Aftermarket Head Unit Install?

MIne did that after a while. I tried cleaning it with no luck, so bought a new one off ebay for $120. Here's a used one for $50:

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/for-sale-f22/factory-cd-casette-player-fs-t2329.htm

AA wrote:

MIne did that after a while. I tried cleaning it with no luck, so bought a new one off ebay for $120. Here's a used one for $50:

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/for-sale-f22/factory-cd-casette-player-fs-t2329.htm

his is quirky when cold......... just like mine AHHHHHHH.......... but yah i KINDA wanna go aftermarket just because i want to hook up my RCA cables for my subs and ditch the ghetto rear speaker signal thing.......

98riviera98 wrote:

I need a new head unit im sick of mine it skips and scratches my cd's BUMMER........ im debating between doing my own instally and gettin her done professionally............ i think i can do it on my own...... but i might go for one of those flip out touch screen styles.......... My favorite setup i've seen so far is Mr. Rivieras....... it looks pro....... if i do it myself i could always do that suede dash i was talking about

thank you, but are you sure it's mine you're refering to? i just have a kenwood cd/mp3 hu that i installed. no flip out tv unfortunatly

Mr.Riviera wrote:

98riviera98 wrote:

I need a new head unit im sick of mine it skips and scratches my cd's BUMMER........ im debating between doing my own instally and gettin her done professionally............ i think i can do it on my own...... but i might go for one of those flip out touch screen styles.......... My favorite setup i've seen so far is Mr. Rivieras....... it looks pro....... if i do it myself i could always do that suede dash i was talking about

thank you, but are you sure it's mine you're refering to? i just have a kenwood cd/mp3 hu that i installed. no flip out tv unfortunatly

'Yes its you im referring to........ i like how it doesnt look cheesy and how it kinda looks like stock ............. most setups i see in rivs look not factory i like that look i guess..... but yess i will be getting a new deck soon still undecided what to go to....... PROBABLY will just do a best buy set up with free install and ipod compatable FO SHO

Yes, I see Mr. Riviera's head unit on my wall right now... on the February calendar!

dont go with the jesen car audio is my thing save up a couple more bucks and go with a pioneer you get wut you pay for when it comes to car audio

I've seen a few, but maybe we should post pics of our aftermarket head units so we can all see some possibilities.

Maybe a shot of the head unit and I sure would love to see a PAX actually installed!

I would buy a HU in a second if I knew that I could keep those steering wheel buttons!

Oh, and if there's a post-it on this already.... sorry

sorry.. maybe it's the Cap'n Morgan, but... what's a PAX?

I'll take pics of my Eclipse head unit as soon as I get a chance and post 'em. I also have the inline 'controller' that will reconnect my steering wheel controls to the stereo and (hopefully) climate control.

Keep in mind, when I get the pics of the Head Unit up, it's not complete... I have plans for cleaning the 'hole' left under the single din unit. those will come later.

The PAX is some device which you hook up around the steering column which keeps your steering wheel buttons working...might be what you have.

Yeah, take some pics!

Hey turtleman, more pics of your mufflers too!!!

Gotcha... yeah, I think it's got a different name under Eclipse, but that's what I'll be putting inline with the stereo.. not sure where I'm going to mount it yet, but I'll be sure to take pics.

Here are my pics:

http://ucfpics.com/95Riv.htm

cool pics titan, but I have a 96, different stereo.

The Riv was one of the last GM cars where they would make a change 1 year after it came out.!!!

i really wanna new deck AND SOON................ but ill have to wait and see

ok so I have a 95 riviera.. I'm wondering, since crutchfield doesn't have ANY compatible mounting hardware.. What the hell can I use to mount it? I've done headunit installs before and I'm very capable of doing it but the mounting is the only thing thats messing with me.

Is there anything I can buy that will fit a single din head unit or will I have to custom make my own? Thanks ahead

SourDiesel wrote:

ok so I have a 95 riviera.. I'm wondering, since crutchfield doesn't have ANY compatible mounting hardware.. What the hell can I use to mount it? I've done headunit installs before and I'm very capable of doing it but the mounting is the only thing thats messing with me.

Is there anything I can buy that will fit a single din head unit or will I have to custom make my own? Thanks ahead

First off WELCOME to the board......... there's a WELCOME area that you should go post at so people know what your about! ...... Im a little confused on your situation on installing the Headunit........... are you using a 1.5 DIN head unit?

98riviera98 wrote:

SourDiesel wrote:

ok so I have a 95 riviera.. I'm wondering, since crutchfield doesn't have ANY compatible mounting hardware.. What the hell can I use to mount it? I've done headunit installs before and I'm very capable of doing it but the mounting is the only thing thats messing with me.

Is there anything I can buy that will fit a single din head unit or will I have to custom make my own? Thanks ahead

First off WELCOME to the board......... there's a WELCOME area that you should go post at so people know what your about! ...... Im a little confused on your situation on installing the Headunit........... are you using a 1.5 DIN head unit?

Thanks for the welcome, by the way I see your from MN.. I'm in Minneapolis.

I don't even have a headunit yet, but from what I've seen theres no mounting kits for the '95... By that I mean that plastic housing that surrounds the headunit. I've found harnesses for it.

Im talking about something like this

SourDiesel wrote:

98riviera98 wrote:

SourDiesel wrote:

ok so I have a 95 riviera.. I'm wondering, since crutchfield doesn't have ANY compatible mounting hardware.. What the hell can I use to mount it? I've done headunit installs before and I'm very capable of doing it but the mounting is the only thing thats messing with me.

Is there anything I can buy that will fit a single din head unit or will I have to custom make my own? Thanks ahead

First off WELCOME to the board......... there's a WELCOME area that you should go post at so people know what your about! ...... Im a little confused on your situation on installing the Headunit........... are you using a 1.5 DIN head unit?

Thanks for the welcome, by the way I see your from MN.. I'm in Minneapolis.

I don't even have a headunit yet, but from what I've seen theres no mounting kits for the '95... By that I mean that plastic housing that surrounds the headunit. I've found harnesses for it.

Im talking about something like this

i'd get a deck at bestbuy or circuit city and have them worry about how to install it!!!!! FREE INSTALLATION on decks 100 bucks or more

Nahh I'm very capable of installing the headunit on my own plus I'm not gonna get raped by them for the harnesses and everything, not to mention the satisfaction you get from completing a task in your own vehicle instead of letting the "test-qualified engineers" at bestbuy mess it all up.

I'm just trying to figure out where to get a plastic housing piece like that.. Cant seem to find one.

SourDiesel wrote:

Nahh I'm very capable of installing the headunit on my own plus I'm not gonna get raped by them for the harnesses and everything, not to mention the satisfaction you get from completing a task in your own vehicle instead of letting the "test-qualified engineers" at bestbuy mess it all up.

I'm just trying to figure out where to get a plastic housing piece like that.. Cant seem to find one.

i can install a head unit too..... but if they screw up you can bring it back and say OOPS you messed up........... if i install its like oops theres 150 bucks

Theres really nothing you can screw up installing a headunit that would cost you $150. I'm installing it myself no doubt.

Just need the housing.

glad you like my install
i used a generic double din gm kit like this one, but
mine has a block off plate instead of a cd holder.
b/c of all the wires with the pac swi-x controller i dont think there would be room for a little shelf below.
best buy and any audio install shop will carry a kit that will fit.

sorry, i see now that you have a 95 riv. i dont know if it will be different or not since the dash is not quite the same. maybe someone with a aftermarket radio in their 95 will chime in to verify what works

This one says it fits 95+ buicks

Alright, thanks for the info. I guess ill just have to make one myself if I cant find one which shouldnt be too tough

Has anyone every used one? Im looking for some feedback. I want to get a double din for my riv but I want a clean looking install.