Removing Trim?

[One Jay Z]

Hey guys (and gals). I dont know if its only the JDM supra's that have this problem, but, when i went to install my deck there is a stupid rubber trim in the way that is preventing me from putting the deck into the slot properly. For now i went around the back and kinda jammed it in, but the rubber is rubbing on the side of the faceplate when i go to change cd's etc.. (i have a motorized faceplate)... What is the best method to get rid of this rubber trim without it looking like a beaver chewed out my console?

[Big Wang Bandit]

Use a sharp knife. Thats what I did.

[Turbo. Targa. Life.]

I had no problems what so-ever...get a good deck :-P (**is using an alpine 9830)

[supramad77]

It will need trimming with a sharp knife. I also have a head unit that flips down. Was a PITA to fit but worth it in the end.

[Turbo. Targa. Life.]

NOTE: Mine has a motorized fold down face too...doesn't hit anything at all :D

[Justin]

You should never have to trim anything, you just need to adjust the deck correctly.... correct me if I am wrong, but your deck is only hitting on one side?

I have had about 4 different motorized face decks in my supra and not one has hit on the side, after I had fooled around with it for a few minutes.

my current deck (pioneer 9800) does not rub at all.

[Turbo. Targa. Life.]

Could it be our Metra Dash kits Justin? Maybe other dash kits put it closer to the trim??

[Big Wang Bandit]

Just cut on each side and then slice at the center. no one can see it. Worked for me and many other.

[Justin]

Could it be our Metra Dash kits Justin? Maybe other dash kits put it closer to the trim??

I use the stock ISO brackets with a Toyota pocket... no dash kit here :)

anyway, the face of the head unit should be a few mm narrower than the chassis of the head unit... The chassis of my pioneer buts right up against the bezel(or trim) but the face itself has about 1-2mm of clearance on either side... never had it hit once.

[annoyingrob]

Yeah, I had to cut the side of the trim a little on my JDM to get my LCD screen to flip out properly.

[emiliorescigno]

I use the stock ISO brackets with a Toyota pocket... no dash kit here :)

Same here, it looks great and fits snug. I even have my lower din storage pocket out of my old corolla. :icon_bigg

[Boost Lee]

I can get dash kit and wirirng harness for $1.87 a piece.

:D:D:D:D

[Turbo. Targa. Life.]

I get them for :gasp: free!