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Old 10-09-2009, 05:26 PM   #1
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Hey guys,
I am looking to upgrade the headunit in my AU Fairlane to the Alpine
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I assume they fit OK as the stock headunit is huge! My main problem is due to the curve of the centre stack. Has anyone fitted one of these units successfully so that it looks like its from the factory? Thanks heaps guys as it is shitloads of money to spend to bugger up the appearance of the interior.
If anyone has pics of aftermarket double din units in their AU show em off here
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Old 10-09-2009, 05:53 PM   #2
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i'd love to see pics too...i need to replace mine soon - haven't seen an aftermarket unit yet - love to see a few
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Old 10-09-2009, 10:07 PM   #3
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not installed properly yet but here you go.


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Old 10-09-2009, 10:37 PM   #4
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Although not double din... but here is my single DIN aftermarket setup... soz for the mobile phone pic...

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Old 11-09-2009, 08:22 AM   #5
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^^ awesome Double Din set ups guys. Is this an excuse to show off your single dins??
Seriously, i think there is a good pic in brads maroon fairmont build of a nice double din set up.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11222253
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:16 PM   #6
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Thanks Mont5.0... i'm really happy with mine
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Old 11-09-2009, 05:33 PM   #7
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thanks for the referal mont.50 dditn know u read it haha

yeah here is a few pics





they do stick out on the side a little bit, about 10mm from the base due to the AU dash being curved, there isnt n e thing u can do about it, no matter what people say.

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Old 11-09-2009, 06:43 PM   #8
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they do stick out on the side a little bit, about 10mm from the base due to the AU dash being curved, there isnt n e thing u can do about it, no matter what people say.
...unless you're as talented as forum member Umineko ;)

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Old 11-09-2009, 07:29 PM   #9
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...unless you're as talented as forum member Umineko ;)

Yeah, great call Ron. That guy has some serious talent.

What an install.

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If you do buy one either bite the bullet and get a good brand Double otherwise just go with the single and pocket.
I put this in the wagon after a cheap one from hong kong decided to start doing its own thing...... the remote, volume and touch screen eventually started to pack it in.

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It was purely to show what aftermarket facia kits are available at present... the single pocket (as featured by another user), or the pocket facia kit... neither of which are for double DIN H/U's, but do however fit in the allowed space (not double din standard)...

The rest of my posts are purely tongue in cheek and up to par with most of the other posts made within the AU section (even in my own thread from other users)... i just wanted to fit in...
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:02 PM   #12
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give it a rest girls, Blueprint, you just wanted to show off your stereo, admit it and leave it at that. Mont5.0 quit bitching about people posting off topic, in doing so you are just contradicting your self.
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:05 PM   #13
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Calm down children!!! This is a friendly sandpit!!!
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Old 11-09-2009, 11:13 PM   #14
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Guys .... no need for it.

There's already breaches of the forum T&C in here.
The OP is after information about double-DIN headunits/setups ... I'd hate to kill the thread and lose that information.

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Old 12-09-2009, 12:20 AM   #15
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Haha i missed all that, sounded like some big ego's flying around tho lol....... so anymore DOUBLE din units out there?
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Old 12-09-2009, 02:50 AM   #16
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Mate, all I can suggest is when I was looking for a double din for my AU XR6 Ute, they are left behind by single dins, so I went with the single din and a tray underneath. I'm not a Boom Boom bunny, but the XR8 I have now has an expensive set up (Who cares what people want to pay!) and I'm again running a single din.
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Old 13-09-2009, 04:01 PM   #17
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Thanks heaps guys,
I am pretty certain i will get the headunit now. I cant believe someone can airbrush woodgrain to that effect. It looks like it is stock from the factory. Damn that is good!!! Keep em comin guys.
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Old 15-09-2009, 04:31 PM   #18
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they guy that did the airbruashing, by memorie has been painting/air brusghing for around 15 years and did serveral coats and tries to get it the same texture as the woodgrain in the interior.

i must say how ever if ur more after a Stereo install that is maint for sounds eg, bass treble, comps etc etc id try and stay clear of double din player due to most of them lacking some key features that are standard in 99% of single din players theses dayz for exapmle a few come out with no Sub gain controls or AUX out for that matter besdies extra Screens.

but if ur after a more standard stereo install looks good and sounds good, the doubles are the way to go, but in saying that i have a sub/amp running of my DVD player and get a fair bit of bass from the set up.

more a personal choice then n e thing i guess, hope that helps

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Old 15-09-2009, 05:33 PM   #19
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Thanks for that guys,
I am really just looking for a setup that has great quality resolution and great quality sound, not so much into the doff doff as i was years ago. But yeah i can see what you mean looking at the spec sheets.
Just gotta get one to fit in properly now!
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Old 15-09-2009, 05:43 PM   #20
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Please let us know how the fitment goes.
I am currently looking at a unit with gps as well in it but am concerned with
how well it will or will not fit.
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Old 17-09-2009, 07:12 PM   #21
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my JVC double din unit has more preouts than i know what to do with
its also 5.1 (outputs)

has options for EVERYTHING in it
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Old 19-09-2009, 03:56 PM   #22
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what model number is it?
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Kw-avx 900 DVD etc
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The Alpine unit the OP is thinking of getting is very well featured too. I'm pretty sure it does 99% of everything the Alpine single din units do
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yeah if you get the lower range double din units they probably lack features but when you get a good one they have everything and more

hence the crazy price tag of some
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Old 20-09-2009, 06:51 PM   #26
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Hey guys,
A bit of an update. I can get the Alpine unit for $1599 (a saving of $300). For another $600 i can get the bluetooth adapter and reversing camera and steering wheel controller (a saving of $200). That is installed but i think i will get just the headunit for now and then buy the other parts as i go. Does everyone think that it is a good deal?
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from the sound of it most of the top end doubles have just bout everything you want, the sony ive got in mine is so busy at the back with pre outs/ ins ect its borderline ridiculous.
Im not sure about the price on that headunit but i paid $600 second hand for my one have you tried looking for a newish second hand one? $1500 i reckon is a lot of money to spend on just a headunit no matter how good and well it sounds, just think of the other stuff you could get for your car with 1500 anyway up to you mate
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i was lokking on ebay for a new head unit an came across this http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DOUBLE-DIN-GP...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Does anyone do the double din facures
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Does anyone do the double din facures
If thats meant to read 'fascia' the answer is no.
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