Single Din radio install question

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  1. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

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    I just got an HD stereo for my car but it is single din. What parts do I need and where can I get them locally?

    I prefer a direct plug in adapter versus doing any wiring. I also would like a door for the other din but one without a door will work too. I really don't want to have to mod anything to make it fit.
     
  2. BelvnAWD

    BelvnAWD I'm Vin, Bell-Vin...

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    If memory serves me correctly, the radio is attached to two plates, which makes installing aftermarket radios a snap. You can get a forrester single din pocket (with door) for around $30 at SOG. You could also order a whole kit from crutchfield, but you indicated you were looking for something local. As for the wiring harness, its hit and miss for subaru locally. I did find one at pepboys, but had to try like three or four different automotive parts stores to find the harness. Good luck!
     
  3. keithwrx

    keithwrx New Member

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    i have a wholesale car audio account, what year is your car? and i can help you install it. i have been dealing with car audio for about 10 years now.
     
  4. longfury

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    I have a Forester DIN pocket sitting around. You can have it if you want.
     
  5. jeb

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    I put a single din in my old bugeye with a pocket, and as far as fitment I had no issues. I had ordered radio off of crutchfield so that I could get the free harness from them.
     
  6. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

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    My car is an 02 wrx. Installing the radio is not the hard part. The hard part is getting all the pieces without having to drive all over the city.

    Time = Money;


    Do you work at a shop that carries the parts I need?


    What side of town do you live on?
     
  7. longfury

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    I'll be in Marietta all day today. I work over near the Big Chicken. I'll be leaving for work soon.
     
  8. longfury

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    BTW....I forgot it this morning. I left the house and realized I left it after I was half way to work.
     
  9. integroid

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    Mike, Fry's carry the the radiop plug that plugs into the factory radio plug and has the pigtails on it to wire up your aftermarket radio. All you need is a Forester din pocket from longfury or SOG. I can install it for you once you get all the parts.
     
  10. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

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    Mike, you will have to drill extra holes for the forester pocket, but its the only way to get a silver almost-matching colored pocket.
     
  11. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

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    Stereo is in. Got a harness from Best Buy.

    I still need to get the pocket from Longfury.

    When are you working again?
     
  12. longfury

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    I'll be at work tomorrow. I should be there between 12pm and 7pm.
     
  13. Trey

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    If your radio is like mine, you'll have to drill new holes in the side brackets for everything to fit flush (not a big deal)....

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