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Old Oct 20, 2022 | 09:51 PM
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Radio bracket used to mount double din in JDM faceplate

What bracket do you use to mount a double din radio in the JDM 2004 G coupe face plate? The installer I went to asked if I could get the JDM brackets as well and I don’t think this is possible. Seems as though this has been done thousands of times - how is everyone doing this?

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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 09:40 AM
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2004 can use the Scosche kit I think, 2005+ uses the Metra.

They each have their own JDM factory one that can be used as well but they're typically harder to find and more expensive than the aftermarket ones.

The Scosche had pretty good reviews, the Metra for the newer cars was pretty trash overall, it's works but it's UGLY.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 05:06 PM
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It sounds like he's looking for the bracket itself. I've looked into this myself since I bought a JDM bezel for future install (still don't have the HVAC buttons for it). It appears to be this:

https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/?id=11922

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175374108253 (I don't think the the OEM part number they have listed is correct, but I can't find what it's supposed to be.)
 
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 05:19 PM
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Mike - that was an amazing pull on your end! Don’t know if it will work or not I guess until we try, but I ordered it.

What has everyone else used when using the JDM faceplate? I was under the impression this was a super easy swap.

The double din Pioneer radio I have is about the same width as the JDM opening, but it is probably 1cm shorter than the JDM opening.

Cleric - I already have the JDM plate and hvac controller. Wanted to stay as oem as possible.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JZ39
Mike - that was an amazing pull on your end! Don’t know if it will work or not I guess until we try, but I ordered it.

What has everyone else used when using the JDM faceplate? I was under the impression this was a super easy swap.

The double din Pioneer radio I have is about the same width as the JDM opening, but it is probably 1cm shorter than the JDM opening.

Cleric - I already have the JDM plate and hvac controller. Wanted to stay as oem as possible.
Just curious where you ended up ordering from; it looks like either choice was going to come from Japan. I have ordered from Japanparts before and they were easy to deal with, even if their website may list things that aren't still in their inventory.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 05:38 PM
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The eBay one
 
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 06:29 PM
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The eBay one

next question is, do you think this one will work with navigation?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2022 | 06:48 PM
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next question is, do you think this one will work with navigation?
I don't know. It looks there are several part numbers since the V35 Skylines had more radio options than the G35. I'm not sure if the nav made a difference too.




 
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 04:10 PM
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You don't need any additional bracket for aftermarket radios. The factory radio bracket has appropriately located holes, and if they're off slightly, drills work wonders on thin metal. I don't know if there's any difference between the brackets at all either. I've done my share of these in 2003-2004, and 2005-2006 models, no bracket needed.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2022 | 04:07 PM
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You don't need any additional bracket for aftermarket radios. The factory radio bracket has appropriately located holes, and if they're off slightly, drills work wonders on thin metal. I don't know if there's any difference between the brackets at all either. I've done my share of these in 2003-2004, and 2005-2006 models, no bracket needed.
I figured that was the case because I don't normally see the bracket mentioned here. I'm curious if the OP's installer had a specific reason for requesting the JDM bracket.
 
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They looked at a very out of date guide, rather than the "official" one that many (most?) installers have copied from my post.
 
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