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Old 08-09-06, 10:02 PM
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Default Alpine double DIN head unit in GS300.

For my first mod I purchased an Alpine IVA-W200 and put it in tonight. I'm extremely happy with the end result. I have a couple pics, they aren't very good since my camera sucks, but I'll get some better pics in daylight (one pic is huge I know). Here they are:

http://www.saturn9.ws/troy/1998%20GS300/w2002.JPG

http://www.saturn9.ws/troy/1998%20GS300/w2003.JPG




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That install looks amazingly good!
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Thank you. I do installs for my job, and I'm pretty **** about how things are done.
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How well does that Alpine work with an Ipod and can you hook up a cd changer with a Ipod together?
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This head unit has a full speed Ipod connection, so you can control the Ipod right from this screen. You should be able to hook up changer also, either by a V-Link cable or just an auxillary input.

Here's a link to it on Alpine's website: http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/product...model=IVA-W200
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Thanks treimche , did you buy or make the trim kit with that recessed panel?
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Originally Posted by treimche
This head unit has a full speed Ipod connection, so you can control the Ipod right from this screen. You should be able to hook up changer also, either by a V-Link cable or just an auxillary input.

Here's a link to it on Alpine's website: http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/product...model=IVA-W200
Correct me if I'm wong here. I own a D310 that you would need to use the Versatile Link if you wanted to use an i-Pod and changer at the same time because the KCA-410C i-Pod interface unit uses the Ai-Net connection. However, I just bought a W200 for my other car and since it uses the High Speed i-Pod connection in a seperate port and NOT the Ai-Net connection you should be able to run the i-Pod and changer without needing the Versatile Link unit.
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The install looks great.. I wish i was more electically inclined... Nice job..
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Originally Posted by Lexkost
Thanks treimche , did you buy or make the trim kit with that recessed panel?
I bought that mounting kit. It was a Best Kit, but stamped on the kit itself, was American International, so I'm sure you can buy either brand and get the same thing.
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Looking good.
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Correct me if I'm wong here. I own a D310 that you would need to use the Versatile Link if you wanted to use an i-Pod and changer at the same time because the KCA-410C i-Pod interface unit uses the Ai-Net connection. However, I just bought a W200 for my other car and since it uses the High Speed i-Pod connection in a seperate port and NOT the Ai-Net connection you should be able to run the i-Pod and changer without needing the Versatile Link unit.
You are right on the money.
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Update. I just added new pics, they look much better in the daylight.
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VERY VERY nice
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Originally Posted by treimche
I bought that mounting kit. It was a Best Kit, but stamped on the kit itself, was American International, so I'm sure you can buy either brand and get the same thing.
Where did you buy the kit at? That looks VERY good!

Percy
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Originally Posted by Percy
Where did you buy the kit at? That looks VERY good!

Percy


thats the most OEM looking dash kit ive ever seen. even matches the color perfectly.

wish they made one for my LS


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