After many requests, we recently released a new stereo bracket designed especially for double DIN stereos where the customer wants to be able to use the ash tray in the center console.
As you may have read online, when installing aftermarket double DIN stereos, the additional height of the double DIN causes the ash tray door cover to hit the bottom of the stereo.
It can be made to work however by following these steps.
1. Remove clock unit
To gain access to stereo, remove center console. Begin by removing center glove box. Open lid, and remove trim plate on bottom of glove box if it is installed. This will expose four screws. Remove and lift up. This will expose one single screw at the bottom of the center console. Remove this screw.
Next, lift ashtray lid. Push up on lid to eject ash tray. Remove ash tray to expose two screws. Remove screws.
Next, remove clock unit by using thumbs to pull directly out from console as shown to expose two screws. Disconnect electrical plug and remove screws.
2. Remove climate control vent assembly
The top vent assembly is held in place by two clips on the bottom of the vent assembly. These clips make removal of the vent assembly difficult and can scratch the center console if not remove properly. Begin by tugging downwards on the center console to have it slide downwards and away from the center vent assembly. This way, when the vent assembly is removed, less of the console will be exposed to scratching.
Remove vent assembly by prying up and out. A thin panel clip remover may be used to help pry up on the tabs on the bottom of the vent assembly, however, use extreme care when removing to prevent scratching the center console.
Once vent assembly is removed, remove the two screws on the top of the center console and remove center console (remove electrical plugs as it is removed).
Next, remove the climate control unit first (held on by four screws) then remove the stereo assembly (held on by four screws) removing electrical plugs when removed. Lastly, remove factory stereo from dash.
3. Install bracket assembly
Install bracket to stereo. Note that the bracket is designed with angled slotted holes to match the different angle of the console face compared to the dash brackets. These holes shown will work for most of the stereos on the market as the hole positions are somewhat standardized. The unit in the photos is a Pioneer F700BT (same as F90, F900, and the new F500). Owners of our prior bracket designs can also mount these the same way by rotating the main bracket and cutting off the top threaded tabs.
This bracket is sold here (part no. ipp-1012)
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produ...oducts/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/stereo_bracket_kit/
4. Install stereo / bracket assembly into dash
Next, attach the bracket assembly to the factory stereo’s lower mounting holes. The slotted holes on the bracket allow vertical adjustment. Push the bracket/stereo assembly up as high as possible.
5. Verify position of stereo
You should verify that the top of the stereo is butted up against the top dash bracket as shown. This will locate the stereo and hold it in place.
6. Cut console for stereo
The factory center console most be extensively modified, or an aftermarket center console must be installed. ScienceofSpeed offers pre-made center consoles with the cut outs already pre-cut as an option. You can find these here:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/Downforce/center_console/
If you plan on cutting your own console, the position of the stereo is important to locate. Follow these steps.
If you will be cutting the console, to determine where to cut the console, we recommend installing the stereo and the climate control assembly together.
Then, measure from the lower surface of the climate control’s buttons to the outer perimeter of the cut to be made for the stereo.
Next, remove the stereo leaving just the climate control unit in place, install the center console. Mark the center console with the same dimension from the lower surface of the climate control buttons. Then, mark the dimensions of the width and height of the stereo to the console.
The stereo may be mounted flush (many stereos have a stepped bezel as shown) or protruding past the console surface. Take this into account when determining your measurements.
Next, cut the console (we recommend under cutting then filing to size). The stereo may take several adjustments requiring the removal from the dash to position the stereo in the best vertical and horizontal position.
We recommend installing the console without the ash tray first (as shown) to determine location.
7. Modify ash tray door cover
Next, install the ash tray assembly to the console. Install console assembly into dash and inspect fitment.
To allow the ash tray door cover to clear the bottom of larger double DIN stereos, it may be necessary to modify the ash tray door cover.
To modify the ash tray door cover, first, remove approximately 1/16” from the top back of the cover as shown highlighted (the surface that mates to the ash tray door). Use a belt sander or sanding block to achieve a uniform surface. Then, test fit.
You may find it necessary to then trim the front top surface of the door cover as shown highlighted. Remove 1/16” then test fit.
We recommend painting the center console, ash tray door cover, and vent surround trim (which will require disassembly from the vent) in order to get the color and sheen to match and look like factory quality. We also recommend reinforcing the thin horizontal strips of plastic left on the console with metal tubing to prevent it from bowing from heat.
Don't forget that we offer plug and play stereo harnesses for aftermarket stereos used with factory or aftermarket amplifiers. Check them out here:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produ...d/ProFormance_Audiophile/stereo_wire_harness/
Once done, the results are well worth it!
As you may have read online, when installing aftermarket double DIN stereos, the additional height of the double DIN causes the ash tray door cover to hit the bottom of the stereo.
It can be made to work however by following these steps.
1. Remove clock unit
To gain access to stereo, remove center console. Begin by removing center glove box. Open lid, and remove trim plate on bottom of glove box if it is installed. This will expose four screws. Remove and lift up. This will expose one single screw at the bottom of the center console. Remove this screw.
Next, lift ashtray lid. Push up on lid to eject ash tray. Remove ash tray to expose two screws. Remove screws.
Next, remove clock unit by using thumbs to pull directly out from console as shown to expose two screws. Disconnect electrical plug and remove screws.
2. Remove climate control vent assembly
The top vent assembly is held in place by two clips on the bottom of the vent assembly. These clips make removal of the vent assembly difficult and can scratch the center console if not remove properly. Begin by tugging downwards on the center console to have it slide downwards and away from the center vent assembly. This way, when the vent assembly is removed, less of the console will be exposed to scratching.
Remove vent assembly by prying up and out. A thin panel clip remover may be used to help pry up on the tabs on the bottom of the vent assembly, however, use extreme care when removing to prevent scratching the center console.
Once vent assembly is removed, remove the two screws on the top of the center console and remove center console (remove electrical plugs as it is removed).
Next, remove the climate control unit first (held on by four screws) then remove the stereo assembly (held on by four screws) removing electrical plugs when removed. Lastly, remove factory stereo from dash.
3. Install bracket assembly
Install bracket to stereo. Note that the bracket is designed with angled slotted holes to match the different angle of the console face compared to the dash brackets. These holes shown will work for most of the stereos on the market as the hole positions are somewhat standardized. The unit in the photos is a Pioneer F700BT (same as F90, F900, and the new F500). Owners of our prior bracket designs can also mount these the same way by rotating the main bracket and cutting off the top threaded tabs.
This bracket is sold here (part no. ipp-1012)
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produ...oducts/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/stereo_bracket_kit/
4. Install stereo / bracket assembly into dash
Next, attach the bracket assembly to the factory stereo’s lower mounting holes. The slotted holes on the bracket allow vertical adjustment. Push the bracket/stereo assembly up as high as possible.
5. Verify position of stereo
You should verify that the top of the stereo is butted up against the top dash bracket as shown. This will locate the stereo and hold it in place.
6. Cut console for stereo
The factory center console most be extensively modified, or an aftermarket center console must be installed. ScienceofSpeed offers pre-made center consoles with the cut outs already pre-cut as an option. You can find these here:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/interior_performance_products/NSX/Downforce/center_console/
If you plan on cutting your own console, the position of the stereo is important to locate. Follow these steps.
If you will be cutting the console, to determine where to cut the console, we recommend installing the stereo and the climate control assembly together.
Then, measure from the lower surface of the climate control’s buttons to the outer perimeter of the cut to be made for the stereo.
Next, remove the stereo leaving just the climate control unit in place, install the center console. Mark the center console with the same dimension from the lower surface of the climate control buttons. Then, mark the dimensions of the width and height of the stereo to the console.
The stereo may be mounted flush (many stereos have a stepped bezel as shown) or protruding past the console surface. Take this into account when determining your measurements.
Next, cut the console (we recommend under cutting then filing to size). The stereo may take several adjustments requiring the removal from the dash to position the stereo in the best vertical and horizontal position.
We recommend installing the console without the ash tray first (as shown) to determine location.
7. Modify ash tray door cover
Next, install the ash tray assembly to the console. Install console assembly into dash and inspect fitment.
To allow the ash tray door cover to clear the bottom of larger double DIN stereos, it may be necessary to modify the ash tray door cover.
To modify the ash tray door cover, first, remove approximately 1/16” from the top back of the cover as shown highlighted (the surface that mates to the ash tray door). Use a belt sander or sanding block to achieve a uniform surface. Then, test fit.
You may find it necessary to then trim the front top surface of the door cover as shown highlighted. Remove 1/16” then test fit.
We recommend painting the center console, ash tray door cover, and vent surround trim (which will require disassembly from the vent) in order to get the color and sheen to match and look like factory quality. We also recommend reinforcing the thin horizontal strips of plastic left on the console with metal tubing to prevent it from bowing from heat.
Don't forget that we offer plug and play stereo harnesses for aftermarket stereos used with factory or aftermarket amplifiers. Check them out here:
http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produ...d/ProFormance_Audiophile/stereo_wire_harness/
Once done, the results are well worth it!
