Metra Kit Instal gone Wrong.

[Justintoxicated 10+ year member]

Well This is my second time getting stuck using a metra install kit to mount an eclipse CD player (CD7200MKII) in my Nissan Titan. The insurance company put the replacement CD player in and when I got home I realized it would not eject CDs.

The problem is the eclipse CD players like to lower the face more than typical CD players to eject the CD.

When installing my First CD player (CD5444) I ran into the same problem and I had modified the little bezel trim peice that can be sceen in this picture.

http://www.bicostereo.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=744

My old HU was stolen and the theif took my modified bezel trim piece with him as I chased his *** off with my 9).

With my old install I was "great success".

But this last one was "epic fail". I tried to use a file to grind down the lower corners on the bezel where the HU's motorized arms were hitting when ejecting the CD. But then it looked really grey and ruff so I decided to give it a little heat to smooth the plastic over. One side, it worked fine, but the other corner I got the plastic a little too hot and melted the trim piece. Now it looks terrible. I called metra and they want me to purchase an entire new install kit to get that little piece which I refuse to do.

Anyone know where I can buy just the bezel trim piece that clips in place? Is there another brand I can go with cause I don't wanna do buisness with metra since they are being super stingy with their little trim pieces.

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[fbi90909 5,000+ posts]

just make one out of liquid plastic or fiberglass.

 

[Justintoxicated 10+ year member]

just make one out of liquid plastic or fiberglass.

very funny.

I'll try to get some pics tomorrow to show what I am talking about.

 

[fbi90909 5,000+ posts]

very funny.
I'll try to get some pics tomorrow to show what I am talking about.

i was actually being serious, make one. it's a little challenging but you will be able to customize it to how you want it.

 

[Justintoxicated 10+ year member]

I dont think I have the ability or skillset or time to make one. I had a hard enough time softening the plastic back up to get this one to mount again. The mounting tollerances were suprisingly tight.

 

[Saint211 10+ year member]

If you can figure out which metra part number the kit is.... let me know.

I will be able to keep an eye out for a spare one. Oftentimes we dont use little mountign brackets and trim pieces... so i may be able to get you one

 

[Justintoxicated 10+ year member]

If you can figure out which metra part number the kit is.... let me know.
I will be able to keep an eye out for a spare one. Oftentimes we dont use little mountign brackets and trim pieces... so i may be able to get you one

Sweet I was hoping for this. It makes sense since sometimes the CD's trim piece works out better than the metras. I'd certainly appreciate this. The kit number is

Product Code: 99-7405