entirely possible, quite a bit of modification required. unit is an Alpine IVA-W505 (from 2008), so it is very old in terms of technology. i don't recommend canadians doing this cause the climate controls do not change to celsius, contrary to what i thought (the programming must be in the climate unit itself).

NO DIY, cause this really isn't a DIY thing. you have to cut the centre vents, cut the lower radio brackets, etc etc etc. however, if you have the time, you can try it. i did all the work myself, no prior experience (other than taking the console apart)

 

nice i was thinking about doing this and getting rid of my oem gps and i already have a kenwood screen in place of my oem radio. it looks like it sticks out a bit or that just how u wanted it?

 

nope that's how i wanted it. you can do whatever you like, but since this is a DVD player as well, the screen has to move out a certain amount and pivot so that you can place the dvd inside. i made the trim ring flush to the dash though.

 

A few people have done something like this.

E30s CL was like that as well.

 

so how do you choose the modes of the ac/heater?

 

I was gonna ask the same thing. I guess I don't really mess with them ever but still weird not having the option.

 

Good job on tackling the project yourself!

 

unfortunately if you use the navi climate control unit, you HAVE to install the OEM screen to go with it. otherwise even the computer can't control the vents. i noticed this because my feet were getting really cold, which was unusual. also, the front windshield defogger button doesn't work without the screen either. basically, the vents are stuck in the position they were last in.

i actually use it a lot. i like to turn off A/C when i don't need it, and while i don't use vent control that much, it's still handy in the winter

thanks, was quite a bit of work but it's worth it

 

i say you put the oem nav on where the stock radio should be, they make dash kits for double dins, i think 2 screens would look pretty cool

 

It's been posted here and ghetto old 1999 GPS with a new unit looks stupid. It's like having an Atari screen and a XBOX 360 screen in your car.

 

^

 

I have an aftermarket screen and the oem navi and I like that way better. But my aftermarket screen also has navi and since I'm in canada the factory navi doesnt work anyways so I just tell people its a really fancy clock

 

both of them doesn't have to be on, you could make a switch for a it to be on or off,

 

i've done this too. but i put the stock non-navi climate where oem radio is.

 

Pics? I was thinking about doing this. I dont remember seeing it in your build thread.

 

Nevermind, I found pics of uneeklings setup.

 

Ive seen Guys Use the Double Din Down where the Stock Radio is And Keep Stock Navi and Some how Wired Navi to also show whatever is on the After market unit.. That Shit is Badass IMO

 

yeah did the same thing for him as well. i never took pix of it.