Alpine IVA W505

[BoostN]

Anybody running the new Alpine HeadUnit?

It's cool with the feature's that it has. But, $775 WITHOUT the Nav feature is pricey!

Maybe on my Christmas list?

 

[BoostN]

Well..

I just dropped the bomb on one!

I'll be doing a DIY article for the install. I've ordered about $250 worth of adapters to make it work..

 

[bigBOOST]

geez!! Im itchin to get an in-dash unit. I want the kenwood though, little cheaper and comes with garmin GPS. But you cant go wrong with Alpine stuff!

Let us know when you get all done Jeff!

 

[BoostN]

Can't go wrong with Kenwood.

But, what sucks about a aftermarket radio, you have to buy a bunch of adapters to make everything work. Onstar, Door Chime's, blinkers, etc..

My SIR-GM1 for my truck is now useless...

 

[BoostN]

Well. It arrived today!

Here is some photos..

 

[GmcLbz]

Looks sweet Jeff!!!:beer:

 

[bigBOOST]

nice! now get that bad boy installed

 

[BoostN]

nice! now get that bad boy installed

I finally got ALL the adapters in today. So far I've spent about $350 in just adapter's to make this think work.

I'll be getting it installed soon with a DIY article.

 

[tracker954x4]

$350 in adapters?!:jaw: holy crap!
It's really annoying though if all the other stuff doesn't work proberlyop2:

 

[BoostN]

Yep.

Install Kit: $30

PAC OS2BOSE
Adapter to KEEP Onstar and Bose Speakers: $100.00

PAC SWI JACK
Adapter to Use Steering Wheel Controls: $50.00

PAC TR 7 -Optional
Lets you control NAV, and watch DVD's WHILE driving. (Safety features locks this out from the factory)

SCA-100 Adapter Sirius to Alpine
$90.00

SCC1-Sirius Connect Tuner-For the actually programming on the radio
$50.00

It's crazy.

Then for the Navigation to work you need the NVE-P1. Alpine Accessory at $200.00...Which I haven't bought this yet..

 

[tracker954x4]

HHHMMMMMMMM......
I think I'll just stick with my 6 disc changer for now.

 

[BoostN]

HHHMMMMMMMM......
I think I'll just stick with my 6 disc changer for now.

When I get this installed, I'll let you know what I think...

 

[adamsdmax]

looks really good, i have been lookin gon crutchfield for one. I was torn between the that one and one of the kenwoods. Let us know how you like it. As i was was looking i was thinking that the prices of the radios werent too bad, but then like you i starting looking at the adapters and could'nt believe how fast they add up.

 

[BoostN]

Well..

After 6+ Hours I finally got this installed.

I'm still waiting to hook my Siruis back up along with the Video Safty Bypass Feature and I'll be set!

So far I love it.

I'll be posting a DIY article soon!

 

[Unit453]

Nice. I almost bought a Kenwood 7100 before I moved. But at $1750 installed, I opted for the cheaper route for a grand for the factory nav and 500 for the lux amp. Yeah, I didnt save much, I know but I thought I was going to at the time. Still seems pretty steep considering a brand new motor, 4.6 fully assembled for my Ford is only $1600.

 

[BoostN]

Nice. I almost bought a Kenwood 7100 before I moved. But at $1750 installed, I opted for the cheaper route for a grand for the factory nav and 500 for the lux amp. Yeah, I didnt save much, I know but I thought I was going to at the time. Still seems pretty steep considering a brand new motor, 4.6 fully assembled for my Ford is only $1600.

That is a lot. Was that a shop quote or your own labor?

 

[BoostN]

Also. Finished pictures...

 

[BoostN]

I added the Alpine NVE-P1 Navigation add on today.

I must say this is a must have with this radio. I love it even more now!

 

[BoostN]

I have one complaint with this radio:

I can't seem to get the right fit for it. It pushed to far out to get the molding around it for a clean install.

What kind of material could I get to custom make a black piece to go around it to hide the inside of the radio?

 

[gsi30]

How hard was it to get the steering wheel controls to work