New Head Unit - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

**defkon99** · 09-01-2006, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooz

Alpine IVAD-310 would be my first choice
Alpine IVAD-100 would be my second
Clarion VRX765VD would be my last one

Now speakers, are you going to amp them or run them off deck power?

Well i do have 1 800w amp running a 1000w sony sub but i am looking to install a seperate one for all 4 Component speakers.

**defkon99** · 09-01-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by k318iS

I can recommend the IVAD100, especially if you don't want to have to hide the huge brain unit for the IVAD310...as well it's AI Net capable, so you can use your ipod with a simple cable, hook up a bluetooth adaptor, and lots more, very easily... Much easier than with the 310.

Oh, and we finally installed my IVAD100 today, so I know how nice it is...

And if you just want a smaller screen without a double din or flip up, the JVC KDAVX2 and 1 are decent decks...the screens are small but still easily watchable...

hey i like that JVC unit nice price too , the other rooz are what i dream about but just not in my budget.

**Rooz** · 09-01-2006, 08:50 AM

ok. I have a habit of showing the good stuff first

What's your budget on speakers?

**Alpine328i** · 09-01-2006, 12:56 PM

I guess my original question has been forgotten :-(

GL with the new setup defkon.

**Dudesky** · 09-01-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine328i

I guess my original question has been forgotten :-(

I think we were waiting for you to figure that one out on your own

Just run new wires through the dashboard from the HU directly to the speakers in the footwells. Simple enough?

**Alpine328i** · 09-01-2006, 05:04 PM

Sounds simple enough, yes, but go back to my original question. I was just wondering if I need to somehow "bypass" the factory amp or use any special harnesses, etc. Or would the colors just match up, speaker for speaker?

Anyone have a wiring diagram for the back of the head unit?

**Dudesky** · 09-01-2006, 06:16 PM

Wow. You blew right by what I was saying. If you're running all new wire, why would you need to bypass anything?

The amp is in the trunk. Why would you use the stock harnesses and go all the way to the trunk, splice a dozen or so wires to bypass the amp, then go all the way back up to the front of the car? That just doesn't make any sense. BUt if you like to do things the hard way, suit yourself:

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**Alpine328i** · 09-05-2006, 08:48 AM

I was confused Dudesky... my bad.

Thanks for your help.

**defkon99** · 09-05-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine328i

I guess my original question has been forgotten :-(

GL with the new setup defkon.

Thanks Oh yea i Almost forgot to tell you guys that i installed my SR6000 Remote start setup! And man It looked Intimidating but i got it down!.

And as for a Budget well im not rich = give me a nice model and i will lookup on ebay for a lower price. , i hope that helps.

**Rooz** · 09-05-2006, 03:07 PM

Good, the SR6000 is pretty cool. Does your ar remote start on the first try? That's usually the only variant when someone does a DIY on remote starts

**defkon99** · 09-06-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooz

Good, the SR6000 is pretty cool. Does your ar remote start on the first try? That's usually the only variant when someone does a DIY on remote starts

Well on the very first try it did work, but only stayed on for 10 seconds, but after i programmed it to sense voltage instead of tach it was all good.

**Alpine328i** · 09-07-2006, 12:42 PM

Nice man!!! I'm jealous.

Nice rims by the way.