Upgraded the stereo finally ( 2003 C4 Cab)
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Could you post pictures of how you mounted the Alpine?
Did you use speaker level input or RCA? I tried using an Alpine with RCA inputs and had terrible alternater interference. Even with filters installed i could not deal with it.
Someone said that my RCA wires ran too close to the battery. But I don't how the battery could have anything to do with it. The alternator noise is on the power line anywhere in the car.
How did you route your wirering?
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btw, the connection between the head unit & amp is fiberoptic. The connection between the amp & speakers is traditional copper.
Rewiring the speakers may make someone feel better, but is unlikely to produce any change--other than increase the change that goes into the installer's pocket.
Rewiring the speakers may make someone feel better, but is unlikely to produce any change--other than increase the change that goes into the installer's pocket.
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nice set-up. i am actually planning my audio mods and have the custom made fiberglass enclosure on the footwell in mind before i saw your thread. i will be using two shallow-mount 6.5s though.
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After installing a JVC headunit with bluetooth & ipod capability that can be programmed to match the Porsche's orange illumination, everything worked really well and the matching illumination looked pretty OEM at night. However, the display is just too small and close to unreadable during daytime, specially with the top down. Therefore, a bit disappointed, I went back to this thread and got myself the double DIN kit from ebay. This includes the frame to transfer the A/C control unit to the bottom. This would give me the opportunity to install a double-DIN with a large touch screen. Thanks, e.coli, for this thread.
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fyi, the guys selling the kits on ebay are great and they will sell individual parts if you call them, i just needed the bezel, got it the other day, it looks great
great people to deal with
great people to deal with
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If you're talking about that seller out of FL, I would say I totally agree with you. So far from what I've seen, their communication and quickness of shipping are outstanding. My double-DIN kit had been shipped out in less than a day after placing my order.
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Got a link to their ebay store?
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2 DIN Kits for 9X6 & 9X7
There is a powder coated version of the bezel in the black factory texture for the 9X6 kit and there is also a new redesigned bezel available for gen 1 and gen 2 of the 9X7 vehicles.
Check out the pics:
Check out the pics:
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