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One of my mates let me know of a deal that was too good to pass so I bit. I am still using the factory speakers powered off the Alpine Head Unit. A bit of Time correction and 9-band EQ does wonders to make the car sound better. Parts Used: Alpine Head Unit Metra 95-8202 Toyota Double Din Dash kit Metral 70-1761 Radio Wiring Harness PAC TR7 Universal Trigger module for Brake Bypass Metra 40-LX11 Lexus Antenna Adaptor Here are some photos and information that may help others in case they were wondering what was going on back there... Harness Getting the wiring all soldered. This is where I put together the harness that came with the Alpine, the metra 70-1761, and the PAC TR7. One thing I learned the hard way was that the factory amplifier is turned on using the "Power Antenna" Blue wire. My Alpine did not send 12V through this wire unless the radio source was selected; this meant my door speakers were pretty much off when using my iPod/BT/Pandora/etc. I correct this, I tied together the power antenna wire and the ACC/ignition wire on Metra 70-1761 Harness. Worked a treat. The PAC TR7 is used to trick the Head Unit into thinking my foot brake and parking brake is engaged all the time. This way I can mess with the radio while I'm driving and watch a DVD, which I won't do. **SUPER UNSAFE** 20130223-AlpineInstall-003 by VictorN07, on Flickr Connectors Left to Right Antenna - Used Mic/Brake Sensor/Speed Sensor(?)/3.5mm(?) - Unused Rear Speakers - Used Front Speakers/Power/ACC/Ground/Power Antenna - Used USB - Unused Have to do some fact checking on some of the above. I wanted to get it all working with minimal fuss. As a result, the OEM microphone in the headliner, 3.5mm jack, and USB jack no longer work. 20130223-AlpineInstall-008 by VictorN07, on Flickr Dash apart I've done audio in all of my cars before. With respect to the headunit this is by far the easiest install I've ever done. Pull off the faux carbon fiber panels off using your hands. Use a 10mm socket to remove the 4 bolts securing the radio. Then unplug the radio and it's free. 20130223-AlpineInstall-011 by VictorN07, on Flickr Bespoke connectors The Bespoke unit is surprisingly well equipped for a factory option. What surprised me was three sets of outputs for hooking up an extensive amplifier network. The connector to the right of the USB connector (gray) and the left most connector in the right grouping are unused. Maybe it is for GPS or the OEM+ addon or something. 20130223-AlpineInstall-031 by VictorN07, on Flickr Brackets installed Here are all the brackets installed on the Alpine. You need a Phillips head screwdriver or 8mm socket to remove the bolts securing the mounting brackets to the Bespoke. Place the Metra dash kit on top of the bracket and secure to the head unit. What is lame is that you have to modify the Metra dash kit depending on the car used. It is even documented in the manual that modification is required. Tin snips make cutting the ABS plastic a breeze. The following pictures show how the metra dash kit fits around the head unit and mounting bracket. It's not a 100% fit, but will do the job. 20130223-AlpineInstall-036 by VictorN07, on Flickr 20130223-AlpineInstall-037 by VictorN07, on Flickr
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Calm before the storm
Got a baseline of my car so I had something to reference against when stuff goes down. Thanks @Chris@Phastek Baseline Dyno 50F, medium humidity Perrin Headerback Stock Airbox Stock Tune 20130227-Baseline_Pre_Vortech by VictorN07, on Flickr
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Bring it on - looking forward to your great photos and anxiously awaiting the installs of all three SC's and testing at Phastek
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It's here....
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Great work so far. Love the wheels !
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"+ LOVE that the dealer put on a tint compliance sticker on my car to keep the cops off my back."
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Thanks, much appreciated. The dealer installed the tint and placed that decal under the tint when they installed it. I have never been hassled by the 5-0 but its good peace of mind.
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Right before I installed the Vortech Unit I changed the fluids in Lola and got them analyzed. Had 10500mi on the clock when the fluids were changed. Engine Oil Amsoil Signature 0W-20 @ 4900mi replaced with same 20130304-BlackstoneOil_10500mi by VictorN07, on Flickr Gearbox Motul Gear 300 @ 7000 mi replaced with Amsoil MTF 75W-90 20130304-BlackstoneGearbox_10500mi by VictorN07, on Flickr
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My car has had a hard time cranking for a while (months). I finally took it to get it tested and three different stores said I had a bad battery. Either my dashcam did her in, or the repeated vibration from the suspension killed it. Well shoot The Stock battery is a Panasonic 390CCA Group 35 coming in at 30 lbs. I could of went smaller and lighter, but the Braille B14115/Deka ETX14 seemed to offer the same performance as the stock battery and the Odyssey 680 is only 220 CCA. I know CCA isn't everything and the battery is only used to start the car. With my electronics and the fact I rely on this car for my transport needs, I only felt comfortable with a huge battery to fulfill my needs. There is also the fact that there is now a supercharger pulley the engine has to turn. Here comes the Diehard Platinum. From what I gather it is the same battery as Odyssey, one of the best out there. Got all the nifty features like AGM, etc. Only thing is that it doesn't have the metal jacket offered on the Odysseys I know its heavier than stock (38lbs) but I'll compromise if it means having a car that starts everytime. 20130308-DieHardBattery-005 by VictorN07, on Flickr Stock battery 20130308-DieHardBattery-001 by VictorN07, on Flickr Sticker 20130308-DieHardBattery-002 by VictorN07, on Flickr Bonus: My catch can bracket is starting to rust. It's steel. I know. Have to fix it soon 20130308-DieHardBattery-003 by VictorN07, on Flickr
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Feedback on Gear 300 vs AMSOIL in the gearbox?
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looks great! great job with the car, very functional
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