Double DIN upgrade released

[dsm363]

Thanks Andrew. Did you upgrade from the stock Alpine INA W910? It sounds like it is definitely a step up in the UI.

 

[PRJIM]

Thanks Andrew. Did you upgrade from the stock Alpine INA W910? It sounds like it is definitely a step up in the UI.

It looks like the car is 1.5 so he probably had a JVC hu.

 

[dsm363]

It looks like the car is 1.5 so he probably had a JVC hu.

Thanks. I didn't go far enough back in the thread I guess. It's definitely something to keep in mind though for a future upgrade.

 

[Andrew Wolfe]

I had the base Blaupunkt Hamburg MP57. No amp, sub, or door speakers. Mine is a 1.5 with no electronics package.

Now added:

Alpine INE-S920HD
Alpine KTP-445U "Power Pack”
Rearview camera (from Tesla)
Focal Performance PC 100 4” speakers front and back.
Focal KIT TNI 1.5 door tweeters
Double-Din dash mod.


Alpine unit included a bluetooth mike and a USB cable which I added an iPod adapter to.

The Focal IC130/PC130 are 130mm speakers. The old ones were 100mm - so that's what I kept. Has anyone installed larger speakers?

 

[djp]

Andrew inspired me to do the same with my Roadster. I had been thinking of doing the carbon fibre upgrade for a while to dress up the interior, so when I saw an option for a double DIN upgrade with improved Alpine I decided to pull the trigger. I picked up the car from the Toronto Service Centre this afternoon. The final result was impressive - it was like getting a new car. Eli, Lisa & team did a fantastic job. And as an unexpected side benefit all the interior squeaks and rattles are gone!

Here are a few before & after shots:

BEFORE

AFTER

 

[markwj]

Parrot Smart is now available, so time to work out how to install it...

First problem is backup camera. Anyone know of an adaptor for the existing Alpine camera to standard RCA video?

 

[7racer]

Parrot Smart is now available, so time to work out how to install it...

First problem is backup camera. Anyone know of an adaptor for the existing Alpine camera to standard RCA video?

The Parrot looks great! how far are you along on installing it?

 

[markwj]

The Parrot looks great! how far are you along on installing it?

Waiting for delivery. Hopefully Friday.

Then, it goes on my bench and I'm gonna triple check every feature - make sure it does everything I need. Music, Bluetooth, apps should be fine - but a little worried about Hong Kong nav (although it has waze and google maps). People have side loaded tomtom (which would be fine), but for some bizarre reason Android tomtom doesn't list HK maps (while iOS does). I've been using waze this week, and it is surprisingly good.

Last thing to work out is reversing camera. I suspect I'll need to pull a new one as the Alpine has a very wired non-standard connector/signal.

I'm also planning on moving the iPhone up to the windscreen area.

 

[7racer]

that's awesome Mark!

maybe make a new thread once as you go along....I might go this route too. Is this a pretty simple DIY install?

 

[EVGuy]

Yes its very simple, If you run into any problems just post up or if you have any question just ask, I'd be more then willing to help.

 

[markwj]

maybe make a new thread once as you go along....I might go this route too. Is this a pretty simple DIY install?

Good idea:

Parrot Asteroid SMART 2DIN Head Unit