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I fitted my aircon controls myself so I know that no trimming is required although the wiring needs to be re-routed.
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Just fitted a double din stereo so had to move the controls for the heater into the lowest position.
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Just fitted a double din stereo so had to move the controls for the heater into the lowest position. The aperture seems to be too small for the heater to go into, it goes in 75% of the way then stops. It looks like I am going to have to trim the heater box down, is this right?
I know I need a new cosmetic trim and I have ordered this from OPC but the box itself does not fit and I have not heard this trim mentioned before...
The climate control unit is a little tight but should fit in without any alterations.
Here's the arrangement I went for, I also decided on swapping the CD holder for an oddments bin.
I was advised by a guy from PClubGB not to have a system like this fitted as he'd had a disaster- Looks like you guys have managed fine!
Integrated bluetooth, garmin and ipod makes it a much better system than PCM2, and I think it looks less fussy.
Did you get someone to do it, or DIY?
Deffo no trimming required, its a complete bi tch to get the cables through the tiny hole at the bottom, but i did it with lots of swearing in the dark after 40 mins!
Just finished doing exactly this on monday night and got exactly the same problem when it came to sliding the heater controls into the lower center console gap. It would go in 90% and then no further. Fannied about with it for around half an hour, got right pi***d off with it and gave it one last ignorance is bliss push and in it popped. Took much more force than i expected it too but no file required. Your probably thinking like i was and worried about damaging the h/c unit but don't worry, just give it a very hard push and it will drop in, ohh err!!
I had a car audio specialist in Sheffield fit it, well known to the OPC and came highly recommended. The guy who fitted it knew the ins and outs of the 996 and even knew where best to site the GPS and what surrounds I'd need for relocating the climate unit. They did a really good deal and even threw in some crossovers, the iPod video lead and free fitting. I've since been back to have some new speakers fitted. No dramas during the fitting so I'm told :wink:
It'll be interesting to see whether the new head unit will impact my warranty renewal in June. :roll:
I fitted my aircon controls myself so I know that no trimming is required although the wiring needs to be re-routed.
The key to the success of these third party systems is finding suitable impedance matched cross-overs. I found mine on ebay, but you must get the correct impedance otherwise the speakers will be sent incorrect frequencies that they can't deliver against.
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Had mine fitted by a specialist in Hemel Hempstead 'In car electrics', although I had to source the crosovers myself. The kenwood is a great unit!
Ray :thumb:
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