Author Topic: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit (Read 36359 times)

Cheers · « **on:** December 15, 2008, 08:11:03 PM »

Will be ordering mine this week -- Have not made up my mind on a 5120 or 8120.... Once I do, it will be off to Joe's Garage (w/case of Coors Light) and a talk with Chuckdoc (he already has one )

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2008, 08:39:09 PM »

Sly Bob · « **Reply #2 on:** December 15, 2008, 10:28:54 PM »

Remember, installation and THEN beer. Copious amounts!

I remember working on a friends computer a few years ago. We had had too many before we even started. We had a nasty virus to get rid of and I won't go into the details but suffice to say, it wasn't pretty!

Cheers · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2008, 12:18:11 PM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on December 15, 2008, 10:28:54 PM

Remember, installation and THEN beer. Copious amounts!

MASS QUANITIES FIRST That way I have an excuse if I wire it wrong ---

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #4 on:** December 19, 2008, 01:32:26 PM »

I modified your title to match the equipment that came in. Looked it over, everything is there except Ipod adapter

Sly Bob · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2008, 01:43:34 PM »

Don't forget the pictures as this is the next big mod that I plan on doing. The 8120 is the one that I was looking at.

You have to get an additional cable for the Ipod?

Has anyone checked to see if the 812 and the separate nav unit would fit? The two units would the same functionality but would take up more room under the dash. Don't think there's much room under there.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #6 on:** December 19, 2008, 02:15:26 PM »

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cHEBIrWCckl/p_113IP300V/Kenwood-KCA-iP300V.html?tp=120

Currently out of stock on CrutchField

Cheers · « **Reply #7 on:** December 19, 2008, 06:54:29 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on December 19, 2008, 02:15:26 PM

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-cHEBIrWCckl/p_113IP300V/Kenwood-KCA-iP300V.html?tp=120

Currently out of stock on CrutchField

Right. They told me mine would ship around the 23 Dec. MERRY CHRISTMAS for me

Thanks for the thread update Joe. When I started it I was looking at the 5120 and 7120, but then I got an offer I couldn't refuse -- someone else paid. :wink:

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2008, 07:32:45 PM »

Hey, it's 1/2 the price of Crutchfield for the same part on eBay, makes for a saving for about $6 after shipping. I was told the same thing for an adapter on Crutchfield that the receive/ship date was next week and next week and next week, then the item went to no longer carried

I hope the same thing doesn't happen to you.

Morfious · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2008, 09:27:01 AM »

Quote from: Sly Bob on December 19, 2008, 01:43:34 PM

Don't forget the pictures as this is the next big mod that I plan on doing. The 8120 is the one that I was looking at. You have to get an additional cable for the Ipod?

I haven't seen that unit in person, but I'm almost sure it will NOT fit back there. There was barely enough space for the D3 when I did my install and most double din units are roughly the same size. You may be able to be creative and put the extra hideaway unit under the armrest or behind a seat or something. I highly doubt it will fit behind the dash though.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2008, 09:52:11 AM »

I installed the Kenwood 5120 for Chuckdoc as well as the AVIC-D3 following your thread. I don't think the 8120 will be much different.

Cheers · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2008, 06:30:30 PM »

We are about to find out

Maybe 3 Jan????

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2008, 05:27:50 PM »

Whoa!!! That is LI Mod Meet Weekend

Cheers · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2008, 12:31:46 AM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on December 22, 2008, 05:27:50 PM

Whoa!!! That is LI Mod Meet Weekend

See you in LI ---- Actually you tell me a good date Let's see there is the DNX8120, Critterman's lights [maybe], the new SECRET MOD [maybe], GM Upgrade [maybe] I may have to move in --- move over Dark Tech. Actually you tell me -- it is YOUR garage...

PS don't forget the springs for Morfious and Tail Hook -- you keep the cash

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2008, 01:14:13 AM »

oh ya, thanks for the reminder

Cheers · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2008, 01:28:14 AM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on December 23, 2008, 01:14:13 AM

oh ya, thanks for the reminder

Got my green stars Check PMs

Whip · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2008, 06:08:18 AM »

Grant/Joe,
I've been seriously considering this Kenwood radio. Let me know which one you end up with. My assumption is that you are having the backup camera installed also. This was going to be my next project for Joe to do at the next mod meet if I can raise the cash. Let me know where you buy it, cost, and all the peripherals that are required. You can PM me if you want to.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2008, 07:47:50 AM »

I replied to your PM

Cheers · « **Reply #18 on:** December 23, 2008, 01:44:46 PM »

Quote from: Whip on December 23, 2008, 06:08:18 AM

Grant/Joe,
I've been seriously considering this Kenwood radio. Let me know which one you end up with. My assumption is that you are having the backup camera installed also. This was going to be my next project for Joe to do at the next mod meet if I can raise the cash. Let me know where you buy it, cost, and all the peripherals that are required. You can PM me if you want to.

I see Joe beat me to it [surprise surprise surprise] There are better "deals" out there, but a friend who does Kenwood warrant work in VA Beach gave me two bits of advice: the 8120 is the way to go [if you have $$] as they have very little warranty work on them BUT to get it from an authorized dealer, not one who buys them and puts them on Ebay/Amazon at a significant discount -- they are usually either rebuilds or Kenwood sold them as OEM and will not honor the warranty. When you start to look seriously we'll talk...

HI BARB

smartin · « **Reply #19 on:** December 23, 2008, 02:33:43 PM »

I'm a visual kind of gal!

Critterman · « **Reply #20 on:** December 23, 2008, 02:41:43 PM »

too many choices, its bad enough with abazzion radio stations without addind all that other stuff

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #21 on:** December 23, 2008, 03:43:41 PM »

The 8120 has built in BlueTooth, two USB port, Sub Preamp out and 7 speaker preamp outs
The 5120 has 1 USB port, 4 preamp outs and you need an external bluetooth device.

Cheers · « **Reply #22 on:** December 23, 2008, 04:42:59 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on December 23, 2008, 02:41:43 PM

too many choices, its bad enough with abazzion radio stations without addind all that other stuff

I held out since I heard the siren song at the April Mod Meet,

but then Dark Tech started talking and THEN I got an offer I could not refuse -- SANTA

Cheers · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2008, 06:47:26 PM »

The IPOD adapter shipped from Crutchfield tofday, as promised.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2008, 07:52:25 PM »

We'll be lookin for it or is going to your place?

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Author Topic: How To: Install a Kenwood 8120 Head Unit (Read 36359 times)