Ryan LeBlanc wrote:
>
> Jon Steiger wrote:
> >
> > At 10:39 PM 8/20/97 +0000, Ryan LeBlanc wrote:
> > >Aftermarket is usually a cheaper and better way to go. The only
> > >advantage of the factory unit is that it matches perfectly. ie. fits
> > in
> > >with the dash. If it is sound quality you are looking for, go after
> > >market.
> > >
> >
> > I've noticed that a few companies (Pioneer/Premier for sure) are
> > making
> > head units sized for the oversize GM/Chrysler radio holes, which is
> > nice
> > to see... No need for the (often) ugly adapter plate.
> >
> > Ummm, upon re-reading your message I think you were saying that the
> > style/color of the radio matches the rest of the dash. If so, then
> > just
> > ignore this post. :-) You're right; the bigger radios probably won't
> > match
> > the "motif" of the dash; just fit in the hole better. Hey, they're
> > bound to
> > look more "stock" than a half size one using an adapter kit though!
> > :-)
> >
> > -Jon-
> >
>
> Jon, I did mean "motif" But those oversized are definetly the way to
> go. They can be pricey though. Pioneer makes some excellent ones. And
> they can cram alot more bells and whistles with that extra 1/2 DIN.
> They also look REAL cool.
>
> Ryan
Ok, I have to ask. Is the radio openings in the dash the same size for
pre-'97's and '97's? Is the opening in a pre '97 the large one everyone
is talking about? The Pioneer unit looked too big to fit my opening,
from looking at it in the Crutchfield catalog.
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