MaxMike93

Hi all. I am new and decided to join since soon I should be getting a 1999 3.0CL. I was thinking of putting in a new head unit so that I could have navigation so that I won't get lost (getting this car pretty much as soon as I get my license). I was thinking of putting in something like the Pioneer AVIC-710BT (was going to just get a Garmin, but my dad, used to install car audio, said I should get get a full nav head unit since it would be better integration). Should this fit if I take out the stock radio and storage compartment below it? I'm not really considering replacing the speakers since they are already Bose branded. There is some kind of kit to keep use of the steering wheel audio controls, right (as soon as I get them fixed lol)? Already finding a lot of info on here. Thanks for any help!

mattastick

Check out Crutchfield for a fitment guide on the hu's. They also have the steering wheel controls adapter so you can keep those.

Another thing you should consider is the factory amp. I've heard that you'll have to bypass it in the 1st gen CL. I didn't do it, because I don't have one in my car, and I replaced all of my speakers. Check out the 1st Gen section in the n00b guide, I'm pretty sure it's in there.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

any single or double din will fit with the right mounting kit

mattastick

Or enough time and fiberglass...

MaxMike93

I just remembered something. Does the security light on the radio mean anything? Like will the alarm go off randomly or something if the stock radio isn't there?

mattastick

Nope. I haven't had a stock radio in my car in well over a year and no problems.

StreetKA

iTrader: (8)

i have 2003 CL with Eclipse avn726e can i still use the steering wheel controls ?

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Nope, I haven't had a stock radio in 6 or 7 years

You will need to get one of the steering wheel control adapters

zcspec

I just got done installing 2-DIN sized units in the OEM slot. Ended up installing a Pioneer HU and a Pioneer DSP. The fit was perfect, as long as you use a 2-DIN kit.