Stock install non-JBL head unit

I looked at doing that when I first got my car but decided it would look terrible unless you spend a lot of money on fabrication. If you have the money then it can be done but don't expect it to be cheap. If you are dead set on a double DIN then you don't have many options. I feel for ya.

 

I miss read the model number on the unit you are interested in.

If you are only using a single DIN is there a reason why you do not want to install it in the storage bucket?

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...alth-install-aftermarket-stereo-in-prius.html

One of these days I'll tear apart my dash and remap all of the wiring so I can clean that post up.

 

Read F8L's linked thread. If you really want to pull the stock HU and replace it there is a trim kit available for single DIN installs. Made by Metra (Metra Online | Metra Part # 99-8213 | Toyota Prius Dash kit) and available from either your local car audio place or Crutchfield among other online retailers. It even gives you a second small compartment good for iPods/iPhones, etc.
On that same Metra product page they have the PDF manual for how to do the 68 Ohm resistor workaround for the climate control.

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I put a lot of hours into it to be sure. Gets a little obsessive!

Road noise management is a bit of a black art I think. After all that effort and expense I'm not totally happy with it. I'll probably keep at it out of interest though.
Best places for info and product are Cascade Audio and SoundDeadenerShowdown (SDS). Cascade's website Cascade Audio Engineering has great info, but Sound Deadener Showdown really gets into it and shows how to use less material while getting good results. A great example on a Yaris is here: DIYMA.com - 2008 Yaris Sedan Deadening and Sound System
Second Skin has good stuff too, their Damplifier Pro is great CLD.
A lot of what they all sell is the same, figuring out cost and coverage differences is the challenge.

- D

 

I've only tried liquid once and I didn't have great results with it and it made quite a mess. I've always used Dynamat Xtreme because that's what our shop carried so the price was right for me.

If you plan on using sheets then I would recommend putting material on both the inside and outside the door skin. Just be sure to thoroughly clean all surfaces before applying the sheet or it may peel off over time.