Post by: Fierofool on January 20, 2022, 02:52:06 pm
Post by: SpadeCustoms on January 20, 2022, 05:50:27 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 20, 2022, 07:26:40 pm
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 21, 2022, 06:42:09 am
Post by: Fierofool on January 21, 2022, 08:50:37 am
Post by: AJ_87Fiero on January 21, 2022, 11:43:59 am
He said he had made some modifications based on responses to earlier production. Probably very slight.Can you post a pic once you get it?
Post by: Fierofool on January 21, 2022, 05:29:16 pm
Still looking for someone to review it and do a write-up.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 21, 2022, 07:03:54 pm
Post by: Raydar on January 22, 2022, 08:06:02 pm
He's working on a front section with relocated mounting points, for folks who want to install a double-DIN head unit, and move the heater controls to the bottom.
Post by: Fierofool on January 22, 2022, 10:30:14 pm
Post by: PK on January 23, 2022, 04:26:05 am
Get file, print "locally"! And the jobs a carrot.
Post by: Fierofool on January 25, 2022, 05:15:45 pm
Here are pictures of the pieces, in order from front to rear as would be viewed from the passenger side of the vehicle.
These pictures are just a preview of the product. They will be passed to another who will do a more in-depth review and writeup.
Front View
Rear View. Note: This doesn't have the metal support for the rear of the radio as the stock skeleton has. This skeleton is sturdy enough, and with the brass threadserts supporting the radio, the rear support probably isn't needed. This also allows for a deeper aftermarket radio install.
Post by: Fierofool on January 25, 2022, 05:54:14 pm
Post by: Raydar on January 25, 2022, 08:09:59 pm
I have fully unpacked the skeleton and it appears that all pieces are of a very solid construction. I've not inventoried all the fasteners, but it's assumed that all required parts are included for the assembly of the pieces.
This doesn't have the metal support for the rear of the radio as the stock skeleton has. This skeleton is sturdy enough, and with the brass threadserts supporting the radio, the rear support probably isn't needed. This also allows for a deeper aftermarket radio install.
Everything that I've read about this piece would seem to indicate that it is quite solid.
The rear radio support is frequently in the way of aftermarket radios. It is obviously useful for factory radios, as part of the mass production process, but persons installing aftermarket radios frequently break out that support for clearance, anyway.
Anyone doing such an install is probably capable of coming up with something to support the bottom/rear of whatever head unit they are installing.
All of that aside... Based upon the threaded inserts (among other things), I can't imagine that this piece couldn't help but be superior to a factory piece. Nevermind a well-used "nursed along" factory piece.
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on January 25, 2022, 08:15:25 pm
Post by: Fierofool on January 25, 2022, 08:59:03 pm
Anyone going to be out in the area of PIB and I-285 any time soon and I can pass it along to get it to someone? I'll be at Peachtree Industrial and I-285 around 11 AM this Thursday, January 27.
Post by: SpadeCustoms on February 07, 2022, 12:09:31 am
Matt said this unit has some modifications over earlier versions. I think he said it was due to some of the feedback he received.
Anyone going to be out in the area of PIB and I-285 any time soon and I can pass it along to get it to someone? I'll be at Peachtree Industrial and I-285 around 11 AM this Thursday, January 27.
Are you looking for someone to install it in their ride?
Post by: Fierofool on February 07, 2022, 09:01:14 am
Post by: Fierofool on February 07, 2022, 10:47:35 am
I will be bringing it to the meeting Saturday.
Post by: SpadeCustoms on February 07, 2022, 09:02:36 pm
Post by: Fierofool on February 07, 2022, 10:16:54 pm
Post by: SpadeCustoms on February 07, 2022, 11:07:38 pm
Since I am coming from Senoia, I am taking 75N to 411N