chrisjones6699 Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 Hi all, Just bought my 04 350Z and had an Alpine iXA-W404R fitted, but the guys who fitted it haven't done that good a job (its going back tomorrow), its a bit wonky and doesn't quite fit the frame its in. anyone know what fitting the Alpine needs for a neat fit? Quote
Maccaman Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 Hi Chris & to the forum. Put a post in the intro section so everyone can say hello. Sorry can't help on th ICE. Quote
Lexx Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 If you had a proper double din facia adapter for the correct year of the car you shouldnt have any issues. SOmeone with more ICE techyness will be along soon. Quote
clarkie34 Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 I have the W202,do a search for that I posted some pics.I will have a look to see if I still have the bill,it might have the model of the fascia.It will be tomorrow though as I am at work now. Quote
chrisjones6699 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Posted June 7, 2009 Cheers Clarkie, my Z is going back in tomorrow to have this problem fixed (i hope!) so we'll see what happens Quote
sunset350z Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 It looks like the top bit is in too far and just needs realigning. Very nice headunit by the way, good choice Quote
chrisjones6699 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Posted June 7, 2009 The right side of the unit is slightly lower than the left and theres a noticeable gap at the bottom. I must admit, im pretty anal with things like this and want it to look perfect! lol! Thanks by the way! im liking it very much! Quote
phatbloke74 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Hey Chris, did you get this sorted? I'm interested to know how you got on and what you think of the unit as I've been looking at one of these myself. Cheers Phil Quote
Rob_Quads Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 You got any better pics and what facia was used Quote
R800NER Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 If you had a proper double din facia adapter for the correct year of the car you shouldnt have any issues. SOmeone with more ICE techyness will be along soon. I tried both the supplied Alpine facia and the double dinn from Sextons. Alpine doesn't fit at all and the sexton one has a gap top and bottom. I don't really mind that much, sound is all I want! Quote
sunset350z Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 The alpine head unit in Rob's (H5) fits perfect Quote
sunset350z Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Cheers Clarkie, my Z is going back in tomorrow to have this problem fixed (i hope!) so we'll see what happens Did you get it sorted? Quote
jtec23 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Hey - i've been looking at this one myself (looks great!) - got a couple of questions if anyone can help - sorry if its been answered elsewhere 1. Seems i will be able to control this via the steering controls with the correct lead installed? 2. Seems i need the correct double din facia adapter for this? Are these easy to source? 3. I assume this can connect straight into the BOSE system? Any issues with this? 4. I'm guessing the best place for the ipod is in the arm rest cubby? Cheers James Quote
Rob_Quads Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 1. Seems i will be able to control this via the steering controls with the correct lead installed? Yes with the right loom 2. Seems i need the correct double din facia adapter for this? Are these easy to source? Yes quite few suppliers 3. I assume this can connect straight into the BOSE system? Any issues with this? Not really - depending on the loom can sometimes be quieter but this can be sorted 4. I'm guessing the best place for the ipod is in the arm rest cubby? yes For loom/facia thoughts take a look at viewtopic.php?f=17&t=16403 Quote
jtec23 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Excellent thanks for the answers there Rob Seems like this is going to be the one to get Quote
jtec23 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 So looks like i need: http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/facia_pa ... 0-306.html http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/steering ... 9-674.html http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/ict/p~23-007.html?cat=0 http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product ... -24056.htm Great post Rob - really useful thanks bud! Quote
jtec23 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Another question - will the bluetooth adapter still work ok with this? (ie: cuts out the audio from the alpine) Quote
jtec23 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 No it won't work. Ahh really ?! damn - is there a solution for this? - i'd use the iphone/bluetooth quite a bit - not sure i could lose that Quote
sunset350z Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Just buy a head unit with bluetooth built in. Quote
jtec23 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Looking at the options seems they do a bluetooth adapter for this (although reports are its not that good - can anyone confirm this? echo problems im reading) - would this be controlled through the steering wheel the same way as it current works? Quote
Rob_Quads Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 For the 404 it would be the BT400 which I think it much much better than the older 350/300BT units as its developed by Parrot who are the industry defacto standard for handsfree Quote
jtec23 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Ok I got you - you mean one of the these: http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/alpine/p ... html?cat=0 Once installed with the W404R would this allow me to answer calls via the steering wheel? Thx bud! Quote
jtec23 Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 Ok i've done a bit more research on this - thought i'd post my findings for anyone else if they needed to know. The steering wheel answer controls cannot be used, also the mic needs replacing (although this comes with the BT400 kit). Calls are then answered on the touch screen display of the alpine - i'm told by a few installers quality is excellent Looks like my first new purchase is ready to go Quote
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