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Tmyz · 08-09-2018, 10:14 PM

Hi everyone. Looking for an upgrade opinion for the in dash head unit. I’d like to integrate the cameras and have them work automatically when blinkers on etc.

Want satellite radio as well.

Not much room on the dash so I think I can only do a single but sure like the look of a double din.

Any thoughts ?

Thanks.

Tom

mhanson · 08-09-2018, 10:29 PM

I upgraded my head unit in my 02 Magna 42. Needed a single din with Satellite, Bluetooth, camera input, and Sirius XM. Installed the Clarion NZ503. Nice deck for the money! You may need to add Alpine KCX-C250MC
Multi-camera selector interface to see all 3 cameras.
https://www.clarion.com/us/en/produc...timedia/NZ503/

Hope this helps!

Tmyz · 08-09-2018, 10:50 PM

Thanks. Looks nice. Will research.

2-Nickels · 08-10-2018, 08:13 AM

I upgraded last year to the Alpine INE-W960. It provides us with GPS, SiriusXM, Bluetooth for hands free and device listening as well as a video display for the cameras. I also had installed with it a subwoofer for better sound when driving. When wired it was also wired to the in home stereo so we can have all the radio sound functions when parked. Wonderful little radio. It is a double din device.

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Tmyz · 08-10-2018, 10:49 AM

Thanks. I’m not sure the double Din will fit but would prefer that option. Love the idea of all things wired into it.

Tmyz · 08-14-2018, 09:56 PM

I verified no room for double din. Still looking at options

xtream1 · 08-15-2018, 08:14 AM

I had a Kenwood or Pioneer (I don't remember) single din retractable system that stopped working and replaced it with an Alpine ILX F309. It fits into a single DIN and has an external 9" touchscreen permanently mounted. It ties into your Bluetooth and cell phones as well as camera systems and many other things. Mine already has some camera components and I just switched them over so all 3 work with reverse and blinkers depending on what is triggered. A lot of options on this unit and it uses Apple Carplay on both Iphone and Android.

https://alpine-usa.com/product/view/...-auto-ilx-f309

Dave Killey · 09-28-2018, 07:53 PM

Hi xtream1 I am looking to purchase the same unit.. Now that you have had it installed for awhile - what is your take on it... I am struggling with getting either the alpine ILX-F309 with 9" screen or the Pioneer AVH-X7800BT with the 7" screen.
I appreciate your reply on this unit or anyone else who can chime in on this to help me in my decision.
Thanks