ZOMFG!! They finally made a Metra Kit for the A33 I30/I35???
03-30-2010, 07:54 PM
#81
I received an email from Onlinecarstereo stating they were cancelling my order because the item was currently on backorder. They gave me a $5 coupon code for my next purchase. I guess I'll re-order my kit when I see they're in stock.
03-30-2010, 08:41 PM
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I'll be interested to see if a) they cancel my order shortly, and b) they raise the price on this thing. (seems like it's often the case that it if seems too good to be true, it is.)
04-17-2010, 07:51 AM
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I checked with metra again a week ago and still no progress. Haven't asked this week... I guess when it comes it comes. Sucks not having any kind of eta, but what can you do? The only thing that makes me impatient is my sub cutting out all the time. Otherwise I guess I can wait.
05-04-2010, 05:56 PM
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Now hoping for the first half of May for this.
This is promising: I was on Metra's site today looking for another part for my i35 and they now have a kit listed for the i30/i35, but a different part number: 99-7609G (rather than 95-7609G).
http://retailer2.installationexcelle...hicleid=211970
Install guide for the kit:
http://documents.victorytechnologies...duct/27268.pdf
(Maybe this kit isn't vaporware after all :P )
This is promising: I was on Metra's site today looking for another part for my i35 and they now have a kit listed for the i30/i35, but a different part number: 99-7609G (rather than 95-7609G).
http://retailer2.installationexcelle...hicleid=211970
Install guide for the kit:
http://documents.victorytechnologies...duct/27268.pdf
(Maybe this kit isn't vaporware after all :P )
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05-05-2010, 10:22 AM
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I checked with the regional Metra sales rep about this part number and he tells me that this is the part I need and that it's now (finally) shipping. Should be seeing it soon!
On another note, onlinecarstereo.com still hasn't cancelled my order for part number 95-7609g. WTH is up with that place...
On another note, onlinecarstereo.com still hasn't cancelled my order for part number 95-7609g. WTH is up with that place...
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05-06-2010, 06:09 AM
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They steered me towards a local car audio shop / retailer that carries their products and had a kit on order, so I contacted that retailer to have them order one for me.
There is another online store listed early in this thread, installer.com? (don't remember the exact name)-- they were much easier to get in touch with by phone than onlinecarstereo, but their price is quite a bit higher, esp. with shipping.
05-12-2010, 03:08 PM
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I had to ship my amp back to the manufacturer day before yesterday to have a defect corrected-- watch me be amp-less when the metra kit arrives, haha.
05-12-2010, 05:32 PM
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Will do - I'm assuming it will be here Monday - I have a UPS tracking number, but no delivery info just yet. Probably going in the big brown truck tonight.
I have my display mounted in the console, but finishing it off nicely will be a final triumph!
BTW, I installed a Kenwood KOS-V1000 system, very nice - with Nav and XM - i was able to remove the Bose HU and wire right into the harness - the V1000 is meant to replace a factory head unit like the Bose and be compatible with all the down-line pieces. has been working for over a year - sounds great, (at least as good as the speakers will let it).
If I get everything tidied up I'll try to post pictures.
Tom
I have my display mounted in the console, but finishing it off nicely will be a final triumph!
BTW, I installed a Kenwood KOS-V1000 system, very nice - with Nav and XM - i was able to remove the Bose HU and wire right into the harness - the V1000 is meant to replace a factory head unit like the Bose and be compatible with all the down-line pieces. has been working for over a year - sounds great, (at least as good as the speakers will let it).
If I get everything tidied up I'll try to post pictures.
Tom
05-14-2010, 11:16 AM
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My local dealer just called me to tell me that the kit has arrived. FINALLY. Though there was a defect identified in my amp (ZED Leviathan) last week, so now I'm waiting on the amp to get a chip replaced and sent back to me. Luckily it's in California so shipping will only take a couple days. (I also just barely ordered the sub for my system, which will come in next week as well. I'd been waiting for the kit to come in before spending any more money...)
With any luck, next weekend I can get everything installed and be finally rid of that BOSE system, especially that crappy sub cutting out most the time.
With any luck, next weekend I can get everything installed and be finally rid of that BOSE system, especially that crappy sub cutting out most the time.
05-17-2010, 07:30 PM
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05-17-2010, 07:35 PM
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well.... it fits into the opening really well. Unfortunately, I'm an idiot, and didn't realize that my touch screen is a tiny bit bigger than a double-din. Doh! Did a little surgery and got it to look OK. I think if you do a single or double DIN (a real one) it will look very nice.
I have a bit of work left to do - but here's my first attempt:
I have a bit of work left to do - but here's my first attempt:
05-17-2010, 07:39 PM
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well.... it fits into the opening really well. Unfortunately, I'm an idiot, and didn't realize that my touch screen is a tiny bit bigger than a double-din. Doh! Did a little surgery and got it to look OK. I think if you do a single or double DIN (a real one) it will look very nice.
I have a bit of work left to do - but here's my first attempt:
I have a bit of work left to do - but here's my first attempt:
05-17-2010, 07:48 PM
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I have some more plastic engineering to do
, it is a snug fit - but it does fit. I don't care for the overlap, so I'll trim some of that plastic back. At least there aren't any gaps on the sides....
05-18-2010, 10:32 AM
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Actually, Metra said they would be color matching the kits to any color. (for a additional fee) You should call Metra. I believe I heard about that in this thread a couple of pages back!?! BY THE WAY PEOPLE....It comes as two dins and a pocket. If you want it to be double din, you snap the center piece out and it comes with a extra finishing ring to fill the gaps. So, dont be buying a pocket in advance. Its supplied!
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05-18-2010, 12:31 PM
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Actually, Metra said they would be color matching the kits to any color. (for a additional fee) You should call Metra. I believe I heard about that in this thread a couple of pages back!?! BY THE WAY PEOPLE....It comes as two dins and a pocket. If you want it to be double din, you snap the center piece out and it comes with a extra finishing ring to fill the gaps. So, dont be buying a pocket in advance. Its supplied!
and yes..this is what you're talking about:
http://documents.victorytechnologies...duct/27268.pdf
05-18-2010, 01:08 PM
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Finally good news. So what's the best site to order this from. Preferably a place that takes paypal. All the places shown in this thread says it's either out of stock or it doesnt exist.
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05-18-2010, 04:53 PM
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im the one that called them lol....
and yes..this is what you're talking about:
http://documents.victorytechnologies...duct/27268.pdf
and yes..this is what you're talking about:
http://documents.victorytechnologies...duct/27268.pdf
05-18-2010, 05:37 PM
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x2-- why's that black bezel hanging down over the climate controls? It doesn't look like that on the install instructions... is it a sleeve that came with your head unit?
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05-18-2010, 05:49 PM
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05-19-2010, 11:29 AM
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Actually, thats the ring that came with the Kenwood...I would imagine!?! He needs to lose the kenwood beauty ring and set the stereo back and use the ring with the metra kit. But, I think he did some plastic engineering???
05-19-2010, 12:43 PM
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I should have my amp back tomorrow, and pending the arrival of the sub tomorrow or Friday, I could possibly get my install done this weekend. It's like waiting for Christmas but not being sure what day it'll land on...
05-19-2010, 01:31 PM
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Yeah I wonder about that. Because I picked up a Kenwood DDIN unit, though it doesn't have the (what looks like a) 7" screen-- it's just a 6.1" screen, hopefully it fits a standard double din opening.
I should have my amp back tomorrow, and pending the arrival of the sub tomorrow or Friday, I could possibly get my install done this weekend. It's like waiting for Christmas but not being sure what day it'll land on...
I should have my amp back tomorrow, and pending the arrival of the sub tomorrow or Friday, I could possibly get my install done this weekend. It's like waiting for Christmas but not being sure what day it'll land on...
05-19-2010, 06:43 PM
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I trimmed the top part of it, now I need to trim the bottom to get rid of the overhang.
05-20-2010, 05:39 AM
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So I sent them an email asking where I can get this from locally and got this back:
So maybe they release them in batches i guess. Either way, I'm gonna go place an order for one.
ALL PRO TINT/MOBILE ELECTRONIC
561-733-7331
The part is a 99-7609g.. they aren’t shipping yet, but they can pre-order a kit for you. Let him know Andy from Metra sent you.
561-733-7331
The part is a 99-7609g.. they aren’t shipping yet, but they can pre-order a kit for you. Let him know Andy from Metra sent you.
05-20-2010, 08:01 AM
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05-20-2010, 08:35 AM
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Actually, its dead on. It matches perfectly! It matches the grey around the clock and the grey on the bose stereo. I'll take some pictures later today if you want to see!?!
05-20-2010, 09:03 AM
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^id love that man! More reason to get it. You have an i30 though, I hope the i30/35 beige remained the same!
I'll be waiting for pics, thanks in advance!
I'll be waiting for pics, thanks in advance!
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05-20-2010, 09:24 AM
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05-20-2010, 12:28 PM
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Yeah maybe their first wave is sold out... because obviously they *are* shipping (and I was even told so by the regional rep for my area, not to mention that my local dealer has received it in stock.)