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Ruckus · 01-04-2015, 09:10 PM

So I looked into what it will take to install this and already ran into a problem. There is about a 1/4 inch gap on either side of the radio. I went out on a limb and ordered..http://m.ebay.com/itm/SCION-FR-S-CAR...-/360610207049

More to come.

Cockatoo · 01-04-2015, 09:40 PM

Yep yep... I got the beatsonic dash kit. Will probably custom wrap it at some point so it looks better. You also want to get the antenna adapter and also usb adapter if you'd like use of that. I also got a slim Bluetooth odb so I can run Torque

kmbkk · 01-04-2015, 11:02 PM

I made the switch to an android phone, so this head unit mag be near the top for future upgrade depending on how it sounds. In for updates!

Ruckus · 01-05-2015, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cockatoo

Yep yep... I got the beatsonic dash kit. Will probably custom wrap it at some point so it looks better. You also want to get the antenna adapter and also usb adapter if you'd like use of that. I also got a slim Bluetooth odb so I can run Torque

I like the way that kit looks better!

Do you have part numbers or anything for the exact adaptors needed as far as the antenna and USB are concerned?

Keep me posted on the wiring! I'm failing to see how I'm going to run this thing to an amp in the future. Looks like it might take some tinkering. I'll have to wait for the fit kit to show up.

Cockatoo · 01-05-2015, 08:15 AM

Antenna:
http://amzn.com/B004W34BBK

USB:
http://amzn.com/B00EAYYQDO

My unit is actually arriving today... but I wont have all the other stuff until later in the week. I'll keep updating as I get things in order.

Cockatoo · 01-05-2015, 07:56 PM

Got my head unit in today! Shipped Saturday from China and got it tonight, not bad!

Ruckus · 01-07-2015, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cockatoo

Got my head unit in today! Shipped Saturday from China and got it tonight, not bad!

Damn!

Ruckus · 01-07-2015, 01:13 PM

Went ahead and purchased those adaptors plus the blue tooth odb2. Thanks! Not gonna lie... pretty stoked about that blue tooth odb2 deal with torque. Very sexy.

Cockatoo · 01-07-2015, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruckus

Went ahead and purchased those adaptors plus the blue tooth odb2. Thanks! Not gonna lie... pretty stoked about that blue tooth odb2 deal with torque. Very sexy.

Awesome! I'll have all the parts by Friday so Ill definitely be jumping on it as soon as I can... Last night I setup a test-bench and hooked it up to a spare ups battery, works like a charm... tested bluetooth, gps, wifi, and even tested my yet to be installed Rydeen backup camera.

Cockatoo · 01-10-2015, 07:39 PM

Boom!

zc06_kisstherain · 01-10-2015, 10:50 PM

Looks great!

Foobar · 01-10-2015, 10:58 PM

How long is boot up? Does it have a standby mode for quick boot?

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Cockatoo · 01-10-2015, 11:13 PM

It has a standby time of 2 hours... Cold boot time is 15 to 20 seconds. Not too bad... Hopefully in the future firmware tweaks can be made to lengthen the standby time because the draw is not that much

Cockatoo · 01-10-2015, 11:56 PM

Mini review

Fit and Finish: Unit arrived in perfect shape from China. Quality seems very good especially for the price. I don't think the features can be beat for the price particularly if you want to be running Android.

Install: Straight forward, just like installing any other aftermarket unit. Had a little trouble with Beatsonic kit mounting straight but was fine once unit was fully installed.

Performance: definitely one of the better performing Android units I've experienced, gpu could be a little better, but not necessary. Touch screen is responsive and operates as expected. Side capacitive buttons work great.

Sound: great! waaay better than the OEM unit, the OEM unit has too much sound processing and distorts relatively easy. Granted I'm using aftermarket amp /speakers. Actually FM radio for some reason sounds way better... less noise and better perceived sound quality.

Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, OEM USB, and Rydeen Duo backup camera all work great and as expected. The unit has several RCA connections for audio in and video in.

I would highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for the Android experience or really just a better experience than alot of aftermarket units can deliver at this time. This unit hit all the points I was looking for and I don't mind not having any physical buttons.

01-04-2015, 09:10 PM	#15
Ruckus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Oklahoma Posts: 137 Thanks: 101 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I looked into what it will take to install this and already ran into a problem. There is about a 1/4 inch gap on either side of the radio. I went out on a limb and ordered..http://m.ebay.com/itm/SCION-FR-S-CAR...-/360610207049 More to come. __________________

01-07-2015, 01:13 PM	#22
Ruckus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Oklahoma Posts: 137 Thanks: 101 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Went ahead and purchased those adaptors plus the blue tooth odb2. Thanks! Not gonna lie... pretty stoked about that blue tooth odb2 deal with torque. Very sexy. __________________

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Cockatoo TALLY FT86 Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram -- SBD Turbo -- Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 185 Thanked 444 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yep yep... I got the beatsonic dash kit. Will probably custom wrap it at some point so it looks better. You also want to get the antenna adapter and also usb adapter if you'd like use of that. I also got a slim Bluetooth odb so I can run Torque

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kmbkk First 86 Driver Baby! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: FR-S, Flex Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,752 Thanks: 504 Thanked 513 Times in 349 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I made the switch to an android phone, so this head unit mag be near the top for future upgrade depending on how it sounds. In for updates!

01-05-2015, 08:15 AM	#19
Cockatoo TALLY FT86 Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram -- SBD Turbo -- Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 185 Thanked 444 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Antenna: http://amzn.com/B004W34BBK USB: http://amzn.com/B00EAYYQDO My unit is actually arriving today... but I wont have all the other stuff until later in the week. I'll keep updating as I get things in order.

01-05-2015, 07:56 PM	#20
Cockatoo TALLY FT86 Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram -- SBD Turbo -- Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 185 Thanked 444 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Got my head unit in today! Shipped Saturday from China and got it tonight, not bad!

01-10-2015, 07:39 PM	#24
Cockatoo TALLY FT86 Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram -- SBD Turbo -- Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 185 Thanked 444 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Boom!

01-10-2015, 11:13 PM	#27
Cockatoo TALLY FT86 Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram -- SBD Turbo -- Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 185 Thanked 444 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It has a standby time of 2 hours... Cold boot time is 15 to 20 seconds. Not too bad... Hopefully in the future firmware tweaks can be made to lengthen the standby time because the draw is not that much

01-10-2015, 11:56 PM	#28
Cockatoo TALLY FT86 Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Monogram -- SBD Turbo -- Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 624 Thanks: 185 Thanked 444 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Mini review Fit and Finish: Unit arrived in perfect shape from China. Quality seems very good especially for the price. I don't think the features can be beat for the price particularly if you want to be running Android. Install: Straight forward, just like installing any other aftermarket unit. Had a little trouble with Beatsonic kit mounting straight but was fine once unit was fully installed. Performance: definitely one of the better performing Android units I've experienced, gpu could be a little better, but not necessary. Touch screen is responsive and operates as expected. Side capacitive buttons work great. Sound: great! waaay better than the OEM unit, the OEM unit has too much sound processing and distorts relatively easy. Granted I'm using aftermarket amp /speakers. Actually FM radio for some reason sounds way better... less noise and better perceived sound quality. Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, OEM USB, and Rydeen Duo backup camera all work great and as expected. The unit has several RCA connections for audio in and video in. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for the Android experience or really just a better experience than alot of aftermarket units can deliver at this time. This unit hit all the points I was looking for and I don't mind not having any physical buttons.

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