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Lawdog86 · 03-23-2017, 01:51 PM

Hopstar, sounds great, are you installing aftermarket speakers or cameras as well or just the head unit?

rotwiler · 03-23-2017, 06:28 PM

Just got the kit in and installed, took about a hour since I had the metra kit already. Basically just had to add the PAC stereo mounts and plug in the one harness to HVAC. A few issues, my dumb A had to buy a used face off eBay, since I didn't have the OEM radio(I had the metra). Well I didn't know the heated seat buttons were a option, so bought the face with no heated seats doh. Then 1 led for rear defrost is out. So I will buy new face later, i don't need heated seats. Also I have a sony 712hd think is model, is the top of line sony now. Well, it fits, but when i let the face open to put in cd, it catches on the PAC kit since it is so tight grrr. I may need to adjust it. Kit looks a million times better, splash screen is kinda cool, but my temp display now just says F- - -, anyone know why the temp display doesn't work? I called PAC, guy had no idea how to fix.

Hopstar · 03-23-2017, 07:24 PM

I already have after market speakers with 12" subs... 2 separate amps running from the stock HU. I am going to connect front and rear cameras but may not install them until later. I'll just tie up the input wires until I select the cameras I want...anyone have and recommendations?

rotwiler · 03-23-2017, 07:45 PM

I have a $20 license plate camera, works fine. But seen a camera with sony sensor on a chinese site aliexpress that replaces your licence plate light cover and has the camera and led plate light built in, for $20 i ordered it and looks factory, just waiting on it to arrive. There is also a version for like $12 more that the lines move.

rotwiler · 03-23-2017, 07:49 PM

I also have 2 12in subs and 2 amps, all stock speakers replaced also.

Hopstar · 03-23-2017, 08:07 PM

I had BA system but I blew them out in a year.... can you post pics after its installed and on.... and the display? Thanks

rotwiler · 03-23-2017, 08:18 PM

Will do when it arrives. They sell them on ebay too. There are clear ones that you have to use a led bulb for license plate light. I decided to just get the black one with led built in.

rotwiler · 03-23-2017, 08:31 PM

Here is this camera, license plate one, just took photo. This license plate one works fine, adjustable for angle, high quality look, the finish is nice. I have had it on for about 2 years and no issues at all. Has night vision too. Color could be more "vibrant" but does the job well and for $20 area, a frame this quality without a cam costs $20, so is good deal. I wanted to use this cam on my hemi Durango, since I already have the Camaro wired, i will use the wires/rca supplied with the cheap chinese cam to hook this one up to the durango.

Lawdog86 · 03-24-2017, 03:57 AM

Hopstar I am going with these two,

http://echomaster.com/catalog/camera...-camera-cam-01
This camera has the lines that move with you.http://echomaster.com/catalog/all-pr...amic&results=3

rotwiler · 03-24-2017, 01:57 PM

Anyone with the Metra kit already, this conversion to the PAC face, is super easy. Pull out Metra kit face, unplug hvac connector. Add the Pac stereo mounts to sides of your double din radio, mount radio and adjust. Plug in PAC new face with supplied harness. I left all the metra stuff in there since everything worked, just used the one hvac harness from PAC. Hardest part was hiding all the wires behind stereo to get it to sit right. Just remember, if you don't have the stock stereo face you will need one for the knobs. Also remember the knobs(some have heated seats, some don't), I bought a used face and my knobs were missing the heated seats buttons, so now will need another eventually. My fault, I never had the stock one in car, bought car used and already had a metra kit and all the stock speakers, amp etc replaced with aftermarket. Is very easy with the Metra kit already if you don't want to sell the old metra kit and just keep it all installed. I didn't use any PAC parts except the hvac harness and stereo side mounts.

Yippee38 · 03-24-2017, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotwiler

Anyone with the Metra kit already, this conversion to the PAC face, is super easy. Pull out Metra kit face, unplug hvac connector. Add the Pac stereo mounts to sides of your double din radio, mount radio and adjust. Plug in PAC new face with supplied harness. I left all the metra stuff in there since everything worked, just used the one hvac harness from PAC. Hardest part was hiding all the wires behind stereo to get it to sit right.

Thanks! That's great info.

Drjohn501 · 03-25-2017, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hopstar

Has anyone installed the Pioneer 8200NEX with the PAC kit? I saw someone did the 8100NEX. I am just wondering what they think about that HU because I am looking to get it for mine.

Thanks
Hop

I got the Avic 8100 installed using the PAC Unit. Very nice HU. Fits PAC unit, tight but fits. The installer had to adjust a little to clear for the 8100's deck to open and close. No big deal, just have patience and it will fit. Everything works and sounds great.
I posted in a earlier post to Snoman about a high hissing sound coming from the speakers and amp without 8100 even attached, it's something in the steering wheel, light tap on wheel and noise goes away. Installers rewired checked grounds ect.. the noise was gone now its back, got appt with installer to troubleshoot steering wheel. Will post results when they have FIXED they're problem. But, the 8100 and PAC are awesome! Here is a picture sorry if it's upside down or sideways, posting from phone.

ticowarbird · 04-03-2017, 01:35 PM

Got mine installed. Will change screens when I'm home in May but hearing great things. Kenwood 893s

Antbox530 · 04-04-2017, 06:14 PM

Think I found a Android head unit that will fit!
Emailed the company and they're US based and said it isn't the oversized "double din."

At the same time, the picture with the tape measure looks a bit smaller than the listed dimensions for a double din.

Here's the email they sent me:
"
Thanks for your interest in our AVIN unit.

The 6.95" model is a true double din size.

Panel size: 178mm x 100mm"

https://avinusa.com/695-universal-do...on-system.html

03-23-2017, 06:28 PM	#660
rotwiler ruff ruff Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 165	Just got the kit in and installed, took about a hour since I had the metra kit already. Basically just had to add the PAC stereo mounts and plug in the one harness to HVAC. A few issues, my dumb A had to buy a used face off eBay, since I didn't have the OEM radio(I had the metra). Well I didn't know the heated seat buttons were a option, so bought the face with no heated seats doh. Then 1 led for rear defrost is out. So I will buy new face later, i don't need heated seats. Also I have a sony 712hd think is model, is the top of line sony now. Well, it fits, but when i let the face open to put in cd, it catches on the PAC kit since it is so tight grrr. I may need to adjust it. Kit looks a million times better, splash screen is kinda cool, but my temp display now just says F- - -, anyone know why the temp display doesn't work? I called PAC, guy had no idea how to fix. Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, XO Verona wheels, BC coilovers oem ZL1 bumper conversion Kenwood ddx9905s, maestro, Kenwood xr1s, xr4s, kappa 1200w,subs, Kenwood xr comps and rear deck speakers, long tubes, hf cats, speed secrets tune, custom exhaust, CAI, blacked out everything. Last edited by rotwiler; 03-23-2017 at 08:36 PM.

03-23-2017, 07:45 PM	#662
rotwiler ruff ruff Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 165	I have a $20 license plate camera, works fine. But seen a camera with sony sensor on a chinese site aliexpress that replaces your licence plate light cover and has the camera and led plate light built in, for $20 i ordered it and looks factory, just waiting on it to arrive. There is also a version for like $12 more that the lines move. Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, XO Verona wheels, BC coilovers oem ZL1 bumper conversion Kenwood ddx9905s, maestro, Kenwood xr1s, xr4s, kappa 1200w,subs, Kenwood xr comps and rear deck speakers, long tubes, hf cats, speed secrets tune, custom exhaust, CAI, blacked out everything. Last edited by rotwiler; 03-30-2017 at 04:10 AM.

03-23-2017, 07:49 PM	#663
rotwiler ruff ruff Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 165	I also have 2 12in subs and 2 amps, all stock speakers replaced also. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, XO Verona wheels, BC coilovers oem ZL1 bumper conversion Kenwood ddx9905s, maestro, Kenwood xr1s, xr4s, kappa 1200w,subs, Kenwood xr comps and rear deck speakers, long tubes, hf cats, speed secrets tune, custom exhaust, CAI, blacked out everything.

03-23-2017, 08:18 PM	#665
rotwiler ruff ruff Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 165	Will do when it arrives. They sell them on ebay too. There are clear ones that you have to use a led bulb for license plate light. I decided to just get the black one with led built in. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, XO Verona wheels, BC coilovers oem ZL1 bumper conversion Kenwood ddx9905s, maestro, Kenwood xr1s, xr4s, kappa 1200w,subs, Kenwood xr comps and rear deck speakers, long tubes, hf cats, speed secrets tune, custom exhaust, CAI, blacked out everything.

03-23-2017, 08:31 PM	#666
rotwiler ruff ruff Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 165	Here is this camera, license plate one, just took photo. This license plate one works fine, adjustable for angle, high quality look, the finish is nice. I have had it on for about 2 years and no issues at all. Has night vision too. Color could be more "vibrant" but does the job well and for $20 area, a frame this quality without a cam costs $20, so is good deal. I wanted to use this cam on my hemi Durango, since I already have the Camaro wired, i will use the wires/rca supplied with the cheap chinese cam to hook this one up to the durango. Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, XO Verona wheels, BC coilovers oem ZL1 bumper conversion Kenwood ddx9905s, maestro, Kenwood xr1s, xr4s, kappa 1200w,subs, Kenwood xr comps and rear deck speakers, long tubes, hf cats, speed secrets tune, custom exhaust, CAI, blacked out everything. Last edited by rotwiler; 03-24-2017 at 01:53 PM.

03-23-2017, 01:51 PM	#659
Lawdog86 Drives: 2011 2SS Black w/Orange Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, IN Posts: 308	Hopstar, sounds great, are you installing aftermarket speakers or cameras as well or just the head unit?

03-23-2017, 07:24 PM	#661
Hopstar Drives: 2010 camaro Ss Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 45	I already have after market speakers with 12" subs... 2 separate amps running from the stock HU. I am going to connect front and rear cameras but may not install them until later. I'll just tie up the input wires until I select the cameras I want...anyone have and recommendations?

03-23-2017, 08:07 PM	#664
Hopstar Drives: 2010 camaro Ss Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 45	I had BA system but I blew them out in a year.... can you post pics after its installed and on.... and the display? Thanks

03-24-2017, 03:57 AM	#667
Lawdog86 Drives: 2011 2SS Black w/Orange Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, IN Posts: 308	Hopstar I am going with these two, http://echomaster.com/catalog/camera...-camera-cam-01 This camera has the lines that move with you.http://echomaster.com/catalog/all-pr...amic&results=3

03-24-2017, 01:57 PM	#668
rotwiler ruff ruff Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 165	Anyone with the Metra kit already, this conversion to the PAC face, is super easy. Pull out Metra kit face, unplug hvac connector. Add the Pac stereo mounts to sides of your double din radio, mount radio and adjust. Plug in PAC new face with supplied harness. I left all the metra stuff in there since everything worked, just used the one hvac harness from PAC. Hardest part was hiding all the wires behind stereo to get it to sit right. Just remember, if you don't have the stock stereo face you will need one for the knobs. Also remember the knobs(some have heated seats, some don't), I bought a used face and my knobs were missing the heated seats buttons, so now will need another eventually. My fault, I never had the stock one in car, bought car used and already had a metra kit and all the stock speakers, amp etc replaced with aftermarket. Is very easy with the Metra kit already if you don't want to sell the old metra kit and just keep it all installed. I didn't use any PAC parts except the hvac harness and stereo side mounts. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS, XO Verona wheels, BC coilovers oem ZL1 bumper conversion Kenwood ddx9905s, maestro, Kenwood xr1s, xr4s, kappa 1200w,subs, Kenwood xr comps and rear deck speakers, long tubes, hf cats, speed secrets tune, custom exhaust, CAI, blacked out everything. Last edited by rotwiler; 03-26-2017 at 12:42 PM.

04-03-2017, 01:35 PM	#671
ticowarbird BOHIC Drives: 2010 Camaro SS "Enola" Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 562 View My Garage	Got mine installed. Will change screens when I'm home in May but hearing great things. Kenwood 893s Attached Images __________________ What else can I do to my Camaro?

04-04-2017, 06:14 PM	#672
Antbox530 Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 40	Think I found a Android head unit that will fit! Emailed the company and they're US based and said it isn't the oversized "double din." At the same time, the picture with the tape measure looks a bit smaller than the listed dimensions for a double din. Here's the email they sent me: " Thanks for your interest in our AVIN unit. The 6.95" model is a true double din size. Panel size: 178mm x 100mm" https://avinusa.com/695-universal-do...on-system.html