Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
all the wires tucked up
all the wires tucked up
0 2020/09/10 16:39:46
The view from the front
The view from the front
0 2020/09/10 16:39:43
Here is the detector with the mirror mount, and the front dash cam installed. I'm waiting until I can get new back window tint before mounting the back camera
Here is the detector with the mirror mount, and the front dash cam installed. I'm waiting until I can get new back window tint before mounting the back camera
0 2020/09/10 16:39:39
keeps the wires nice and tight going up the a-pillar, I have a lot of wires here due to the triple gauge pillar
keeps the wires nice and tight going up the a-pillar, I have a lot of wires here due to the triple gauge pillar
0 2020/09/10 16:39:36
I use this for network wire bundling, its really helpful in cars as well.
I use this for network wire bundling, its really helpful in cars as well.
0 2020/09/10 16:39:33
0 2020/09/10 16:39:29
Up the a-pillar and then tuck all the extra wires into the head liner
Up the a-pillar and then tuck all the extra wires into the head liner
0 2020/09/10 16:32:50
drop the wires down in the middle to test fit
drop the wires down in the middle to test fit
0 2020/09/10 16:32:47
at the top, clip it to the dash side
at the top, clip it to the dash side
0 2020/09/10 16:32:43
After you tap the fuses pull the wires to above the hood release and into the trim outside the dash. I ran it on the outside of the trim, there is tons of room.
After you tap the fuses pull the wires to above the hood release and into the trim outside the dash. I ran it on the outside of the trim, there is tons of room.
0 2020/09/10 16:32:40
Holy mess of wires from the 90s alarm installer.
Holy mess of wires from the 90s alarm installer.
0 2020/09/10 16:32:37
Plugged in on the floor to make sure everything powers up
Plugged in on the floor to make sure everything powers up
0 2020/09/10 16:32:32
0 2020/09/10 16:32:28
Again, I wrapped the extra wire on the foam block and dropped the wire down
Again, I wrapped the extra wire on the foam block and dropped the wire down
0 2020/09/10 16:26:18
Here is the mic clipped on for test fitting the wire length
Here is the mic clipped on for test fitting the wire length
0 2020/09/10 16:26:14
Here is the mic I needed to run up the pillar
Here is the mic I needed to run up the pillar
0 2020/09/10 16:26:11
I wrapped all the extra GPS wire around this foam block, I left enough wire for the GPS to go to the windshield and then back half way up the dash pad
I wrapped all the extra GPS wire around this foam block, I left enough wire for the GPS to go to the windshield and then back half way up the dash pad
0 2020/09/10 16:26:07
Here I am pulling the first wire
Here I am pulling the first wire
0 2020/09/10 16:26:03
In the middle of the dash is a lot of room above the radio, just drop the wires here over and over until you can see them show up in the console.
In the middle of the dash is a lot of room above the radio, just drop the wires here over and over until you can see them show up in the console.
0 2020/09/10 16:26:00
At first I thought the speakers had gone bad from sitting, a visual inspection finds no problems. These are Pioneer 4.6 2-way speakers. I will probably replace them with Infinity Kappa 64CFX 4x6 2-way components in the future. However, with the new radio they light right up and sound great, not sure why the old head unit sounded like trash.
At first I thought the speakers had gone bad from sitting, a visual inspection finds no problems. These are Pioneer 4.6 2-way speakers. I will probably replace them with Infinity Kappa 64CFX 4x6 2-way components in the future. However, with the new radio they light right up and sound great, not sure why the old head unit sounded like trash.
0 2020/09/07 06:13:02
While pulling the dashpad, this report fell out. 1990. Definitely keeping this in my paperwork bag.
While pulling the dashpad, this report fell out. 1990. Definitely keeping this in my paperwork bag.
0 2020/09/07 06:07:21
Next up, I have to do some routing of wires in the dash and a-pillar, this required I remove my dash. It has a couple cracks against the front glass, but overall considering the age of the car, its in great shape. Note the slight dimple from the triple gauge pillar.
Next up, I have to do some routing of wires in the dash and a-pillar, this required I remove my dash. It has a couple cracks against the front glass, but overall considering the age of the car, its in great shape. Note the slight dimple from the triple gauge pillar.
0 2020/09/07 06:07:17
Reused the harness off of the old radio. I'll probably revisit this to re-enable the remote wire if I ever put an amp back in. The wires are long enough that I can pull the bulk forward below the ashtray instead of trying to pack everything behind the radio
Reused the harness off of the old radio. I'll probably revisit this to re-enable the remote wire if I ever put an amp back in. The wires are long enough that I can pull the bulk forward below the ashtray instead of trying to pack everything behind the radio
0 2020/09/07 06:07:14
And mounted, I ended up trimming this one to be rounded as well
And mounted, I ended up trimming this one to be rounded as well
0 2020/09/07 06:07:10
Right side made
Right side made
0 2020/09/07 06:07:07
Test metal marked on the new piece
Test metal marked on the new piece
0 2020/09/07 06:07:02
During my test fitting, I ended up trimming all of the support metal out that would interfere with the radio moving upwards, this was needed to get the radio high enough to fit into the faceplate.
During my test fitting, I ended up trimming all of the support metal out that would interfere with the radio moving upwards, this was needed to get the radio high enough to fit into the faceplate.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:58
Here is a test git. Notice how much lower the right bracket is, this is because I didnt put my finger or something under when making my marks, so it wasn't at the same height as the left one. Did mention this was my first time doing this kind of stuff
Here is a test git. Notice how much lower the right bracket is, this is because I didnt put my finger or something under when making my marks, so it wasn't at the same height as the left one. Did mention this was my first time doing this kind of stuff
0 2020/09/07 06:06:54
Flush mounted screws from my old radio kit.
Flush mounted screws from my old radio kit.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:50
Made some guesses on the holes, turned out alright.
Made some guesses on the holes, turned out alright.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:46
Next up, I made the bend about equal with the black plastic. I did this because the 3d printed faceplate I havedoes not fit over the larger metal body.
Next up, I made the bend about equal with the black plastic. I did this because the 3d printed faceplate I havedoes not fit over the larger metal body.
0 2020/09/07 06:06:42
Final part.
Final part.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:44
Always file down the edges and corners, this will protect your hands during the test fitting
Always file down the edges and corners, this will protect your hands during the test fitting
0 2020/09/06 08:06:42
Starting to take shape.
Starting to take shape.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:39
Here it is being test fit, you can see it needs some trimming
Here it is being test fit, you can see it needs some trimming
0 2020/09/06 08:06:36
Ugly as sin, I'm not great with a Dremel
Ugly as sin, I'm not great with a Dremel
0 2020/09/06 08:06:32
Using a dremel, I then created the holes
Using a dremel, I then created the holes
0 2020/09/06 08:06:29
Here is where I took a lesson from Metro using my old kit
Here is where I took a lesson from Metro using my old kit
0 2020/09/06 08:06:26
Next I took the bracket to the car and got a rough feel for where the holes should be. I actually learned a lesson here. Make sure to put a certain amount of space on the bottom, for example my finger. When I did the right side, I didnt use the same amount of gap at the bottom, which was a mistake.
Next I took the bracket to the car and got a rough feel for where the holes should be. I actually learned a lesson here. Make sure to put a certain amount of space on the bottom, for example my finger. When I did the right side, I didnt use the same amount of gap at the bottom, which was a mistake.
0 2020/09/06 08:06:23
0 2020/09/06 08:06:20