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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 12:34 AM
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Hey guys my frc has the lights going out in the factory radio, just wondering what radios and/or bezels you guys are running in your cars. Really not wanting to alter the factory radio bezel. Just wondering what options there are.
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 12:44 AM
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In my opinion installing a double din unit was one of the best upgrades I did, Contact Dennis at double d mods a forum vendor for a great deal no matter which way you go.
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Wow that is an amazing and clean install. Thats what i want but idk if i want to shell out the coin right this second lol. But I appreciate the info and lead on who to contact. Much appreciated
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Wow that is an amazing and clean install. Thats what i want but idk if i want to shell out the coin right this second lol. But I appreciate the info and lead on who to contact. Much appreciated
If you are happy with the sound from your stock HU, Just replace all the light bulbs! There's a writeup somewhere on exactly how to do it.

As with all things in life, you get what you pay for! A double din bezel conversion is only $200. I say 'only' because if you look at the quality of Mr. Bill's conversion it looks factory and with something that's in your face every time you drive the car, you WANT quality work. Several double din units can be had for under $400 bringing the bill to around $600. You can put in a single din but then you will have extra space around the HU that IMHO looks out of place. Cheaper yes but just doesn't have that factory look.

Edit - Found a picture thread for you! Starting at post #6 shows what Dennis can do for you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...tall-pics.html


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Wow that is an amazing and clean install. Thats what i want but idk if i want to shell out the coin right this second lol. But I appreciate the info and lead on who to contact. Much appreciated
Dennis at Double D Mods will provide not only excellent radios and modifications to the bezel, he also has great tech support! When I bought my Kenwood unit, I sent my bezel to him for the required mods and the work was first class. The head unit it in the new opening was perfect. And he can also mod the bezel to accept gauges in place of the cig lighter/ashtray, or leave it smooth or retain the stock piece. There are other options for color or even leather!

His aftermarket radios can be used with the existing Bose amp/speaker setup with plug and play adapters that connect the head unit with the Bose stuff.
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Old Feb 2, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Dennis at Double D Mods will provide not only excellent radios and modifications to the bezel, he also has great tech support!
Dennis provides outstanding service after the sale!!! I highly recommend him!!!


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You might want to just speak with Dennis at Double D Mods and see what he may have that would fit in the stock radio slot and bezel. I would think he could set you up with something.
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