On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 15:17:38 GMT, "meto" <derbender@att.net> wrote:
>I'm intrested in adding a stereo to the CD bin too. I have questions:
>
>1. Do still have room to close the bin cover, or did you have to remove it
>altogether?
>
Remove it altogether. Here's the part number for the kit. Metra
99-7862 You can get it from here if you want, this is where I ordered
it from
http://www.installer.com/kits/index.html
>2. What did you have to disassemble in order to complete this, (shifter
>console, other hidden brackets, etc.)?
>
You can use this. I actually got the guys where I bought the system to
put it in for me. (along with a 240watt PPI amp powering 2 10" JL
Audio Subs in the trunk)
http://www.handaaccessories.com/acco...UDIOATTACH.pdf
>3. Did you have a set of instructions to complete this work?
>
See above.
>4. Does your stock stereo still work as normal after installing your new
>deck?
>
Well, it comes on, the clock works, but the Kit comes with a wiring
adapter that doesn't supply the old deck with speaker outs.
>5. What source of wires did you use to connect the red, yellow, orange, etc.
>from the aftermarket stereo? Was an aftermarket wire harness helpful?
>
Very, see above.
>6. What problems did you encounter?
>
None, like I said, the guys put it in for me, but it only took them a
1/2 hour. My new deck is a JVC SH-707 MP3 player with 50x4watts + the
subs in the trunk. It rocks now!
>Thanks.
>
>
>"Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news
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>> On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 10:15:33 GMT, dipsomaniac
>> <dipsomaniac.wmg72@realcaraudio.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >does anyone know the specs on the stock stereo sys that comes with the
>> >car..
>> >
>> >do u think it has rca preouts or anything like that..and where can i
>> >find instructions on taking out the radio..
>> >
>> >my friends owns one..and wants to upgrade the sound sys..
>> >an amp and a small sub should do the trick for now...but i don't know
>> >whats behind the deck. its a 2003 accord where the deck and a/c
>> >controls are all built in one...it does not have the nav sys.
>>
>>
>> I have the same one. You can't remove the deck to upgrade. You have to
>> get an adapter kit for the CD storage bin below the stock stereo and
>> put the new deck there. (that's what I had to do)
>>
>> Jody
>