Head unit installation question

[highenuff14]

Hello,

I am thinking about replacing my existing factory unit with a Sony CDX-GT610Ui or CDX-GT310. I called Circuit City since they are offering free installation on head units over $99, and they said I will need a "kit", I am assuming the bracket that the new Sony will sit in. Then, I went to Crutchfield.com and seleted an 2003 Lancer with 6 speakers and it indicated that there is no bracket needed for installaion.

I will purchase the adapter wiring harness with or with the bracket to make for an easy installation.

So, my question is... If I were to put in either one of those Sony head units mentioned above, do I really need a bracket or would the stock bracket secure the new unit?

Thanks in advance.

[ItsMrGqToYou]

hey let me help you out i think the meant a wiring kit not the bracket kit so if they try to sell you a bracket kit tell them to f off you don't need it all so i wouldn't go with the Sony go with alpine or pioneer Sony isn't the greatest for car audio anyways let me know how it goes

[nicklulu]

I did my own install on mine. Bought a wiring adaptor from best buy for $15. the rest you will re-use. The bolt on the bracket for the head unit has thread locker on it. I dremeled the philips bolt to accommodate a flat head. then i used the bolts included on the Sony. Install is not even 15 mins. Soldering the harness to the harness that comes with the Sony head unit will take longer.Â* O0

[4g63superboost]

u dont need a kit ...u use the stock mounting ....the bolts were a PITA to get off ....atleast mine were ...

[silvery_eagle]

you'd only need the wiring kit for ur head unit install
i got a sony headunit as well.. forgot what model it is :P

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you'd only need the wiring kit for ur head unit install
i got a sony headunit as well.. forgot what model it is :P


yep

[nicklulu]

opt for the quick connect kit so you dont need to cut wires just incase you need to put the stock unit back in.

[06evoMR]

i picked up the same hu as you. bought the wire harness as well. the factory wire harness on mines is all white -,-

[Sr20kidD]

99$ you guys are spending way too much... I got a clarion at frys with mp3 playback for 59 plus 15 for the wiring harness..

[Evoegg]

what type of wiring harness should I get?

thanks =)





Evoegg

[dabie]

theres only really two kinds.. the normal kind and the one with quick connects

Just get the one for the lancer.

[nicklulu]

what type of wiring harness should I get?

thanks =)




Evoegg


go to an audio installer, circuirt city, bestbuy, or frys. ask them for a quick connect for a lancer evo, i paid $5 for mine when i bought my head unit at bestbuy

[FastForward]

I just sold the same radio your planning to get. all you need is the wiring harness which you cna get anywhere.Â* I loved that stereo while I had it, the Ipod control comes in real handy.

[Evoegg]

Just went to Fry's today, they dont have the quick connect thing. but a regular connector that requires some wire work to be done.

$19.95 WTF??

going to try best buy tomorrow.





Evoegg

[blkside]

Bro if you cant figure it out let me know and I will hook you up with the install. I can solder it and install it for a coke. It really doesnt take long and you seem to be wasting energy. BB will have it. Let me know so I can bring some tools home.

[Evoegg]

Thanks for the offer bro, I think I can install the audio =) it wont be harder than building a server right? =) But the thing is I have to make sure the wiring I got is for quick connect =)

going to try best buy and circuit city after Lunch =)

BTW I am getting a Pioneer DEH-6900UB, I just cant resist that USB function. + an extra EQ settings.

going to custom a USB connector in my car and see how it goes.








Evoegg