ROO4NFG

Im guessing this has already been asked before but can any one advice me on what to do in view of changeing the existing head unit, i dont want to get one thats half the size new one, so ideally would like one that just fills the gap perfect, i have noticed that sgt my local dealer do a upgrade headunit does any one know if this is a lot better then the standard one?

thanx.

04 sti ppp

JFB

I ftted this to mine and have a useful pod underneath. You can get a super fit from the Forester or even invest in a PSI screen for your ECU readout! Either way this Alpine Sat Nav kit is very good especially linked to an amp.

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ghlight=alpine

cheers

JB

ROO4NFG

top man thanks for the advice will look into this.

Up_North

One of the obvious double din upgrades is the Kenwood DDX7025

http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk...&k3=57&pr=1633

Ian

ROO4NFG

I have been in contact with a few people and have been adviced that the best way around this prob is to install a standard size head unit and add a shelf under neath, has any one done this or heard of this being done. apparently this comes in a kit.

thanx

Up_North

Thats what most people do. Have a look through this forum - its been covered loads of times. Your options are either an open pocket, a blanking plate, or a popular choice is to use the pocket from a Forester which has an opening flap on it. Another alternative is to put a CD changer in the gap - this might limit your head unit options - I think Blaupunkt do one - maybe others.

In any case its dead easy to do

Ian

OBH6UK

Today I have changed the stock double DIN Kenwood head unit in my Outback H6 for a Blaupunkt Woodstock DAB 52, used a Forester DIN pocket (no flap) to fill the hole beneath. Might not apply to an Impreza but I had to buy an aerial extension lead 1m (0.5 would have done) as the FM / AM aerial input on the Kenwood is a flying lead.

Up_North

You shouldn't need an aerial extension on the Impreza but you may need a male/female adapter. And you will definitely ned the Autoleads PC2-44-4 ISO adapter.

Ian

Ajax

Also see

The first thread in ICE

ICE Forum Purpose and FAQ - read before posting

ROO4NFG

Thanx again very much for ur help with this. looks like im going to go for a smaller head unit and then shelf under neath.

Ajax

ROO4NFG: Its all a bit of a bonus, Nice sounding head unit and some ware to store your MP3/CD’s in the Forester pocket, it’s a quality bit of kit for £15.00 ish

ROO4NFG

I have now ordered the new pocket for a forrester to fit my sti now need some advice on what head unit to go for.

Ajax

Roo4NFG:

I understand that Alpine are the best, but I bought a Sony, they seem to come with a free remote and are very good in my opinion, Daughter bought a pioneer and it can deal with MP3 and also WMA only cost her about £150.00 and sounds nice.

Get one with a bass line output, you will find this handy if you buy a sub later.

Alpine’s are difficult to find discounted, but a good deal on a Sony or Pioneer and you are laughing.

I went for the Sony, see Sticky: ICE Forum Purpose and FAQ - read before posting because it was on offer for £202.00 and looked part of the design of the console.

Ajax

Mr Pants!

Anyone got a picture of the head unit with shelf?