Hello folks, I'd like to relay my experience today having a buddy of mine install a new head unit in my 2011 GT to replace the base stereo. (non shaker/no nav/no sync) We used the Metra Dash kit Metra Online | Metra Part # 99-5823CH | Ford Mustang Dash kit and a Pioneer Avic-110BT (upgraded to Avic 130 via firmware) He is an experienced installer but had not yet worked on a new Mustang. We were both surprised at how easy the removal and installation was. I think the only time he needed tools was to screw out the old unit and screw in the new one. Total install time was around an hour taking it slow. He could probably do it again in 15 minutes.
I am still running the stock speakers, which show a dramatic improvement in sound quality while being driven by the Pioneer head unit. I was shocked at how much better they sounded. That said, I have 2 pair of Alpine speakers and a 10" amplified Bazooka tube on order. I will follow up with how well that goes next week, hopefully.
The Metra kit makes for a very nice, clean install. It is a big improvement over the base factory unit with it's hordes of unnecessary and oversized buttons. All climate control buttons are available and it works really well. Looks like a factory install.
That top LCD shows all climate control functions, controlled by the buttons right below it. Also, the text is customizable, Mustang was in by default. As soon as I figure out how to do it, I am going to clear that and leave it blank. The contrast is adjustable and was easy to read on a bright day. The the background color is also adjustable, although in bright sunlight it will always wash out and appear green. I tried to take a few pics to show a bit more detail:
the kit is cool, but i would have liked the radio to be on top and the a/c controls to be on the bottom. the a/c screen should also be of better quality much like the screens on the radios with dvd screens. if so, i would buy one of those dash kits!
i saw the metra one you used, and i didn't think it would look very good installed, but i'm quiet surprised at how well it turned out. i don't really car for the cheap looking lcd screen they used for the heating and cooling system, i like this scosche one a bit better. looks more modern
I like the looks of the Scosche too. Problem is, they have been promising it for quite some time now and who knows when it will actually be available. When they get around to releasing it I will check them out.
i saw the metra one you used, and i didn't think it would look very good installed, but i'm quiet surprised at how well it turned out. i don't really car for the cheap looking lcd screen they used for the heating and cooling system, i like this scosche one a bit better. looks more modern
It's just a shame that you have that beautiful HVAC LCD panel on the Scosche but it also retains the top factory LCD panel that looks like an AC Delco unit.
Damn that scosche kit looks RAD! Will definately be looking into that. I wonder if they plan on releasing a single DIN conversion to use a regular sized cd player instead of the big screen. I'd rather have that with a storage cubby area below.
There's the installation guide from their website, appears to be as simple as unplugging and plugging in harnesses...no messing with individual wires.
Fastredponycar--Since this thread is so old, I'm sure you've found your answer...if you're even around here still...but that link also shows instructions for installing a single din radio and putting in a cubby :bigthumbsup
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Forgot to add, that it still shows as "coming soon" on their website...that's pretty disappointing.
Anyone know if there is a Min/Max screen size for a double din unit that fits the metra kit? having no luck researching online and don't want to buy something that won't fit. Looking a units with GPS and they all seem to start at 6.1".
My Mustang came with the shaker 500 system as well as sync. I don't have climate control, just your basic temp, fan and vent buttons. Does this convert it to the touch screen or does the car have to have the actual comfort package from ford? Sorry, just not alot of details on this subject1
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