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2 din dash mod for and '02 AV (AVIC-D3 ORDERED!)

pilotech

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I just ordered my AVIC-D3 today at crutchfield with the free backup camera ($250 retail). The HU is out of stock but it will ship when they get it in by the first week of May. I also found a coupon code for 15% off 3 or more pioneer products so I ordered 2 pair of the 6 3/4" 4 way pioneer speakers to replace my factory speakers, and the Pioneer Sirius radio tuner. that saved me like $400+ dollars off the total normal price of these items counting the backup cam. Along with a few misc items like crimp caps & the Onstar bypass it was like $1200 even shipped. Not to bad considering my local A/V shop wanted $950 just for the HU alone. As I posted in a previous topic,

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,80369.0.html

I have gotten the '03 radio bracket for the install on my '02 with 1 1/2 din opening. I also got a '03 radio bezel on ebay. I have been trying to decide on what method to do the mod, using my '03 stuff or modifying my current bezel. I am not to comfortable cutting up my bezel so I WAS leaning against that method but the bezel i bought has a slight color difference (lighter) than my current bezel and I want it to look as factory as possible. I also want to be able to revert to the factory 1 1/2 din setup so that someday, hopefully years from now, I don't have to sell my HU with it if I don't want to. I would maybe be open to buying an '03 factory 2 din HU to replace it though (if that works) when the time comes. has anyone done the mod using any other method then the one posted here?

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/825435/2

This may be beyond my capabilities and talent, but if it comes down to it I may give it a shot if I can find and exact replica of my bezel to try it on. All the bezel I have found seem to have that slightly different color '03 and up or are wood grain, carbon fiber, etc. Any Ideas? The part I don't like is the AC unit being slightly covered up on the outer edges and the new bezel hangs down a little to far.
Any Comments or Ideas will be greatly appreciated!!
 
Also forgot to ask, Does anyone know if you can ad a pioneer or other brand DVD/CD Changer to the AVIC-D3 so you don't have to remove the Nav disc from the HU to watch movies or listen to CD's. I assume you can't but I know it will except a CD Changer and I thought pioneer makes a DVD/CD changer as well.
Let me know!
Thanks.
 
I know ItsStopher and Grnxnam have both done this mod in the past..  Both looked great after install..  Should be back a few pages..
 
Return the on* adapter, next year the 02's will no longer work  :(

I modded my dash to fit the 2 din (I even used the old radio mounts off of the radio to fab one up for my D1) and an 03 bezel to finish it up  :love: I did have to trim around the lighter door and I cut off most of the ash tray door so it would still open (I do not smoke but I do keep stuff in it) As for the AC buttons, I just sanded down the sides a lil bit so it did not cover it up as much.
 
i did the same on mine about two years ago but i kept my 02 bezel and just cut the middle part instead so 1.5 din becomes 2 din  >:D
 
ItsStopher said:
Return the on* adapter, next year the 02's will no longer work  :(

I modded my dash to fit the 2 din (I even used the old radio mounts off of the radio to fab one up for my D1) and an 03 bezel to finish it up  :love: I did have to trim around the lighter door and I cut off most of the ash tray door so it would still open (I do not smoke but I do keep stuff in it) As for the AC buttons, I just sanded down the sides a lil bit so it did not cover it up as much.

You mean the Onstar Itself won't work next year? I don't have Onstar active right now, but I wanted to get the adapter so I would have that option of using it if I decide to.
Let me know. I wasn't aware of this.
 
AVY14 said:
i did the same on mine about two years ago but i kept my 02 bezel and just cut the middle part instead so 1.5 din becomes 2 din  >:D

How did you mod your '02 bezel to work? do you still have that middle piece seperating the radio and the AC unit?
This is kindof what I want to do so that my bezel fits like it's supposed to and my AC units fits right.
How does your look? did you use an '03+ radio bracket? post a pic if you can.

Thanks!
 
pilotech said:
You mean the Onstar Itself won't work next year? I don't have Onstar active right now, but I wanted to get the adapter so I would have that option of using it if I decide to.
Let me know. I wasn't aware of this.

Look here for the on* threads
 
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