Has anyone replaced the factory stereo on a 9-3 and have a head unit they can recommend? Did you get a dual-din stereo or single with kit? Good or bad experiences would be helpful... thanks.
It is easy Here are some photos of the new unit in my Vig.
You will need the fill pocket from Saab, Aftermarket wiring harness, antenna adaptor some time to make it look right... The latter I have skipped. :roll:
With iPod adaptor. :cheesy:
Steering wheel control can be pac SwiX via infrared or this alpine has input to connect to factory via wires.
I can not list all suported models here, but all newer (past 2 years) headunits from Blaupunkt, Clarion or Alpine, which have the support for OEM Steering remote should work.
I have just installed myself a Clarion DXZ748RMP, which matches the interior and the display colour very good. I am only waiting to get the steering remote adaptor from my dealer.
Nick , how do you like the alpine HU? I got my deal from work and looking at ordering one. Was looking at the same model you have there and the one without the glidetouch stuff.
I played a little bit with both the Alpine and the Clarion Headunits.
The Display of the one that Nicks got is awsome. Also the amount of features is very good. Soundwise they are both close up each other.
Couldn't get used to the Glidetouch thing. So a chose a Clarion headunit, cause it matches the original display perfectly. Another reason was that the 748 was the last year model, so i got it for 50% off.
I played a little bit with both the Alpine and the Clarion Headunits.
The Display of the one that Nicks got is awsome. Also the amount of features is very good. Soundwise they are both close up each other.
Couldn't get used to the Glidetouch thing. So a chose a Clarion headunit, cause it matches the original display perfectly. Another reason was that the 748 was the last year model, so i got it for 50% off.
The glide touch on the alpine is a bit tricky at first but certainly cool. Might be easier for little fingers. I will be using a Peripheral "PESWIALP" steering wheel control interface.
Talk about resurrecting an old thread that was resurrected when it was an old thread
Are there any HU's that were fitted to newer SAAB's that would just "drop in" as a replacement with no additional wiring or modifications?
Anyone?????
Thanks
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