper alarm/unlock at the same time but I was going to have a real installer do that. So should I just have them do it all at once and save myself the trouble?
Anyway awesome job i'm jealous.
Also I wanted to install a Viper alarm/unlock at the same time but I was going to have a real installer do that. So should I just have them do it all at once and save myself the trouble?
Anyway awesome job i'm jealous.
#4
Looks awesome, When I finally get my car back this is one of the first things I want to do. Was the install hard? Meaning could you do it with just handtools and a dremel? The only thing I am worried about is relocating the climate controls.
Also I wanted to install a Viper alarm/unlock at the same time but I was going to have a real installer do that. So should I just have them do it all at once and save myself the trouble?
Anyway awesome job i'm jealous.
Also I wanted to install a Viper alarm/unlock at the same time but I was going to have a real installer do that. So should I just have them do it all at once and save myself the trouble?
Anyway awesome job i'm jealous.
Regarding the alarm install, if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, might be best to find a qualified installer. You can ask around here on 6speedonline for reputable installers in your area.
I wish you well.
#6
The double-din install is relatively easy! I completed mine in about three hours, and that was considering that was the first time I had the dashboard apart. The dremel portion is a little scary, but it turns out that you actually don't have to be that exact.
Oh BTW, DON'T forget if you have a 99-01 that you must tape off the tab/wire that connects to the back frame of the radio!!! It kept setting off my alarm, and freaked me out that I had permanently messed something up.
#7
Using the Euromotorspeed kit, there was no Dremel action required for my conversion. It is all pretty easy and Loi is great if you are in doubt about anything.
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#8
The results turned out great, and I also bought two sets of brake decals from him.
#10
Just yesterday I had a JVC KW-NT3HDT unit installed by AudioLab in Orange County. I went with this unit as it included HD radio with free traffic alerts, sports, scores, etc. I'm still figuring it out but I like it so far. As for the install, they had a great price and it looks good. However, I do have about a 1/4 inch gap above the top of the faceplate and the bottom of the swing out cup holder. They did do a custom black strip and I'm fine with it (and they moved the A/C controls, etc.) but I noticed in the other two photos on this thread that there appears to be a custom faceplate that fits perfect, with the Porsche logo at the bottom. Is there a part number where I can pick that up or is that because you guys already had factory Nav? I have an 02 Cab and it didn't have factory Nav or the bose system. I can live with what I have but if I can make it look perfect.....
Thanks!
Thanks!
#11
Faceplate
Just yesterday I had a JVC KW-NT3HDT unit installed by AudioLab in Orange County. I went with this unit as it included HD radio with free traffic alerts, sports, scores, etc. I'm still figuring it out but I like it so far. As for the install, they had a great price and it looks good. However, I do have about a 1/4 inch gap above the top of the faceplate and the bottom of the swing out cup holder. They did do a custom black strip and I'm fine with it (and they moved the A/C controls, etc.) but I noticed in the other two photos on this thread that there appears to be a custom faceplate that fits perfect, with the Porsche logo at the bottom. Is there a part number where I can pick that up or is that because you guys already had factory Nav? I have an 02 Cab and it didn't have factory Nav or the bose system. I can live with what I have but if I can make it look perfect.....
Thanks!
Thanks!
Hope that helps.
#12
Thanks r9g. In hindsight I should have bought this kit (looks really clean), although at this point it's probably not worth it for me to drop another $160. Nice install you've go there for sure.
#13
Hopefully if you contact him, he may be able to just sell you the black faceplate trim, since you already have everything else. It comes with the Porsche decal on it. It's a pressure fitting, which means it's precision cut to fit exactly right without any fasteners. It looks very factory, including a finer surface texture than the traditional plastic kits, which match our cars much better. I'm assuming it would fit your setup, because most of the double-din cages seem pretty universal, so his faceplate should be able to fit your car.
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