VetteNuts DD Bezel Install/Review Thread
#42
Burning Brakes
I got mine from Vettenuts a couple of weeks ago, had to finish another project first though on my 69. Paint should be in next week sometime since as mine is a '04 CE and the console will need to be painted. So, if all goes as planned I'll be doing the install next weekend (once the paint dries). I also picked up a dual 3M USB port extension that will fit where the lighter is, so that will do the trick for externals. I'm installing a Kenwood DNX893S head unit, looking forward to using it on my next road trip!
#43
I did a complete overhaul. Sound deadening, Focal components in the doors, Focal coax in rear.
Replaced brake boot, shift boot, and center console cover with leather from redline goods. Also installed MGW flat stick shifter.
2 JL 10W3 in FRC partition box from subthumb.
Everything powered by an Alpine A90V. Still need to do a little more adjusting on the HU alignment.
Replaced brake boot, shift boot, and center console cover with leather from redline goods. Also installed MGW flat stick shifter.
2 JL 10W3 in FRC partition box from subthumb.
Everything powered by an Alpine A90V. Still need to do a little more adjusting on the HU alignment.
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#44
Burning Brakes
I got mine from Vettenuts a couple of weeks ago, had to finish another project first though on my 69. Paint should be in next week sometime since as mine is a '04 CE and the console will need to be painted. So, if all goes as planned I'll be doing the install next weekend (once the paint dries). I also picked up a dual 3M USB port extension that will fit where the lighter is, so that will do the trick for externals. I'm installing a Kenwood DNX893S head unit, looking forward to using it on my next road trip!
#45
Burning Brakes
#46
Melting Slicks
...If I have a gripe, it would be with the brackets. A bit short on the slotted side, and a bit short on the tabbed side. Since the head unit sits a bit offset in the sub frame, one tab offers ample coverage, while the other juuuust gives you enough to get a screw through it and the sub frame...
...When the HU looks good in the bezel, I used a small straight edge, and using a straight line off the side of the HU, sighted a reference mark somewhere that will allowed me to set the HU in the right spot left to right. I put a small piece of painters tape on the climate control unit, and make a small pencil mark there. Since the HU doesn't sit center in the sub frame, you can rely on it, or the CCU to center the HU to the bezel. When I removed the bezel to attach the brackets to the sub frame, I used the established mark to align the HU to the final position, and drilled my pilot holes...
But once all components are installed and secured, is everything centered in relation to each other? In other words, are the openings in the bezel centered?
Last edited by GCG; 04-16-2018 at 10:20 AM.
#47
Adjustable Brackets
I will have the NEW Brackets that have been 3D Printed on Tuesday. They are made from part CF and plastic, in other words you will not break them. Also the gentleman who builds them is an engineer so he has done several revisions to get them perfect. They are bad ***! Fully adjustable and comes with screws. $19 bucks for the set,
More details first of the week and they will be ready to order by end of the week latest.
Marc
More details first of the week and they will be ready to order by end of the week latest.
Marc
#54
Burning Brakes
Same here.
#55
Intermediate
I got mine... question: what are the two metal angle brackets for? Are they for the double din head unit or will I have to get something bigger? Thanks for your help!
#57
Burning Brakes
#58
Burning Brakes
Finished up my install last night, thought I'd post a few pictures. I did have to modify the "not so universal" mounting brackets, but with a dremel and shim washers got the HU where it needed to be. I did have to shave about 1/16" to 3/32" off the top side of the piece between the HU and HVAC so that the door on the HU would operate properly. I may order the new composite brackets and install them the next time I have to take out the console.
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St. Jude Donor '11
Ok they are up on the web site: VetteNuts Double Din Radio Brackets
We had to revise them after the first go round. We were not happy with overall strength so the material was upgraded and we could not be any more pleased with the results. If you ordered a set of metal brackets include your order number at checkout for a $9 refund.
VetteNuts Double Din Radio brackets are printed out of the extremely strong Z-ULTRAT which is a high strength thermoplastic, producing stronger products than similar injection molded pieces. This design was specifically made to allow any double din stereo to fit into the c5 corvette with no modifications. These brackets are engineered to be fully adjustable left/right, up/down, back/forth so as to ensure perfect alignment of your radio with our Double Din Bezel.
Vettenuts Double Din Radio Mounting Brackets
We had to revise them after the first go round. We were not happy with overall strength so the material was upgraded and we could not be any more pleased with the results. If you ordered a set of metal brackets include your order number at checkout for a $9 refund.
VetteNuts Double Din Radio brackets are printed out of the extremely strong Z-ULTRAT which is a high strength thermoplastic, producing stronger products than similar injection molded pieces. This design was specifically made to allow any double din stereo to fit into the c5 corvette with no modifications. These brackets are engineered to be fully adjustable left/right, up/down, back/forth so as to ensure perfect alignment of your radio with our Double Din Bezel.
Vettenuts Double Din Radio Mounting Brackets
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