I am getting ready to replace my aging factory unit with a din-sized unit. I can get them flush, 1/2", and 1" extension. Which do you think is better?

Can you post pics of your setup so I can compare? )

This is going into an 86 IROC with a 5-speed.

Thanks!

 

Whatever floats your boat. It's your car afterall. Personally, I think it looks ridiculous when they stick out of the dash, and I usually build my own flush mount whenever possible. The problem is that with a firebird, depth is a major issue. You've got to cut away a lot of material to flush mount a head unit. With a camaro, you've just got to unbolt the rear radio support.

Here's what my IROC looks like. I actually sunk the radio farther in, but didn't take any new pics:

 

Yeah. My install kit sticks out a little bit and it still was an extremely tight fit. I had to cut the rear radio mount off.

 

my car came with the 1/2" extension piece. I didn't think it looked that bad and I never had a problem fitting the HU in there.

I had an Alpine 7812 or something like that, old school, very simple, not alot of wires.

It was an '84 T/A so it had a simple interior.