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MinnesotaMM
03-13-2013, 07:08 PM
So I'm in the market for a double din setup.

I want a touch screen dvd receiver that can stream music through bluetooth from my phone.

Also want steering wheel controls and options for nav/rear cam for the future if i want it. Went to crutchfield and found this:

Pioneer AVH-P2400BT
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P2400BT/Pioneer-AVH-P2400BT.html

with this:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_794ADSMSW/iDatalink-Maestro-ADS-MSW.html

Includes these as well:
Axxess AFDI-5V 12-volt to 5-volt converter
Receiver Wire Harness For select 2003-up Ford
Universal DIN Tool (Pair) For Factory Radio Removal

Does this setup look decent enough? Anything else I need or anything to make installing it easier?

Your opinions are gold to me! Appreciate it big time.

JBFTech
03-13-2013, 07:45 PM
I have that head unit and love it so far. Having the Pandora function built in is nice, and works great with my iPhone. I haven't gotten around to installing the box for the steering wheel controls yet, or my upgraded speakers, but have them. My only gripe about this radio is that I wish it also had a rear USB port, so I could hide my thumb drive or iPod in the glovebox. Other than that, it looks good in the dash and works great.

You will need a double din sleeve to mount it, as the radio does not come with one (at least mine didnt). I just bought a universal sleeve and trimmed the sleeve and trim panel to fit, sealed the sleeve to the panel and the radio fit like a glove. Someone else here knows the best way to install as far as the kit and trimming, hopefully they will chime in.

92BlackGT
03-14-2013, 02:54 AM
i have the pioneer AVH-P4400BH and love it. the 2400 just has fewer options. my steering wheel controls all work with it.
check amazon to get it cheaper

fastblackmerc
03-14-2013, 07:40 AM
You will need an install kit.

Scosche - FD1330B - Dash mounting kit

Scorpion - FM-K951000 - Dash mounting kit

Scosche - FD23B - Connector from aftermarket HU to factory connector

Note - you will also need to trim the lip off the top and bottom of the factory opening.