is it possible, what is the compatibility? how about the steering wheel controls. Here is the deal, i want an Alpine headunit w/DVD player installed, but i have the HK and steering controls, don't want to compremise from the sound and practicality. Thanks for the input

 

All i know is, from reading the articles and how-to's, its a royal PITA!

 

When I had a radio in the car I used this piece to keep the HK amp https://www.newministuff.com/new/sho...uctshow&id=116

 

Yes, check out "HKenabler" on my web site, available from NewMINIstuff following the link above. For example:
http://www.gbmini.net/mtblog/archive..._with_af.shtml

NewMINIstuff "packages" the HKenabler with adaptor connectors to go from MINI to aftermarket, making the install pretty simple - they sell fascia & antenna adaptors as well. If you want to still use the MFSW controls, you might check out their adaptors for that too!
Although NewMINIstuff is UK based, they are #1 excellent for MINI stereo stuff, reliable and recommended - and the only place to get the HKenabler