Double DIN install in Base System opening

355890 · 05-29-2009, 06:31 PM

Quick question:

Once the base stereo is pulled out do you need to have a bracket kit for the Double Din to fit to make it look as factory as possible????

Thanks,
Bryan

jbbrann · 05-29-2009, 06:47 PM

It really depends on the HU you are putting in, but most likey you won't need a bracket kit. I used some #10 washers to space my Avic forward about 1/4" to make it a little more flush.

355890 · 05-29-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbbrann

It really depends on the HU you are putting in, but most likey you won't need a bracket kit. I used some #10 washers to space my Avic forward about 1/4" to make it a little more flush.

Kenwood DNX 6140

355890 · 05-30-2009, 10:32 PM

So I'll take it no bracket required just some washers. I know a lot of you have double dins installed and only 1 reply. I really need this info before tear down.

Thanks,
Bryan

bpd138 · 05-30-2009, 11:28 PM

The kenwood DNX-6140 will fit right into the factory bracket. You won't need washers to space anything. Although the factory radio has four screws holding it in place on each side of the bracket, I was only able to get three screws in on each side of the head unit. The last hole was only off a little bit and the hole in the bracket could be elongated but I felt the three screws on each side was strong enough.

Ronin06 · 06-29-2015, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpd138

The kenwood DNX-6140 will fit right into the factory bracket. You won't need washers to space anything. Although the factory radio has four screws holding it in place on each side of the bracket, I was only able to get three screws in on each side of the head unit. The last hole was only off a little bit and the hole in the bracket could be elongated but I felt the three screws on each side was strong enough.

I am also doing a Kenwood install and agree only 3 per side. However, I am having large gaps around the HU and the bezel won't work with the stock climate control. I'll play with it some more tomorrow. How did your's look?

05-29-2009, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	Double DIN install in Base System opening Quick question: Once the base stereo is pulled out do you need to have a bracket kit for the Double Din to fit to make it look as factory as possible???? Thanks, Bryan __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

05-30-2009, 10:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 541	So I'll take it no bracket required just some washers. I know a lot of you have double dins installed and only 1 reply. I really need this info before tear down. Thanks, Bryan __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

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05-29-2009, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
jbbrann Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 68 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 280	It really depends on the HU you are putting in, but most likey you won't need a bracket kit. I used some #10 washers to space my Avic forward about 1/4" to make it a little more flush.

05-30-2009, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
bpd138 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 38 Drives: 370Z Auto W/Sport Rep Power: 16	The kenwood DNX-6140 will fit right into the factory bracket. You won't need washers to space anything. Although the factory radio has four screws holding it in place on each side of the bracket, I was only able to get three screws in on each side of the head unit. The last hole was only off a little bit and the hole in the bracket could be elongated but I felt the three screws on each side was strong enough.