After months of research I bought an Eclipse CD8445

Dave M · 08-19-2006, 02:55 PM

hi guys what do I need to install this single din unit?
Tanks
Dave

baseballfanz · 08-21-2006, 09:40 AM

You need an install kit, similar to this.
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Would also need a new radio bezel form the XE.
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1blackx · 08-21-2006, 10:46 PM

Have you installed this yet? How about a pic? I'm thinking of buying the same unit.

Justintoxicated · 08-21-2006, 11:39 PM

grats on the purchase, eclipse makes GREAT sounding HU's I got one fromt eh year before witht he brushed aluminum face and ruberized knobs and the SQ is amazing. PM e if you have any install Q's mine is likely very similar, I had to file/dremel down the install kit in 2 places to get the HU to be flush and still open all the way, not very hard. If I remember right though that ones does not open up as far so you might not have the same issue.

Dave M · 08-23-2006, 03:55 PM

Justin, thanx... the cd8445 came with steering wheel control wires.(in other words the unit can adapt to your vehicle steering wheel controls)). Did you use these wires and did they work? What tyoe of dash mod kit and wiring harness do I need.
2005 CC LE w/ RF 6 disc HU

Thanx
Dave M

Justintoxicated · 08-29-2006, 07:01 PM

mine did not come with these wires I bout the PAC SWIX and it works ok, but nothing like a direct connection...

I had to buy the XE Bezel and a Metra mounting kit for the titan. it looks ok, but I may go with a double unit in the future.