Alpine double DIN head unit in GS300.
09-14-06, 06:50 AM
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We SC guys get the shaft in regards to install kits. I searched high and low until I just made my own "kit" for my W200. Only way to get that OEM look unfortunately for us. 
09-14-06, 02:40 PM
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You find the 2 plugs that come out of the factory amp behind the glove box, and then use a Toyota wiring harness, extend the wires a couple feet and connect them to the harness for the head unit. The only wire that wasn't in those 2 factory amp plugs was a switched +12v, but that can be found in the factory radio harness.
09-14-06, 02:44 PM
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That kit does look good - but keep in mind that there is a Toyota factory double-din kit that actually DOES match perfectly, and it has factory METAL side brackets. Available from Carson.
So good job Treimche. Now you can easily add Sirius, Sirius Traffic, and the forthcoming Sirius Weather to your Alpine!!!
Jerry
So good job Treimche. Now you can easily add Sirius, Sirius Traffic, and the forthcoming Sirius Weather to your Alpine!!!
Jerry
09-14-06, 08:29 PM
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How much did you end up spending and do you have pictures so I can see it to kind of see how to possibly get it done
09-25-06, 05:40 AM
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The NVE is $1,700. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-vbdlWWn...p?i=500NVEN872
The Blackbird is $600. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-vbdlWWn...0&I=500PMDB100
The Blackbird is $600. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-vbdlWWn...0&I=500PMDB100
11-19-06, 09:48 PM
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if you are using RCA's for an AMP, how is the clearance on the it in your gs400? the reason i am asking is because i have the pioneer avic-d1 right now in my gs400 but i am thinking about swapping over to an alpine iva-w200 like you but i need to know if me using 3 pairs of RCA's in the back will clear and will everything fit right?? please let me know!!! thanks!
11-19-06, 09:55 PM
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I didn't spend anything as I did it all myself. All I bought was a fresh can of bondo and that's it.
More info in this thread.
More info in this thread.
11-19-06, 10:20 PM
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The NVE is $1,700. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-vbdlWWn...p?i=500NVEN872
The Blackbird is $600. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-vbdlWWn...0&I=500PMDB100
The Blackbird is $600. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-vbdlWWn...0&I=500PMDB100
So, you'll get to add a fully functional nav system, controllable via the W200 via touch screen, for about $700. Plus, remove it from the dock station and bring it to your friend's car when you don't wanna drive your ride...
mmm