Hello everyone

First topic post so be gentle...

I'm looking to replace our OEM 2004 CD player with a MP3 CD player (USB would be nice with the option to upgrade to MP3 CD changer later).
I've done my searches and most of the information on the forum suggests sticking with Alpine to retain the dash controls.

I have a budget of around

 

Having had four S's and 7 ICE setups in them I can tell you the following;

1) none of the aftermarket HU work with the dash interface "out of the box" by far the best DCI is the modifry (I've tried a few!)
2) For

 

There will be a new Alpine iDA X300 available soon for about

 

Keep it - downloaded it
It's working great!

 

Thanks guys.
Out of interest is there a UK dealer for the Modifry DCI? If not how long do they take to ship from the US of A?

Mikey PM sent.

 

Not long, takes about a week.

 

Good thread. I have the standard ICE in mine and its a bit lacking.

I take it adding components and a second set of speakers is a must along with the HU?

 

I agree with all of the above. However, the Pioneer range is a good one too. I have the P75BT, which has a bluetooth hands free kit as well, abeit slightly above your budget. The non-Bluetooth units in the Pioneer range are worth a look. I've got it without an amp and originally had the stock speakers. I massively improved the sound, although you'll never get it loud enough for faster roof-down driving without adding speakers (or suffering massive distortion).

Hope that adds something to the discussion

Chris

 

get yourself a apline head unit with the full speed cable off ebay - i payed

 

I've fitted an iDA X001 and I must admit it is great but I don't think I've seen anyone sell them for less than