Question about the dashkit

[sunnyice]

hi guys,

To those who got the double din dash kit, does it color match 100% with the rest of the center console? if yes please state which brand. i got the metra one and it is noticeable that there is a slight difference in color.

[hybridamp]

I have the metra and it matches 100%, maybe you received one from a bad production run?

[hybridamp]

Here's a pic:


The soft warm glow on the left side is an artifical color created by the interior lights, you'll notice the right side shows it matching perfectly.

[akira751]

Originally Posted by hybridamp

Here's a pic:


The soft warm glow on the left side is an artifical color created by the interior lights, you'll notice the right side shows it matching perfectly.

That looks very nice.

[Mistabullet]

Hey hybrid is that the original navigation? Cus I thought the original had buttons on the dash. and if it isnt the factory navigation how did u get it to say camry?

[hybridamp]

No, it's not factory, it's an Eclipse AVN-5500; I just made my own wallpaper and uploaded it via CD to the Eclipse Unit. Eclipse allows you to remove their logo and replace it with your own for the boot-up screen.

And you're right, the factory navigation has buttons along both sides:

[Mistabullet]

Wow your aftermarket setup is much cleaner then the OEM. How much did it cost you for the whole thing?

[hybridamp]

The mounting kit, plus the navigation unit (which I purchased from an authorized dealer) cost me about $1,350.

[armen818]

Originally Posted by hybridamp

Here's a pic:


The soft warm glow on the left side is an artifical color created by the interior lights, you'll notice the right side shows it matching perfectly.

your dash kit looks good.
is that a 6.5 or a 7 inch screen?
it looks very clean

PS where can you get that dash kit?

[sunnyice]

thanks armen! your center concole looks nice and clean. i was thinking of doing that too, i currently have a single din.

[hybridamp]

The Eclipse is 6.5"; Crutchfield carrys the Metra kit.

http://www.crutchfield.com

[BigWillie]

Originally Posted by hybridamp

The Eclipse is 6.5"; Crutchfield carrys the Metra kit.

http://www.crutchfield.com

I only saw the Scosche install kit on Crutchfield's website, no Metra. From what I can from a little research, the Metra kit is a better buy. The one I saw on Ebay came with the wiring harness.

[hybridamp]

Oh, odd, Crutchfield first started carrying the Metra I thought; maybe they switched...

Anyhow, I purchased mine from eBay, and you do not need the wiring harness if you have a non-JBL system, but if it's free, who can complain.

[armen818]

are there any website out there that tells you how to take the dash aport and install an 6.5inch H/U??

[hybridamp]

The metra kit comes with instructions.

It's pretty simple.

Basically: remove the center air-vents, remove the two cosmetic trim clips, remove (untwist) the shifter knob, remove the center shifter console, remove the aux-input/storage compartment, then four bolts and the stock cd-unit/ac controls come right out.