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Old 09-21-2008, 02:01 PM
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Installed Kenwood DNX8120

Sup pple I recently installed the new DNX8120 . The radio is awesome luv all the features. I am currently using a usb hub to run a flash drive where all my music is stored.NO MORE CD's. Well here are some pics enjoy.
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I am also starting a business with a buddy of mine selling H.I.D kits directly in from japan. I can provide DSC2 bulbs in any color temperature. I currently installed a set of 8000k light blue. A set bulbs will run $70 and the kits $160 + shipping. I have two sets of 8000k bulbs . Let me know if anyone insterested. Here are sum pics enjoy.
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Old 09-21-2008, 06:32 PM
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that looks great! do you mind telling me if you had it installed, or did it yourself? aproximate cost?

i have the wood trim,and i am hoping they have a double din wood trim kit.
 
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i installed myself with a buddy of mine who already installed in his F-150 . I bought the unit thru ebay for $1100, dash kit from Riverside infiniti including a/c control $286, necessary wire harnesses bought from crutchfield and back up camera from ebay.

All in all I spent 1600 so I saved at least 200-250 of labor if I had it installed elsewhere. i did not use any thing to pry up the factory console where the shifter ,used fingers and a piece of wood(thin). I recommend you do this set up too,you'll luv it.

I don't think they have it wood trim. I suggest changing it to the brushed look looks cleaner.Good luck bro.Post pics whenever you get it installed.
 
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what camera and do you like it?
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 07:27 PM
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the name is pretty funny here it is BOYO 1/3" CCD color rear view camera VTL400. I like it no problems it mounts to the license plate .I bought mines in chrome
 
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looks awesome! my fav for DD
 
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:02 PM
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thxs now i'm workig on wheel and tire package and chrome timing cover and plenum
 
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Nice I also have the same HU and its beyond anything I have ever owned. Im trying to get a custom start up screen made but havent had a chance.
I got the link somewhere if you wanna try it.
 
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sure send it to me and I will try it.
 
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Planing to do the same thing myself next week or so ...
Does the open screen hit the shifter when in park?
 
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Old 09-22-2008, 02:28 PM
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I have the same radio and will be installing it Wednesday when my dash kit arrives

how was the fit?

where did you mount your gps antenna??

what about the bluetooth mic?

thanks
 
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damn you! now i need to upgrade to the 8120... how much are they going for?
currently im running a 7100.. how are the colors? mine looks like it runs at 24/16bit
 
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Here is that link for the start up screen. Hopefully it works.
http://www.dfwcorvettes.com/DNX8120Install5.asp
 
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SLAVIK -It will definitely touch the shifter-I beleive thats the only drawback to our cars.

BLAZINPLACID-The fit is exact no modification what so ever.The only custom thing I did was the back trim so you can;t see metal harness holding the unit.Th GPS antenna was a bit fustrating. I really wanted to mount it on top of dash but there was no flat section to mount it. Before I inserted the clock mechanism,I placed the Antenna on a flat spot above the center screw that removes the whole radio assembly. I receive the signal with no problems. As for the bluetooth mic i placed it on the driver side corner. The only thing is that you have t speack a bit loud for pple to hear you.

REDG35-I purchased the unit for 1100 on ebay shipped. The colors are very vived and clear.
 
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so has anyone tried connecting an external harddrive through the USB...i've got an extra 250gig that i know will fit in the upper cubby where the oem nav unit goes
 


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