Do I need a dash kit for a DNX6960 in my NISMO?

Gmendez · 10-20-2010, 08:29 PM

Do I need one, or will the OEM trim snug up to the HU? Just want to avoid a nasty gap.

bigaudiofanat · 10-20-2010, 08:36 PM

Probably not, if you want NO gap what so ever get the dash kit but kenwoods are good at filling the gap very well as aposed to pioneers.

AK370Z · 10-20-2010, 08:39 PM

If 6960 is Double DIN, then you do not. However you'll get a very small gap around HU. I never used a dash kit with my car because the gap is REALLY small (also when my headunit was installed, this dash kit wasn't ready to buy). If you want to spend the extra money, it's your call.

Gmendez · 10-21-2010, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the responses!

TreeSemdyZee · 10-21-2010, 11:25 AM

I put my 9960 in first without a kit and had the small gap that AK spoke of. I bought a Metra kit off of a guy here and installed it.
I honestly liked it better without the kit. I can post pictures of both tonight to show you the difference.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-21-2010, 05:45 PM

With kit:

Without kit:

DeEePiDDy · 10-21-2010, 05:57 PM

Wow.. Like I've said a few times on this forum.. using the dash kit is all about personal preference, but for me that gap on the side would drive me nuts!

TreeSemdyZee · 10-21-2010, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeEePiDDy

Wow.. Like I've said a few times on this forum.. using the dash kit is all about personal preference, but for me that gap on the side would drive me nuts!

The gap really isn't a large as it looks in the picture. The flash really "enlarged" the space. Wish I'd taken a few pics further away like I did with the kit.

sonic370 · 10-21-2010, 07:03 PM

i'm going without the dash kit. all the ones i have seen look like cheap painted plastic. imho

roplusbee · 10-22-2010, 07:25 AM

I installed my DNX 6960 without the dash kit to see if I liked it and it looked decent, but I went ahead and reinstalled using the kit. Looks cleaner tat way if you ask me. Now I just have to address my tweeter issue and my rattling stealth box, lol.

bigaudiofanat · 10-22-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

i'm going without the dash kit. all the ones i have seen look like cheap painted plastic. imho

If you look it matches the tweeter covers and a few other things in your cabin. I would recommend it if you do not want gaps but again it is personal preference.

jayl · 10-22-2010, 12:36 PM

I have the kit sitting around, as I didnt use it for installing a 9960; I do sometimes feel like closing the "gap"
Here is what mine looks like:

kenchan · 10-22-2010, 01:02 PM

you guys should just get some EZ felt and experiment with making that gasket. it's easy, can't really mess up (unless you totally all thumbs), absolutely no rattling to worry about, ive never seen my fade in UV, and it's readily available at your local artsy store.

fuct · 10-22-2010, 01:08 PM

also the metra dash kit is not an exact match of the factory plastic. its rougher and made of a cheaper material.

p.s. you WILL NOT NEED A DASH KIT for any pioneer units. just a heads up.

bigaudiofanat · 10-22-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

you guys should just get some EZ felt and experiment with making that gasket. it's easy, can't really mess up (unless you totally all thumbs), absolutely no rattling to worry about, ive never seen my fade in UV, and it's readily available at your local artsy store.

I can not see that looking good close up just in my head.

10-20-2010, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gmendez Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 114 Drives: '10 PW 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 15	Do I need a dash kit for a DNX6960 in my NISMO? Do I need one, or will the OEM trim snug up to the HU? Just want to avoid a nasty gap.

10-20-2010, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Probably not, if you want NO gap what so ever get the dash kit but kenwoods are good at filling the gap very well as aposed to pioneers. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-20-2010, 08:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	If 6960 is Double DIN, then you do not. However you'll get a very small gap around HU. I never used a dash kit with my car because the gap is REALLY small (also when my headunit was installed, this dash kit wasn't ready to buy). If you want to spend the extra money, it's your call. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 15	Wow.. Like I've said a few times on this forum.. using the dash kit is all about personal preference, but for me that gap on the side would drive me nuts! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

10-22-2010, 07:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	I installed my DNX 6960 without the dash kit to see if I liked it and it looked decent, but I went ahead and reinstalled using the kit. Looks cleaner tat way if you ask me. Now I just have to address my tweeter issue and my rattling stealth box, lol. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

10-21-2010, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gmendez Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 114 Drives: '10 PW 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the responses!

10-21-2010, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,883 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I put my 9960 in first without a kit and had the small gap that AK spoke of. I bought a Metra kit off of a guy here and installed it. I honestly liked it better without the kit. I can post pictures of both tonight to show you the difference.

10-21-2010, 05:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,883 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	With kit: Without kit:

10-21-2010, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i'm going without the dash kit. all the ones i have seen look like cheap painted plastic. imho

10-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 16	I have the kit sitting around, as I didnt use it for installing a 9960; I do sometimes feel like closing the "gap" Here is what mine looks like:

10-22-2010, 01:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	you guys should just get some EZ felt and experiment with making that gasket. it's easy, can't really mess up (unless you totally all thumbs), absolutely no rattling to worry about, ive never seen my fade in UV, and it's readily available at your local artsy store.

10-22-2010, 01:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	also the metra dash kit is not an exact match of the factory plastic. its rougher and made of a cheaper material. p.s. you WILL NOT NEED A DASH KIT for any pioneer units. just a heads up.

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