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    90 stereo install

    Sooo I have installed many, many a headunit... No tech questions here.. just curious what is the best kit to buy.. I have a huge gaping hole in dash.. no stock radio or pocket.. just the metal L bracket chillin...

    I've bought a soche from wallmart, good strong plastic, but install is crap, it wants to remove my pocket, and it isint tight...

    There is 15+ years knowledge with these accords here.. suggestions please.. best kit, where to buy.. factory junkyard parts...???

    Thanks

    I want a Cleen look something like this...
    Last edited by JoshM; 02-08-2012, 11:06 AM. Reason: merged
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    Yes I agree the Walmart ones are horrible. We have a company out here call Cartoys, they sell nice kits, usually a little more expensive but a lot better built than the Walmart ones.
    I have had a few buddies go to bestbuy and pick up a kit there. You could try that. I would assume they are made better than Walmart's, thats for sure.
    But your cheapest bet would be a junkyard find, however if your time is worth anything I would consider just buying one at a store, unless you have to go to the junkyard for other things, then pick one up while you are there.
    "There is nothing wrong with you that an expensive operation cannot prolong."

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      #3
      Originally posted by Oreellyfool View Post
      Yes I agree the Walmart ones are horrible. We have a company out here call Cartoys, they sell nice kits, usually a little more expensive but a lot better built than the Walmart ones.
      I have had a few buddies go to bestbuy and pick up a kit there. You could try that. I would assume they are made better than Walmart's, thats for sure.
      But your cheapest bet would be a junkyard find, however if your time is worth anything I would consider just buying one at a store, unless you have to go to the junkyard for other things, then pick one up while you are there.
      Bestbuy is normally where I go.. went to two, and they didn't have any... Install bays around here in Virginia are such a joke.. filthy, shit everywhere, bunch of kids who are clueless as to what I'm asking for... Makes me miss circuit city... With no competition bestbuy has gone to shit, and prices have gone up. Ima check out bestbuy online and see what they have.. Thanks!

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        Originally posted by 90blueCb7 View Post
        Bestbuy is normally where I go.. went to two, and they didn't have any... Install bays around here in Virginia are such a joke.. filthy, shit everywhere, bunch of kids who are clueless as to what I'm asking for... Makes me miss circuit city... With no competition bestbuy has gone to shit, and prices have gone up. Ima check out bestbuy online and see what they have.. Thanks!
        No problem man,

        You could also check with your local autoparts store, a lot of the times I see the kits in there, however I cannot say if they are better or worse than the Walmart ones. I can imagine though that they could be on that same level of cheap clip together ones. But it would not hurt to check if you are out driving around.
        "There is nothing wrong with you that an expensive operation cannot prolong."

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          #5
          Yea.. been to advance auto, and pepboys.. and got the wallmart one because it looked better.. they are all pretty cheap... And look like crap..

          Looks like bestbuy has one in baileys x-roads round the corner from my job... I'll be heading out that way tonight to get it after work.. something to do while watching the snow fall tonight..

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            #6
            I just purchased a kit from Metra for a double-din application. This brand is sold in Best Buy, I believe, for single-din applications as well. I have not yet installed my new head unit, but the kit's plastic quality appears to be as good as that of the OEM bracket. I'll update this post when I get the installation done this weekend.
            Original-Owner 1991 Honda Accord
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              #7
              I have had great success with the kits from cartoys in regards to multiple cars. They also have the adapter harness available, and you should be able to get both for under $40 from them. If your going to order online for anything, maybe you should check out what crutchfield has available.
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                #8
                I think that is all in your guy's heads. All that shit is the same, a hunk of thin plastic with a pocket. Be careful and it'll be alright, fuck around and it will break. I've bought many kits from different places and its all the same to me. There isn't really much to them and like I said, be careful installing it and it won't matter where u buy it from because all of them look the same and do the same shit and serve the same purpose.

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                  #9
                  there are many brands out there for kits such as Ai, best kits, scoshe, and metra. they all have there pros and cons. you want a nice clean look but non of them will do that, or so it seems. personaly i have metra for my 91 accord. if you have the time you can make it yourself out of a abs plastic sheet or maybe even fiberglass and then you will definelty get the look YOU wish for.

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                    A third bestbuy, has in stock, a metra kit. It has the pocket I was looking for, grooves in sides to get in tight and secure, holds up radio well too... I'm gonna have to add some depth to the back to get the bottom to sit flush and not use the exact clips it wants but its gonna work out good! I'll post a pic when finished..

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