Aftermarket H/U..

[Foxy]

And the radio is totally ****! Picks up next to nothing.

H/U is Alpine 9831r

Anyone got any ideas as to why? The OE stereo is spot on radio wise.

 

[Arnolfini]

When I got my H/U installed, the guy doing it said that it needs an frequency booster of some description. Apparently the OE one has this in it already, but most aftermarket H/Us need a separate one.

Not sure how true this is, or whether it was just his way of squeezing a few extra quid out of me... but saying that, the radio reception on mine is fine, and it's also an Alpine (although I'm not sure the exact model).

 

[matt_s]

you need an adapter to power the amp built into the base of the aerial. The standard radio has this built in.

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/aerial-adaptor-p-211.html

 

[Arnolfini]

I was close!

 

[skidder]

Ive got an Alpine 9853r and sound from it is much better compared to the standard H/U and it was pretty good to start with. I put in a ariel amplifier/booster thingy between the head unit and the ariel cable. Give's a great reception and worth it in my opinion.

 

[RobM]

Ive got an Alpine 9853r and sound from it is much better compared to the standard H/U and it was pretty good to start with. I put in a ariel amplifier/booster thingy between the head unit and the ariel cable. Give's a great reception and worth it in my opinion.

Same here, was well worth the money as even with the shorter Honda aerial, the reception is spot on!

 

[LiCkWiD]

The 12v Aerial booster is a sure-fire way of increasing attenuation. It's well documented to have great results across the board. Halfords sell them if you want to get something sorted without the wait of ordering online.

Very easy to install, also. While you're behind the Alpine. Check to make sure the aerial connector hasn't just popped off. Not unheard of.

 

[RobM]

Very easy to install, also. While you're behind the Alpine. Check to make sure the aerial connector hasn't just popped off. Not unheard of.

Good advice. The aerials need to 'click' nicely into place in the adaptors to ensure they don't come out.

 

[Foxy]

Cheers lads.
Also, on this subject does anyone know if any standard sized 6 disc changer will fit in place of the standard one in the glove box?

 

[RobM]

They all vary in size. Best thing to do is check out the manufacturer or the suppliers website to find the dimensions.

 

[LiCkWiD]

Sony makes 2 or 3 slim-line CD changers that'd fit the gap. THey'd even leave space for one or two CDs to sit underneath.

I;ve tried to think hard.. but I just cannot remember their model name. Sorry.. :<

 

[UncleFester]

Alpine are very very slim changers .. it may well fit.

 

[LiCkWiD]

And I just found it. The CDX-T69. This is a 6-disc changer. Pretty slim. I'd say 2.5 inches tall, or so.

 

[Arnolfini]

I have the Alpine CHA-S634 changer in my glovebox. It fits in the slot left by the OE one, albeit with a little modification (had to remove some of the plastic from the bottom edge of the slot to get it to fit nicely).

 

[GordR]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Seat-Leon-Tol...DVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item230078884335

Quite handy for anyone fitting a new a/m headunit

 

[dan__smith]

I don't like the 2 part facia covers....
Clicky

Try that one. You can get them from Halfrauds/Autoleads