No More DIN / Double DIN Slots Any More

[Concert D Major]

It seems like pretty much all new vehicles now have the radio integrated into a screen instead of having a DIN or Double DIN slot. So am I correct in assuming you basically can't upgrade head units in new cars any more? How are we supposed to get something better than the factory radio?

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[los33 10+ year member]

It seems like pretty much all new vehicles now have the radio integrated into a screen instead of having a DIN or Double DIN slot. So am I correct in assuming you basically can't upgrade head units in new cars any more? How are we supposed to get something better than the factory radio?

Externally mount a 2nd unit and fully bypass the stock unit.

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[blazian87 10+ year member]

Yea it ***** that they are getting rid of the din slots these days. If you bypass the stock unit, that would probably mean you can't use your integrated stuff and have to mount it in some obscure place. I wouldn't wanna do anything like that on a new car. I think the only real solution is to get a DSP and still be able to have stock controls and such. You can get a cheap LOC but it's just not as good. I would still rather have an aftermarket headunit though if I had the choice.

 

[select127 10+ year member]

You will now have to pay 2k plus for something like the alpine x009 in the newer gm trucks. I'm sure pioneer is working on something similar

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

Oh yea I totally forgot Alpine is working on OEM style kits for many of the popular new cars. I didn't know they make custom fit units that are vehicle specific though. Very clean look. Pretty overpriced but paying for upgraded OEM sound system is not worth it IMO.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Jbl ms8 that ****

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

Externally mount a 2nd unit and fully bypass the stock unit.
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how and where in the **** you suggest i mount a unit in my g37