Double Din project- Need some ideas.
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Thank you everyone for the compliments.
I was unsure on how to wire the switched power to make the radio come on when the key is turned to ACC, any ideas? I have read that the power wire from the ACC key position is not 12V?
Also, any other suggestions on other interior mods? I'd like to do white LEDs throughout, can the HVAC, window switches,, etc. be converted to LED also?
I have seen pictures, and it doesn't seem to match spot on. Maybe it's just the pictures, but I have always had a good eye for attention to detail.
I was unsure on how to wire the switched power to make the radio come on when the key is turned to ACC, any ideas? I have read that the power wire from the ACC key position is not 12V?
Also, any other suggestions on other interior mods? I'd like to do white LEDs throughout, can the HVAC, window switches,, etc. be converted to LED also?
I have seen pictures, and it doesn't seem to match spot on. Maybe it's just the pictures, but I have always had a good eye for attention to detail.
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Take power from passenger footwell wires. You'll find them taped up on left side of the fuse box. Quick and dirty you could use a tap fuse on fuse 22. Check the audio sticky for the write ups. Other options also shown.
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I am sure you can appreciate how much work we do when we make 25-30 of these a week for customers
There is plenty of room to leave separation as you only need to drop the hvac about 1/8th inch is all.
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Exactly why when I'm ready I'm having Dennis do my Bezel. Though if I had the $$, leather with yellow stitching (along with door panels, e-Brake boot, center console cover) would be very tempting!
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We can help you when ready
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The OP did a very nice job himself on his.
Here is a couple teasers for you too.
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Holy cow 25-30 a week! 
This project took a few weeks for a single bezel LOL. The price for a Double D bezel is not bad at all, now that I've done the project
Also, I guess I did not realize the radio bezel is not an exact match from the rest of the dash. I pulled my bezel off around the second day of owning my car, so I didn't notice the difference. Now that I see that a modded one looks the same as factory, I probably would have went with sending mine in to get reworked, but I'm glad I went this route.
This project took a few weeks for a single bezel LOL. The price for a Double D bezel is not bad at all, now that I've done the project Also, I guess I did not realize the radio bezel is not an exact match from the rest of the dash. I pulled my bezel off around the second day of owning my car, so I didn't notice the difference. Now that I see that a modded one looks the same as factory, I probably would have went with sending mine in to get reworked, but I'm glad I went this route.
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A painted bezel should look good in the car. Here's how mine turned out - sure added some color to the interior.
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