Aftermarket headunit fitament

JCarter · 06-10-2014, 08:43 AM

A couple months ago I installed a Pioneer deh-x6600BT single din receiver in my 2014 z. There is something inside that is pressing down on the top rear of the receiver that is causing the bottom to bulge out. Does anyone else with a single din receiver have this problem?

bigaudiofanat · 06-10-2014, 09:17 AM

Sounds like you have wires pushing it out. What dash kit did you use? I know when using the stock metal brackets the head unit will not move at all because of the pre made holes to line up. The aftermarket plastic ones with sliders can be pushed out if there is something behind your unit when reinstalling.

kenchan · 06-10-2014, 11:39 AM

^^ wat big said.

those plastic brakets are pretty soft. i would also go back and reposition the harness.

btw, a lot of folks for some reason solder those leads using almost the full length of the metra/scosche harness. why are you doing this? just cut it shorter! and use zip ties to organize.

eastwest2300 · 06-10-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ wat big said.

those plastic brakets are pretty soft. i would also go back and reposition the harness.

btw, a lot of folks for some reason solder those leads using almost the full length of the metra/scosche harness. why are you doing this? just cut it shorter! and use zip ties to organize.

good job looking out for fellow forum members.

kenchan · 06-10-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

good job looking out for fellow forum members.

yah, but big already posted wat i was gonna post. i just put a little reinforcement to add something extra.

JCarter · 06-10-2014, 06:36 PM

I used the metra kit that came with it from crutchfield. Is it possible to use the oem metal bracket but still retain the cubby filler at the bottom?

bigaudiofanat · 06-10-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarter

I used the metra kit that came with it from crutchfield. Is it possible to use the oem metal bracket but still retain the cubby filler at the bottom?

Yes you should have no problem doing that.

Fountainhead · 06-11-2014, 01:19 PM

Man, do I EVER HATE those stupid cheap plastic "Cubby" single DIN adapters in any shape, fashion, or form. Cheap plastic that has little to no adjustment for height, depth, and why oh why didn't they include a knock out piece for the "cubby"? I hate that cubby, it's just a place to put things to get stolen. It just looks like ***. Cheapens the entire install, and screams, "Amateur"!
But, I've used dozens of them when I had no choice or time to fabricate better. No offense to the OP.

06-10-2014, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
JCarter Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Columbus Posts: 32 Drives: 2014 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	Aftermarket headunit fitament A couple months ago I installed a Pioneer deh-x6600BT single din receiver in my 2014 z. There is something inside that is pressing down on the top rear of the receiver that is causing the bottom to bulge out. Does anyone else with a single din receiver have this problem?

06-10-2014, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Sounds like you have wires pushing it out. What dash kit did you use? I know when using the stock metal brackets the head unit will not move at all because of the pre made holes to line up. The aftermarket plastic ones with sliders can be pushed out if there is something behind your unit when reinstalling. kenchan and Unique_Z like this. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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06-10-2014, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ wat big said. those plastic brakets are pretty soft. i would also go back and reposition the harness. btw, a lot of folks for some reason solder those leads using almost the full length of the metra/scosche harness. why are you doing this? just cut it shorter! and use zip ties to organize.

06-10-2014, 06:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
JCarter Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Columbus Posts: 32 Drives: 2014 370z Sport Rep Power: 11	I used the metra kit that came with it from crutchfield. Is it possible to use the oem metal bracket but still retain the cubby filler at the bottom?

06-11-2014, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	Man, do I EVER HATE those stupid cheap plastic "Cubby" single DIN adapters in any shape, fashion, or form. Cheap plastic that has little to no adjustment for height, depth, and why oh why didn't they include a knock out piece for the "cubby"? I hate that cubby, it's just a place to put things to get stolen. It just looks like ***. Cheapens the entire install, and screams, "Amateur"! But, I've used dozens of them when I had no choice or time to fabricate better. No offense to the OP.