wickdracer
10-07-2002, 11:55 PM
I am looking for a head unit that will fit right into my car that will require no kit. I see that pioneer makes some GM sized head units. Will these units work on our cars. Any one have pics of a big head unit installed. I don't want those regular sized ones. Someone help me out.
moparman
10-08-2002, 08:30 AM
F-bodies use a 1.5 din sized radio. Yes, the Pioneer units will fit. Alpine made some this size, but not sure they're still available. For a cheapie, you could check into Jensen.
jim88iroc305
10-09-2002, 04:04 PM
go to some sites and put your car in. they'll give you an idea of what is a go and what needs adjustment or modification.
www.alpine1.com
www.sounddomain.com
I'm going to look at the Alpine CDA-7893 unit locally to see if it is a direct replacement.
moparman
10-09-2002, 04:59 PM
The Alpine 7893 is a single din. You'll need an adapter.
jim88iroc305
10-11-2002, 10:37 PM
Alpine's site listed it as 1.5 DIN. I'll find out for sure when I go to local shop. I know most Alpine units have an install kit. I think Crutchfield includes the kit and all necessary wiring harness and antenna adapters as part of the final price of the unit you purchase there.
Lions3
10-11-2002, 11:25 PM
I have the 7893 in my car, and trust me, it's single DIN :)
You can get a Metra flush mount kit for it. I think you'd be looking to spend about 10$ on one. If you're ready to spend 300$ on a deck anyways, what difference is 10$?
Here's a picture:
http://pages.sprint.ca/formulator/files/colin3.jpg
And you're not looking at any extra work with a mounting kit. You only need either 2 or 4 screws to go into the factory mounting holes.