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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:11 AM
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Yay for Scosche. Got my D3 in.

Got my D3 and my scosche dash kit in. Didn't think it would work because of people here saying there was a lot of modding you had to do to it. All I did was cut the bar with a kitchen knife. Worked perfectly. Now I just gotta do a little sanding. Not bad for $12.



Old Apr 17, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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Looks good....now try fitting 2 single DIN units into that kit...from my experience that is where the problems occur lol
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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Looks good. I have the same kit waiting to go in. The color looks like it matches pretty well too.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Yes. Color matched perfectly. At first when I used the regular mounting holes for the D3 it was mounted a little too high. Then I used another set of holes and it was perfect. And to think I was going to pay $125 for the GXE dash trim.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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Looks good. $12 > $125 in this case.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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im happy for your success.

last time i installed a deck with a Scosche kit though, it held together like crap. I felt that after it was done it was going to fall apart by itself, or if i touched it the wrong way. This is not the case with Metra, I prefer metra to scosche all day long..

but if it works for you, then great!
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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I actually had a metra kit but it was a single din kit. Perfect for a single din radio. However it couldn't easily be modified to fit a double-din.

Also the color didn't match.



Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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lucky i want a d3 since i helped my friend in stall one a couple of months ago in his yota
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Yes. Color matched perfectly. At first when I used the regular mounting holes for the D3 it was mounted a little too high. Then I used another set of holes and it was perfect. And to think I was going to pay $125 for the GXE dash trim.
That looks very nice to me. A lot smarter choice than the GXE $125 piece of plastic.

Btw, I'm envious of your leather seats. I'm really tired of getting shocked every time I touch my door after stepping out of my stupid cloth seats.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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yea, im aware metra doesn't sell a double din kit for the 5th gen max. they really should...
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Dunno bout fitting perfectly and the color definately doesnt match well...

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It looks better but you can tell its not a pefect fit and again the color doesnt match very well...



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I know this one is a bit more expensive but looks and fits perfectly...




Just my opinion...
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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From what I've read, the GXE kit leaves a small 1/2" opening above you radio.

Also that's the one I was referring to that costs over $125.
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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1/2 is a BIG gap... No gaps here... It was well the money spent...
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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i have the scosche kit and it matches and fits perfectly. no gaps, no color mismatch
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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I got the Scosche kit for my AVIC-D2. I didn't like the way it fit. It was so recessed everytime i ejected a CD, the bottom of the screen would rub against the plastic. So I sanded and sanded the Scosche kit, now my D2 actually sticks out, but I like it, and NO GAP!
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by imported_Jay_5
1/2 is a BIG gap... No gaps here... It was well the money spent...
Sounds good and that kit looks good. However, $115 saved is a LOT of money.
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 01GLEMist
I got the Scosche kit for my AVIC-D2. I didn't like the way it fit. It was so recessed everytime i ejected a CD, the bottom of the screen would rub against the plastic. So I sanded and sanded the Scosche kit, now my D2 actually sticks out, but I like it, and NO GAP!
Mine is recessed a little bit but I like it. They may have put more screw mounting holes on the D3
Old May 24, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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i have been looking for the schosche dd kit for my hu and i cannot find it anywere online i was wondering if someone could give me a link of some sorts to help me out thanks
Old May 24, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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i was wondering if anyone knows were i can find the schosche hu kit for the 00 maxima for a double din hu
Old May 26, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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^^ You need to stop asking your same question in 10 different threads.

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ash-kit-2.html
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Majestic: What are you refering to in regards to sanding?
Old Aug 24, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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The kit had to be cut, and then the cuts should be smoothed out by with sanding.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by djfrestyl
The kit had to be cut, and then the cuts should be smoothed out by with sanding.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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So the kit isn't a direct fit, i take it?
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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It is, but for single din. For double din, you have to modify.
Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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Correct. You just have to cut the plastic bar if you have a double din. It even says it in the instructions.
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