Double DIN HU's with Fold Down Faceplates - Gear Shift Interference?

optiontrader · 10-18-2010, 01:08 AM

I'm looking at eventually upgrading the stock HU to a Double DIN unit. Has anyone installed a full screen, drop down faceplate unit in their Z? It seems the faceplate would hit the shift lever when folded down.

I've got my eyes set on Alpine's INA-W900BT, which has a folding faceplate. I know there are other Double-DIN's with externally accessible disc slots that don't have folding faceplates, but I rarely (if ever) throw a CD into a slot.

bigaudiofanat · 10-18-2010, 01:15 AM

I do not think you will have a problem just make sure to change a cd when not driving.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-18-2010, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I do not think you will have a problem just make sure to change a cd when not driving.

+1
I've got a Kenwood DNX9960 and there are no issues.

optiontrader · 10-22-2010, 12:16 AM

Thanks, guys - I'll put that Alpine on the short list!

bigaudiofanat · 10-22-2010, 12:50 AM

Get the alpine!!!!

optiontrader · 10-22-2010, 12:55 AM

Most likely will, but it'll down the road - too much fun drivin' this car around.

The INA-W900BT's been on the market for awhile now, I believe. Is there a replacement in the works that you know of?

10-18-2010, 01:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Double DIN HU's with Fold Down Faceplates - Gear Shift Interference? I'm looking at eventually upgrading the stock HU to a Double DIN unit. Has anyone installed a full screen, drop down faceplate unit in their Z? It seems the faceplate would hit the shift lever when folded down. I've got my eyes set on Alpine's INA-W900BT, which has a folding faceplate. I know there are other Double-DIN's with externally accessible disc slots that don't have folding faceplates, but I rarely (if ever) throw a CD into a slot. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

10-18-2010, 01:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I do not think you will have a problem just make sure to change a cd when not driving. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-22-2010, 12:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Thanks, guys - I'll put that Alpine on the short list! __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

10-22-2010, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Get the alpine!!!! __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-22-2010, 12:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	Most likely will, but it'll down the road - too much fun drivin' this car around. The INA-W900BT's been on the market for awhile now, I believe. Is there a replacement in the works that you know of? __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

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