Recent content by hondaspeed

Thanks FierceTimbo... I was just about to go that route but finally got the Metra kit to work using the supplied (cheap) plastic brackets. It mounted the unit back just enough so that the supplied trim plate fit with an extremely small gap that is unnoticeable to all but me! I may still...

OK thanks. I will try to get the Kenwood trim piece to fit. The problem is neither trim piece is wide enough. I'm thinking about building it out with some plastic epoxy, then sanding and painting the unit for a clean look. Will keep everyone posted.

Hello. I'm wondering if anyone has experience installing a Kenwood Double-DIN into a 98-02 honda? I have a 2002 Accord. Neither of the Kenwood trim pieces make for a clean install. Nor does the one provided in the Metra 99-7801 Installation Kit I ordered. It is at least 3/16" narrower than the...

Ah OK... that makes sense now. A reason to possibly choose a Kenwood amp.

Yeah bummer. I noticed they got into head units now too. I forget the exact model I had, but I had a 4-channel that rocked. WAY under rated power too. People not familiar with Soundstream would tell me I needed more power... then I would turn it on >

Ah, OK. Makes sense they would use their own wire Thanks very much for the information. I'm not sure what brand amp I will get--I used to be a SoundStream and Kicker fan--but I'll keep both wires handy depending on what type of unit I go with!

Thanks (yet again)! No, I don't have any amp (yet). That may change by the end of the day though! Crutchfield told me to use the orange illumination lead from the car rather than the dimmer wire when I connect to the dimmer control on the Kenwood. I'm not completely convinced of that, so I...

Thanks Fiercetimbo17! I read about the parking brake wire and of course I'll connect it! Great news about everything else. I really appreciate the help. I've been out of car audio for about 10 yrs but recently got the itch. Found the DDX812 and couldn't resist! I plan on connecting the...

Hi Everyone. I just got my new Kenwood DDX812 and wanted some help verifying a few connections/questions if possible. I have a 2002 honda accord coupe. Any help is appreciated: 1. The parking sensor wire (lt. Grn.) needs to receive a ground in order for the DVD to work, correct? 2. The...

Hi all. This is my first post and I'm hoping I can get some advice on a good head unit. I used to be in the Car Audio scene but took a hiatus for about 10 yrs. Getting the itch now again and I'm hoping someone out there is an installer or has a knowledge of the different options I have...