Best looking Dash kit for stereo?
08-08-2003, 06:36 AM
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Best looking Dash kit for stereo?
hi there
need your help locating best looking dash kit to install alpine 7894 head unit... or do i need 1????
are kits from accord 97 compatible with us
thanks
need your help locating best looking dash kit to install alpine 7894 head unit... or do i need 1????
are kits from accord 97 compatible with us
thanks
08-08-2003, 07:35 AM
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Dont sweat that stupid Accord style adapter piece. When you take the stock stereo out, that little pocket w/the fuzzy inside should have some tabs on the sides that in most cases will mount up to the after market stereos. They have fillips style screws on them to adjust it.
08-08-2003, 09:41 AM
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ya, use stock pocket we stickin in new headunit
check this out
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/bc/d5c...c=ph%26.view=t
check this out
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/bc/d5c...c=ph%26.view=t
08-08-2003, 09:55 AM
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I had Custom Sounds here in Austin install a Alpine 9815 in my car. I had the cassette deck so he had to get a pocket for it. The one he got pretty much matches perfectly. My only complaint is that the Alpine sticks out further than the stock did. They are working on a custom mount for me though. If anyone wants to see pics let me know.
Also got a Alpine V12 5 channel in the trunk with Boston 6 1/2 components up front and Boston 6/9 3 ways in the back. It sounds SWEET! Have a 10 inch sub for fill.
Also got a Alpine V12 5 channel in the trunk with Boston 6 1/2 components up front and Boston 6/9 3 ways in the back. It sounds SWEET! Have a 10 inch sub for fill.
08-08-2003, 09:58 AM
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yes!!!! post some pics please
installed CDT Audio CL61a components up front they sound really nice with xtant 4004 amp , now i want to get rid of aiwa cdcmp3 and get alpine ,,,, do you think i'll see any difference in SQ ???
installed CDT Audio CL61a components up front they sound really nice with xtant 4004 amp , now i want to get rid of aiwa cdcmp3 and get alpine ,,,, do you think i'll see any difference in SQ ???
08-08-2003, 10:09 AM
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YOu don't really need a dash kit, if you have the stock pocket on bottom, u could mount the aftermarket HU to that and put it in. I hate how the dash kit looks because the HU sticks out.
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08-08-2003, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by 98blackie2.3
I had Custom Sounds here in Austin install a Alpine 9815 in my car. I had the cassette deck so he had to get a pocket for it. The one he got pretty much matches perfectly. My only complaint is that the Alpine sticks out further than the stock did. They are working on a custom mount for me though. If anyone wants to see pics let me know.
Also got a Alpine V12 5 channel in the trunk with Boston 6 1/2 components up front and Boston 6/9 3 ways in the back. It sounds SWEET! Have a 10 inch sub for fill.
I had Custom Sounds here in Austin install a Alpine 9815 in my car. I had the cassette deck so he had to get a pocket for it. The one he got pretty much matches perfectly. My only complaint is that the Alpine sticks out further than the stock did. They are working on a custom mount for me though. If anyone wants to see pics let me know.
Also got a Alpine V12 5 channel in the trunk with Boston 6 1/2 components up front and Boston 6/9 3 ways in the back. It sounds SWEET! Have a 10 inch sub for fill.
P.S. 9815 rules. Song Navi is so easy.
08-09-2003, 07:56 AM
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with a dash kit the h/u will stick out a bit, i had mine installed with a kit then i took it apart and flush mounted it with my stock pocket....you can see it in my link above
08-09-2003, 09:47 AM
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I have the 9815. And my dash kit isn't even flush with the rest of the dash. It sticks out and then the HU sticks out even more. I wanted to use the stock pocket, but that wouldn' t be enough to support the headunit would it??? Mine has those supports that attach to the back of the HU then screws in to add support. The pocket doen't even attach to the dash, it just attaches to the HU. SO, what do I use to keep support to the 9815?????
08-09-2003, 01:33 PM
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i have the alpine 1.5 din in my cl and i am proud to say that i installed it myself. it was quite the challenge and i actually took a jigsaw and went crazy on everything. i then cut a "filler piece" and attached a cl symbol. i also have blue neon underdash lights and led lights facing down on the deck. actually turned out very clean and sharp. anybody wants to see pics, i have a bunch, but no posting capablity. i'll send the pics to somebody to post...please! thanks to any willing volunteers
08-10-2003, 08:15 PM
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Originally posted by CL_Lover
do u know is 7894 shorter than 9815
i just got 7894 off ebay for 250 now i think should of got 9813 for allmoust same pice ohh well
do u know is 7894 shorter than 9815
i just got 7894 off ebay for 250 now i think should of got 9813 for allmoust same pice ohh well
08-10-2003, 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by 99Black3.0
I have the 9815. And my dash kit isn't even flush with the rest of the dash. It sticks out and then the HU sticks out even more. I wanted to use the stock pocket, but that wouldn' t be enough to support the headunit would it??? Mine has those supports that attach to the back of the HU then screws in to add support. The pocket doen't even attach to the dash, it just attaches to the HU. SO, what do I use to keep support to the 9815?????
I have the 9815. And my dash kit isn't even flush with the rest of the dash. It sticks out and then the HU sticks out even more. I wanted to use the stock pocket, but that wouldn' t be enough to support the headunit would it??? Mine has those supports that attach to the back of the HU then screws in to add support. The pocket doen't even attach to the dash, it just attaches to the HU. SO, what do I use to keep support to the 9815?????
As for the dash kit sticking out, not sure why your kit sticks out. Mine actually goes in a little more than flushed and then the HU sticks out. I got my kit from circuit city. Its a kit that fits a whole bunch of different Honda models including the 1st gen CL. You just have to be careful of what tabs to break off and what tabs to keep on there. Hope some of this knowledge helps.
08-10-2003, 08:39 PM
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I had the 7894 before I bought my Alpine. That deck is sweet! Good choice.
The 7894 is a little shorter than the stock deck. I don't do things half ass so I made a custom bracket for the rear of the deck to sit on. You don't have to put anything back there but it will sag a little and it's only noticable when you really pay close attention. The HU fits fine in the DIN.
I also used black weather stripping so the head unit wouldn't shift side to side. It worked like a charm.
I've been on the boards for about 1 fucking year now and I still don't know how to post pics!!! If you want a couple pics, get me on AOL BelAir518
The 7894 is a little shorter than the stock deck. I don't do things half ass so I made a custom bracket for the rear of the deck to sit on. You don't have to put anything back there but it will sag a little and it's only noticable when you really pay close attention. The HU fits fine in the DIN.
I also used black weather stripping so the head unit wouldn't shift side to side. It worked like a charm.
I've been on the boards for about 1 fucking year now and I still don't know how to post pics!!! If you want a couple pics, get me on AOL BelAir518
08-11-2003, 04:08 AM
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:pee: Circuit city 
Anyway i had the kit from crutchfield with the eq slot and it looked terrible so i used the bottom of the kit and use electrical tape (ghetto yes, but it worked and other use it too) to keep the stock pocket and it moved my flip down face so its almost flush as opposed to sticking out a lot 
Anyway i had the kit from crutchfield with the eq slot and it looked terrible so i used the bottom of the kit and use electrical tape (ghetto yes, but it worked and other use it too) to keep the stock pocket and it moved my flip down face so its almost flush as opposed to sticking out a lot
Originally posted by '97Acura3.0CL
As for the dash kit sticking out, not sure why your kit sticks out. Mine actually goes in a little more than flushed and then the HU sticks out. I got my kit from circuit city. Its a kit that fits a whole bunch of different Honda models including the 1st gen CL. You just have to be careful of what tabs to break off and what tabs to keep on there. Hope some of this knowledge helps.
As for the dash kit sticking out, not sure why your kit sticks out. Mine actually goes in a little more than flushed and then the HU sticks out. I got my kit from circuit city. Its a kit that fits a whole bunch of different Honda models including the 1st gen CL. You just have to be careful of what tabs to break off and what tabs to keep on there. Hope some of this knowledge helps.
08-11-2003, 07:19 AM
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I've been on the boards for about 1 fucking year now and I still don't know how to post pics!!! If you want a couple pics, get me on AOL BelAir518
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So I redid everything in my dash. I took out that stupid dash kit and installed the 9815 custom. To give it support, I stuck another "cage" on the back half of the HU and mounted the stock supports onto that cage (by cage I mean that metal piece that slides over the HU for mounting into a dash kit) Looks SOOOO much better, here is your pic........
08-11-2003, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by 1StGenCL
:pee: Circuit city Anyway i had the kit from crutchfield with the eq slot and it looked terrible so i used the bottom of the kit and use electrical tape (ghetto yes, but it worked and other use it too) to keep the stock pocket and it moved my flip down face so its almost flush as opposed to sticking out a lot
:pee: Circuit city
Anyway i had the kit from crutchfield with the eq slot and it looked terrible so i used the bottom of the kit and use electrical tape (ghetto yes, but it worked and other use it too) to keep the stock pocket and it moved my flip down face so its almost flush as opposed to sticking out a lot
Didnt have money at that time and I really want my HU to be secure. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Couldnt help it, but it works. Sorry for being cheap
P.S. this was the only time I ever bought anything from circuit city.
08-12-2003, 03:33 PM
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so whats the best way, most efficient, and secure way to mount the alpine deck, 9815 or 13 to the stock pocket? i'm gonna finish my install on thursday, so will i need to buy anythin?
08-12-2003, 07:37 PM
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Its because I forgot to put on .jpg on the file extension and your browser doesn't reconize the pic. Let me try again...
or..............
http://www.geocities.com/snoboard_co/9815.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/snoboard_co/98152.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/snoboard_co/98153.jpg
I dont know why those pics wouldn't work other wise????
or..............
http://www.geocities.com/snoboard_co/9815.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/snoboard_co/98152.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/snoboard_co/98153.jpg
I dont know why those pics wouldn't work other wise????
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