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Old 01-30-2006, 08:48 PM
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are there any kits out there that don't have the pocket and just center mount it?

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Old 01-30-2006, 10:08 PM
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are there any kits out there that don't have the pocket and just center mount it? -wC
No. But you could easily have any decent stereo installation shop build you a custom center mount plate. It shouldn't cost too much. Call around.
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Old 02-14-2006, 09:55 PM
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Why dont you want the pocket? It is great for cd's, papers, etc. Possibly could also be used for small gauges, or switch panal, or remote radar detector.
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Old 02-14-2006, 09:57 PM
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I just think it looks tacky and kinda cheap...

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Gee, every 1 DIN kit for a 2 DIN space I've ever seen has a pocket.

It's not just on the HHR kit.
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Old 02-14-2006, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
Gee, every 1 DIN kit for a 2 DIN space I've ever seen has a pocket.

It's not just on the HHR kit.
I've always thought it looked cheap and tacky...doesnt mean I haven't used it...I've never seen a reason why they couldnt just center it and close it all in...

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I've always thought it looked cheap and tacky...doesnt mean I haven't used it...I've never seen a reason why they couldnt just center it and close it all in...

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WC, it would be real easy for any car audio shop to do this for you. Not expensive either. They could make a panel out of pebble-finish dash filler and viola' - instant centered stereo.

I'm making plans right now to install a carbon fiber panel there for switches (for my G-Tech and some interior LED's I'm planning to do).

If you want, I can talk with my carbon guy about making you a full carbon fiber panel to fit the area?

Let me know if that's something you'd want...
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Old 02-15-2006, 01:40 AM
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SoCal,

I would like to see pics of how that turns out...my whole thing now is that it's gonna stand out a lot in a car full of brown and beige interiors...where as the setup I had before fit in with a an all black interior...

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SoCal,

I would like to see pics of how that turns out...my whole thing now is that it's gonna stand out a lot in a car full of brown and beige interiors...
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Well, actually the HHR has a lot of black in that area:



The switches up by the dimmer & airbag area, vents & hazard switch, AC knobs & switches below, and lighter & rear wiper controls are all black.

IMO what's bothering most people is that LINE where the dash kit and AC panel meets - it's kind of abrupt. If it bothered me, I would stop by the auto parts store and buy some paint to match. Not much of a job to paint the dash kit before installing it.
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hmmm that doesnt look as bad as I thought...although all this is moot still because there is no wiring harness out yet and I'm not direct wiring...

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