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cool. post pics!

 

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So have you really done your homework yet?

This receiver will not fit in the car without moving the OEM head unit. The OEM headunit MUST stay in the car. It caries with it the OBC and all the display functions run off of it. Metra states they are working on a repalcement box but have not put it out yet. Also depending on the depth of the Kenwood DMX9960 it may not fit at all. At 7.13 inches it may bet to long front to back to fit. I do not have the actual measurement anymore but if my memory serves me correctly there is only 6.8 inches of depth there.

There are kits from Japan that have special cables that allow the OEM head unit to be moved to the secrect compartment. And this at this time is the only way to do it as far as I know. At last check it would be about $700 to get one here. $400 for the kit plus aobut $300 in shipping charges.

Good Luck but be warned this is not something that can be done easily.

Here are some threads to check out.

This one shows the head unit/speedo combination out of the car.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...em-stereo.html


https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...-and-more.html

 

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bet u cant wait

 

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no harm in a little cutting/moving/INSTALLING. Thats what its all about lol

 

gshadow325 - I'll be axiously awaiting results from your job. I've been researching putting a different headunit in my Mini for weeks. But unlike you, I'm not as experienced and I can't do it myself. And I've had the fear of god instilled in me about going to an audio installer to have them do it. Please keep us in the loop. Can't wait !!

 

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I wasn't aware of any successful remote starter installations....I've seen some directions (which I'll post) but please share more info.

 

Thanks shadow from coming here and trashing the most knowledgeable guy on the forum...who was just trying to help you save some time...AND tell us how to run the forum.....and tell us you are gods gift to car audio......and you managed to do it all in the same thread...bravo


buh-BYE!!!

 

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A lot of the Security stuff gets talked avount over in the Modification>Electrical section but adding it here would be a good place IMHO, but i do not make the decissions.

Let us knwo how it works out I have been searching for one tha twill work well with the Comfot Access and all the ones I have see in the past want you t leave a key fob in the car, Not a good idea with Comfort Access.

We worked our differences out Shadow is a very knowledgable man. He will get this done, maybe notthe way he first intended but it will get done. Read my post and you will see I trashed him (my mistake) and he repsonded to my negativity jus as everyone else here does.

I will agree probably not the best start but please don't think you are god in the car audio business. You don't get that status until you have your own TV show. LOL
- Unless you already do and did not tell us about it.

Good luck with your install i want ot come down and see it when you are done.

 

yeah and maybe i just made it worse...i do that at times

I did receive a pretty nasty PM and i contemplated sharing it with y'all...but its over...we are all adults here

 

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My after market is in the secret compartment, but would love to see how this turns out

 

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Way to throw a tantrum from a simple difference of opinion.

 

Well that was weird. So much for thick skin.

 

Sorry to everyone who will be missing this guys resources...i didn't mean to chase him away. But having been involved with car audio forums for over almost 20 years, i have seen his type many times, and i doubt we are missing anything.

Still i was rude and for that I am sorry.