DASH SETUP - Thought I'd Share ... (56K WARNING)

Post by **Treyz** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 2:47 pm

This was last week's project....

DAY 1Metra Kit 99-6503

what I used...

all set into place after cutting...

Radio relocation set...

DAY 2day 2 start off...

17"x21" ABS sheet (Metra)...

screen bought from local IFX member...

fitting new template...

cutting down bezel...

DAY 3new bracket cut out, screen and buttons mounted...

fitting on non-mounted dash...

DAY 4old dash taken out for swap...

gutted front...

center vent blocked off w/ duct tape...

had to cut down a bracket so radio would fit snuggly...

evrything in and FINAL PRODUCT :thumb:

took about 4 days but it looks good for now. Noticing after the install, i need to cut behind the screen a bit more on the ABS to reveal more back and then add a little electric computer fan for cooling. Reason it that the colors get a little messed up when heated but hey thats what i get for paying $50 for a screen. Eventually I'll replace it with a better quality 5" screen. does me good except that i wish the EClipse AUX had a bit more volume for movies and the PS2 but I'll manage for now. Also I'm going to make the front a little bit more cleaner in the near future as well.

Post by **MECPInstaller** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 7:31 pm

Very nice job you did there. I've always seen guages in the a/c vents but never a headunit. Once again nice job, keep up the good work

Post by **Treyz** » Thu Sep 02, 2004 8:48 pm

Thank's bro. I've wanted to do this for a while. I always see the vents be repalced with gauges also but wanted to be a lil different.

Post by **ayjay** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:33 am

dude that looks insane! good job, really clean... no problems with the deck skipping a lot?

Post by **Treyz** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:31 pm

Nah cuz It's a Chrysler radio kit so holds in tight.

Post by **wangless** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 4:38 pm

very nice

Post by **Simmsled** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 4:41 pm

cool

does it have any adverse effects on reading the display for the cd player?