Double DIN stereo head unit question
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Drifting
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Double DIN stereo head unit question
I currently have a Delco non-Bose radio installed in my '91. Will any double DIN head unit fit properly in it? I understand that a bracket from the stock radio mounting will need to be removed before installing a new unit. I believe a Metra wiring harness, antenna adapter, and an in-dash receiver kit will be needed as well to do the install properly. Any recommendations on a head unit? I've already replaced my factory speakers with Pioneer 3-ways last year. I'm also not looking too add a subwoofer speaker assembly to simply things.
One more thing, do you leave the CDM intact or remove it altogether with the stock radio?
One more thing, do you leave the CDM intact or remove it altogether with the stock radio?
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Drifting
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From: New Madison Ohio
You might check with www.doubledmods.com they may be to answer your questions about putting a double din in a C4
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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon
I currently have a Delco non-Bose radio installed in my '91. Will any double DIN head unit fit properly in it? I understand that a bracket from the stock radio mounting will need to be removed before installing a new unit. I believe a Metra wiring harness, antenna adapter, and an in-dash receiver kit will be needed as well to do the install properly. Any recommendations on a head unit? I've already replaced my factory speakers with Pioneer 3-ways last year. I'm also not looking too add a subwoofer speaker assembly to simply things.
One more thing, do you leave the CDM intact or remove it altogether with the stock radio?
One more thing, do you leave the CDM intact or remove it altogether with the stock radio?
Burning Brakes
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From: College Station Tx
Crutchfield.com is an excellent resource. You can enter your car year and original stereo, and it will bring up a list of head units that will fit. They also have a really good online and call in help line.
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I can't speak for all double DIN radios, but I just installed a Kenwood DPX 500BT in my 95 using the Metra mounting kit (for the mounting ears only) and it fits like a glove, poking out of the hole in the trim just perfectly.
The wiring is another matter, since mine is a Bose and I have a substantial cluster of wires to run from behind the back seat to the head unit. Also, cutting out the plastic in the back, which many on this board say is no big deal, wasn't much fun. Like others, I used a hack saw blade.
Charlie
The wiring is another matter, since mine is a Bose and I have a substantial cluster of wires to run from behind the back seat to the head unit. Also, cutting out the plastic in the back, which many on this board say is no big deal, wasn't much fun. Like others, I used a hack saw blade.
Charlie
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