Anytime you mention the F series at least a whole page of bashing comes next.. It's inevitable.

 

Hey I only bashed the bootup time!

And rightfully so. I experienced this first hand. Didn't just read about it online.

 

Not sure if anyone noticed but this kit won't fit an '09. Different design on the dash and trim. There's nothing to come out except on top and that won't fit the Speedline kit either.

 

It never claimed to, it has always stated 04-08.

 

Yeah. I think we all knew that. Now back to bashing the F-series.
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KIDDING!

 

Good news guys i just got this message from installer,
"Your order from Installer.com has been shipped to you and you should see it in a few days! We shipped it very fast via UPS on Oct 07, 2008 if you should have any questions please contact us at help@installer.com or 713-626-7631. Thank you for your order." Once i get it and install it ill try to get some picks up

 

Ok sooo... Kenwood DNX8120 vs. Pioneer Avic-D3.... who wins?

 

Wow! Did you hear that guys? The Metra kit is out! Woooooooohhhooooooo

 

Old news...

I'm surprised not many people have jumped on this thread though.. maybe they all gave up on waiting?

 

Of course the 8120.. it's much newer than the D3. But its more expensive, so you'll have to weigh the benefits on your own.

 

im with flyboyindy, that will never happen. at least not with flash based memory.

I used to have a Panasonic Strada, its HDD based, sure the map is really out of date (2005) but at least all its function works, use it for a year cant find any bugs. boot time 3 seconds.

 

As promised, pics of my Alpine IVA-W505 installed with Metra flat black dash kit. Installation includes Bose adapter and steering wheel control adapter. My installer said that the kit looks like it was made for the 505 - a perfect fit. Check out the customized text on the heads up display...

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Thats awesome dude... How do you change the text? So the wiring harness was pretty str8 forward? Did you have the Bose system?

 

glad i ordered gloss black

 

How about a few words from Metra to answer that question.

 

Thanks man! Cant wait to get mine tomorrow!

 

Wow nice! Everything as explained.. Time, AC, amb. temp...

Could you scan more of the manuals? That would be GREATLY appreciated.

Oh and yeah.. flat black isn't that bad, but I would definitely want the glossy. It would all be cool, except for the center buttons that are glossy.

 

My thoughts exactly.

Fit looks decent. I'd have to see more pics to really call it great.

Custom text display is in the final version. Sweet.

I couldn't help but notice the flat black doesn't seem to be textured. The corksport kit seems to blend a little better. (Talking strictly flat black here) Take a look compared to the ash tray cover. Versus the 1st pic he posted.


Here's another one of the corksport

 

Could be just the lighting. The metra definitely has better fitment though.

 

Ok. Sorry I criticized the all mighty...

 

No you should definitely criticize, it's what makes products better..

I'm just giving my opinions.

 

looks like Metra has a winnar in their hands

 

Hmm, from that pic ... it fits MUCH better than Corksport/Kenatech kit.

it even includes the steering wheel control and customize display .... hmm

Im thinking maybe I should make the switch ....

I guess I'll wait till the kit could be order and ship within 24 hours ... lol ~

 

He says installation includes steering wheel controls, can we confirm that the adapter is indeed in the kit?

 

perfect timing for this kit - my ipod just went bad - awesome - now i gotta get a new deck, ipod, and kit, nearly impossible when a man is married- lol - unless its a gift for her car...... uh oh shes coming = i gottta go ---- lol