^ +1, thank you for this DIY!

I would've never figured it out otherwise, and probably would have had to pay some audio shop to install it and hack up my car in the process... with the guide it took me around 1 hour, and that was with no experience with this kind of stuff.

 

Took me about 30 minutes to do. Though I had to remove the PAC or something like that and rewire something together before the Modifry would work. Still unsure where to mount the ipod cable though.

 

Awesome write up. Any of you experienced pros have any suggestions on where to stash an accessory HD radio tuner box?
Thanks for all the great info!

 

Is there a guide for getting access to the Vehicle Speed Sense wire in the passenger side of the dash for an 06+? The instructions that came with the Modifry adapter are for an 04/05 AP2.

 

Excellent guide! I used it yesterday to install an Alpine in my AP2. Thanks!!

 

Tell me about your Alpine - - I'm considering the Alpine 305 with the Modify wired DCI. - - Thoughts
Thanks,
Mike

 

[QUOTE=mcrimm,Sep 12 2009, 03:31 PM]Tell me about your Alpine - - I'm considering the Alpine 305 with the Modify wired DCI. -

 

I also used this thread for reference before installing my new HU over the weekend. Great stuff!

I installed a JVC KD-A805 along w/ a modifry adapter. I highly suggest this HU for anyone looking for dual USB ports (w/ built in ipod controls) and bluetooth also built in for an awesome price

Also wired in everything for an amp/sub in the trunk.

 

After a bit of umming and arring, decided to return the Alpine and get the JVC KDA805. Glad I did! Installed the JVC last night. What a difference. The USB functionality works beautifully! Memory stick MP3 files all play, no problems. iPod connects to the USB with full control and it charges too. Sound quality of this HU using stock speakers is great. Plenty loud with lots of punch. Very impressed.

I also found that during the install in my AP2 I did not need to completely remove the center console trim. It's enough to just remove the gear knob, unhook the center clips and then shift the trim back a couple of inches. There's enough clearance to remove the radio / vent trim. No need to disconnect the center control wires.

I can definitely recommend the JVC KDA805.

 

Where did you guys buy your JVC KDA805?

Any other suggestions on different HU's? and where you got them?

How much did they set you back?

I am in need of a radio fast!!!! first my CD player went and now the radio bit the dust. No tunes

AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Thanks