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Robotic · 08-12-2013, 12:23 PM

I just recently went through the same experience as you here.

I decided to install the head unit myself as it would be a learning experience, and saved myself some money. I went from a single DIN to double DIN, so the head unit would no longer fit into my car. Therefore I had to buy a double din dash kit. This essentially holds the head unit, and covers any visible gaps. This is a must if you’re going from single to double. Futureshop didn’t have this in stock, but recommended I call Auto Temp. I called them and they don’t stock parts on their locations, but will deliver it to the shop from the warehouse. If you call earlier in the day you should be able to pick it around 2 as they have good customer service.

I also highly suggest getting the harness as psicodude mentioned. I bought mine from Futureshop for about $12 i believe. If you let them know what kind of car you have they can help you out. If they dont have the harness in stock, you can also check out Auto Temp.

The install is easier then it may look. I honestly just read the manual which tells you what each wire colour represents, and then crimped it to the same wire which was labeled on the harness wires. Only took about 2 hours, and was happy with it in the end.

08-12-2013, 12:23 PM	#5
Robotic Scoring Winger Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AI Exp:	I just recently went through the same experience as you here. I decided to install the head unit myself as it would be a learning experience, and saved myself some money. I went from a single DIN to double DIN, so the head unit would no longer fit into my car. Therefore I had to buy a double din dash kit. This essentially holds the head unit, and covers any visible gaps. This is a must if you’re going from single to double. Futureshop didn’t have this in stock, but recommended I call Auto Temp. I called them and they don’t stock parts on their locations, but will deliver it to the shop from the warehouse. If you call earlier in the day you should be able to pick it around 2 as they have good customer service. I also highly suggest getting the harness as psicodude mentioned. I bought mine from Futureshop for about $12 i believe. If you let them know what kind of car you have they can help you out. If they dont have the harness in stock, you can also check out Auto Temp. The install is easier then it may look. I honestly just read the manual which tells you what each wire colour represents, and then crimped it to the same wire which was labeled on the harness wires. Only took about 2 hours, and was happy with it in the end.