Head unit mounting
Re: Head unit mounting
Got mine on ebay and works for both Camaro and Firebird
Item number: 330245149660
Schosche GM1500B
The nice thing about this is it's a flush kit and doesn't stick out like the kits you get at walmart
You will need to trim the rear mounting bracket in the radio pod housing, it's worth it because it makes a cleaner install.
I chose to use the supplied trim ring in the kit, or you can use the one that comes with the radio.
Item number: 330245149660
Schosche GM1500B
The nice thing about this is it's a flush kit and doesn't stick out like the kits you get at walmart
You will need to trim the rear mounting bracket in the radio pod housing, it's worth it because it makes a cleaner install.
I chose to use the supplied trim ring in the kit, or you can use the one that comes with the radio.
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Re: Head unit mounting
Some radios require the kits that stick out a bit, gives people more options. Mine would not flush, the radio is to deep. BTW: Not all of them are cheap walmart. Metra sells a kit that extends it out. They have kits that extend out 1/4", 1/2", and even 1" out
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Car: 91 RS Camaro, 75 L82 Corvette
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Transmission: 700R4, TH400
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.23 posi/LS1 discs, stock
Re: Head unit mounting
I just ordered this kit:
Metra 99-4000

I'm putting in a flip up DVD/Nav, and that little pocket will be perfect to put the MAP dvd in when I'm playing a CD or DVD. Plus it moves the radio higher up in the "pocket", instead of the middle of the kit.
Metra 99-4000

I'm putting in a flip up DVD/Nav, and that little pocket will be perfect to put the MAP dvd in when I'm playing a CD or DVD. Plus it moves the radio higher up in the "pocket", instead of the middle of the kit.
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Re: Head unit mounting
yeah most kits have adjustable depths (at least mine and a few friends did). What kept me from keeping it flush was the stereo, and it wasn't ducting, but metal bracing that blocked me from putting it back further.
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Car: 91 RS Camaro, 75 L82 Corvette
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Transmission: 700R4, TH400
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.23 posi/LS1 discs, stock
Re: Head unit mounting
4 7mm bolts and that bracing comes right out. The depth restriction is from the duct that directs air to the vent on the consul (drivers side I think). I've heard some people trim the ducting. But I don't see a point of blowing air/heat so it would just flow out the trimed duct inside the consul.
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Re: Head unit mounting
yeah I don't get the cutting into air ducts. Seems to defeat the purpose of them to me.
Another thing I've heard is use a heatgun and bend them (plastic ducts).
I dunno though, because you could still melt it shut.
Another thing I've heard is use a heatgun and bend them (plastic ducts).
I dunno though, because you could still melt it shut.
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Re: Head unit mounting
I would love to have that IROC-Z radio bezel, but for $70 I'll pass.
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Re: Head unit mounting
I have mine flush mounted and it can go further out but I made room for it to fit all the way in. While I was in there I made a security strap to attach the head unit to the chassis to stop anyone from stealing it.
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Re: Head unit mounting
My head unit used to sit about an inch out and now it sits flush with the mounting bracket. Longest part of the whole process is taking all the bolts out of the console so it will shift back enough to get the piece the stereo sits in out.
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From: Naples, FL
Car: 91 RS Camaro, 75 L82 Corvette
Engine: LO3, 383 Stroker
Transmission: 700R4, TH400
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.23 posi/LS1 discs, stock
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Re: Head unit mounting
[quote=krisb410;4151084]Guess you didn't bother to click on the link 
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there is no need to be offensive and the link is dead

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there is no need to be offensive and the link is dead
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Car: 91 RS Camaro, 75 L82 Corvette
Engine: LO3, 383 Stroker
Transmission: 700R4, TH400
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 3.23 posi/LS1 discs, stock
Re: Head unit mounting
Sorry, but just pointing out the obvious (that you frequently miss). Link still works for me on my home and 3 work computers.
Link also works on my Blackberry.
www.HUmount.com is the homepage, the link I posted is directly to the camaro/firebird page.
Link also works on my Blackberry.
www.HUmount.com is the homepage, the link I posted is directly to the camaro/firebird page.
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