Metra Upper dash kit

[thisaznboi88]

^ hmm still a lot but pretty good. I might still consider it. Someone want to be a test subject? 

[timot_one]

I'm going to end up getting it over the winter. I just want to fix all the small bugs with my car right now, then I'm going to focus on the stereo.

[ikethegreat]

I'll be getting it once it's released. 

I already have everything else collecting dust in my garage while I wait on the kit to be released. 

[thisaznboi88]

I need to post up my OEM radio now before there is a flood of radio f/s on ebay. lol

[ikethegreat]

"We are in the final stages and that kit should be available by the end of December." - Metra VP

Is it Christmas yet?!  

[timot_one]

Gettin' there.  I hope that it's a decent kit though.  I want to pick this up over the winter so I can redo my stereo.

[ikethegreat]

Metra finally added pictures to their site.  I don't see any difference in the final version from the prototype at the SEMA show, but I figured they were worth posting since the pictures are nice and big.  I wish the AC controls were under the screen instead of above it but oh well. 

[timot_one]

There's a reason why they did it that way Ike.  If you shift the screen up, it won't fit in your dash.  The HVAC vents are up there and there isn't enough room to fit most double DIN head units.  Ask me how I know. 

[thisaznboi88]

definitely will be wrapping it in vinyl

[timot_one]

As long as it not that CF stuff. Some people take the CF thing a little too far.

[thisaznboi88]

but my car already has the CF trim. lol   . I have some of the 3m sample vinyl so I'll figure it out

[timot_one]

There is such a thing as too much CF.

[ikethegreat]

Here is the best deal I've found so far for the kit.   $280 shipped for BOTH parts. 

http://www.installer.com/pages.php?search_string=99-7803G

[timot_one]

Good stuff.  I just emailed them on availability.

[ikethegreat]

It is preorder only at this point.  They have 35 units on order and no preorders yet so they are all up for grabs.