Menu
Forum
What's new
New posts
Live Activity
Search forums
Members
Registered members
Classifieds Member Feedback
Car Audio Discussion
General Car Audio
Car Audio Build Logs
Car Audio Equipment
Subwoofers
Speakers
Amplifiers
Head Units
Car Audio Help
Wiring, Electrical and Installation
Enclosure Design & Construction
Car Audio Classifieds
Car Audio Classifieds
Car Audio Wanted
Classifieds Member Feedback
Gallery
New media
New comments
Search media
SHOP
Shop Head Units
Shop Amplifiers
Shop Speakers
Shop Subwoofers
Shop eBay Car Audio
Test
Forum
Search
Search titles only
Search titles only
Log in / Join
Search
Search titles only
Search titles only
What's new
New posts
Live Activity
Search forums
Members
Registered members
Classifieds Member Feedback
Menu
Reply to thread
Forum
Car Audio Help
Wiring, Electrical & Installation
Install kit too opening too big for HU
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Ctwith3" data-source="post: 8735519" data-attributes="member: 682266"><p>I just received my Alpine ILX-W650 head unit for my 2006 Cayenne (I don't have the MOST fiber optic network or the Bose sound system). With the HU I purchased the recommended Metra install kit. My problem is that the opening for the face of the install kit is about 1/8-3/16</p><p>" too big In total)along the top and bottom of the HU, and 18" too big on the sides. </p><p>I called Crutchfield and they told me that the install kit is universal for my car, and the person on the phone suggested using weatherstripping to fill the gap, but Don't know if that is right, and I can't picture how to do this and make it look good. The guy on the phone at Metra suggested using felt paper, but I've seen felt paper loose it's stickiness/grip after a short period of time.</p><p>The guy at Crutchfield states that the size of the Alpine HU is the same as of their stereos. The CDR 23 in my car keeps dying so I need to get this done. What do I do?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ctwith3, post: 8735519, member: 682266"] I just received my Alpine ILX-W650 head unit for my 2006 Cayenne (I don't have the MOST fiber optic network or the Bose sound system). With the HU I purchased the recommended Metra install kit. My problem is that the opening for the face of the install kit is about 1/8-3/16 " too big In total)along the top and bottom of the HU, and 18" too big on the sides. I called Crutchfield and they told me that the install kit is universal for my car, and the person on the phone suggested using weatherstripping to fill the gap, but Don't know if that is right, and I can't picture how to do this and make it look good. The guy on the phone at Metra suggested using felt paper, but I've seen felt paper loose it's stickiness/grip after a short period of time. The guy at Crutchfield states that the size of the Alpine HU is the same as of their stereos. The CDR 23 in my car keeps dying so I need to get this done. What do I do? [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forum
Car Audio Help
Wiring, Electrical & Installation
Install kit too opening too big for HU
Top
Menu
Home
Refresh