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Originally purchased a Pioneer Nex 3500 but after all the wiring etc that Pioneer over did on this unit it would not fit tight against the limited space in my 2006 E85. I had issues with the head unit sticking out too far and it annoyed me. So that unit is going up for sale and I purchased the Alpine Halo Jr. (ILX-F259). Was able to get full steering wheel controls working (with the Axxess hardware) and the fit is great. Doesn't impact the vents as much as the pioneer did. Absolutely happy with it. The Alpine does sound better with the factory speakers by the way. Feels like a modern car now. PS also purchased a cheap backup camera that fits in behind the license plate off of amazon which works fantastic. Not really needed for this car front cam would be better but nice to have
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How does it sound and compare to the prior setup? I am now running CSL headers, Euro section 1 and Stromung cans - just about perfect but occasional drone under highway speed heavy load. Stock cans are in the basement, heavy buggers!
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08-22-2019, 02:04 PM | #1898 |
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Original plan was to keep the SS cans along with the new headers but actually found a local hard top so decided to sell the mufflers to help offset the top. I’ll report back with sound/video clip this weekend.
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08-26-2019, 09:16 AM | #1900 |
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Here you go. The mounts on the Alpine screen are in the lowest position. I can still feel air from the vents. The head unit can be tucked back in a little further, but that requires me going back in and wrapping and tucking all the wires in nicely - which I'll do this winter when its parked.
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Headers and DKF section 1 on, no codes so far. Also blacked out the stock mufflers (will adjust upwards over weekend)
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Now that you've completed, Is this setup the sound that you're looking for?
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Been messing with headlights lately but upgraded the factory DRL to LEDs. Actually ordered a pair of 5500K but they won't arrive for few weeks (eBay / Hong Kong) so in meantime I threw these on these 6500K LEDs I found on Amazon for less than $12!
More blue than I like but at least they're true to their description. I'll report back when I get my 5500K in few weeks |
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Bulb only, no way I’d attempt to cut open the headlights lol
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They look great there - how about in daylight? no codes on the dash from these?
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Nope here’s a good DIY.
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