Confirmed - Another dash/install kit is coming.
07-17-2008, 07:23 PM
#276
They made me buy my RX8.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
07-17-2008, 09:22 PM
#277
Just offering information guys... Dont need lectures on patience...
FYI... Installer.com has the high gloss version on their site now, and are taking preorders. $179.99 plus shipping. He said he has placed an order, and will be shipped on a first come, first serve basis.
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...p?it=95-7510hg
FYI... Installer.com has the high gloss version on their site now, and are taking preorders. $179.99 plus shipping. He said he has placed an order, and will be shipped on a first come, first serve basis.
http://www.installer.com/item/displa...p?it=95-7510hg
If anyone has any specifics that haven't been covered yet please let me know, I'll actually be in contact with Metra reps in person this weekend at the car show I'm competing in (Texas HeatWave), I can blast them for y'all if ya' like 
07-18-2008, 07:20 PM
#280
07-20-2008, 03:33 AM
#282
Computer Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Altus AFB, OK
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
http://www.installer-parts.com/by_item.php?it=95-7510HG
It's up, no pictures though. Looks like maybe a pre-order?
CK
P.S. What are the sizes for Double Din they're looking at? I've seen a lot of kits for a lot of cars not fit into the dash.
P.P.S http://www.12volt.com/index.php?opti...temid=88889047, there is the press release for those interested.
It's up, no pictures though. Looks like maybe a pre-order?
CK
P.S. What are the sizes for Double Din they're looking at? I've seen a lot of kits for a lot of cars not fit into the dash.
P.P.S http://www.12volt.com/index.php?opti...temid=88889047, there is the press release for those interested.
Last edited by cks796; 07-20-2008 at 05:18 AM.
07-21-2008, 12:37 PM
#285
What's Your ISM?
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The President of my Racing Team here is a licensed retailer of electronics, including car stuff, so I'm checking with him right now to see if he's got any ways to get the kits also.
07-21-2008, 07:57 PM
#286
spoke to the metra guys this weekend, couldn't squeeze a definitive date out of 'em, but I did hear the msrp on the kit is supposed to be around 130.00 bucks. Some of these places are charging a premium and taking pre-orders already it seems, so just be weary of their price if you decide to go that route. I'm expecting an update any day now from my other contact so we'll see.
07-21-2008, 10:12 PM
#288
They made me buy my RX8.
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
spoke to the metra guys this weekend, couldn't squeeze a definitive date out of 'em, but I did hear the msrp on the kit is supposed to be around 130.00 bucks. Some of these places are charging a premium and taking pre-orders already it seems, so just be weary of their price if you decide to go that route. I'm expecting an update any day now from my other contact so we'll see.
Beautiful. I can wait another couple weeks for that kind of price. That is definitely pricing it into mainstream!
07-21-2008, 11:55 PM
#289
arrest me red? pssshhh...
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Terre Haute, IN
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i know that it was discussed that the ambient temp and clock functions will be retained but i was just curious if anyone knows if the steering wheel volume/mute/track change controls will be retained as well
07-22-2008, 02:47 AM
#290
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
was stated before that you need to buy an adaptor to use the steering wheel controls, check the last few pages for more details
$130 is so cheap! i just hope it works with auto climate control, or one that will work with climate control will be available soon...
$130 is so cheap! i just hope it works with auto climate control, or one that will work with climate control will be available soon...
07-22-2008, 01:34 PM
#291
wife calls it Barbie car!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: CAL-FLA-VA-FLA
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i have been waiting so long to hear about this!!! you guys are awesome. 130 beats 430 any day! metra web site is down right now but i will keep checking back. again thanks for all the great info. i am so excited!!!
07-22-2008, 07:13 PM
#293
Site's up right now. Looks good. In fact I may consider biting the bullet. Of course that I want the new Kenwood DNX-8120 may have a lot to do with it as its unlikely they are going to make a motorized version with those features.....
Is this thing ready for prime time to be ordered?
Is this thing ready for prime time to be ordered?
07-23-2008, 02:19 AM
#294
Computer Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Altus AFB, OK
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
http://www.metraonline.com/products.aspx?s=7510
They're up on the site, don't know if you can buy them yet.
CK
They're up on the site, don't know if you can buy them yet.
CK
07-23-2008, 04:41 AM
#295
Registered
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hot Springs AR
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
They said they did not expect it to be a big money spinner and it took months to get the electronics part working so they were not too interested in putting in the time and money for the overseas models. And the current faceplate does not work on right hand drive units either.
So it looks like a US only kit for now.
But if you bite the bullet and try it anyway let me know how it works.
07-23-2008, 09:16 AM
#296
Computer Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Altus AFB, OK
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think you can probably get a converter from another company if you look around, Metra is just releasing the conversion kit for the dash, not anything else.
CK
CK
07-23-2008, 11:04 AM
#297
Registered
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When I called Metra and asked about the auto controls they told me not to expect anything anytime soon.
They said they did not expect it to be a big money spinner and it took months to get the electronics part working so they were not too interested in putting in the time and money for the overseas models. And the current faceplate does not work on right hand drive units either.
So it looks like a US only kit for now.
But if you bite the bullet and try it anyway let me know how it works.
They said they did not expect it to be a big money spinner and it took months to get the electronics part working so they were not too interested in putting in the time and money for the overseas models. And the current faceplate does not work on right hand drive units either.
So it looks like a US only kit for now.
But if you bite the bullet and try it anyway let me know how it works.
O well, gonna have to be the corksport then :|
07-23-2008, 11:32 AM
#298
wife calls it Barbie car!
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: CAL-FLA-VA-FLA
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i just talked to sean r. at sales with metra at ext 2229 and he said that it will be around 300 or so and not avalible till around sept. but when i told him about rx-8club and about canaryrx8( who he said said he knows and thinks his audio is awesome! props to the texas boys) he said that if we can get a business or tax license for rx-8club we could pre order and he said he would be able to get us a "retarded" discout on them. he said about 15 to 20 orders would be able to do it. i think he will get alot more than that. now i don't know who the head person is here on rx-8club but maybe this is something that can be done. any questions just drop me a line and i will e mail you back with my number. this sounds like a great idea. i am definalty down to do it. he also said he thinks the doulbe din is going to be the biggest sale. i hope this works....
07-23-2008, 11:48 AM
#299
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When I called Metra and asked about the auto controls they told me not to expect anything anytime soon.
They said they did not expect it to be a big money spinner and it took months to get the electronics part working so they were not too interested in putting in the time and money for the overseas models. And the current faceplate does not work on right hand drive units either.
So it looks like a US only kit for now.
But if you bite the bullet and try it anyway let me know how it works.
They said they did not expect it to be a big money spinner and it took months to get the electronics part working so they were not too interested in putting in the time and money for the overseas models. And the current faceplate does not work on right hand drive units either.
So it looks like a US only kit for now.
But if you bite the bullet and try it anyway let me know how it works.
cant see hwo they think it wont be a big money spinner, they just need to look at these forums, and as canary stated before, the new model rx8 has auto climate controls.
i also dont see how the faceplate is going to be any different LHD or RHD, but how would i know. if i got something like i could return it if it dont work/fit id give it a go, imagine how good it would be (for them and us) if it does work :D
07-23-2008, 12:33 PM
#300
IstanbulNotConstantinople
Well, so far we have 3 completely different prices for this thing.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that I will lean towards believing Canary. (Not just because he has the best color/rim combo for an 8)
Mainly because he's been talking about the Metra kit long before it was around.
Tons of people gave him a hard time about it. He swore it was coming, and now it's actually going to be available.
Whatever his sources are, they seem to be the most reliable. Not only that, but his $130 target is also the best.
I sure hope he's right again.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that I will lean towards believing Canary. (Not just because he has the best color/rim combo for an 8)
Mainly because he's been talking about the Metra kit long before it was around.
Tons of people gave him a hard time about it. He swore it was coming, and now it's actually going to be available.
Whatever his sources are, they seem to be the most reliable. Not only that, but his $130 target is also the best.
I sure hope he's right again.