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-=SP20=- November-28th-2002 11:23 PM

Has anyone used this installation kit from crutchfield?
 
Has anyone used this installation kit from crutchfield?

http://pix.crutchfield.com/products/...2MA1537-f.jpeg

If so could you please post up a picture of what it looks like?

Thanks in advance

DarK_anGel1412 November-29th-2002 12:18 PM

i have that installation kit, i dint get it from crutchfield though, i got it from autosoundgear.com

it looks decent, nothing special, but it doenst look like shit, i will see if i can get pics up later. and that pictures upsidedown, the tray goes in the bottom

pr5owner November-29th-2002 07:43 PM


Originally posted by DarK_anGel1412
i have that installation kit, i dint get it from crutchfield though, i got it from autosoundgear.com

it looks decent, nothing special, but it doenst look like shit, i will see if i can get pics up later. and that pictures upsidedown, the tray goes in the bottom

LOL the picture couldn't be upside down.. the shadow would be on the top then. and that would mean the thing is stuck to he table upside down

DarK_anGel1412 November-29th-2002 10:12 PM

ok well then the way they placed the kit to take a picture of it is upside down.

Robdoggz December-1st-2002 11:40 AM

here is a pic looks better in person much better than the cheap metra pocket in my opinion
http://images.cardomain.com/installs...02_60_full.jpg

you can see more pics here. http://www.sounddomain.com/member_pa...=141302&page=5

oh and i also got it from autosoundgear along with my harness great place to buy from.

protege5speed2k December-15th-2002 08:00 PM

the crutchfield kit is sweet. I got that too it is a scoche. Hey did you use a metra wiring kit. Did you connect the power antenna control wire? I did after realizing we do not have power antennas. Any issues leaving it connected?

NuCom Ron December-25th-2002 07:54 PM

using the same kit, piece o' cake for install....no rattle at all and my cell phone and can of Kodiak fit right in!

I wouldn't mind swapping it for the one that holds CD's from Scosche......oh well

Smurfoo-rah December-26th-2002 02:27 PM

Is that kit with the pocket the only option to filling the space when putting in a deck the size of 1 din?

hihoslva December-26th-2002 04:04 PM


Originally posted by Smurfoo-rah
Is that kit with the pocket the only option to filling the space when putting in a deck the size of 1 din?
You have lots of options for the extra space - since it is another DIN opening (unless you use the kit shown above):

- Use the kit shown in this thread - you may be able to find a 1/2-DIN size EQ to fill the pocket, too - not sure about the size, tho.
- Use an aftermarket filler pocket that is DIN size
- Get your hands on the covered pocket from a '99-'00 Protege, or from the MP3 or MazdaSpeed Pro - pricey from the dealer, but a perfect fit (I have this, and it's very nice).
- Another DIN component, like an EQ, DVD, flip-out screen, etc. etc.
- Custom make a plate for the area and put gauges in there, like oil pressure and temp, etc.
- Anything else you could think of the fill the space! ;)

~HH

Smurfoo-rah December-27th-2002 02:24 PM

Thanks! I'll now look into different options.. as I never thought of anything like that!

BL_Protege December-27th-2002 05:34 PM

im a car audio newbie so dont be dissin me on askin this ? what is that loose rectangular piece for?

Smurfoo-rah December-27th-2002 05:40 PM

I think it goes around after the deck is in... not sure myself though, just figured I'd figure it out when the time comes.

hihoslva December-27th-2002 05:56 PM

Some ISO-DIN decks do not come with a trim ring - that ring allows for mounting of either the standard type deck (with its own trim ring) or other styles of DIN stereo that have no trim ring, and are meant for mounting "from behind".

***Heh heh - he said "mounting from behind", heh heh***
***settle down, Beavis****

~HH

BL_Protege December-27th-2002 08:11 PM

ooo i got u hiho, thanks for clearin that up lol

protosaab December-28th-2002 11:42 AM

Just installed it today! Looks pretty good. The old HU was a pain to remove, it is massive. I removed the plate for the MP3/Cassette and stuck my hand in there for leverage. By the way, I mounted the pocket on top so the HU would be closer to the shifter. I did this so I could change stations a little quicker while my hand was on the shifter. I did not use the trim ring because the face of the Blaupunkt was too big.


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