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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Metra 95-7419 Double DIN Installation Kit for 2005-2006 Nissan Altima Review

Metra 95-7419 Double DIN Installation Kit for 2005-2006 Nissan Altima
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I upgraded my cd player to a Pioneer Z110BT, (one of the best multimedia players out there). Its a flagship model that has everything, from bluetooth, bluetooth stero (you can stream audio, if your ipod/mp3 has it), navigation, full ipod/iphone control, and it plays dvd. This is the kit that I needed for my 2006 Nissan Altima. It was a perfect fit too.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Metra 99-7871 Honda Civic 2006-UP Dash Kit Review

Metra 99-7871 Honda Civic 2006-UP Dash Kit
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There aren't too many choices when buying a dash kit for the '06 Honda, and I had read a lot of reviews for other, higher priced kits that were really well made but didn't match the dash color exactly. Color match is important to me, and I was really happy with the Metra kit - it matches exactly. You'd think it was factory installed, and the quality is just fine.

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Metra dash kit for HONDA CIVIC 2006-UP

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Toyota Corolla 03 - 08 DIN Review

Toyota Corolla 03 - 08 DIN
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This worked perfectly in my 2005 Toyota Corolla. It goes right with the car and makes the radio look perfect. It puts a 1-DIN radio in a 2-DIN space, and bevels right with the Toyota design making it look kind of like an original design rather than an add-on. The only thing that I would have added to their design if I had had the chance is instructions for the car model it is designed for. While it is easy to find various versions of directions for the Toyota Corolla on the internet, there is no way to know the quality of the instructions you find. The radio that I bought had a service for looking up various car models' directions online, but then, in the end, that database was incomplete, and I had to rely on one of the high school kid's postings found with Google. Since this dash kit is made specificially for that car model, this is the most logical part with which to include the directions. Oh, by the way, I will give you the directions, here:
Disconnect the battery just to be extra safe. (Some people cite airbag accidental release problems, but I do not think that that is a risk.) Carefully pry off the shifter cover. It takes only steady pressure. Disconnect the cigarette lighter/charger to get the panel out of the way. Remove the center A/C knob, and remove the screw. Then pry off the clock A/C cover. Again, slow steady pressure. Pry off the radio cover. You guessed it: slow steady pressure. The radio is secured with 4 hex screws, 10mm if I recall correctly. They are deep, so you need a long hex driver (and maybe a magnet). They fall and get lost easily. If they do, you might be able to find them on the carpet or by reaching back around things.
The dash kit comes with instructions for mounting it on the radio. You should strongly consider a wire harness Metra 70-1761 Radio Wiring Harness For Toyota 87-Up Power 4 Speaker. It makes it easy to disconnect the radio, later. After the radio is tested, reverse the operations, above. Good luck!

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Turbokits™ from Metra...a quick and simple way to install an aftermarket radio in the original factory radio's location. Dash Kit for the 2003 Toyota Corolla 4-door Sedan Turbokits are uniquely designed to provide a combination of strength, appearance and versatility. Because Turbokits are made from ABS plastic they can be easily modified for custom jobs. The faceplates are designed to fit the dash opening perfectly with no gaps, and DIN radio ISO mounts are included in as many Turbokits as possible. A Turbokit's brackets are designed to emulate the factory radio brackets, making the installation of an aftermarket radio the fastest in the business. Note: Except for vehicle specific kits, Turbokits are designed for multiple applications and fit multiple car models perfectly. Likewise, many vehicle makes and models have multiple kit options available. Although your specific year, make or model may not be listed above, if the Metra Installation Kit Wizard directed you to this item, then this kit is designed for use with your vehicle.

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Metra 99-7899 Dash Kit For Honda Civic 01-05 Review

Metra 99-7899 Dash Kit For Honda Civic 01-05
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I replaced my factory CD player in my 2004 Civic. I have a slight problem with the design in that I wish the CD pocket below the CD player would have been the same as the one on the factory unit. It is not quite deep enough so that when I store CD cases in it, they hang out by a fraction of an inch. Secondly, the factory unit had a flip up door to this pocket, which made it look more appealing.
Overall, for how inexpensive it was, it did its job in allowing me to replace the factory CD player with one that has HD radio and auxiliary input.

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Metra 70-1721 Radio Wiring Harness For Honda/Acura 98-Up Power 4 Speaker Review

Metra 70-1721 Radio Wiring Harness For Honda/Acura 98-Up Power 4 Speaker
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A very accurately illustrated product, does what its suppose to do.
Just the thing I need to connect my after market Sony CDX-GT540UI stereo to replace the Honda Civic 2001 OEM car radio receiver.


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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Metra 99-3010S Dash Kit for Chevrolet Camaro 2010 (Silver) Review

Metra 99-3010S Dash Kit for Chevrolet Camaro 2010 (Silver)
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This kit works if you want a double DIN in your 2010+ Camaro dash.
Pros:
-Integration is there, no need for steering modules, etc. Just get an antenna adapter.
-Buttons are actually decent quality, easy touch.
-Can change LCD color to make it match car or HU lighting.
-Proper radio that Chevy should have put in, I now have nav, movies, etc. in my dash!
-Amazon price on this is great!
Cons:
-Manual is wrong on dash cut, need more room for the wiring, and leave the bolted part there.
-My unit cam with hairline scratches from the factory, and a molding cut right on the LCD.
-Can't change button color as far as I can tell, and it doesn't match the Camaro
-Light leak from LCD, had to cover
-Chimes and turn signal sound cheesy, I removed cap to get rid of it.
-IMO the DD unit would look a lot better if it weren't so recessed.
Overall, this is pretty much your only choice for a double-din for your 2010+ Camaro, and it does do the job. Could be better though.


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Retains All Factory Function And Includes Interface For All Audio, Product Features: Install dash kit for Single DIN/ISO Radios Designed for all models of the 2010 Camaro Large sweeping panel is designed with a factory look Blue LED illumination climate control display with soft touch buttons Fully retains the full functionality of the climate control system The kit controls the layout and retains controls for the heated seats, hazard lights, and lock/unlock Included the interface to retain all audio and Onstar system functions All software is flash updateable to accommodate for future changes Includes a storage pocket below the radio Designed and manufactured with precision tolerances, resulting in a gapless fit between the dash and the kit Painted Silver to match factory dash color High-grade ABS plastic construction Factory style texture

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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Metra 99-9501B Dash Kit for Jaguar X-Type 2002-2008 S-Type 2003-2008 Review

Metra 99-9501B Dash Kit for Jaguar X-Type 2002-2008 S-Type 2003-2008
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Easy installation, and looks great. Exact match of color to the a/c unit. works with single din and dual din radios, which is nice if you have a single din but will eventually upgrade to double din stereo.

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Painted black to match factory dash, Double DIN radio provision , Also available in Gray (99-9501G)

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Metra 99-8218 Toyota Camry 2007-UP Dash kit Review

Metra 99-8218 Toyota Camry 2007-UP Dash kit
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This was a pretty nice unit out of the packaging. Metra are champs and provide the ability to install any configuration you like: single din, double din, or two stacked single din units. My install consisted of a single din head unit and a single din equalizer which was mounted under the head unit. In the past, other install kits haven't always accommodated double stacked single din units very well so I was happy these did nicely.
If installing a double stacked single-din unit with a flip down face, this kit may be a problem as it doesn't provide much room between the two units so the flip down face's bottom edge may bottom out on your bottom unit as it folds. Not really an issue for me, I don't use CD's and wanted a flip-down face so I didn't have to stare at a CD slot that I'll never use.
Overall, the quality of this kit of on the strong side of mediocre. The plastic is flimsy and cheap, but the unit mounts well so you won't notice much after the install. The color does match up perfectly with the Camry's original console. My biggest complaint though, is that the texture of the paint is not the same as the original console. The paint on this unit feels a bit coarse and grainy, whereas the original console's finish is somewhat coarse, but more smooth than grainy. You will feel the difference between the two when you run your hand across both surfaces. This may not matter to some, and it's not a huge deal, but I'm pretty picky and things like that tend to get under my skin. Though the paint does match perfectly, the quality of the material and quality of the paint is such that it feels like it will rub off or scuff/scratch easily leaving the nasty black underneath. Time will tell if this will be an issue.
All in all, it's a good unit. From what I've seen you won't find better on the market yet; and it's better than the Scosche version which DOES NOT perfectly match the Camry's original paint. This is more important to me than the texture issue. The instructions for installing this unit were also sufficient for just about anybody to perform the install.
I hope it holds up, but if not the plus side is that at its price point, it will be easy enough to replace in the future.

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