Head Unit install questions...

[lglarum]

Anyone have any pros/cons on JVC head units? I've always had Pioneer up until now and liked them. I'd like to put a double-din in my SSEi and would like to keep the dash clean but pioneer doesn't have one that I'd put in the dash.

What all is needed so that I don't lose my chimes and anything related to the factory HU? And I know i'd need another module to keep the steering wheel controls. Here's what I am lookin at.
KW-XG700

http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027886&pathId=148&page=1

Here's Pioneer's offering, I'm not so big on the green backlights...
FH-P4200MP

[94NDTA]

Do you have a monsoon system?

[weshole]

If I was going DBL din, I'd spend a little bit more and do the DVD player. Just my .02.

[RidinRails]

I don't personally like jvc because of their lack of frequency and audio controls but install on those bonnevilles is easy. And I agree with wes.

[lglarum]

I believe it's the Bose system. Can I just add in an aftermarket amp into the current system?

[Guest]

http://www.metraonline.com/products.aspx

The information you seek should be able to be found here. Contact me if you need pricing on those kits.

[lglarum]

PM Sent...

[lglarum]

Can anyone confirm that I need the following modules to keep features in the car...

Metra GMOS-09 for chimes/RAP/etc.
PAC SWI-X for steering wheel controls

[Goodnbuzzd]

Dont quote me, but... that car might need a data retention harness for a radio install, i know my 2000 van did. if you need one i have one, it was a spendy little shit. i dont need it. Check into it, tjamz could tell you more than i can on that particular car.

[treimche]

PAC SWI-X sucks balls. Get the one that's made specifically to work w/ the head unit that you purchase. Most of them plug into the back of the head unit and actually work good, all the time.

[lglarum]

Yeah, I found that the SWI-JACK will work for the XG700.