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EJ_2001_986_S · 09-14-2009, 04:55 AM

I installed an Alpine 9855 in 2008. It is an older model head unit (circa 2005) but allows Sat radio and iPod if you add those modules and it's all done through the head unit controls. Plus you can change the colors of everything but the main screen to 500+ different color options. I just leave my iPod in the toolbag that goes around the spare tire. The iPod connection isn't flawless and the slidebar controls on the front take some getting used to. It's got built in crossover controls and equalizer options. I'm happy with it and there are no blue dolphins dancing across the screen with flashing lights.

Here's some pics, sorry for the poor quality, old camera.

09-14-2009, 04:55 AM	#4
EJ_2001_986_S Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 35	Alpine 9855 from a few years ago I installed an Alpine 9855 in 2008. It is an older model head unit (circa 2005) but allows Sat radio and iPod if you add those modules and it's all done through the head unit controls. Plus you can change the colors of everything but the main screen to 500+ different color options. I just leave my iPod in the toolbag that goes around the spare tire. The iPod connection isn't flawless and the slidebar controls on the front take some getting used to. It's got built in crossover controls and equalizer options. I'm happy with it and there are no blue dolphins dancing across the screen with flashing lights. Here's some pics, sorry for the poor quality, old camera.