Alpine ILX-F309 Installed

[jthoms1]

The 107

I’ll post some up.

 

[arehman11]

Any Pros or Cons to offer on the 107?

Was the screen really that bad on the 309?

Any issues with the wireless car play?

Any installed pics?

Thanks!!

I looked real hard at the 107, it doesn’t have an xm tuner built in and it doesn’t have any kind of nav if that matters as you’d have to use your cell data for maps always. I use xm almost exclusively as my audio source and the maps are handy on the oem system to show traffic congestion.

 

[jthoms1]

Any Pros or Cons to offer on the 107?

Was the screen really that bad on the 309?

Any issues with the wireless car play?

Any installed pics?

Thanks!!

I wouldn’t say the screen was terrible but if you’re the kind of person who would appreciate the screen resolution difference between an iPhone 5s and an iPhone Xs it will bother you. It REALLY is noticeable on the backup camera. Also, the user interface is different than on the 107. Not in a good way...now that I’ve used both. With all of that said I really wanted wireless Apple CarPlay and didn’t learn it was a thing until after I had purchased and installed the 309. Wireless CarPlay works great. Here are some pics.

 

[bbermann]

I wouldn’t say the screen was terrible but if you’re the kind of person who would appreciate the screen resolution difference between an iPhone 5s and an iPhone Xs it will bother you. It REALLY is noticeable on the backup camera. Also, the user interface is different than on the 107. Not in a good way...now that I’ve used both. With all of that said I really wanted wireless Apple CarPlay and didn’t learn it was a thing until after I had purchased and installed the 309. Wireless CarPlay works great. Here are some pics.

Looks great and thinking this is pretty much what I want also. A couple questions, if you don't mind-

Steering wheel controls all good with the Alpine?
Metra dash kit? Repainted or as-is?
Did you buy a package via Crutchfield?
If self install, how did that go?


Thanks

 

[Superjet]

Use the XMSirius app instead of a tuner. The sound quality is way better. SiriusXM app is also Carplay approved.

 

[Bayou_Pro]

I wouldn’t say the screen was terrible but if you’re the kind of person who would appreciate the screen resolution difference between an iPhone 5s and an iPhone Xs it will bother you. It REALLY is noticeable on the backup camera. Also, the user interface is different than on the 107. Not in a good way...now that I’ve used both. With all of that said I really wanted wireless Apple CarPlay and didn’t learn it was a thing until after I had purchased and installed the 309. Wireless CarPlay works great. Here are some pics.

Thanks for the info. Now I'm torn between the two. Love the look and screen size of the 309 but the wireless of the 107. Damn [emoji20] May wait and see if there is an updated 309 model at the end of the year. Assuming they will release at Sema.


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[jthoms1]

Looks great and thinking this is pretty much what I want also. A couple questions, if you don't mind-

Steering wheel controls all good with the Alpine?
Metra dash kit? Repainted or as-is?
Did you buy a package via Crutchfield?
If self install, how did that go?


Thanks

The key to the steering wheel controls is to get the maestro RR. They all work perfectly then. I used the Metra black kit. You can’t tell the difference between the stock trim and it. I bought from Crutchfield as a bundle with their Pre-wiring option and it was pretty much plug and play. Get everything from them in one shot. Also watch YouTube vids on how to disassemble the dash....it super easy.

 

[Paragon1]

The key to the steering wheel controls is to get the maestro RR. They all work perfectly then. I used the Metra black kit. You can’t tell the difference between the stock trim and it. I bought from Crutchfield as a bundle with their Pre-wiring option and it was pretty much plug and play. Get everything from them in one shot. Also watch YouTube vids on how to disassemble the dash....it super easy.

^^ What he said.

 

[thechem]

great headunit, looks like its factory.

 

[pickett]

The key to the steering wheel controls is to get the maestro RR. They all work perfectly then. I used the Metra black kit. You can’t tell the difference between the stock trim and it. I bought from Crutchfield as a bundle with their Pre-wiring option and it was pretty much plug and play. Get everything from them in one shot. Also watch YouTube vids on how to disassemble the dash....it super easy.

Love the look! I am running an SR5 though so I think my trim is the lighter gray. Anyone else swapped out the climate control trim in an SR5 to match the darker metra?

 

[Paragon1]

You can do that, but then you'll have to swap the trim down below by the shifter as it won't match anymore. Not sure if anyone makes aftermarket for those parts, so you'll be buying factory. That'll be $$

 

[LFG.RNR]

Thanks for the info. Now I'm torn between the two. Love the look and screen size of the 309 but the wireless of the 107. Damn [emoji20] May wait and see if there is an updated 309 model at the end of the year. Assuming they will release at Sema.


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I’m doing the same thing, hoping for a wireless CarPlay for the 309 next yr. It’s only a few months away, it’s worth the shot.


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[Paragon1]

I’m doing the same thing, hoping for a wireless CarPlay for the 309 next yr. It’s only a few months away, it’s worth the shot.


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I may make the switch as well if they come out with wireless.

 

[LFG.RNR]

Installed mine earlier this year and never looked back. Taking it all apart tmrw to install a slimline alpine sub under my seat [emoji16]

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Is this installed in the upper or lower slot? I like the level this sits at, looks to be the lower??


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[USMCTRDPRO]

Its mounted in the lower slot.

 

[TRDBuckeye]

Its mounted in the lower slot.

Looks great. Any issues (other than price) that would keep you from recommending this unit?

 

[MikeyMTBs]

Following back up on this thread... any updates 9-10 months later? Love the look of the 309 and it’s big screen and hate the leftover real estate on the sides of the 107 and other double din units. Also really want to go wireless CarPlay. Lastly, I’ve heard the 309 doesn’t dim with the lights, any experience with that? Thanks!


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[4powells]

New Pioneer Head Units

These brand new Pioneer Head Units look like Halo's with better screens and USB-C charging.

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/NEX/DMH-WT7600NEX#specs

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/NEX/DMH-WT8600NEX#specs

 

[IL4runner]

These brand new Pioneer Head Units look like Halo's with better screens and USB-C charging.

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/NEX/DMH-W4600NEX#specs

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/NEX/DMH-WC6600NEX#specs

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/NEX/DMH-WT7600NEX#specs

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/NEX/DMH-WT8600NEX#specs

They are nothing alike lol

 

[L-Force]

Only the 7600 and 8600 have floating display like the 309, looks good.