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Aftermarket Stereo Install Tomorrow
I just got an Alpine Head Unit. I stated hooking up the harness to test it all out. All sounds great, got all 4 speakers hooked up, light dimmer too. I did a dry fit of the Shuttle Mount and it looks like I will need to cut up the sides of the Console trim a bit. I would say around a 1/4" on each side. Does this sound right?
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04-30-2009, 06:55 PM
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What Alpine is it? The 928 is a common size that fits most units out there. Go to Crutchfield and see what comes up as fitting a 928.
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04-30-2009, 08:23 PM
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It's the X200. Looks Standard, but it will require trimming. I did buy this from Crutchfield.
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05-01-2009, 04:41 AM
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The ida-X200? I have an ida-x305 and it fits perfectly in my 87. What does your opening measure?
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05-01-2009, 05:22 AM
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I will take some pics and report back in a sec.
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05-01-2009, 05:30 AM
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As you can see, I laid the shuttle next to the area which will need trimming. It shows on the 1st and last pic.
   
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05-01-2009, 05:49 AM
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You shouldn't have to trim the surround to fit the bracket that holds the head. That is intended to be installed behind the trim surround. I would measure the front of your head unit, it will likly fit in between the console fine without triming. I think you will have to take the console trim piece out to install the head, then put the console trim back on over the head.
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05-01-2009, 07:01 AM
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Hmm, it looks like you have leather trim or something I haven't seen. FYI here's what one looks like wothout that.
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05-01-2009, 07:28 AM
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Yes, I believe on the early cars, they had this trim. Looks like the diameter on yours is what I need to trim down to. I basically said "f%$# it," those trim pieces are a dime a dozen, so I broke out the dremel. In the pics, you will also see that this trim has a curve in it so you need to flatten this out in order for the Alpine Trim Ring to sit flush. If you don't, then you'll have a big gap that you can see below the red warning strip (my Euro is Seat Belt Warning) light.
     
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05-01-2009, 07:43 AM
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Hooked all up and tested. Ipod input works like a charm. I also pre-connected the Subwoofer RCA Jacks and ran wires to under the passenger seat for a future amp. I am overall very happy with this unit and it's exactly the look I was hoping for.
Also, 30 year old door and rear panel Blaupunkt speakers don't sound too shabby either.
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Looks like you did a nice job trimming. Unlike the beaver that gnawed mine.
 As much as I like to listen to the engine, its nice to have tunes too.
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05-01-2009, 08:17 AM
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Nice work!
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05-01-2009, 08:21 AM
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Thanks guys. A Dremel is must tool to have. Had it since my Radio Control Hobbies. Hey Tedward, that's no big deal. Like I said, those trim pieces are no big deal and aren't hard to find. Now to close up the operation table and go for a spin.
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hey just a question... in one of those pics i saw the red key in the ignition. is that normal? my red key wont turn the ignition. it only works the gas cap and trunk (i think).
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Looks great! Now, you just need an Inifinity Bass Link in the trunk to round out the system.
(unless, of course, you already have a sub - nevermind)
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No Bass yet. I just pre-wired it though, so I won't have to pull the stereo again. I'm a Rockford Fosgate fan, so it will be a Punch Speaker and Amp.
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Bazooka all the way. I remember when Rockford was still just a dairy.
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05-03-2009, 10:47 AM
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You won't believe this! I just went to my Bro in Laws house today to help him get a Weed Wacker sorted out. He then takes me to his garage and shows my some insurance reimbursements for having his Honda broken into last year. He hands me a 12" Fosgate Punch Woofer and Box, brand spanking new! All for the price of free fifty free. I love my family! What timing!
Oh, BTW. Bazooka has always been a "sell out" set up for us Bass Boomers back in the day 
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