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Old 03-22-2020, 09:43 AM   #1
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Fitting an aftermarket head unit to my BRZ inc step by step video

Really pleased with the install of the Pioneer SPH-DA130 DAB in my 2013 BRZ. It was super easy to get the stock headunit out and with a little trial and error to get new one in. One thing I noticed is that people are trying to bolt the plastic spacers in between the metal bracket and the headunit, this is incorrect they should go outside the metal side brackets. If you are looking for a helpful video, check out the link below, I am no expert so take this as guidance on how I did it, this isnt the only solution but has worked for me:

The video description also contains all the bits I used to fit it. Thanks for watching, its step by step so around 45 mins long:



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Nice!

I'd recommend the JDM Subaru filler panels, they look much nicer than the aftermarket bits:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRZ-AV-ESCU...75.c1#viTabs_0

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Nice!

I'd recommend the JDM Subaru filler panels, they look much nicer than the aftermarket bits:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRZ-AV-ESCU...75.c1#viTabs_0

Great recommendation, if I dont end up fiber glassing the surround, I may go down that route.
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not to thread jack but is anyone experiencing issues with their deck losing power upon startup? Mine turns on, then shutdown and then starts up again normally. I've heard its a drop in voltage in the car that causes this and its more common in the push-start models...
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not to thread jack but is anyone experiencing issues with their deck losing power upon startup? Mine turns on, then shutdown and then starts up again normally. I've heard its a drop in voltage in the car that causes this and its more common in the push-start models...
there was a thread with a similar issue, but i don't believe there was ever a final result, they just claimed to have fixed it and never gave a solution...
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