new Alpine CDA-9856

[blackp5]

Just wanted to show off my new deck. It's an Alpine CDA-9856. Got it from Crutchfield. Didn't use the dash kit they gave me because I think it looks ugly. The sound overall has improved, it sounds louder and there is more bass. Took me almost 3 hours to put it in. Should have been way less but I thought I only had one set of the removal tools because the other set was hidden in the box of packaging peanuts so I had to take apart the glove box and steering column. I soldered all the wires instead of crimping them. But anyways, here's is a pic. (It doesn't come with the remote, took it from my girlfriend's CDA-9851 hehe)

 

[blackp5]

oh yea, how do I secure the radio to the dash? I have the radio support bar but I drop one of the tabs in the dash somewhere so I have to order it again. How do I secure from the back or something? Thanks in advance.

 

[meinp5]

I know the free remote was cheaper but any alpine remote will work fine. Crutchfield offers them for $20. Alpine RUE-4202 I dont know what to tell you about the mounting because I always used the dash kit.

 

[blackp5]

How are the MSP and MP3 Kenwood decks held up? Is it the radio compartment that holds the radio in place?

 

[Poseur]

hmm, yea, that option looks MUCH better?

Just do the kit thing it makes life easier. asfar as what to secure it to. MSP/MP3's have a crossbrace between the 2 slots and a fancy expensive pocket.

 

[blackp5]

Now I just need to look for a cover for the bottom. Next piece, an amp and sub.

 

[shaggyhair]

how did you get it to stay up like that?

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

he got the cross brace like in the MSP... I have one waiting for install hehee

how did you get it to stay up like that?

 

[blackp5]

yup. cost me about 24$ shipped with all the nuts and bolts

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

gees, pricey...

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I paid $11 for mine shipped...hook up FTW!

 

[blackp5]

lucky

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you should try to find a pocket for that space...they come up every now & then...

 

[blackp5]

I was actually just thinking about make a blank plate for it or something.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazdaspeed-Protege-Radio-Pocket-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40017QQitemZ8044338877QQrdZ1

 

[MSPHXC]

is it possible to have a cd player and a in dash dvd player to wear they both play through all the speakers?? Cause im thinking about getting a dvd player but i love my kenwood exelon cd player and would hate to get rid of it.

 

[yashart_mp3]

how about some night time shots? I need a new cd player and im tired of waiting for the cda-9857 to come out....

 

[smo0f]

does anyone know where i can get an Alpine CDA-9835? I'm dying for one of those. I bought the 9855 at some point. First one, the glide bar kept scrolling by itself. Thought okay, maybe a defective one. Exchanged it for another, same s*** after 2 days. So stay away from alpines with glide bars.

 

[D-rock240]

Now I just need to look for a cover for the bottom. Next piece, an amp and sub.

Did you use anything to support the rear of the HU? I have the bar and the pocket and the HU mounting sleeve but the back of the head unit hangs downs a little because it doesn't have the little piece in the back that the stock radio had to support the rear. I had glued a piece of pipe to the back and it held for a while, until I pulled the HU out to put the IP-Bus adapter on. Anybody have any suggestions?

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

part # TA06-66-9B1

Did you use anything to support the rear of the HU? I have the bar and the pocket and the HU mounting sleeve but the back of the head unit hangs downs a little because it doesn't have the little piece in the back that the stock radio had to support the rear. I had glued a piece of pipe to the back and it held for a while, until I pulled the HU out to put the IP-Bus adapter on. Anybody have any suggestions?