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Old 03-28-2011, 09:21 PM
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indash or no indash

so Im debating if whether or not to get an indash for my rx8. its a kenwood double din indash. im taking it to the shop for installation etc. if i take it and they install it should i worry about any minor problems?
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your steering control might not work.
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do you have one?
but i have read that by getting an after market stereo your AC might not function any more. do you think that mnight happen as well?
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with the metra kit (which is the most widely available if the two dash kits for the rx8) you will retain full function of the AC.
A pac-swi or HU specific kit will allow you to retain steering wheel controls.
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and by HU u mean?
thanks alot by the way its useful information to know since im a new owner.
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HU = headunit
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thank alot laythor
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