Retro Head Unit Porn

[pac1982]

As a few of you on here may have realised I’m an proper Alpine Whore and just thought I would share a bit of my porn collection with you.

We start with the Alpine 7375 which came out in 1986 was the world’s first cassette changer and looked like this”¦”¦.




Next is the Alpine 5900 which was Alpines first mainstream CD player and came out at the same time as the 7375 in 1986”¦”¦”¦.



The 7901 arrived shortly after



The Alpine 7905 came out in 1988”¦”¦”¦..



In 1990 Alpine released what is still regarded as one of the best head units of all time the holy 7909”¦”¦..

[johnt0709]

I had the 7909 in my Capri - love the graphic equaliser in the first pic.

[pac1982]

I had the 7909 in my Capri - love the graphic equaliser in the first pic.

The 7909's are worth up to £1000 these days depending on condition

If you liked that graphic EQ, what about this one.........

[Alex]

Fook me some proper old school stuff there

[B7]

Pac

What year was this 3337 mate. I was told about 1991 but I think it's a touch later? I have it in my convertible for that period look.




Only thing I don't like is the green illumination, which is why I run an early P series pioneer head unit (I can also run my ipod through that).

[pac1982]

Pac

What year was this 3337 mate. I was told about 1991 but I think it's a touch later? I have it in my convertible for that period look.

I think that was a late 80's device i would say around 1987-1989

Looks nice though, never actully seen one of them up close

[bss325i]

This was in my sport from new.

[bss325i]

Here's a 7909 for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALPINE-7909J-AMPL ... 53dea533cb

[pac1982]

This was in my sport from new.

You still got it?

[pac1982]

Here's a 7909 for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ALPINE-7909J-AMPL ... 53dea533cb

Thats quite cheap as it goes looks to be in real good condition as well

[bss325i]

This was in my sport from new.

You still got it?

Yep and i've still got the alpine 13cm co axials that were in the foor wells from new.

Its a 7280 and came out the same time as the 7909 in 1989, same as my sport!

[e30topless]

the 7909 is a fantastic unit ,
I would still have mine (bought brand new) if it wasn't for theiving scum, they fooked the dash on my XR3i getting it out

I would love another, or a 90's Pioneer 5000 series

[harry_p]

i love the 7905

[B7]

Pac

What year was this 3337 mate. I was told about 1991 but I think it's a touch later? I have it in my convertible for that period look.

I think that was a late 80's device i would say around 1987-1989

Looks nice though, never actully seen one of them up close

So proper period in an 89 cabrio then . Thanks

[jbh]

I missed out on this one the other day.. didint get home in time

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

I do like my Alpine stuff. ive got an old retro looking sony unit but still tempted to put my Alpine unit in

[George]

^^Some very very cool Alpine p0rn there

I'm still rocking the Blaupunkt. It works and looks nicely OE. Not sure whether I should 'upgrade'?

[bss325i]

Check this out!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-7980m-3-CD ... 19b8f58a11

[Alex]

I just bought this, i belive its the same or similar as what came fitted in e30s, i'am sure barry or b7 can confirm wether it is or not.

Seller said it had been in cuboard for years and is like new, recived it the other day and you would think its never been used, tape deck works perfect too.

not bad for £12






Not quite as classy as the others by a long shot though

[harry_p]

Check this out!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-7980m-3-CD ... 19b8f58a11

i can remember when that was the dogs wotsits, one went for £35 the other week, i almost cried

[B7]

I just bought this, i belive its the same or similar as what came fitted in e30s, i'am sure barry or b7 can confirm wether it is or not.

Seller said it had been in cuboard for years and is like new, recived it the other day and you would think its never been used, tape deck works perfect too.

not bad for £12






Not quite as classy as the others by a long shot though

That sir is the exact stereo I bought new for my Granada Scorpio in 1992 so will be a little later than the e30 BUT will look period none the less. I believe it runs an M series cd changer as well. This is the din fitting to the head unit. The M series will not play CD R's either. Was a fine head unit though in it's day.

[Alex]

Doesnt look as if there are any way to connect a cd changer though

what do the e30 pull out stereos look like

[B7]

Doesnt look as if there are any way to connect a cd changer though

what do the e30 pull out stereos look like

Whats the model number? It'll be something like KEH-M4600? If theres no M then it won't run a changer. Mine was an M series. Cost me an absolute fortune back then! It looks exactly the same though

I went on to change the head unit to one similar to this which I had in the loft for years and fitted to my convertible when I bought it 5 years ago.

I then wanted to run my iPod so changed to the very early P series which i've pictured above and connected one of these to it.
It's the best move I've made. Full iPod operation but with retro "period" looks.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pioneer-Interface ... 3358e98697

[Alex]

Model no is KE-1730

[B7]

Model no is KE-1730

Non CD changer compatible. Was a pretty basic unit in its day but don't let that worry you, all pioneer stuff from back in the day was good. Will be the same period as I stated above so will look period.

Heres a very good item for an e12 or e21.
Mate had one of these in a 1275GT back in '81. Was the first digital tuner Pioneer (or possibly any ICE maker) ever in a car.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rare-Vintage-Pion ... 1e59df1477

[Alex]

^^^^ serious retro stuff

[The_Diddler]

Heres mine, sorry about the crappy pic

Pioneer KEX-M700B Multi CD Control Head Unit
GM 1000 60w+60w Power Amplifier
GM 41A 30w+30w Stereo Main Amplifer
CDX M100 6CD Changer

I even have all the manuals for this stuff as well

Dealer fitted, very, very expensive

[Alex]

^^^^V nice, but iirc it lights up green


Green is wrong

[E30BeemerLad]

Is this too modern for an E30 dash?



£30

[The_Diddler]

It does indeed light up green, however my mind tells me it was a dealer option which = OK in my book

[E30BeemerLad]

The "all rounder" headunit when I first started driving was a Kenwood KRC 452L and stuff like this


I had a Panasonic CQ RD25 which was a decent lump back when I had a MK3 escort ghia in 1993

[B7]

Is this too modern for an E30 dash?



£30

Similar period (a little later) as my current set up. But will look okay IMO. And that will run one of those iPod kits as well

[B7]

Heres mine, sorry about the crappy pic

Pioneer KEX-M700B Multi CD Control Head Unit
GM 1000 60w+60w Power Amplifier
GM 41A 30w+30w Stereo Main Amplifer
CDX M100 6CD Changer

I even have all the manuals for this stuff as well

Dealer fitted, very, very expensive

That set up was IIRC about £1200 as a dealer option. Proper peice of kit back then. Are you sure theres no amber option on the lighting? Maybe a bit early I suppose.

[The_Diddler]

I shall scan the manual........

[The_Diddler]

Nope no option for display colour

[E30BeemerLad]

will that pioneer shizzle really control an ipod Trev?

It came from the E36 I raped for the M52 lump, so was prob dealer fit in that, circa 1995