I recently purchased a DDX-512 and have been itching to install it. I've been reading and searching through tons of posts about this. I'm torn between dash kits. From what I have read the Metra Kit seems to be the better fitting kit in regards to space around the HU. The problem is the buttons kill me. I'm not concerned about the $$ I just don't want the DD to look ghetto and out of place. I know the space depends on the HU so, does anyone have any photos of a DDX-512 installed in a 03-04? I would like to see any and all installs before I order a dash kit. Any direction would be much appreciated.

 

hey i just installed this HU in my 04 coupe. to be honest, i felt the same way at first, but i ended up getting the Metra kit off ebay, and i have to say, its really not bad at all. i will put up some pics as soon as i can, cuz it really does look pretty good. its also pretty easy to install everything, this was my first ever install of a stereo, and i got it done in a couple of hours. what took most of the time was just taking the original dash out. i actually did it last tuesday, so if you know a little about stereos, it shouldnt be a problem.

 

metra kit FTL, the buttons look like garbage

 

Ya any photos of the HU installed would be great thx. I feel the same way about the metra kit man. Only problem is a gap is just as sloppy to me can't deal with either. I'm willing to even get a different HU if the fitment with the jdm kit is better. I feel like I jumped the gun on the DD now I'm trying to make up for it with research. Any help would be welcomed.

 

here are 2 quick pics of my install.

 

WoW... looks really nice... Metra's growin on me. That trim piece comes with the Metra Kit? I don't have the willow interior. Thanks a lot for the pics. good song as well.

 

everything you see came with either the radio or metra combo kit. whenever you do get it, make sure you specify the color, i have the black interior, so i ordered the black to match it. and honestly, it matched perfectly.

 

I haven't decided yet but I will shortly. thanks a lot for the pics and your help.

 

any pics of the JDM Kit and this radio or similar model??

 

did you order the black kit directly from metra?

All I could find was the silver/gray

 

nah i got it off ebay. i made sure and got the one that said combo kit, cuz it came with the wire harness and antenna, so i wouldnt have to buy that separate.

 

How do you like the ddx512 overall dave? Im going to pull the trigger on one this week as well, but cannot decide between the kenwood or the pioneer avh4000....

can you match up the lights on it to match our interior "amber"?

thanks man!

 

Here's my DNX-5120 install.

 

looks awesome... this is the post i've been waiting for!! JDM kit FTW!! very clean w/ no unsightly gap around the HU. thanks again

 

Actually, there was a gap. I had a custom plastic part made to fill it.