installation stuff

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

i didn't find much about this...but if i buy a HU, what else do i need? Do i get everything i need to install it in the box?

I searched and couldn't find anything. BTW, i want to buy a excellon x789 or x889.

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[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

http://www.crutchfield.com in my opinion, the best on-line retailer. The only thing you may need is the mounting kit designed for your dash

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

you'll need a dash kit and wire harness. should be abe to buy both at walmart

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

i didn't find much about this...but if i buy a HU, what else do i need? Do i get everything i need to install it in the box?
I searched and couldn't find anything. BTW, i want to buy a excellon x789 or x889.

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It will depend on what type of vehicle it is going into.

The easiest method of installing a HU is to use an adapter that will have you splice the stereo's wiring harness (included in the box) into an adapter harness that simply plugs into the factory harness found behind the dash in your vehicle assuming that it is still intact and not all cut up from a previous install. (these adapters normally run $12~$15 or so)

If you're installing a single-DIN HU into a double-DIN dash opening you will need an adapter to take up the excess space as well. (these adapters are generally in the neighborhood of $20 or so)

Other things can possibly become necessary depending on your particular installation.

Nice choice on a head unit, though. I'm a huge fan of the eXcelon gear myself. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[CrazedCat 10+ year member]

http://www.crutchfield.com in my opinion, the best on-line retailer. The only thing you may need is the mounting kit designed for your dash

I agree, Crutchfield gives you all the necessary accessories (wiring harness, dash mount kit, installation instructions for your specific vehicle, antenna adapter, etc.) for FREE when you purchase a H/U.

Also FREE shipping and an authorized dealer if things go wrong with the unit.

Sure, you pay a little more but peace of mind is worth it.

Werd.

 

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

ebay 889 price average: 240

crutchfield: 350.

110 bucks is too much for me. Sorry. I know a code for 50 bucks off..but that's still to high. I want to spend 250 max, and ebay is my saving grace.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

ebay 889 price average: 240crutchfield: 350.

110 bucks is too much for me. Sorry. I know a code for 50 bucks off..but that's still to high. I want to spend 250 max, and ebay is my saving grace.

Where you see an 889 on Crutchfield for $350??

 

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

my mistake, the 790 is 350 and the 890 is 430.

that even furthers my point. I mean 50% or full price with accesories. it hurts.

edit:

hate to be an uber noob...but would this be all i need?:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2606833

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=1863068

cuz if so that would be...great!

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

What kind of car?

Those Scosche kits ****...

 

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

its a 1999 chevrolet cavalier coupe.

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Get a Metra 99-4544 and a Metra 70-1858 or 80-1858

Metra stuff costs a little more then Scosche, but the kits are better quality.

 

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

snova you are awesome.