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install head unit

Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:29 pm
by KizashiS
Hello everyone I just became a Kizashi owner yesterday. It's a 6MT S so comes with no radio. I have never DIYed a car radio before and I did some search on the forum, so far I think these things are needed:

dash kit
http://www.scosche.com/car-audio/product/1909

harness
http://www.scosche.com/car-audio/product/1949

antenna adapter (which one should I pick?)
http://www.scosche.com/car-audio/product/1678
http://www.scosche.com/car-audio/product/2029

a headunit, but which ones are compatible with the car and the kit?

what else do I need in order to get steer wheel controler work?

finally... a stupid question... how can I tear off the stock panel and find the harness?

Thanks in advance!

Re: install head unit

Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:13 pm
by kdkiz
If you want to use the steering wheel controls,you will need one of these, http://www.crutchfield.com/g_118900/Ste ... pters.html
Check on line to see who has it cheaper.

Re: install head unit

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:56 pm
by KizashiS
Thanks! If I just wanted a single din unit, do I still have to buy the scosche outfit?

Re: install head unit

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:01 am
by Geaux
I would consider double din, maybe a Kenwood 418...Bestbuy has em for $399, keeps options open for Bluetooth, Backup camera, Nav, while playing DVD videos and I think it runs MotionX GPS, Pandora, and streams Netflix from an iPhone...

PS: I think WOWtrim will be offering a dash trim kit with a double din aftermarket insert for the Kizashi if you are into that sort of thing

Re: install head unit

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 12:07 am
by wyliec
KizashiS, you'll need the dash kit either way. It should come with everything neccessary to install a double or single din head unit. I'd have to agree with Geaux, a dd head unit would look much better and support future add-ons. I was considering a single din flip out, just because I had it already, but decided a single din would look too out of place and went for a double.

A wood dash kit for aftermarket radios would be so nice! I hope they do offer it, I'd love to put one in.

Re: install head unit

Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:24 pm
by KizashiS
Thanks you guys. Before I get my hands on new stuff, how can I rip off the stock panel?

Re: install head unit

Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:47 am
by Minority
Just got my Scosche "ISO Double DIN" facia kit for the Kizashi and guess what - it isn't big enough to fit a double din unit. As far as I can find out double din is 178mm x 100mm (my unit certainly is) and the hole in the Scosche kit is only 172mm x 100mm! :o
I have had to source another facia http://www.aerpro.com/list.php?pcode=FP ... +&cat_sno= and that is 178mm x 100mm (thank goodness), it also comes with an additional trim piece to reduce the size of the hole by about 2mm all round if required.
So if anyone else is going to fit a double din head unit, double (couldn't resist that) check the size!!

Re: install head unit

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:27 am
by Minority
Another issue with a Scosche product you should be aware of, if you plan to install a head unit that has connections for the steering wheel controls, is that the Scoshe S106B adapter plug/cable is not fully populated ie. there are no pins in the plug for the steering wheel control cable. :cry: It looks like they have only included standard ISO connections, that is speakers and power.
A bit disapointing.