Factory DIN-sized dash panel - Page 2

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-10-2008, 03:48 PM

I installed a SWI-PS. Similar to the jack though I think it just works with different aftermarket radios. I got the one specific for Pinoeers as I installed a D3. Works great so far.

Pics of mine with the subaru din panel mentioned above.

Tony

renegade28 · 03-27-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

I installed a SWI-PS. Similar to the jack though I think it just works with different aftermarket radios. I got the one specific for Pinoeers as I installed a D3. Works great so far.

Pics of mine with the subaru din panel mentioned above.

Tony

Just to confirm, the above Trim Panel is the AV Panel from this link:
Japanparts.com

Right?

midnit · 03-27-2008, 01:33 PM

That's the same setup I'm planning to run Tony... You purchased the AV Panel from JapanParts and the SWI-PS from some PAC dealer, right?

How much were both of those parts? (not including the d3)

My d3 is showing up this weekend and I'm not 100% sure if I should order the AV Panel from JapanParts

renegade28 · 03-27-2008, 06:51 PM

^^
Yeah, that is my situation, also. Any info would be appreciated.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-27-2008, 07:19 PM

The dash panel was like 90 and the PAC SWC was 45 or so IIRC.

midnit · 03-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Much appreciated Tony, ordering now.

About how long did it take to receive your part from JapanParts?

**Josh@EpicSpeed** · 03-27-2008, 08:22 PM

It took them a little over a week to ship me (JWA) mine, but they sent it over night. I found a great deal on the PAC adapter on eBay.

midnit · 03-27-2008, 08:24 PM

Thanks Josh, I forgot all about eBay, lol... I'd rather buy there than some place called CarTrenz, which is the only PAC dealer in my area.

**Josh@EpicSpeed** · 03-27-2008, 08:28 PM

No problem. Crutchfield has them too, but they're full retail.

PunksSTi · 04-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Guys - great installs! I have a question though. What did you use for brackets to mount the narrower head units? I ordered the Subaru Panel but I'm assuming I'll need different brackets on my new headunit and din pocket to mount them.

thanks,

Paul

renegade28 · 04-08-2008, 07:08 PM

The stock brackets worked for my AVIC-D3 because the OEM head unit is only wider on the front. It narrows to a standard width where the brackets mount.

Portland Dave · 04-09-2008, 12:54 PM

Do any of the aftermarket head units use the same satin black finish like the OEM?

Subw00er · 04-09-2008, 02:18 PM

Blaupunkt used to sell plastic like that.. are they still in business?!?!

Most of the higher end brands adopt the shiny plastic these days.

JWA · 04-09-2008, 02:24 PM

Some of the Becker units are a satin finish, as well as the Blaupunkts mentioned above.

Kilya · 04-30-2008, 08:37 PM

Could any one that has installed a PAC Controller on their 08 STI do a little write up?

Im just wondering is it going to be an easy one or two wire deal or some crazy hard thing to do. Just purchased an AVN6620 and was just deciding whether its worth getting the PAC unit.

03-10-2008, 03:48 PM	#16
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,309 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (47)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel I installed a SWI-PS. Similar to the jack though I think it just works with different aftermarket radios. I got the one specific for Pinoeers as I installed a D3. Works great so far. Pics of mine with the subaru din panel mentioned above. Tony This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-27-2008, 01:33 PM	#18
midnit Silver Member Car: 08 Aspen White STI Location: Northern, VA Posts: 580 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel That's the same setup I'm planning to run Tony... You purchased the AV Panel from JapanParts and the SWI-PS from some PAC dealer, right? How much were both of those parts? (not including the d3) My d3 is showing up this weekend and I'm not 100% sure if I should order the AV Panel from JapanParts

03-27-2008, 06:51 PM	#19
renegade28 Lurker Car: SWP 08 WRX Hatch Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel ^^ Yeah, that is my situation, also. Any info would be appreciated.

03-27-2008, 07:19 PM	#20
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Posts: 4,309 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (47)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel The dash panel was like 90 and the PAC SWC was 45 or so IIRC.

03-27-2008, 07:34 PM	#21
midnit Silver Member Car: 08 Aspen White STI Location: Northern, VA Posts: 580 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel Much appreciated Tony, ordering now. About how long did it take to receive your part from JapanParts?

03-27-2008, 08:22 PM	#22
Josh@EpicSpeed Authorized Vendor Car: '08 RallyCross STI Posts: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel It took them a little over a week to ship me (JWA) mine, but they sent it over night. I found a great deal on the PAC adapter on eBay.

03-27-2008, 08:24 PM	#23
midnit Silver Member Car: 08 Aspen White STI Location: Northern, VA Posts: 580 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel Thanks Josh, I forgot all about eBay, lol... I'd rather buy there than some place called CarTrenz, which is the only PAC dealer in my area.

03-27-2008, 08:28 PM	#24
Josh@EpicSpeed Authorized Vendor Car: '08 RallyCross STI Posts: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel No problem. Crutchfield has them too, but they're full retail.

04-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#25
PunksSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 25 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel Guys - great installs! I have a question though. What did you use for brackets to mount the narrower head units? I ordered the Subaru Panel but I'm assuming I'll need different brackets on my new headunit and din pocket to mount them. thanks, Paul

04-08-2008, 07:08 PM	#26
renegade28 Lurker Car: SWP 08 WRX Hatch Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel The stock brackets worked for my AVIC-D3 because the OEM head unit is only wider on the front. It narrows to a standard width where the brackets mount.

04-09-2008, 12:54 PM	#27
Portland Dave Junior STI Driver Car: 08 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel Do any of the aftermarket head units use the same satin black finish like the OEM? Last edited by Portland Dave : 04-09-2008 at 01:02 PM.

04-09-2008, 02:18 PM	#28
Subw00er STI Driver Car: White/Gold '08 STi Fav Mod: Right foot Location: NY Posts: 272 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel Blaupunkt used to sell plastic like that.. are they still in business?!?! Most of the higher end brands adopt the shiny plastic these days.

04-09-2008, 02:24 PM	#29
JWA STI Driver Posts: 266 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel Some of the Becker units are a satin finish, as well as the Blaupunkts mentioned above.

04-30-2008, 08:37 PM	#30
Kilya Junior STI Driver Posts: 152 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Factory DIN-sized dash panel Could any one that has installed a PAC Controller on their 08 STI do a little write up? Im just wondering is it going to be an easy one or two wire deal or some crazy hard thing to do. Just purchased an AVN6620 and was just deciding whether its worth getting the PAC unit. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.