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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 11:48 AM
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Default Kale, did you ever pick a HU?

I would IM this, but IM doesn't appear to be working right now.

Wondering if you ever bought the Alpine 7897 or if you had second thoughts...
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I'm going with the 7897 from etronics.com , but I need to pay off the credit card first :lol:
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:33 PM
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I'm leaning that way, but no amber lights...I hate that. :(
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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I'm going to put it in my truck for now until I can do a complete system for the truck, then the Clarion HXd10 goes in the truck (it has no internal amplifier so it cant go in now) and the alpine into the c4..
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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I think I'm leaning towards the 7894 just to get the amber lights... :crazy:
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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the reason id get the higher end unit is so i can use factory power/ground.. lol

to AVOID the high output feature
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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 04:14 PM
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Yeah, that one is weighing on me a bit too...

I'm just trying to picture green buttons with my amber dash...I can't decide how much I'll hate it...
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alpine amber isn't very "amber" either. you seen one in amber mode yet? Its more like a sick yellow
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hmm...the one I just looked at was a pretty good amber. Looked like it would match my interior really well.

I'm pretty much decided against the 7897 now. It won't fit well. It would hit my shift **** when it opens up. :(

Now I'm just debating whether I'll install the unit myself or if I'll pay the premium to buy it locally and have someone install it for me...

Unless I find another MP3 head unit I suddenly like better... :crazy:
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