Head Unit Alpine Head Unit on Type S [no navi]

warriorpete · 27th February 2008, 00:26

Recently had this alpine IVA-W202R unit installed on my Type S [with no navi]
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honda head unit neatly hidden away
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amp in boot
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and ipod hides away in drawer. Mic for phone just below lip above rev counter
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Fascia available from local dealer - tho they ordered left hand drive first time!!
Work carried out by the lads at K and M Acoustics, Wigan. Had the dension fitted previously by them but this is a much better solution

Pottsy · 27th February 2008, 07:47

The double din really is a neat conversion - are you tempted to attach the Alpine nav unit to it?

warriorpete · 27th February 2008, 08:09

Couldn't justify the cost as don't use SatNav much, and recently bought the Sony NV-U52 unit for when I do. But the bluetooth phone option was well worth the money, easy to set up and use.

Homer Simpson · 27th February 2008, 08:55

That looks so nice I'm really tempted to do this!

I was wondering if the original HU could be cut and altered so that only the components needed to run the AC and display could be used? This would obviously have the benefit of a smaller storage space for these parts. One for the techy's on here I think?

warriorpete · 27th February 2008, 23:03

Only problem with that is you wont be able to put it back when you sell car and need to reinstall original HU! Plus that glove box is useless anyway with everything you put in it getting cover in a layer of black felt dust!!

robbo51 · 28th February 2008, 07:34

I shall look forward to seeing this at the meet Pete.
Well done.
Minor point:
Is the amp attached to your rear seat in the boot?
If so, what happens when you want to fold the seat?

l-noel · 28th February 2008, 07:56

Is your upper screen still displaying clim infos ?

warriorpete · 28th February 2008, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by l-noel

Is your upper screen still displaying clim infos ?

Yes. All works well including time display....tho will mean removing panel in glovebox to access controls when summertime arrives??

warriorpete · 28th February 2008, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I shall look forward to seeing this at the meet Pete.
Well done.
Minor point:
Is the amp attached to your rear seat in the boot?
If so, what happens when you want to fold the seat?

Yes it's attached to seat back as this is best place as the sunken boot holds all my work stuff just nicely!
I believe there is a pull handle on the seat top for when i want to fold the seat!!..............seriously I only drop seat back very rarely so cant see it being a problem.

dragonglance · 28th February 2008, 19:57

i am not so sure on the angle what is it like to view whilst you are driving.......oh and good choice of music

warriorpete · 28th February 2008, 20:28

It's as clear as anything, the display brightness is adjustable [currently set at 0] and you can download wallpaper from alpine if you want a darker background

dragonglance · 28th February 2008, 23:43

asde of the brioghtness is it clear to view from your angle as the driver without you actually having to move to the side??

warriorpete · 29th February 2008, 00:10

The view is good side on from drivers height, similar to bottom pic only higher, depending on how tall you are! If i remember rightly top pic was taken sitting as tho the driver and then zoomed in on unit so that's the angle [i think]

JJ.PAP · 16th March 2008, 16:59

That looks so nice !!! Where did u found the Fascia???

FWH · 16th March 2008, 17:01

Fascia parts should be available from any Honda dealer.

Part numbers in the Wiki.

robbo51 · 16th March 2008, 17:21

Having seen this..It is a bit good...Honda..Take note!!

Munro · 16th March 2008, 17:30

The Head unit looks great. What did you do with the speakers ?

warriorpete · 16th March 2008, 18:15

Running standard speakers........the head unit and amp make them sound good but think an upgrade in order to get the sound even better!! Dolby surround when watching DVD is unbelievable!

robbo51 · 16th March 2008, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by warriorpete

Running standard speakers........the head unit and amp make them sound good but think an upgrade in order to get the sound even better!! Dolby surround when watching DVD is unbelievable!

Somewhat distracting on the motorway though...LOL

warriorpete · 16th March 2008, 20:57

It's for passengers only when driving......honest!!!!

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27th February 2008, 07:47	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,772 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	The double din really is a neat conversion - are you tempted to attach the Alpine nav unit to it?

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warriorpete Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Couldn't justify the cost as don't use SatNav much, and recently bought the Sony NV-U52 unit for when I do. But the bluetooth phone option was well worth the money, easy to set up and use.

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Homer Simpson Wheelnut Join Date: 11th November 2007 Location: England Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That looks so nice I'm really tempted to do this! I was wondering if the original HU could be cut and altered so that only the components needed to run the AC and display could be used? This would obviously have the benefit of a smaller storage space for these parts. One for the techy's on here I think?

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warriorpete Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Only problem with that is you wont be able to put it back when you sell car and need to reinstall original HU! Plus that glove box is useless anyway with everything you put in it getting cover in a layer of black felt dust!!

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robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,811 Thanks: 36 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	I shall look forward to seeing this at the meet Pete. Well done. Minor point: Is the amp attached to your rear seat in the boot? If so, what happens when you want to fold the seat?

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dragonglance Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i am not so sure on the angle what is it like to view whilst you are driving.......oh and good choice of music

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warriorpete Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It's as clear as anything, the display brightness is adjustable [currently set at 0] and you can download wallpaper from alpine if you want a darker background

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dragonglance Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	asde of the brioghtness is it clear to view from your angle as the driver without you actually having to move to the side??

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warriorpete Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The view is good side on from drivers height, similar to bottom pic only higher, depending on how tall you are! If i remember rightly top pic was taken sitting as tho the driver and then zoomed in on unit so that's the angle [i think]

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Fascia parts should be available from any Honda dealer. Part numbers in the Wiki.

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robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,811 Thanks: 36 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Having seen this..It is a bit good...Honda..Take note!!

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warriorpete Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Running standard speakers........the head unit and amp make them sound good but think an upgrade in order to get the sound even better!! Dolby surround when watching DVD is unbelievable!

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warriorpete Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It's for passengers only when driving......honest!!!!