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Title: New Radio with Carplay
Post by: Rodaboss on June 07, 2019, 12:54:16 pm
Wanted maps, so replaced old Ford radio with an Alpine ILX-W650. About $300 for the unit.  It has two camera inputs so I was able to move my backup camera and tank monitor feed to the Alpine.  Had to be a bit creative with the install, but not bad.  Added a cheap relay to bypass the parking brake requirement.  Now my flip up next to it is also totally obsolete, adding a drink holder, since the pull out one doesn't hold drinks well.  And bonus, I got a nice clock. also replaced the cigarette lighter with a USB connector, since that's how you tie into CarPlay with the Phone.
Title: Re: New Radio with Carplay
Post by: Rodaboss on June 07, 2019, 12:59:05 pm
Drink holder!
Title: Re: New Radio with Carplay
Post by: jor on June 07, 2019, 04:20:17 pm
That looks factory. Nice job.
jor
Title: Re: New Radio with Carplay
Post by: Beeman on June 15, 2019, 07:12:28 pm
Nice install! We are ready for a receiver update as well.

That Alpine IL X-W650 receiver is the thinnest (depth) I've ever seen for a double DIN.

Here's the cupholder I found worked for me, surprisingly the suction cups have never come undone. Despite the best efforts of the nations Interstates!

Jeff



Title: Re: New Radio with Carplay
Post by: Rodaboss on June 17, 2019, 01:18:39 am
Thanks Jeff, the radio is indeed very small, no cd etc, means not much needed.  Went in nice.  Like the cup holder!