how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

freshie

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Any idea hoe much it costs? Got a used Alpine W502. Called up one shop and got quoted $800. Is that about right? Is for E92 coupe without idrive.
 
Re: how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

too much imho if just drop in n replace. probably 2 to 4 times overquote. steering control gone, but with Schosche interface (between 150~250sgd) you should be able to get the steering control back w the w502.
 
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Re: how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

richlee7;623979 said:
too much imho if just drop in n replace. probably 2 to 4 times overquote. steering control gone, but with Schosche interface (between 150~250sgd) you should be able to get the steering control back w the w502.

Thanks! Would you mind to pm me your workshop/contact? Thanks much.
 
Re: how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

Had just helped a bro driving BMW 120i M Sports to install his ICE. This the the pix of his Alpine W520 2DIN HU. A new set of W520 HU bundle with the bluetooth module is retail at $1299 in the market. Price is quite standard. Spot his processor Bitone also... :)

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Re: how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

Good stuff. Will it void PML warranty with this installation? The agent told me that it might with all that re-wiring involved (complete newbie here, so don't know...).
 
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freshie;626115 said:
Good stuff. Will it void PML warranty with this installation? The agent told me that it might with all that re-wiring involved (complete newbie here, so don't know...).
Well this I'm not too sure. I personaly dun think so as the car's computer is not tempered with. You should call up your agent and do a check. :)
 
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freshie;626115 said:
Good stuff. Will it void PML warranty with this installation? The agent told me that it might with all that re-wiring involved (complete newbie here, so don't know...).


Hi,

Im the bro that relag aka Andy is refering to. My take on the warranty is that it will be voided only on specific area like the integrated HU and the related sound system. Unless they can produce EVIDENCE that the aftermarket ICE is the source that causes the fault. In any case, PML has aftersales service below par of many ADs even so with warranty, with or without honestly, I dont think I wanna compromise my listening pleasure just for the sake of maintaining the warranty, but that just my 2 cents;)
 
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Humara;626909 said:
Hi,

Im the bro that relag aka Andy is refering to. My take on the warranty is that it will be voided only on specific area like the integrated HU and the related sound system. Unless they can produce EVIDENCE that the aftermarket ICE is the source that causes the fault. In any case, PML has aftersales service below par of many ADs even so with warranty, with or without honestly, I dont think I wanna compromise my listening pleasure just for the sake of maintaining the warranty, but that just my 2 cents;)

Hey, congrats on the new HU! Love it! I'm an audiophille here, so am extremely picky when it comes to my music equipment. Is this HU good (of course, ceterus paribus - I'm assuming stock speakers set-up and the likes).

Btw, what else have you done besides changing the HU?
 
Re: how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

mind PM me the workshop and contact number?
 
Re: how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

freshie;626956 said:
Hey, congrats on the new HU! Love it! I'm an audiophille here, so am extremely picky when it comes to my music equipment. Is this HU good (of course, ceterus paribus - I'm assuming stock speakers set-up and the likes).

Btw, what else have you done besides changing the HU?

Bro, since you are an audiophille, you should go audit his car man! excellent 3-way setup. Let the owner give you his own review better. Sound is no horse run man!:goodup:
 
Re: how much to install a 2-DIN HU?

I'm running on a 3 way Audison Voce speakers and Focal Be 8" sub powered by 2 sets of focal fp 4.75 Amps with Audison Bit One processor. Hu wise I would say it has fulfilled my expectation or in fact exceeded what I was looking for.but I would say Setup of every components play a big part. As I did it together I can't comment on how alpine 520 will sound compared with oem Hu based on stock set up. Although one very important to note on is the after sales service which matters the most to me. I rather have someone who is passion driven to do my ice than someone who is profit driven:) Even with all this, you will need the magic touch of a maestro to do the tuning to bring out the best potential of your sound system.
 
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