freddyttt

Yep.... price is steep at 3,000 but i figured why not get to talking about an option as we wait for 12V .....

So is this a DIY kit, easy to install?? any thoughts on how this thing will sound with-upgrading your speakers especially compared to some double Din systems. will this unit except an Amp??

http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/x009-fd2/

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500X009...le-System.html

Stormtrooper206

I just got the X008u the other day, still need to finish wiring the microbypass today to get to the settings but so far so good. Aftermarket kickers sound great

RLXXI

Scroll down to the bottom of the description page on the Alpine link, it is NOT for those of us with the 4" screen, it's a direct replacement for the 9" MFT system, noted because they do not list an XLT, only Limited, Platinum, Raptor, King Ranch, FX2 & 4, and Lariat.

Crutchfield says it is for us with 4" screen, so which is it?

Weatherman71

on that page:Keep the Factory Controls with an iDatalink Maestro Module (Included)
Retains All Ford Feature Variations*

Sync®
Climate Control
Voice Commands
Bluetooth® wireless technology
Steering Wheel Controls
Parking Sensor integration
Customizable On-screen Vehicle Information
*For select 2013-2014 Ford F-150 Trucks with MyFord 4.2-Inch Screen. Retained features and customized vehicle information vary by vehicle model.

Weatherman71

looks like it is for the 4.2"

RLXXI

Yeah Alpine is financial profiling leaving out the XLT because they think we can't afford it.

jkenprice1

Check out the X009-FD1

Weatherman71

Compatibility: 2007-2014 Ford F-150 XL, STX, XLT, FX2, FX4, SVT Raptor*.
*The specified vehicles have been tested and have met compatibility specs at the time of testing. Compatibility is not guaranteed if the manufacturer has made production changes to the listed vehicles above. Not compatible with 4.2" LCD screen (My Ford) or 8" LCD touch screen (My Ford Touch) equipped vehicles.

why would we want this unit?

jkenprice1

Sorry, I thought this model covered everything not covered by the FD2. I guess you guys in the middle are SOL

dd2424

There were two different models made for a few reasons. There's the vehicles that have a standard HVAC control and some of those models work with the FD1. The FD2 works with some of the vehicles that have the digital HVAC controls. All the different Ford audio systems use a different data system. I'm not sure why Ford chose to do this since it would seem like it would be easier and cheaper to use the same data for all their vehicles rather than re-developing it for every system. Between the two head units they cover the vast majority of the F-150's. It's the radio upgrade you can make to that vehicle. If you haven't seen the 9" screen in person stop into a local shop and take a look at it. They look great in that dash.