Pioneer Double DIN Install

**tpilews** · 03-09-2010, 02:04 PM

Just about finished with the project. I need to fix up some paint imperfections, but looks damn good. Toughest part was fabricating bracket to mount the stereo to the stock location.

Used a shim and router to cut a nice straight opening at the top.

MDF to create the opening

Bracket

Filler

Paint

Installed

**Spikito** · 03-09-2010, 05:15 PM

so you basically just created your own double DIN unit?

**tpilews** · 03-09-2010, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Spikito

so you basically just created your own double DIN unit?

Yeah, it takes a bit of time, but nothing too complicated. Plus, you save a bunch of money doing it yourself. I think it cost me about $15 in parts/supplies. Probably a good 10 hrs or so of actual labor.

**bberretta** · 03-09-2010, 07:20 PM

Looks slick- great job!

**naperws6** · 03-09-2010, 07:55 PM

Nice work. I've had my pioneer d3 and bracket in my closet for a year to lazy to install.

**Spikito** · 03-09-2010, 08:58 PM

i just stick with single DIN stereos, lol

right now im looking for a factory wiring plug for my car.

the jackass that had it before me cut the factory harness and hardwired in his stereo...so i cant install mine

**bberretta** · 03-10-2010, 11:23 AM

Check around (even with the dealer) and see if they have a theft repair kit. I've had to order them for cars before that had been broken into and people have done hackjobs.

**Spikito** · 03-10-2010, 12:51 PM

didnt even think of that....im goin to check out a junk yard friday..

**bberretta** · 03-10-2010, 01:41 PM

Hell, it shouldnt be too hard to find a harness. Most 88-up GM's used the 21-pin harness.

**Spikito** · 03-10-2010, 01:55 PM

oh yeah? didnt know that......

I was just hoping to find a camaro or firebird so that the wire colors will def be the same.

**bberretta** · 03-10-2010, 07:08 PM

The only difference may be a power antenna wire and steering wheel control wire.

**jiveass** · 03-10-2010, 07:16 PM

yo i was lookin at that same h/u for my girls car...how do you like it so far?

**tpilews** · 03-10-2010, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by needls1again

yo i was lookin at that same h/u for my girls car...how do you like it so far?

So far, I love it. Got my Ipod hooked up and sitting in the glove compartment. You can control the ipod through the radio. Really easy to find songs. I haven't used bluetooth during a phone call yet; still waiting for the microphone from amazon. I've played bluetooth audio, and it works good, but being connected directly through the usb is much, much clearer. I just installed some Boston Acoustic speakers in the fronts and sails. Music sounds amazing.