I have done my research.

I am pretty sure that if i wanted to add a:

http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-DNX710.../dp/B000NWZPTQ

to a Bose system in a 2000 SE, I would need something like this

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...de=68750-VENTC

Plus many other things (i.e. replacement speakers, lots of time and wiring)

My questions to you all are:

-Am I missing something?

-Will everything fit right?
and
Is there a cheaper source for the vent assembly?

TIA
akap

 

I had to buy the GXE kit as well.. that thing is damn expensive... but it fits very nicely though I still have a gap at the bottom of my new HU (which I plan on fixinf with weatherstripping).


I think you covered it all if you are planning to strip out the Bose system. I left the amp + speakers and only replaced the HU and it was already a HUGE difference... I also have the 2K Bose system.

 

i have a 98 and i have a pioneer D2 double din, with no gap at all, and my friend has a 02 with double din also, no gap, and he didnt buy anything extra, jus the radio, and we put it in. only problem he has is the because of the design of the gen 5 dash (the slope design), u kinda need a radio with the tilt forward feature so u can view it better. other than that, it works great.

 

You will need a Bose adapter piece. It's not absolutely needed, but for the volume to work properly you might consider it. PAC makes a pretty good adapter.

 

that PAC adapter is for an upgraded HU with stock Bose speakers correct?? plug and play?
What is needed to keep the steering wheel controls operable also??

 

You need the Pac steering wheel cotrol adapter. Crutchfield has it: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...&tp=3405&avf=N

 

Thanks.
So does one need two separate adapters... 1 for the steering wheel controls and another to keep the stock BOSE speakers w/ aftermarket HU??

 

Don't know off the top of my head, but more than likely you will. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.