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patternpilot · 09-30-2016, 09:38 PM

So some other folks should have this kit installed by now. So anyone want to share their experiences with the install and performance?

BAD DAB · 10-01-2016, 09:17 AM

Is this kit available in audio retail stores yet?

Yippee38 · 10-01-2016, 10:52 AM

It drives me crazy that people will produce such a nice looking kit, but make a bad decision - in this case, on a couple of cheap switches - that make the whole kit less appealing.

If they came up with better switches (just going off what other people have said), I'd order one of these right away.

Low Saturn · 10-01-2016, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Yippee38

It drives me crazy that people will produce such a nice looking kit, but make a bad decision - in this case, on a couple of cheap switches - that make the whole kit less appealing.

If they came up with better switches (just going off what other people have said), I'd order one of these right away.

Email them or call them with your concerns. If enough people contact them about some design or hardware issues, they may make some changes. But if no one says anything, then they definitely won't.

I really want to get this kit, but it won't work with the 2DIN radios I want to use. It seems like they designed the radio opening to accommodate with big name brands, but they failed to realize more and more people are going with different units. And these units are slightly wider and taller. I have an Android radio in my Suburban and I really don't want to go back to Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, etc.

Snoman · 10-01-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

Is this kit available in audio retail stores yet?

Elaborate. Car Toys etc? If they refuse to source and install it then they are morons, find a different shop,

Snoman · 10-01-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

So some other folks should have this kit installed by now. So anyone want to share their experiences with the install and performance?

patternpilot · 10-01-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Yippee38

It drives me crazy that people will produce such a nice looking kit, but make a bad decision - in this case, on a couple of cheap switches - that make the whole kit less appealing.

If they came up with better switches (just going off what other people have said), I'd order one of these right away.

I have to admit that the switches do not work as I would like. The door lock switches on my unit work fine and make contact with very little effort or pressure. But I use the door lock switches on the door so it doesn't matter to me and could have been left out entirely. Now the hazard switch is hard to make contact. I have to press it several times to get them to work. They do work though and you hopefully wont need them very often. Improvement could take place. Minor to me but maybe not to others.

kain929 · 10-01-2016, 06:09 PM

I just ordered on of these kits from phasetek today. Hopefully it works without flaws.

kain929 · 10-01-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by patternpilot

I ordered the Pioneer AVH-X5800BHS head unit. Holding it up to the PAC unit it has a perfect fit. It also has a tilting adjustment to tilt the faceplate for easier access. I have not had time to install yet but hope to start tomorrow.

Can you post pics of the finished project? I purchased the Pioneer AVH-X4800BS. I'm sure the head units are the same size. The kit is on order from Phasetek and should be in soon.

RLNTLSS · 10-01-2016, 06:36 PM

So the factory reverse camara works ...

patternpilot · 10-01-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramlion

So the factory reverse camara works ...

My reverse camera is in the mirror and still works fine. I think if you have the My Link it will still work.

patternpilot · 10-01-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kain929

Can you post pics of the finished project? I purchased the Pioneer AVH-X4800BS. I'm sure the head units are the same size. The kit is on order from Phasetek and should be in soon.

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rydahog · 10-02-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramlion

So the factory reverse camara works ...

i have the reverse camera in my mirror and i got the gen5diy adapter that moves it to headunit from mirror. plug n play...or he also has one that both HU/mirror can still be used.

RLNTLSS · 10-02-2016, 09:08 AM

Where does one order this kit with all the rite parts already gathered. The chime that seems to be missimg from the kit.does it come with radio harness for aftermarket radio.. or do i need to source one out ... metra aftermarket wiring accessory?

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Yippee38 Drives: '11 SGM 1LT/RS, '02 SOM Firehawk Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: near Chicago Posts: 450	It drives me crazy that people will produce such a nice looking kit, but make a bad decision - in this case, on a couple of cheap switches - that make the whole kit less appealing. If they came up with better switches (just going off what other people have said), I'd order one of these right away. __________________ Yippee38

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kain929 Drives: 2012 2SS, Silver, Borla S Type, CAI Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 96	I just ordered on of these kits from phasetek today. Hopefully it works without flaws.

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RLNTLSS INTSAGRAM: Failwish Drives: 2019 /2SS LT1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tx Posts: 232	So the factory reverse camara works ...

10-02-2016, 09:08 AM	#154
RLNTLSS INTSAGRAM: Failwish Drives: 2019 /2SS LT1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tx Posts: 232	Where does one order this kit with all the rite parts already gathered. The chime that seems to be missimg from the kit.does it come with radio harness for aftermarket radio.. or do i need to source one out ... metra aftermarket wiring accessory?