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Advice on replacing the OEM NAV in a 2008 GT500
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<blockquote data-quote="Shaker1" data-source="post: 16193207" data-attributes="member: 4863"><p>Just the head unit for now, but you know how that goes! LOL</p><p></p><p>Crutchfield did provide some good documentation/pictures on speaker replacement.</p><p></p><p>Update/Edit: Almost done with the install, just a few minor details to button up things. Need to unplug the stack cover again to place a washer behind each top screw tab of the Metra mounting bracket/bezel. The top doesn't sit totally flush with the stack bezel, but a couple washers should solve that. Then I can finish tidying up everything.</p><p></p><p>Added bonus: this particular head unit is much lighter than the oem NAV (boat anchor) and plenty of room to stash the harness and interface unit. Weight reduction! Not sure what output wattage the oem unit was, but the 22 watts rms of this unit is a big improvement. Plus, the ability to fine tune all aspects of the sound, including subwoofer characteristics is huge! Really woke up the oem speakers.</p><p></p><p>Best way to run the backup camera cable is by pulling off the passenger side kick panel and scuff plate, removing the rear seat and slipping the cable up under the quarter panel trim and basically following the existing harness. Much easier than I expected. I drilled a 1/4" hole through the plastic license plate lens assembly, then fed the cable through the existing harness grommet with a tiny slit , which made a waterproof and seamless install of the camera. Works great during the day. Will see how it works at night when it stops raining here!</p><p></p><p>Makes the car feel like brand new!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shaker1, post: 16193207, member: 4863"] Just the head unit for now, but you know how that goes! LOL Crutchfield did provide some good documentation/pictures on speaker replacement. Update/Edit: Almost done with the install, just a few minor details to button up things. Need to unplug the stack cover again to place a washer behind each top screw tab of the Metra mounting bracket/bezel. The top doesn't sit totally flush with the stack bezel, but a couple washers should solve that. Then I can finish tidying up everything. Added bonus: this particular head unit is much lighter than the oem NAV (boat anchor) and plenty of room to stash the harness and interface unit. Weight reduction! Not sure what output wattage the oem unit was, but the 22 watts rms of this unit is a big improvement. Plus, the ability to fine tune all aspects of the sound, including subwoofer characteristics is huge! Really woke up the oem speakers. Best way to run the backup camera cable is by pulling off the passenger side kick panel and scuff plate, removing the rear seat and slipping the cable up under the quarter panel trim and basically following the existing harness. Much easier than I expected. I drilled a 1/4" hole through the plastic license plate lens assembly, then fed the cable through the existing harness grommet with a tiny slit , which made a waterproof and seamless install of the camera. Works great during the day. Will see how it works at night when it stops raining here! Makes the car feel like brand new! [/QUOTE]
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