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TaurineMike 10-20-2011 11:25 AM

Deck question?
 
Hey guys I've been having a ton of trouble finding a deck template for my radio that fits just right in my alero. I can't seem to fit the radio in there just right. Any tips?
Edit: will post pictures later.

jawa 10-20-2011 11:47 AM

Where in wi are you?

TaurineMike 10-20-2011 11:55 AM

Northwest. You know where Rice Lake is?
Edit: Jump on 53 North in Eau Claire and there I am. Since your right under Eau Claire.

jawa 10-20-2011 12:16 PM

Im in appleton actually

TaurineMike 10-20-2011 12:17 PM

Well shit come visit today lol!

lonnie 10-20-2011 12:23 PM

Did you cut the back out? I had to cut some of the plastic in the back when I put in my first head unit.

jawa 10-20-2011 12:40 PM

Gotta work today

TaurineMike 10-20-2011 01:16 PM

What do you mean cut the plastic out?

lonnie 10-20-2011 01:55 PM

There is a plastic brace in the back, and from what I understand inorder to fit aftermarket head units in these cars you have to remove enough so that it fits...on my first unit I had to cut a chunk out so that the radio would sit back far enough to put the screws in.

zzyzzx 10-20-2011 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonnie (Post 599636)
There is a plastic brace in the back, and from what I understand inorder to fit aftermarket head units in these cars you have to remove enough so that it fits...on my first unit I had to cut a chunk out so that the radio would sit back far enough to put the screws in.


I really can't tell if the OP is referring to the front or back of an aftermarket head unit.

TaurineMike 10-20-2011 02:12 PM

Perhaps you can post a picture as to what your talking about? It would help me very much because its a bitch to get a radio in, let alone to get it in to where it looks nice.

lonnie 10-20-2011 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzyzzx (Post 599637)
I really can't tell if the OP is referring to the front or back of an aftermarket head unit.

Honestly I assumed that he could find the right kit from Best Buy, Walmart,...etc and was talking about just the fittment, but then again we do have guys messing up color coded wire harnesses...lol!

TaurineMike 10-20-2011 07:08 PM

No i know what you mean about the plastic brace. It held the factory radio up. You cut that out you can get radio in more so it fits right.

jhubbz 10-20-2011 08:41 PM

Notice on either side that support bar is cut


clutch1 10-20-2011 09:32 PM

Dash kit is the Metra part 99-2003. Buy it at best buy for $20, or online, or whatever.

And like they said, yes, there will be excess plastic behind the radio, that will hamper you from putting it in all the way. Get a dremel or whatever and cut the pocket bigger until you can slide the whole deal in.

mfuller 10-20-2011 10:36 PM

Dumb question -
does a double-DIN deck like the following fit?

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KWXR...0.html?tp=5684

TaurineMike 10-20-2011 11:58 PM

Thanks Jdubs for clarifying that. It was exactly what I was talking about. I wonder what the easiest way would be to take that out.

lonnie 10-21-2011 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaurineMike (Post 599719)
Thanks Jdubs for clarifying that. It was exactly what I was talking about. I wonder what the easiest way would be to take that out.

Heeeeyyyyyy there I don't get a thanks too.....lol!!

TaurineMike 10-21-2011 03:17 PM

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/386101...o-gls-sedan-4d (second picture down)
This is what it looks like IF you don't cut out that plastic piece in the back after installing it. (FYI this isnt a picture of me lol..)
Thank you loonie :)!!!

jhubbz 10-21-2011 08:49 PM

Ouch, looks like you cracked the fascia on the right?


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