Dash kit for 2-DIN unit in a 1990

legendvr · 05-01-08, 09:13 PM

Say I want to mount a 2-din HU in my 1990L non-bose.
What's the best OEM looking dash kit out there?

Ophidian · 05-02-08, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by legendvr

Say I want to mount a 2-din HU in my 1990L non-bose.
What's the best OEM looking dash kit out there?

Best looking? All you see after the install is the trim piece...mine came w/my double-din, looks fine.

legendvr · 05-02-08, 02:47 PM

It appears that I need an adapter (dash kit) to fit a DD stereo.
Is this true?

Ophidian · 05-04-08, 02:51 AM

eBay Motors: Acura Legend 1990 Car Double Din Radio Install Dash Kit (item 350022137632 end time Jun-02-08 15:42:32 PDT)

an adapter? the kit is all you should need....

*sam o nela* · 05-06-08, 03:43 PM

I believe the Metra and Scosche kits come with a variety of different stuff so you can mix and match to see what fits best for your application.

TonyTheBullet · 05-09-08, 02:32 PM

What type of headunit are you installing?

If its an OEM 2 din from a G1 TL then you don't need a kit. It should drop right in.

If its an aftermarket 2 DIN, then it should have come with a cage and a trim ring. You can find trim rings for specific brands on eBay for $20. '

Metra and Scosche work best with 1 DIN HUs. If you want to save money, you can get the regular Metra/Scosche dash kit for Honda/Acura (liek the one posted by Ophidian) and cut away the excess parts to make a trim ring yourself.

legendvr · 05-23-08, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ophidian

eBay Motors: Acura Legend 1990 Car Double Din Radio Install Dash Kit (item 350022137632 end time Jun-02-08 15:42:32 PDT)

an adapter? the kit is all you should need....

Thanks,
do that kit actually work in real life?
If understand correctly, this kit is speced for 1990-1996 Acura Legend.
For some reason both Metra and Scosche are under impression that 1st Generation legend is 1986-1989 and 2nd Generation Legend is 1990-1996 which makes me think that the above kit is for 2nd Generation Legend... that is why I'm asking if you or anybody know in reality that this kit will fit?

legendvr · 06-02-08, 01:56 AM

So... after doing some research, it appears that for single and double din, Metra Kits for early 90s Accords fit the best. You have to cut the back of the frame a bit to clear and get rid of a few clips, but the in the end the fit is quite good.
The oem remote control buttons on the right side of the instrument cluster are easily integrated with a PAC module.

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TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,822 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (12)	What type of headunit are you installing? If its an OEM 2 din from a G1 TL then you don't need a kit. It should drop right in. If its an aftermarket 2 DIN, then it should have come with a cage and a trim ring. You can find trim rings for specific brands on eBay for $20. ' Metra and Scosche work best with 1 DIN HUs. If you want to save money, you can get the regular Metra/Scosche dash kit for Honda/Acura (liek the one posted by Ophidian) and cut away the excess parts to make a trim ring yourself. __________________ Toronto Sprint Meet Photos http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...6/#post1277655 Looking for Coupe Front Speaker Covers PM me if you got 'em!

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05-02-08, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
legendvr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 647 iTrader: (0)	It appears that I need an adapter (dash kit) to fit a DD stereo. Is this true?

06-02-08, 01:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
legendvr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SF Bay Posts: 647 iTrader: (0)	So... after doing some research, it appears that for single and double din, Metra Kits for early 90s Accords fit the best. You have to cut the back of the frame a bit to clear and get rid of a few clips, but the in the end the fit is quite good. The oem remote control buttons on the right side of the instrument cluster are easily integrated with a PAC module.

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