Install Double Din Head
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Heel & Toe
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Install Double Din Head
So I was at my local stereo store trying to find a double din head unit, and since they offered free installation I was going to let them do it. However, they said I would need a $300 installation kit for it. They did say I could find one online for around $200. They said only other option was to go single din and get a install kit for $16. Anyone know if this is correct?
Racer
Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Long Beach California
He's talking about the mounting kit, not the stereo itself.
That's right around the usual cost. You gotta either modify your stock trim panel, or purchase an aftermarket one from a company like Metra or the other one that sells it(I can't remember the name off the top of my head).
So I was at my local stereo store trying to find a double din head unit, and since they offered free installation I was going to let them do it. However, they said I would need a $300 installation kit for it. They did say I could find one online for around $200. They said only other option was to go single din and get a install kit for $16. Anyone know if this is correct?
Last edited by SSkull; Jun 28, 2018 at 12:19 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The other double din bezel is by Vettenuts. From what I've seen on the forum it is the way to go to install the DD radio. Do it right and you will be happy. You'll have all the modern conveniences built in like they were factory. I did a Kenwood in my car and it is so nice to have all the modern tech, bluetooth, rear camera, Nav, phone and it makes the console look more modern too.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2018
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The other double din bezel is by Vettenuts. From what I've seen on the forum it is the way to go to install the DD radio. Do it right and you will be happy. You'll have all the modern conveniences built in like they were factory. I did a Kenwood in my car and it is so nice to have all the modern tech, bluetooth, rear camera, Nav, phone and it makes the console look more modern too.
Drifting
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So I was at my local stereo store trying to find a double din head unit, and since they offered free installation I was going to let them do it. However, they said I would need a $300 installation kit for it. They did say I could find one online for around $200. They said only other option was to go single din and get a install kit for $16. Anyone know if this is correct?
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