2012 Dash Kit Options? (aftermarket radio)

[Leo2005]

ok doomlord. So you using the wrong kit. Since you told us you using metra kit for your radio BUT...metra never made a kit for 2011-2012 models. Get a brackets from scosche (links attached earlier) and you'll get the right fitment.

[doomlord_911]

Well Leo, thanks for your input. But that is incorrect. I checked with Nissan and they told me that the 2011 and 2012 models' dash opening is different. My dash opening is apprx 20cm * 10cm. The SL model in 2011 is 17.5cm * 10cm. Which is why I have extra space around my dash. No matter what kit I use I'm going to have those gaps, unless Metra or Scosche makes a kit specially for 2012 SV models. So in order for me to get a nice look I need to get a dash from 2011 model not a new dash kit from Metra or any other.

[ImStricken06]

I checked with Nissan and they told me that the 2011 and 2012 models' dash opening is different. My dash opening is apprx 20cm * 10cm. The SL model in 2011 is 17.5cm * 10cm. Which is why I have extra space around my dash. No matter what kit I use I'm going to have those gaps, unless Metra or Scosche makes a kit specially for 2012 SV models. So in order for me to get a nice look I need to get a dash from 2011 model not a new dash kit from Metra or any other.

when you saying "dash opening" - are you talking about the opening the radio fits into - or the width of the actually bezel that surrounds the radio?

I STILL STAND BY THIS IDEA: buy the air-vents from the 2008ish rogue, and get this aftermarket dash kit:




http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-10-NISSAN-RO ... 4f&vxp=mtr
(just make sure you dont have a center speaker on your rogue)

[ImStricken06]

and in order to know if the earlier model rogue bezels will fit or not, please go and measure your bezel in the exact same spot i did to mine.(2008) If the measurements are the same, you can then order off ebay that vent bezel, and the normal double din kit for early model rogues, and call it a day (just make sure if you have a speaker or not on top of the vent bezel.)

[doomlord_911]

I'm talking about the opening in the bezel that surrounds the face of the aftermarket stereo. I like the 2011 - 2012 model bezel where it's one piece. Your (ImStricken) method will work too but I don't like the two part dash. So I'm trying to get an OEM dash from Nissan for 2011 model. I don't have a center speaker, I know since I've already taken out my whole dash a couple of times.

[ImStricken06]

I'm talking about the opening in the bezel that surrounds the face of the aftermarket stereo. I like the 2011 - 2012 model bezel where it's one piece. Your (ImStricken) method will work too but I don't like the two part dash. So I'm trying to get an OEM dash from Nissan for 2011 model. I don't have a center speaker, I know since I've already taken out my whole dash a couple of times.

so the 2011 stock bezel was 1 piece, and its a double-din size is the same as that of your JVC?

[doomlord_911]

Yes. 17.5cm * 10cm will fit perfectly. I checked the size of the JVC face.

[ImStricken06]

WOW
2011 = 17.5cm x 10cm
2012 = 20cm x 10cm

PS: check your PM

[Leo2005]

That just doesn't make any sense. Why Nissan would change something like that only in 1 year of production? New type of radio was installed or what? I wonder if you can get some kind of trim for your 2012 model without spending money on new dash. Anyone here with 2011 model can someone measure your dash on radio just to confirm the measurements are correct?

[doomlord_911]

That just doesn't make any sense. Why Nissan would change something like that only in 1 year of production? New type of radio was installed or what? I wonder if you can get some kind of trim for your 2012 model without spending money on new dash. Anyone here with 2011 model can someone measure your dash on radio just to confirm the measurements are correct?

I agree. That is completely ridiculous of Nissan to do something like that, but I'm 100% that the measurements are correct. At least on 2011 SL vs 2012 SV.

[ImStricken06]

2008:




2011:




2012:

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[Rogue One]

WOW
2011 = 17.5cm x 10cm
2012 = 20cm x 10cm

Yes. 17.5cm * 10cm will fit perfectly. I checked the size of the JVC face.

ImStricken check your measurement photo. You have big red numbers saying 8 3/8" but the measuring tape clearly shows 8 7/8", which is the correct size (I just checked mine).

Doomlord, the width of your HU is 7.2" which is 18.3cm.
The opening on my 2011 Bose Premium system is 8 7/8" which is 22.5cm. Please note that I measured the same way ImStricken did, at the very top of the opening.

[ImStricken06]

ImStricken check your measurement photo. You have big red numbers saying 8 3/8" but the measuring tape clearly shows 8 7/8"

what are you talking about?? lmfao

[Rogue One]

PHOTOSHOPPED!!!

Don't guys usually overestimate?

[ImStricken06]

PHOTOSHOPPED!!!

Don't guys usually overestimate?

LOL thanks rogue one for catching that!

[doomlord_911]

WOW
2011 = 17.5cm x 10cm
2012 = 20cm x 10cm

Yes. 17.5cm * 10cm will fit perfectly. I checked the size of the JVC face.

ImStricken check your measurement photo. You have big red numbers saying 8 3/8" but the measuring tape clearly shows 8 7/8", which is the correct size (I just checked mine).

Doomlord, the width of your HU is 7.2" which is 18.3cm.
The opening on my 2011 Bose Premium system is 8 7/8" which is 22.5cm. Please note that I measured the same way ImStricken did, at the very top of the opening.

You're talking about the whole width of your dash, not the size of the opening. What is the width of the Bose Stereo. It cannot be 22.5cm.

Here's a pic of my 2012 Non-bose stereo. (Note that this is different than the pic ImStricken posted earlier for 2012 model. Maybe that's from S model.) This fits into my 20cm opening. I will post a pic of it with a tape measure.

[doomlord_911]

Here's a pic showing the actual width of the OEM Stereo of 2012 SV.



As you can see it's about 19.6cm which goes into apprx 20cm opening in the dash. So you can see that it is different from 2011 model dash opening.

[Leo2005]

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Where's that came from? That's what my father have right now in his versa. He used to have regular cd but wanted to play mp3 so I got this radio from 2011 sentra and it was a perfect fit (except 1 connector at the back which I have no idea what is it for). Sentra's premium audio is using Rockford so this radio is as I believe and Rogue's audio always had blaupunkt or bose.

[Rogue One]

Um, ok. It's after 2am and the vodka is doing it's job! Anyway my Bose HU measures 6 15/16" or 17.6cm wide. Not gonna quibble over 0.1cm.

[doomlord_911]

Um, ok. It's after 2am and the vodka is doing it's job! Anyway my Bose HU measures 6 15/16" or 17.6cm wide. Not gonna quibble over 0.1cm.

I think that was the boose talking LOL..

19.6 - 17.6 = 2cm not 0.1cm...

[doomlord_911]

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Where's that came from? That's what my father have right now in his versa. He used to have regular cd but wanted to play mp3 so I got this radio from 2011 sentra and it was a perfect fit (except 1 connector at the back which I have no idea what is it for). Sentra's premium audio is using Rockford so this radio is as I believe and Rogue's audio always had blaupunkt or bose.

Actually, my stock radio from Rogue is Panasonic.

[doomlord_911]

Ok Guys, I was finally able to finish my installation this weekend. I got an OEM bezel from a 2011 SL. It fits and looks perfect with the new HU.

[Leo2005]

Haha. Looks like I was outbid for $2. Good job.

[doomlord_911]

Haha. Looks like I was outbid for $2. Good job.

Haha..was that you? I wanted that so bad..well my OEM stereo and bezel are on ebay now

[Leo2005]

Yeah well...i didn't know if i really wanted it because my scosche kit works ok but still not perfect and that's why i putted lowest bid as possible. Since you don't have bose system in your car you can try to remove bose logo with (acetone ) goo-gone stuff - acetone will probably melt the plastic. Anyway...for anyone else if interested you can order this part for non-bose by typing 68260-1VK0A part number at any parts selling website for example from nico's sponsor: http://www.everythingnissan.com

[im7291989]

im actuallly having the same problem where can i get the oem kit that you put on and how much?

[doomlord_911]

I found it on ebay. It was a lucky find at that time. It cost me only $40. You could try ebay and other parts websites. They do have them but it's a little bit more expensive than what I paid for.

[ztide]

Yeah well...i didn't know if i really wanted it because my scosche kit works ok but still not perfect and that's why i putted lowest bid as possible. Since you don't have bose system in your car you can try to remove bose logo with (acetone ) goo-gone stuff - acetone will probably melt the plastic. Anyway...for anyone else if interested you can order this part for non-bose by typing 68260-1VK0A part number at any parts selling website for example from nico's sponsor: http://www.everythingnissan.com

So, I have a 2012 Rogue SV with the exact same problem.
I just ordered a GPS (Clarion NX602) and the metra kit since i do need the side mounts.
But I now need to get the same 2011 rogue part and I'm stumped.
Searching for 68260-1VK0A tells me that all part sites are saying it was "superceded" by the 68260-1VK1A, which is what the 2012 version uses.
How can it replace a part if the part is not the same size?
What do I do now?
Thanks.

[Leo2005]

So, I have a 2012 Rogue SV with the exact same problem.
I just ordered a <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R4 ... Categories" rel="nofollow" title="Link added by VigLink" class="vglnk"><span>GPS</span></a> (Clarion NX602) and the metra kit since i do need the side mounts.
But I now need to get the same 2011 rogue part and I'm stumped.
Searching for 68260-1VK0A tells me that all part sites are saying it was "superceded" by the 68260-1VK1A, which is what the 2012 version uses.
How can it replace a part if the part is not the same size?
What do I do now?
Thanks.

First of all 2012 Rogues are not listed on everythingnissan.com yet. Also if you search for 2011 Rogue vin number (ebay, dealership, google etc.) and provide it while ordering they will make sure you get the right part. It is located under instrument panels section and it's #3. And when I search for 68260-1VK1A they keep telling me that part does not exist so that means at least they didn't update their website for '12 model.

[ztide]

so i ordered the 1VK1A after speaking to the nissan dealer on the phone and it fits perfectly.
this site rocks!