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austinjames · 07-27-2011, 12:18 AM

Just installed my metra DD kit today along with a 6.2 inch clarion headunit with nav, dvd, ipod interface.....

Took about 3 hrs total, and most of that was just soldering and heatshrinking the wires together. Also, I installed a break bypass, in case the passenger would like to watch a movie while the the car is in drive.

Let me know what you guys think. And, if you have any questions about it

The mess of wires:

cutting out behind the stock head unit

installed and looking nicccccccccce

ReallywantAcamaro · 07-27-2011, 12:22 AM

Good work. The dash kit looks better at night when illuminated.

austinjames · 07-27-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ReallywantAcamaro

Good work. The dash kit looks better at night when illuminated.

for sure, during the day just looks so so, kinda cheap in my opinion, but still gets the job done, plus its hard to pony up more than $200 for just the double din kit.

ReallywantAcamaro · 07-27-2011, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by austinjames

for sure, during the day just looks so so, kinda cheap in my opinion, but still gets the job done, plus its hard to pony up more than $200 for just the double din kit.

I saw one in person the other day. At least the plastic seems of high quality and matches OEM color perfectly.... Surprising for a metra product.

ZL1DREAMER · 07-27-2011, 06:05 AM

The only thing that I'm worried about with the Metra kit is the rubber buttons... I had an old Pioneer radio that looked like it used similar buttons and they wore away after about a year, to the point where there were holes in them and they stopped working... I'm wondering if anyone has had any similar issues with them yet.

austinjames · 07-27-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1DREAMER

The only thing that I'm worried about with the Metra kit is the rubber buttons... I had an old Pioneer radio that looked like it used similar buttons and they wore away after about a year, to the point where there were holes in them and they stopped working... I'm wondering if anyone has had any similar issues with them yet.

I hope mine dont do that. But they do feel cheap for sure.

black. · 07-27-2011, 04:58 PM

planing to do the same install when the alpine dash kit comes out. How much cutting did you have to do behind the stock unit?

PoorMansCamaro · 07-27-2011, 05:16 PM

is that similar to this one?
http://shop.doubledmods.com/Camaro-D...ckage-3300.htm

austinjames · 07-29-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by black.

planing to do the same install when the alpine dash kit comes out. How much cutting did you have to do behind the stock unit?

just what you see in the 2nd pic. only took 4 min with a dremel.

austinjames · 07-29-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

is that similar to this one?
http://shop.doubledmods.com/Camaro-D...ckage-3300.htm

ya that uses the metra too.

camaro2lt · 07-29-2011, 11:10 PM

i am gonna let best buy install the head unit did you have to take out the whole center console too doo this? the guy at best buy says you do but i say you dont

iMONEY · 07-29-2011, 11:17 PM

you dont.

Edscapade · 07-29-2011, 11:19 PM

Great job! I like mine so far. Looks great at night...

camaro2lt · 07-29-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by iMONEY

you dont.

thats what i thought i am gonna have to show this guy!

07-27-2011, 12:18 AM	#1
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	My metra kit install Just installed my metra DD kit today along with a 6.2 inch clarion headunit with nav, dvd, ipod interface..... Took about 3 hrs total, and most of that was just soldering and heatshrinking the wires together. Also, I installed a break bypass, in case the passenger would like to watch a movie while the the car is in drive. Let me know what you guys think. And, if you have any questions about it The mess of wires: cutting out behind the stock head unit installed and looking nicccccccccce __________________

07-27-2011, 05:16 PM	#8
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,201	is that similar to this one? http://shop.doubledmods.com/Camaro-D...ckage-3300.htm __________________

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camaro2lt Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT VR/RS CGM Rally's Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palmyra, PA Posts: 5,675 View My Garage	i am gonna let best buy install the head unit did you have to take out the whole center console too doo this? the guy at best buy says you do but i say you dont __________________ Email: rdurso1@yahoo.com

07-29-2011, 11:17 PM	#12
iMONEY Drives: RS 2011 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 440 View My Garage	you dont. __________________

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