Custom dash insert for DIN 2 GPS ?
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Custom dash insert for DIN 2 GPS ?
I did a search and see some folks have managed DIN 2 size GPS/stereo systems via altering their dash panel to move the A/C control down lower....but I don't have time for such craftmanship and see some hints of someone making such a dash "ready made" for sale..but in the two or three posts I see it hinted at, no one ever mentions who exactly sells the thing....anyone know ? 
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Yikes. After seeing that price, plus the prices of the DIN 2 stereo/GPS units.. my latest thought is to just replace the standard stereo with a DIN 1.5 size stereo with sat radio connection and have the GPS as a seperate unit on a stalk type mount.
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Really, it is not that hard to do the bezel mod yourself. I bought bezel from Gene and GmPartsHouse for like $135.. put that in my car and started modding the old one. Took me about a month of working on it when I felt like it (didnt really get in a hurry) then I was ready to do my carPC install. The best part is I was driving me car the entire time I was making the modded dash and when I finished my project I sold the all but new bezel for like $120 I think.
So for under $100 you can do it yourself if you have basic tools like a dremel, mouse sander and some patience.. all while still driving your car as much as you want.
So for under $100 you can do it yourself if you have basic tools like a dremel, mouse sander and some patience.. all while still driving your car as much as you want.
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Was at a car audio place today and the owner insisted I could replace my C5 dash bezel with one from a C6. But seeing as I've not noticed anyone here mention that as an option, I presume he was wrong...right 
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Just for my curiosity, why didn't you mod the new one and save the labor of switching them out more than once ?
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That reminds me. I have to get that bezel down, take a pic and get it on fleaBay.
