tod071

Just thought I'd share my installation today. Click on the pic for a link to the thread and more pics! Enjoy!

LEXveryG8

That's a clean install! Nice! But your 400h didn't come with factory nav? your's is an 06 right? Btw, are those LED dome lights? because they are bright!!!! Need shades for them. hahaha

tod071

Thanks. No, here in Hawaii, they didn't start bringing in nav consoles til 08. And yes, ALL the interior lights were swapped for LEDs and are very bright. I love 'em.

LEXveryG8

That's too bad Hawaii didn't equip them. But, now you got a good aftermarket one. The faceplate for that double din unit looks so clean, makes it look factory. I know you got it install at shop, but where did you get the faceplate for it?

tod071

That's actually a JDM faceplate bracket found in the Harriers in Japan. My friend that installed it brought in a few and that's the only reason I went for the aftermarket stereo. If you're interested, PM me and I'll get you his info.

mwcfire

Looks good! I was surprised too that yours didn't have the Nav. How about AWD?

Are the LED's a simple swap? Where do you get them?

tod071

Yes, mine is AWD

The shop had them in stock. But you can get the part # based on your vehicle from sylvania.com and get the lights from v-leds.com. All the interior lights were simply replaced within 1/2hr. Most, if not all, were filament types. The LED replacements have a filament adapter connected to the light plate.

I think my next step is the DRLs and HID fogs. But that'll take a little more time and need to remove the bumper.

LEXveryG8

Thanks! But, it's okay I was just curious because it looked nice and clean. But all in all it was worth the money for these mod. I'm doing my dome lights and other interior lights too!


Are you planning on changing them yourself? Oh btw, you might want to think about replacing the wedge bulb too, it's yellow, so when you turn on the low beams the wedge bulbs lights up. I'm thinking about changing them but I can't get the bulb out. I don't want to pull to hard and break stuff.

tod071

Everything I touch seems to break, so I leave it to others REV-01 is my go-to guy for all my work.

SLegacy99

*****in. I love my Alpine.

LEXveryG8

That's nice to have someone do it for you. I'm trying to find a reliable shop around my area to do some work, but it's pretty hard.

tod071

You can probably find someone in your zipcode/area that can refer you to a reputable shop right here on CL. Why don't you create a post in the Electronics or your regional forums and ask around.

LEXveryG8

Yea, I guess I'll try that. Thanks though!

tod071

Had to find my original thread I finally completed my stereo install with the Alpine Blackbird navigation unit w/ Blutooth.

REV-01 took less than 2hrs to install this and it works perfect! Connected to my Blackberry Bold easily and used the Nav with no problems when I left the shop.

These are just some pics taken from my phone. Enjoy!
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ColdLexus

Very nice install!