Here is a pic of the kit before I install it. I went ahead and mounted the CD tray to it on top. Hopefully, I will have installed pics in a couple of hours.

 

Ok, here we go. Again, my digital camera does not take great pics. The kit looks even better than the pics.

Doesn't this look like fun!!

 

Here is a test fit

 

This is the best color match pic I have. You can see it is not that far off.

 

Close up to see the good fit.

 

Eclipse screen up. Notice the good fit all around the edges, up against the woodgrain.

 

Another shot

 

Straight on shot.

About the only thing I do not like is that I had to use the ISO-Din mount. I really do not like the bend and snap cages or ISO-Din. I prefer to screw the head unit into the dash. The TL just does not allow this. I may look at drilling some holes in the factory bracket to see about getting at least one screw a side in there.

I think for what this kit cost, it is a super deal. I paid $16 for this kit. How can you go wrong with that. I know others may not like it and think it looks cheasy but, I personally love it.

 

Cool!

 

Here's the metra double din for 96 2.5tl
It was a little tight on the changer. A smidg too large.

 

woah that looks sick! personally i wasn't gonna do audio but after seeing this and how simple it will be, i might just consider it!

 

You do lose the steering wheel control right? Just a reason I thought of to keep the stock deck. Even though its sucks but when you have no money a new deck isn't a option.

Nice Kit and Deck though!!

 

looks nice...very stock....another usless slot in the dash tho....i'd prefer if it was just blank..then you could atleast throw 3.2tl or ACURA emblems on there

 

u need a kit for 1st gens? i didn't use a kit when i installed my new head unit and it fits fine. i put the pocket w/ lid from a accord lx under it.

 

Wow what a fit for only 16 bucks. The only problem (being critical here for a sec) is the kit is made with the typical black textured ABS plastic so the surface isnt smooth and the color doesnt match the TL dash, which has a slight color to it along with tiny speckles. But at this price everyone's gonna finally toss their BOSE head.
IF only someone in the auto paintshop business would come up with a perfect color paint match for the dash, you could buy a tiny pint of the paint and use one of those $8 disposable aerosol sprayers and bingo, it would look totally stock....

 

I acted too quick myelf, but I don't regret it at all with how good it sounds But I made my 'kit' out of the factory headunit:



My camera sucks but you get the idea. The color match is not bad, especially since the headunit didn't match originally. Am I the only one that noticed/has that? My CD tray didnt match the CD tray holder, for that matter. I would get one of these metra's for sure, smooth and paint and it would look tight.

 

I don't think it's being picky personaly I hate it when sh!t don't match...Question am feeling the kit...is their a wood kit that's design to fit around it...Flush it out with the wood look and am sure it would flush...Any info or thoughts???

 

Where from, I also was thinking about not doing stereo because of the fugly kits out there for $200!!!

 

acurax2

does the cage for the headunit screw in the factory holes? can you position it (back, forward) or does it only go in one place?
how much wider are the factory brackets than a 1 din unit

the metra kit looks damn clean to me

 

hellas...No the cage does not screw into the factory brackets. No holes line up in the proper spot. I made some brackets before I had the Metra Kits that allowed me to bolt the radio directly to the factory brackets.

I now use the 2 plastic ISO-Din brackets that comes with the kit. They screw into the side of the radio and then the hole thing snaps into the kit. I could move my head unit forward but, not backwards, I do not think. It would depend on how many different mounting holes you have in your head unit that matches the ISO-Din brackets.

 

here ya go

 

Where do u get the metra kit from???

 

the only thing holding me back from getting this is that i have the wood kit and it will look wierd if i have one black thing and the rest wood. darn.

 

Yes, where do you get it? Also, does it fit for both the Navigation system dash and the non-Navigation system dash?

 

Just get the sheet of flourentine burl ABS from selectproducts.com and make a face to match. I've posted pics of mine numerous times to the cheers of everyone on this board. With a dremel and a file you should be good to go in just a few hours, and since unlike my install where i had to make a whole head unit kit from scratch, you can just attach the ABS to the front of the metra kit with doublestick.

 

What shift knob do you have there Lou?

 

crmsnidol, Where did you get the brushed dash kit, how much and how is the fit?

 

Dont really like the .5" din. I am plannnig to put a clarion crmsnidol(yeah I know, I know, but its only for a center ch when playing DVD's) center channl to fill it in

 

Are these available online yet? I've just realized that my Alpine EQ was hurting my system more than helping it.

As such, I need a new dash kit that doesn't have an EQ cutout. Since the current one was $200, that's money pissed in the wind. Live and learn.

I'm definitely not impressed with what I see concerning the color match. Hell, I thought mine was bad. I might have to take the Metra kit into the shop and see if I can sand and paint it to get a little better match than what I'm seeing. Then again, for under $30 you sure as hell can't complain!!

I'll be happy to sell mine for $100 if you want an EQ with your HU!!

 

anyone know where can i get this??

 

only place is circuit city special order I think the model # is 99-6787 but dont quote me on that


here are more pics.

 

lou,

this is a CL, isn't it ??

 

yup, thats a cl.

 

FINALLY GOT MINE!!!!

Yeah, Cirsuit City is where I got mine...Special ordered...

Part number is: 99-7868.

I want to install it REALLY bad, but friggin work is holding me back...Also, gotta fix a whining problem...

Laters

 

Fix all engine whine problems by using twisted pair interconnects instead of standard RCA type cables. You will be very happily surprised with the results. There are a few things you need to know about them, mostly about the outer shield (called the "drain") which should not be hooked up at both sides (ie the head and the amp.) Start with grounding the shield at only the amp side. Do a search on this, it was discussed with Southbound, myself and others about 2 months back.

 

well this kit is definately worth the $29.99, my question is.. i have alpine headunit so i'm assuming i'll need an adapter to plug into bose speakers/radio antenna and such anyone have the name (and maybe a link) to the adapter

thanx

 

DUDE!!! It is not EVEN $29.99...

I think everyone here got it for $17.99 +tax...

That's what Circuit City is charging...

Come out to like ~$19 and some change...

 

heh, if ever i was glad i just got the job at circuit city this is it (cost<$5)

 

AcuraX2, where did you get the kit from? It's not on the Metra website.

 

Do i need any other parts besides the kit and a new headunit to do the install?