Here's the unit fully installed with the screen closed.



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Finally, here's the unit installed with the screen open.

As for how much the install cost, it was expensive. About $1200 for labor and paint. I had them install the TV tuner and voice recognition as well as a small speaker for the nav voice since I'm not doing away with the OEM Bose. Definitely could've done it for cheaper but I don't think I could've gotten a better result. Ernesto at Sound Innovations did a great job.

What you can't see in the pictures is the fact that there is nothing to see. The GPS antenna is under the dash as is the extra speaker and completely hidden. Also, the TV tuner antenna is completely hidden in the rear window. Nothing shows. Anyways, can't wait for the PAC Aux unit to come out so I can get rid of the FM modulator.

Then I just added a Stillen Cat back exhaust today. When will the madness end?!?!

Andrew

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Woundering what exact color you painted rebuilt dash piece?? is it same as original and if so what would that paint code be?? Dash looks pimp, i'm and installer and gotta say thats a good job, gonna do something in mine like that but gonna remove factory HU and prob move ac controls down to bottom , will give pics when done.

 

Dunno what the paint code is. I was told the painter custom mixed the color to match. It's really close. Only if you stare at the meeting of the two pieces can you notice a slight difference in shading.

Andrew

 

ok then i will prob paint all the factory painted interior pieces same color of car, thanks for info

 

so, after all this, does your AC vents still work? How is the airflow to the outer vents? Inner vents? I was trying to install an AVIC-N1 in a similar manner but, when the audio guy came across airbox, I got kindda sketchy.

 

Looks good....alot of work involved in going this route...I would go with the double din kit though...less work...less room for error.....less labor charges...

Danny

 

i'm currently considering getting the AVIC N1 as well...

this install looks great, but the installation cost more then half of the unit itself!!!