has anyone used this kit yet? anyone even do any dash mods to the 07 as a matter of fact, besides 07silvermax..just wondering..

http://cgi.ebay.com/METRA-99-7421-20...QQcmdZViewItem

 

I know one thing.... thi is sooooooooooo much cheaper than the 04-06... i think new from "metra" ours were like 45-50...

I dont see why it woudlnt work for u

 

Yes, I used this kit when I replaced the Bose with an aftermarket, single DIN unit. Looks good. However, there's a fairly large gap between the cd pocket and the bottom of the aftermarket HU (yes, I used the faceplate. the gap is between the top of that portion and the radio). Had to use a black Sharpie to color the metal sleeve on the bottom of the radio to keep it from glaring at me.

Personally, if I could find another company that made these using metal instead of plastic for the inside bracket/holder I'd buy it. It's, really, pretty flimsy.

 

Can you please post some pics..

 

Anyone have pics of a install on a 07? Still haven't seen any..Thanks

 

I'll try to post one tomorrow. Sun's going down here and saw this post just now.

 

Alright man, can't wait to see how it looks...

 

Here are a couple of shots:



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...tium/deck3.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...tium/deck1.jpg

 

Here's one, without flash:

 

Just wondering why did you decide to take out the bose unit..I plan on doing this, but most likely going to get a double din unit, like a d3..

 

Hi Strontium... I take it your middle screen is now of no use...or are you able to still use it?

 

Nope, that screen just sits there now..That screen was controlled by the bose unit..

 

Mainly because the sound quality stinks, on the Bose head unit I will, also, be replacing the Bose amps and speakers (which, also, stink).

 

What Blackmax07 said... It's only inputs came from the head unit. So, it's quite dead weight now. Good thing the only use I had for it was the temperature reading

 

They should make a kit where we can relocate the info screens to the bottom, under the temp guages, and then where the info screen is put like a 7'' tv, and underneath have the double din, now that would look hot.

 

Blackmax07.... I totally agree with you....

at least they should come up with some adapter that allow the screen to display the other vital info such as MPG, MPH, DTE etc...

 

Has anyone put a double din unit on a 07 MAX?

 

I would love to see a diagnostics readout or something to 'skin' into that display. Maybe have digital animations of analog readouts for voltage, oil pressure, AFR, etc..

EDIT: anyone an EE? splice that screen into an AFC

 

Maxim(a)SerjVQ what does AFC stands for

 

ummm. . .. SAFC II? VAFC? if you don't know search is your friend.

 

got it...now I understand what it stand for....it would be nice to include this in...I like the AFC II NEO that APEXi has to offer....

 

weaksauce.

 

Nice post-whoring. Go away.