Hey im gettin the GXE Kit but in order for my AVIC-D1 to be flush with the kit, do i not need the stock Bose brackets? The brackets that come with the unit seem to cause for it to sitck out which requires the black plastic frame that goes around it. Where i can find brakets that will be compatible with the GXE kit?

 

Yes you will need the stock brackets. I had that unit briefly but wasnt happy with the iPod interface so I returned it. It looked great while I had it though. You'll have a small gap under the unit even with the GXE trim. The navigation is not that great either.

 

k so ill need stock brackets ... where can i find stock brackets?? so what about the iPod interface...i was hoping to get that done eventually ....whats the prob with it ? in any case the gap with the GXE will look more stock that the crappy kit i have on it now ...

 

Stock brackets are in your dash, holding your current stereo.

 

if that was the case .... why does the D1 stick out so much from the kit and brackets provided with the unit. does the unit even come with specific brackets?

 

That IS the case. And I think if you look at pics, every double din in these cars has that very problem. The Eclipse AVNs I've seen have it, and my Kenwood DDX has it. Some folks have overcome it by re-drilling new holes in the brackets to mount the unit back further in the dash.

And no, it doesn't come with specific brackets. It mounts in the factory DIN brackets in your dash, holding your current stereo.

 

so...in order for my brackets to leave the unit flush with the GXE kit new holes will need to be drilled? thanks for the timely responses by the way....

 

Pretty sure that's what others have done. I never did it because the little bit that stuck out never bothered me.

Once you take the dash apart, and get ready to install the new unit you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.

The brackets will have holes, the unit will have holes. You can't really change the holes on the unit, but you can drill new ones in the brackets (further back if you like) to reposition the unit.

 

The iPod interface is way too slow for my taste. The text information is partial. I was just not happy after all that money i spent. So now, I'm waiting a couple of weeks and getting the Alpine IVA-W200. Check out their website, www.alpine-usa.com, and click on the iPod Full Speed Demo. Clarion is also coming out with a unit mid summer with similiar iPod interface. No NAV on these units. The alpine is HD, and Bluetooth ready (additional purchases), so that made up my mind.

 

I didn't run into this problem with the D1. I used the stock brackets and the D1 sits perfectly fine in the dash except for the little gap at the bottom. I know I used the stock brackets because it was a project in itself just getting those brackets off the BOSE HU.

 

I broke three drill bits taking off the brackets!! I finally found the one bit that held up. What the hell do they use to put these screws on?

 

Then seems as though those of you with the D1 are lucky.


As for getting the brackets off, my best advice is to find the most powerful drill you can, put it on the highest torque setting, and put your weight into the drill when you let it loose.

I didn't have any problems getting mine out that way.

 

hey TXT-1 ... u know what i mean dontcha with my unit sticking out the way it does (if you remember the pics) ... "picture frame" n what not. ill just wait for the GXE Kit n take it from there ... thanks for the clarification yall ..