On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 23:28:45 GMT, "meto" <derbender@att.net> wrote:

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


You're most welcome, good luck!

Jody



>"Knuckles Muldoon" <mortimersnurd@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:fk00rv092ar3ipto5e3mo72d3n1vf99nud@4ax.com.. .
>> 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
>> >
>>
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