Alpine IVA-W505...

iwc3714 · 04-13-2008, 09:21 AM

Anyone have plans to install this beauty?
Looks great

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 04-15-2008, 11:11 PM

It's defiantly on my wish list. When I replace my head-unit, that is what I want to install. I've only seen people with Pioneer, JVC, etc... DVD/Nav units. I'd like to hear from someone who has used it.

emad · 04-15-2008, 11:17 PM

how much r those runnin for

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 04-16-2008, 06:45 AM

Oddly enough about 625 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...8349815&sr=8-2
They go about $900 retail.
The Blackbird Nav Unit runs about $500 or so. You will end up paying around $1200 for the entire package.

RedruM29 · 04-16-2008, 12:33 PM

i'm more into pioneer so i might get this one http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH-P6...8370707&sr=1-1.

Black Bear · 04-16-2008, 01:38 PM

Ordered mine today, should be arriving in about a week! Looks sweet & can't wait, will post when installed

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 04-16-2008, 03:41 PM

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=2301246
Found this earlier today. That sounds almost too good to be true. Considering most of these things are going for $850+ Still, from what I've read there are a lot of nice upgrades over the W205. I personally love album art and for some odd reason I would pay more for it.

Skullz · 08-21-2008, 12:12 AM

I just bought the iva-w505. the unit cost me about $900, but the total price including taxes and whatever else they added on for installing it is gonna cost me like $1500. I kinda feel like i'm getting ripped off now, but it seemed to make sense in the store when I was buying it.

sooner07 · 08-21-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skullz

I just bought the iva-w505. the unit cost me about $900, but the total price including taxes and whatever else they added on for installing it is gonna cost me like $1500. I kinda feel like i'm getting ripped off now, but it seemed to make sense in the store when I was buying it.

Why aren't you installing it yourself? It is pretty easy. I installed a Double Din DVD Pioneer unit last night in my truck. The installation took me about 2 1/2 hours including time to fiddle with the position of my RCA cables that had previously been run.

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 08-21-2008, 07:54 AM

You should save your money and do it yourself. It's really easy. Just get a Alpine Toyota wiring harness and you are good to go.

Skullz · 08-29-2008, 01:15 AM

I probably could have installed it myself, but I just didn't feel confident enough to do so. The last thing I wanted was for me to mess something up and then not being completely satisfied with the job. Much rather just pay the cash and let the professionals do their thing.

b335i · 08-29-2008, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotoXFreeStyle61

Oddly enough about 625 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...8349815&sr=8-2
They go about $900 retail.
The Blackbird Nav Unit runs about $500 or so. You will end up paying around $1200 for the entire package.

Your looking at the 205 son!

I have the 505 installed....it is awesome!! I will try to post some pix tomorrow!

Dark Knight · 08-29-2008, 06:38 AM

My Jvc Avx-810 is lame when it comes to album art. the head unit reads it like its video from the ipod so the emergency break has to be on to even view album art....LAME!! F'n BS plus there is no NAV upgrade...guess ill do more homework next time but i did get it for a steal

b335i · 08-29-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

My Jvc Avx-810 is lame when it comes to album art. the head unit reads it like its video from the ipod so the emergency break has to be on to even view album art....LAME!! F'n BS plus there is no NAV upgrade...guess ill do more homework next time but i did get it for a steal

You need a TR-7! http://www.amazon.com/PAC-TR7-Univer.../dp/B0002J22BO

I can watch movies etc while driving!

Dark Knight · 08-29-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b335i

You need a TR-7! http://www.amazon.com/PAC-TR7-Univer.../dp/B0002J22BO

I can watch movies etc while driving!

dont think i really need to watch movies while driving but the album art would be cool. do you know how that thing hooks up? does it just intercept the parking break signal to make it think its on?

b335i · 08-29-2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Knight

dont think i really need to watch movies while driving but the album art would be cool. do you know how that thing hooks up? does it just intercept the parking break signal to make it think its on?

Yep. For example on the 505 you can not get into the menu's to change anything if the 'parking brake' isn't on. This module lets you have full functionality of your deck! It does tons of other things too. GL

Dark Knight · 08-29-2008, 07:22 AM

hmmm maybe worth looking into. I have the PAC SWI-Jack running my steering wheel controls so that should work on my JVC also. Thanks b335i

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 08-29-2008, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b335i

Your looking at the 205 son!

I have the 505 installed....it is awesome!! I will try to post some pix tomorrow!

Yeah, I realized that when I posted that almost 4 months ago.

I installed the 505 in my Tacoma over summer.

Chickenmunga · 08-29-2008, 03:45 PM

While people are diggning this up... I wouldn't recommend getting the deck to show video while driving - it's a big no-no for video to display in the driver's visual area and can get you quite the traffic fine.

If a store is charging you for a deck install, I'd try somewhere else. Everyone around here assumes that the install is free on decks $100+

b335i · 09-02-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chickenmunga

While people are diggning this up... I wouldn't recommend getting the deck to show video while driving - it's a big no-no for video to display in the driver's visual area and can get you quite the traffic fine.

If a store is charging you for a deck install, I'd try somewhere else. Everyone around here assumes that the install is free on decks $100+

Everything is a big no-no!

Just tint your windows dark enough so they can't see in!

04-13-2008, 09:21 AM	#1
iwc3714 Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5210 Posts: 51 PreRunner SR5 2008 Access Cab Automatic Bull bar, oem side steps and 18" Enkei	Alpine IVA-W505... Anyone have plans to install this beauty? Looks great

04-15-2008, 11:17 PM	#3
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04-16-2008, 12:33 PM	#5
RedruM29 Northern Alliance: nor-cal div Joined: Feb 2008, #4594 Location: San Jose/Chico, Ca Posts: 246 08 trd sport SR5 4x4 tow package 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Cat back 18" magnaflow with 3" out w/ black chrome tip, Painted Emblems black, Pioneer DEH6800mp w/ IPod adapter in a scosche dash kit, Xdi true flow Cai, limo tint on the back windows , 50% up front, painted Black badges, black painted sport rims, Grillcraft Grill, scangauge II	i'm more into pioneer so i might get this one http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVH-P6...8370707&sr=1-1. __________________

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MotoXFreeStyle61 Anti-Rep Guy. Give me red Squares! Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 585 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	Oddly enough about 625 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...8349815&sr=8-2 They go about $900 retail. The Blackbird Nav Unit runs about $500 or so. You will end up paying around $1200 for the entire package.

04-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#6
Black Bear Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5518 Location: PDX Posts: 12 TRD SR5 2007 Double Cab Automatic	Ordered mine today, should be arriving in about a week! Looks sweet & can't wait, will post when installed

04-16-2008, 03:41 PM	#7
MotoXFreeStyle61 Anti-Rep Guy. Give me red Squares! Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 585 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=2301246 Found this earlier today. That sounds almost too good to be true. Considering most of these things are going for $850+ Still, from what I've read there are a lot of nice upgrades over the W205. I personally love album art and for some odd reason I would pay more for it.

08-21-2008, 12:12 AM	#8
Skullz Junior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3091 Posts: 4	I just bought the iva-w505. the unit cost me about $900, but the total price including taxes and whatever else they added on for installing it is gonna cost me like $1500. I kinda feel like i'm getting ripped off now, but it seemed to make sense in the store when I was buying it.

08-21-2008, 07:54 AM	#10
MotoXFreeStyle61 Anti-Rep Guy. Give me red Squares! Joined: May 2007, #1616 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 585 06 PreRunner SR5 4Cyl, Access Cab, 5 2006 Access Cab Manual 2.7L 4Cyl Black Head Light Mod, Tacoma All Weather Mats, ScanGauge II, Tonnaeu Bed Cover, 40% Tint, Added Fog Lights, 600W x 1 Alpine MRP-M650 Amp, Alpine 10" Type-R SWR-1022D Sub, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Day Time Running Lights, K&N Drop In Air Filter (oiled), Westin Bullbar (Black Powder), Alpine IVA-W505 w/Nav, JL Audio 6.5" Front Speakers, Toyota SR5 Seat Covers, 2.5" Toytec Spacer	You should save your money and do it yourself. It's really easy. Just get a Alpine Toyota wiring harness and you are good to go.

08-29-2008, 01:15 AM	#11
Skullz Junior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3091 Posts: 4	I probably could have installed it myself, but I just didn't feel confident enough to do so. The last thing I wanted was for me to mess something up and then not being completely satisfied with the job. Much rather just pay the cash and let the professionals do their thing.

08-29-2008, 06:38 AM	#13
Dark Knight Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 819 05 DC LB TRD Sport 4X4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3" Lift, 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, JVC AVX810 DVD stereo, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount	My Jvc Avx-810 is lame when it comes to album art. the head unit reads it like its video from the ipod so the emergency break has to be on to even view album art....LAME!! F'n BS plus there is no NAV upgrade...guess ill do more homework next time but i did get it for a steal

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Dark Knight Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 819 05 DC LB TRD Sport 4X4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 3" Lift, 285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, N-Fab Light Bar, Piaa 520 Smr Driving Lights, Piaa 510 Ion Crystal Fog Lights, Yakima Rack, Extang Solid Fold Tonneau, TRD Exhaust, TRD CAI, JVC AVX810 DVD stereo, Fog Light Mod, Driving Light Mod, BHLM, Scanguage II on Blendmount	hmmm maybe worth looking into. I have the PAC SWI-Jack running my steering wheel controls so that should work on my JVC also. Thanks b335i

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Chickenmunga Not the regular Beefaroni Joined: Apr 2008, #5877 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Age: 28 Posts: 266 08 TRD Offroad DC 4x4 w/ susp TSB 2008 Double Cab Automatic V6 Alpine iDA-X100	While people are diggning this up... I wouldn't recommend getting the deck to show video while driving - it's a big no-no for video to display in the driver's visual area and can get you quite the traffic fine. If a store is charging you for a deck install, I'd try somewhere else. Everyone around here assumes that the install is free on decks $100+