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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 08:57 AM
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I'm going to upgrade my stereo and was wondering if anyone knows of a radio that has a better screen than the single din style that these cars have. I don't want to hack up the dash o if that's the only way the I guess I'm stuck with the single din.
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You can buy a motorized screen that will slide out and flip up.
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I would call Crutchfield google them, can't put up link there not vender on the forum and ask them your questions cause they have plug play harness so no chopping up harness, and put you on the right track.
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I used one like this, it fills the 1.5 din space perfectly with no cutting.

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I used one like this, it fills the 1.5 din space perfectly with no cutting.

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picture installed?
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Originally Posted by Cruisinfanatic
picture installed?
The one I linked is better as the volume **** is centered, mine is really close to the side and isn't ideal. The unit itself is decent and for the money a good deal.


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