C5 Headunit Installation

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Mar 10, 2010 | 09:22 PM

Mickman

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C5 Headunit Installation

I am going to be putting an Alpine CDA-9886 in a 2004 Z06.
( http://signature.crutchfield.com/S-Y...-CDA-9886.html )

From what I have read here on the forum I need:

dash kit (already have)

antenna adaptor (already have)

GMCRV2 harness - http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=378

if I want to retain the ability for the head unit to stay on after I turn off the car, a GMRAP module - http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=1349

Is this correct? Is the GMCRV2 the best harness I can use?

Also, where is the cheapest place to buy the harness online?

Thanks in advance guys,

Mick

Mar 10, 2010 | 10:23 PM

markcz

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If you use a Metra XSVI-2004 instead of the GMCRV2 you won't need the GMRAP. Do your own search, but Crutchfield may actually be the best price of the places that have it in stock

Other than that, if you're keeping the stock speaker setup, your list looks complete.

Mar 10, 2010 | 11:39 PM

Mickman

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Thanks for the reply!

I don't see anything mentioned about the door chimes and such, has anyone used this harness before?

If theres anyone that has used either,
I'd like to have some pros/cons of this , and the GMRAP + GMCRV2.

Mar 11, 2010 | 06:49 AM

pentavolvo

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door chimes are not an issue on a c5

gmrap + gmcrv2 will work. personally i would forget about rap

Mar 15, 2010 | 07:15 PM

tonylukes3

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Looks good, I actually had that unit installed recently before returning it for another. Can't speak for the GMRAP, but I have the Metra and it was a very simple install with no issues

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:11 AM

Paul 75 L82

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Tony, how do you like the Kenwood?

Mar 16, 2010 | 01:41 PM

tonylukes3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul 75 L82

Tony, how do you like the Kenwood?

So far it looks great! I just got it installed last night after running all the cables for a 2-channel amp, so by 1am I didn't feel like putting the dash back together lol. But from the brief radio test I did, it sounded nice!

Apr 7, 2010 | 09:45 PM

daveshea

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From: Saint Louis MO

Removing stock bracket behind factory C5 radio for aftermarket install

I am getting ready to install my aftermarket radio in my C5, and see that we have a metal bracket behind the radio that is in the way. I know I have to remove part of that.

Do I just need to remove the circular part that comes up from the bottom, and what sort of tool can I use to cut that off?I don't think I can fit a dremel in there to cut that part of the stock bracket off.

Looking forward to any suggestions for revmoving that rear support bracket piece.

-David