GP owners with aftermarket head units...

[supertrick_05]

I've heard of the dreaded "extension" kit to let them fit in the dash cavity. Is there a way to NOT have them stick out an inch out of the dash? Or a different kit? I just ordered a new reciever for the Grand Prix and I'd really hate to have it stick out of the dash too much.

[Skunkworks_Zed]

Unless the headunit you bought is a slim one, you'll have to cut the plastic out behind the radio.

[supertrick_05]

Yeah, the local audio shop told me that's what they usually do with these cars, but I wanted to be sure. Doesn't sound that hard to me. Thanks!

[Garrett Powered]

NO!

 

you don't have to cut anything unless it is a super long deck. the JVC 2.5" dvd HU I got is super long and had to drill new holes in the mounts for the dash and bring it out a half inch or so and I still had to use the extension kit. the heater control panel slides out flush with the dash once you move it. its on an adjustable mount already with set screws.

 

 

[Garrett Powered]

and yes it would be hard to cut out the plastic behind the radio you don't want to do that unless you really have to.

[Addicted2bass]

Yea it can be a pain in the ass on some cars. You almost always have to do this on most Buicks. My Park Ave was a real bitch. Had to cut out alot of plastic and metal behind the radio AND use a extension kit.

[supertrick_05]

Damn...I don't want to use the extension kit! Grrr...I guess I'll have to. I bought a real nice JVC from Amazon, but the place that sold it to me said they had a mistake in the database and don't have any in stock, so they refunded my money. I finally found one at Crutchfield as an "open item" for cheaper than Amazon (Crutchfield hasfree shipping) and I get the install kit, wiring harness, antenna adapter, and instructions free! The only thing I had to pay extra for was some kind of relay so that all 6 speakers work...not a big deal. I'm super stoked to get it and install it!

[1990lumina]

On my Lumina I put a Kenwood deck in with minimumi ssues flush mounted in the dash. Looked really good in my opinion. Only thing I had to cut was the plastic tab for the nipple that slid into it from the factory radio - but it is still partly there for support as I only cut half of it off. With the stock radio back in the back of the deck can still be supported.

[89GP_SE]

im my lumina, i just punched a hole in that plastic, and then broke it into a bizillion peices with a pair of plyers, I did not have a cutting utensil.