my bad yall guess i didnt sleep much... wat i said above didnt make much sense

 

just go to the how to section..its def in there.have fun!

 

I know I saw a dash removal DIY. So that much can be do-able. From there, do you just unbolt the radio and it pops out? How do you install the steering wheel control adaptor thingy?

Thanks alot!!!!

 

Not to be a kill joy, but if you have this many questions I suggest having a professional sound shop do the install.

 

Well look, I already went to every shop in my area and they all said to get some adaptor that costs like 150. So if they're giving me false info, **** that. I just ask alot of questions because I've very thurough. I'm not messing around with my old car, I'm messing with my new car. So I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.

 

How to guide from another site:
http://www.***************/modules.ph...iewtopic&t=865

 

I just ordered one of the integration units, when I get it installed, I'll post back with pics of the install and everything. I sold my other MP3 player to pick up an iPod for this, so I hope it works nicely

 

Word up, man. That'd be awesome! You installing a headunit and everything too? Or just that iPod thingy for like 150?

 

that ebay ipod thing is the f'in ****...thank god they came out with something like this..ounce i get some change together that's next on the list.

 

Does anybody have pictures of what what the final install looks like for the I pod adapter? Are there wires hanging out? Does it still look clean?

 

I'd get the iPod things if I still had mine. Of course some asshat had to steal it out of my girlfriends purse in school. lol.

 

I do not have any pics of mine. I have it behind the centre console and the ipod in the govebox. The unit itself is velcroed to the head unit. No wires showing. I will take some pics when I have time and post them later.

 

Cool thanks.

 

I'm just doing the iPod thingie. I'm planning on running the ipod cable under the steering column, and using the small flip down compartment thats on the left side of the driver seat to hold the ipod.

 

That'd be a good place for it.

Well, as for me, I think I'm just gonna go ahead and do the Alpine. The prices for this past model year are dropping, thus, time to move in for the kill! Then, I'm just buying a cable to connect to the back for the unit then into the Zune, then play it that way. That's how my firends is and it works just fine in his CRX. Once I sell my PSP here soon, I might do this...

anyone know how I can color match some paint to match the SS silver on the dash?

So as a recap for actually replacing the radio, has anyone bought their radio from Crutchfield? Where they give them the stuff to install it for free. Is everything there that you need? I like how they give you instructions... But is the dash kit right and everything? Or should i just buy the kit from C-A? It seems like it's pretty split 50/50 on what people did. Please just lemme know, because I want to act quick. Prices are starting to drop on 06 radios.

BTW: I'm between these two.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PaYOmlP...0&I=500CDE9852

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PaYOmlP...0&I=500CDE9846

 

I have a 30 Gig iPod and my first thought was to put ti in the drivers side compartment but found that it did not fit with the cable attached to the bottom of the iPod so that's why I chose the glove box. I chose to run my iPod from the head unit so I do not need to use the click wheel to navigate but it is a personal choice.

I am in the patch right now so I may not have pics till next week. Damb residents, always raisin a fuss when you want to drill sour.

 

out of those 2 i like the 9846 better and if you dont have the pod or use wma then it wouldnt matter.... the features are pretty close but remember both of those only have one set of preouts meaning if you ever wanted to amp your highs you would have to make sure your amp accepts speaker wire or "high level inputs" and some only accpet rca

 

I bought my radio at crutchfield and everything they gave me was perfect and a whole lot cheaper than Cobalt Addiction (free is always the best).

The only issue i have is the space behind the deck is a little snug, and i don't have the tools to cut the plastic piece that is back there. It's not a huge deal, it doesn't effect playback at all.

 

I was kinda thinking that. But the thing is, I'm not adding anything else to my system. The only think I'm installing is the cord to plug the Zune into the alpine, and that plugs into that pair of outs. I'm not really too worried about it. But you do make a good point. I just think the cheaper one looks cleaner.

Also, theres a new model out for this year, it replaces the more expensive one in the links. The only difference is is that it's HD radio ready. anyone use this? Sounds neat...

And lastly, thanks for the Crutchfield reference! Did you just get the standard install kit and everything work fine? The feee one? How about the DIC? Also, did you get the steering wheel control adaptor?

Thanks!!!

 

i got the free stuff from crutchfield (they include everything you need, trust me). It all works fine, including the DIC. I didn't get the steering wheel control unit...thought i'd miss them, but honestly i don't. Might be a future purchase though.

 

Worddd. So you still can scroll through (and reset) stuff on the DIC like normal then? Because I alreays reset my MPG and oil and stuff.

 

It's just like stock.

 

Eggsellent. lol. Exactly what I wanted to hear. Can you post a pic of your radio?

 

i'll post one after work today.

 

Word. Sadly, the one I wanted to get from Crutchfield (the one for 150) sold out yesterday. So I guess i'll have to get the next one up. Normally 180, but now 160. They still have the cheaper one at my Best Buy, but then I'll have to buy the dash kit and stuff. Oh well. lol. I was gonna get the new year model with the HD radio, but it'd freakin' 200 bucks for the HD reciever. Eff that.