tonydbx

sup folks,Im new to this joint,and Im just wondering if anybody has installed a double din NAV IN A 2000 FORD CROWN VIC before...seems like it's 1.5 din,looked behind the radio but there is a/c and heating components..any ideas.

NotYou

You have a 1.5din... you want to use a 2din stereo. Sounds like custom fabrication to me, or picking another stereo.

You have heating and a/c ducts behind the stereo... that's good, so does every other car. According to details on your car, you have about 6 5/8 depth behind the stereo to work with. That fits ALOT of stereo's... so you can keep your heating and a/c ducts.

Not brain surgery.

tonydbx

allright thank you

klrock

Not You,
Could you please explain where you found the information to confirm the depth available to install the unit to a particular car. I have a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata with a double DIN Bose unit and would like to know what the limit is. Crutchfield said for instance that a Kenwood DDX 5120 would not fit, but I do not know what the limiting dimension is.

Thanks for your help.

FusionFanatic

a simple tape measure (or ruler) can help you answer that question pretty easily

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NotYou

You can use Metra's web site or Scosche's web site (both of which make adapters for cars), as well as Crutchfield. I personally prefer Crutchfield, as they are more "complete" in their measurements then the others.

If you want more then Crutchfield's "doesn't fit" details, you have to first put in your vehicle specifics. Then, go to (what I'm calling) the vehicle summary screen, where it gives you the specific details and measurements for your car. Make note of the measurement in question (such as the depth), and then go to the section of the web site for the hardware you want (such as headunits).

Next, click on the link that says unfilter so that it displays everything instead of just the results for your car. Find the headunit you want, click on it, and go through its product pages to find the dimensions or other details you need. Sometimes it's in the "Features and specs" page, sometimes in the "hands on", and sometimes you just have to go through the manual. Or, if you can't find the measurement in question in Crutchfield's pages, go to the manufacturer's pages or do a google search.

klrock

NotYou
Thanks very much for the complete and well described answer which is what I had really hoped for, unlike the unuseful reply given by the first replyer.