I'm very disappointed in the dash kit...
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I'm very disappointed in the dash kit...
The American International dash kit [HON-K828] . In fact, I am so disappointed in it I'm going to write to them and tell them the following:
First, the dash kit doesn't match the color of my interior. It's supposed to be black, but the kit is actually charcoal gray.
Next, the dash kit (which has a place for the radio and the little pocket below) doesn't mount flush. From top to bottom it progressively protrudes from dash, so much so that the pocket ends up sticking out about a 3/8 of an inch. This will give me less room in my cup holder. Not to mention, the pocket is not as large as the stock pocket and is not large enough to hold my cell phone!
Finally, the no tools installation claim is bunk. In order to use it with a DIN type receiver I had to modify this kit with a jigsaw blade.
I'm going to write the company and tell them this and ask if model HON-K830 will exhibit the same qualities as the model I'm complaining about. If they want a happy customer, the only thing for them to do is send me the other kit free of charge.
The funny thing about this is, I scoffed at the webpages where guys showed how they installed their stereos in the dash of their Acura Integras. They used duct tape to mount the stereo cage to the stock pocket. I'm now wondering if this wasn't the best way to go?
Grrr...
BTW, the stereo sounds pretty damn good, even with the stock speakers. I can't wait to replace them with something better!
First, the dash kit doesn't match the color of my interior. It's supposed to be black, but the kit is actually charcoal gray.
Next, the dash kit (which has a place for the radio and the little pocket below) doesn't mount flush. From top to bottom it progressively protrudes from dash, so much so that the pocket ends up sticking out about a 3/8 of an inch. This will give me less room in my cup holder. Not to mention, the pocket is not as large as the stock pocket and is not large enough to hold my cell phone!
Finally, the no tools installation claim is bunk. In order to use it with a DIN type receiver I had to modify this kit with a jigsaw blade.
I'm going to write the company and tell them this and ask if model HON-K830 will exhibit the same qualities as the model I'm complaining about. If they want a happy customer, the only thing for them to do is send me the other kit free of charge.
The funny thing about this is, I scoffed at the webpages where guys showed how they installed their stereos in the dash of their Acura Integras. They used duct tape to mount the stereo cage to the stock pocket. I'm now wondering if this wasn't the best way to go?
Grrr...
BTW, the stereo sounds pretty damn good, even with the stock speakers. I can't wait to replace them with something better!
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Re: I'm very disappointed in the dash kit... (99IntegraGS)
I have used that kit before and it has worked flawless...but then experience does have its advantages.. Did you REMOVE all the unned tabs from the kit? It is actually made to fit various honda cars. While the kits are made to match the dash as close as it can,its not perfect. If you want it to blend in you will have to get paint and match it as close to your dash as possible. Yeah its a lot of work,but its the little things that can set you install apart from the average deck install. Oh and that pocket will only fit a few cd cases or keys.
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