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Webtiger
GenIII
 
9/13/2004
18:23:28
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 Subject: Sat Nav/MP3/CD Head
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I've seen the literature on the Infinity/Mopar REC unit I expect these are $2,000 + installation.
Does anyone have experience with this unit or a comparable aftermarket unit?
Both parts managers I talked with at 2 different 5 Star dealerswere either:
A)Clueless about high end audio
B)Indifferent about high end audio
C)Clueless about customer service.
Thanks!
Ken Grierson
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Jim Z
GenI
9/13/2004
23:49:26
|  RE: Sat Nav/MP3/CD Head
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You can't use an REC unless you have a 300, Magnum, or 2004+ Durango.
BTW the REC is made by Alpine. Infinity has nothing to do with it.
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Webtiger
GenIII
9/14/2004
14:20:25
| RE: Sat Nav/MP3/CD Head
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Okay, so any recommendations on an eqivalent after market brand?
I swear the marketing literature for the REC doesn't address "only for xxx vehicles"...
Ken Grierson
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Levey
Dodge Dakota
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9/15/2004
00:05:25
| RE: Sat Nav/MP3/CD Head
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Damn, i was wanting to integrate one of these in my 98 Durango...I figured if you spliced some wires, integrated a couple wire harnesses...you could prolly use all features minus navigation maybe. But if you cant find youre own way you prolly shouldnt be driving anyway!
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Jim Z
GenI
9/15/2004
08:35:55
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Damn, i was wanting to integrate one of these in my 98 Durango...I figured if you spliced some wires, integrated a couple wire harnesses...you could prolly use all features minus navigation maybe. But if you cant find youre own way you prolly shouldnt be driving anyway!
Here's the thing: #1, REC is HUGE. It's almost twice the height of the typical Chrysler radio. #2, it uses a totally different data bus (CAN-Bus) which is not compatible at all with CCD or J1850. Plus, REC doesn't even have an ignition-on wire; it powers up via a bus message from the CAN FCM in supported vehicles. So even if you did manage to install one and wire it up, you wouldn't be able to turn it on.
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Levey
Dodge Dakota
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9/23/2004
05:11:49
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lol..well thanks for the info..maybe i wont try that then.
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Hurl
Dodge Dakota
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9/24/2004
22:10:38
| RE: Sat Nav/MP3/CD Head
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How about the Pioneer AVIC-N1?
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Webtiger
GenIII
9/27/2004
21:50:49
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Yikes! That really is a $2K unit...
Looks like a Christmas present for me from me :-)
Ken Grierson
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