Thanks a lot Jody, very helpful. I'm getting serious about this install in
my '03 Accord now...


"Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 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
> >newsmesqv4vca96s24a9p0bt4apc1lud0o8e5@4ax.com.. .
> >> 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
> >
>