srobrien Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 The problem isn't with the facia I believe the pioneer HU is slightly too small round the edges. The alpine may be a spot on fit. someone will have to confirm this though. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R800NER Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 The problem isn't with the facia I believe the pioneer HU is slightly too small round the edges. The alpine may be a spot on fit.someone will have to confirm this though. R Ah I see, if somebody could confirm this for me that would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Not used an Alpine double DIN before so cannot confirm or deny, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcorton Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 hi all - just a quick mini-hijack here I'm about to upgrade my Bose HU and am currently trying to choose between the Panasonic and the Alpine units mentioned above... that dilemma I can deal with myself so far the directions supplied seem great for sourcing the necessary cables and fascia adapters etc but I'm not sure if the car's country of origin makes a difference my 350z is a Japan import - do I need to buy any additional loom adapters to do this, or just the same parts that have been listed here? cheers EDIT: also I don't see any mention of the Alpine having bluetooth included - so no handsfree unless you buy a separate Parrot BT interface... is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R800NER Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 hi all - just a quick mini-hijack here I'm about to upgrade my Bose HU and am currently trying to choose between the Panasonic and the Alpine units mentioned above... that dilemma I can deal with myself so far the directions supplied seem great for sourcing the necessary cables and fascia adapters etc but I'm not sure if the car's country of origin makes a difference my 350z is a Japan import - do I need to buy any additional loom adapters to do this, or just the same parts that have been listed here? cheers EDIT: also I don't see any mention of the Alpine having bluetooth included - so no handsfree unless you buy a separate Parrot BT interface... is that right? viewtopic.php?f=27&t=22782 That thread shows my troubles with the Alpine HU install.......however, it really was worth it after getting it all working. My car isn't an import, I believe you need different looms, but try this thread for more info: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16403&hilit=audio+upgrade Hopefully this helps a little bit? I think my Alpine has bluetooth built into it, lots of functionality and doesn't look worth anything, so don't expect anyone to break into my car for it. Saying that, they would have a right mission getting any of our stereo's out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcorton Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 viewtopic.php?f=27&t=22782 That thread shows my troubles with the Alpine HU install.......however, it really was worth it after getting it all working. My car isn't an import, I believe you need different looms, but try this thread for more info: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16403&hilit=audio+upgrade Hopefully this helps a little bit? I think my Alpine has bluetooth built into it, lots of functionality and doesn't look worth anything, so don't expect anyone to break into my car for it. Saying that, they would have a right mission getting any of our stereo's out!! yes totally - I like the fact that both of these are pretty understated and should hopefully not be thieving chav-magnets are you sure about the bluetooth on the Alpine? I was looking here http://www.alpine-electronics.co.uk/pro ... 203ri.html where it says the unit is 'bluetooth ready' and then links to the parrot KCE-400BT device... really need to find out about cabling on the import models before launching into this though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R800NER Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Research is best form of attack! I obviously didn't do enough and resulted in two orders for bits and lots of rewiring! Will check bluetooth out at some point and let you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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