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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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I finished installing my Piioneer NEX double din and it looks awesome. What a perfect fit. Bought Metra bezel from eBay for $225 shipped and did the install and it looks OEM factory quality!! No cutting of the original bezel and I'm going to post it on eBay to get some money out of it as it's in immaculate condition.



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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 09:53 AM
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Sweet !!!! I thought someone should have come out with a bezel years ago ??????
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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Looks good - a job well done.
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Pounder
Sweet !!!! I thought someone should have come out with a bezel years ago ??????
They did - and a Forum Vendor

http://shopddmods-com.3dcartstores.com/

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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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Looks great! Enjoy and congrats on the install!
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 10:38 AM
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Wow that looks good - super smooth and looks like it came from the factory!!
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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Wow, looks like a super clean setup. If it were me, I would black out the Pioneer and other logos (HDMI etc.) for an even better stock/factory look.
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 11:41 AM
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Looks great!
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Originally Posted by az2md
I finished installing my Piioneer NEX double din and it looks awesome. What a perfect fit. Bought Metra bezel from eBay for $225 shipped and did the install and it looks OEM factory quality!! No cutting of the original bezel and I'm going to post it on eBay to get some money out of it as it's in immaculate condition.



Posting this from my phone so will post pics
Looks really good! Think you can share the Ebay user that you purchased this from? Definitely interested.
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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Absolutely, Here is the ebay seller:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/METRA-DP-302...72.m2749.l2649

Ebay user name- 702-motoring

It came well packed and exactly as stated. Also with the installation brackets and hardware.
Definitely a deal at $225 shipped
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 02:39 PM
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You have to cut any supports, mounting spots for the factory, or anything at all in the dash to get things to fit?
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kcobain147
You have to cut any supports, mounting spots for the factory, or anything at all in the dash to get things to fit?
Yes the two aluminum frames that hold the climate control to move it down a few inches and Metra bezel comes with a template to drill small holes to mount the climate control.

Believe me, it is VERY simple and not complex as it may sound.

The aluminum mounts are not that strong and can be cut with metal sheers and that is how i cut them. Super simple.

I believe that every C5 owner should install a double din as doing so gives you the features of a new car and if you like your C5, these new features will give you every lucuxy a new car gives you. I have a brand new Lexus RX that is fully loaded with all voice features, Navigation etc. and now my C5 has the same features as well.
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Looks great, did you do speakers too?
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 07:05 PM
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Can you attach the ashtray and drink holder covers?
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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Nice job!
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Very nice, thanks for sharing.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:06 PM
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I am waiting on a bezel from double d right now. This is so my next upgrade I am going with kenwood system. Yours looks great! It makes the waiting hard cause I want to bring my ride up to current tech.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 01:03 AM
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very cool man...if mine were a daily driver I would be all over this...still happy with my single din Alpine w/SiriusXM & Bluetooth...again nice job brother!!!
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 04:44 AM
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That's real nice at a semi reasonable price. (Hint to vendors) Now they should make them with a giant cup holder!
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