How to: Torque on an android powered stereo with no hacking v. Ca-Fi Dashlinq4
 

Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 in Toyota Universal Fitment - fits the FR-S/GT86/BR-Z perfectly without adapters or wiring needs (plug and play other than snipping one wire for steering wheel controls)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-H...-h680-no/5.jpg

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSv-3fKBmls"]Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Stereo - Torque via OBD2 reader NO ROOT NEEDED - YouTube[/ame]

If no one knew - this stereo runs 4.1.1 and is their new version with upgraded hardware compared to past

I had the last unit, and got the newest one as soon as it came out! HUGE upgrade. Im an android enthusiast, but hate hacking my devices - so i was thrilled this worked out of the box.

Andrew??

Great find!!!

Nice head unit. The only down part is the wireless dongle sticking out so much. Doesn't it get in the way while driving?

Looks like it could but to remedy for that is to get a obd2 extension cable and that would take care of that problem. :)

I would think the dongle is not proprietary and you can use any of the other ODB2 adapters available.

I do highly recommend an extension cable to prevent fatigue on the stock OBD2 connector though...

http://store.ca-fi.com/index.php?rou...product_id=283

Here's the description:

It's spare on technical details. Looks like it might be a single core? That's disappointing, with the other chinese deck out there stepping it up to dual core.

It is a dual core processor. Heres a link that compares all the ca-fi units.

http://ca-fi.com/web/specs/

that was my first thought too.. wasnt bad.

that said, you can easily unscrew the obd2 port and re-configure it so it doesnt get in the way if it bothers you.

::cheers:

Yeah its pretty speedy.... if you guys want, i have several other videos of the unit. just let me know.

very good call!

any tips on a specific one?

General Walkthrough and overview videos
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sGxtnF6GfU&list=HL1396200956"]Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Walk Through Part 1 of 3 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=303ny-z1LtM"]Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Walk Through Part 2 of 3 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSPT7Jrd_-E"]Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Walk Through Part 3 of 3 - YouTube[/ame]



Application Performance
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_HheZ9aJ1c"]Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Android Car Stereo - Application Performance Part 1 of 2 - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tvs8GQVZiE"]Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Android Car Stereo - Application Performance Part 2 of 2 - YouTube[/ame]

I think I may order one of these now. Getting real tired of the OEM unit.

@SHIFTER
This is the one I got.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007PAHHWM"]Oem OBD-II OBD2 16Pin Male to Female Extension Cable Diagnostic Extender 100cm:Amazon:Electronics[/ame]

amazing. gonna order that :party0030:

you won't regret it. it is seriously stunning.

if you have ANY questions, please - pm me. I'd be happy to help. :thumbsup:

@SHIFTER

no problem man

I really like that it has a battery to keep it from cold booting each time. This seems like a really well thought out product. Does anyone happen to know if it has an accelerometer for Torque? I didn't see mention.

How would i know about the accelerometer? I've rarely used torque up to now. I can test if you want.

The battery for the cold start booting is fucking awesome. I left it for 24 hours and zing - it was on as soon i turned the key. Some OEM navigation units arent even that fast.

Can't view videos at work.. What color are the buttons at night? Have to stick with the red theme.. Thx!

Go to realtime information and add the acceleration sensor x or y display and see if it's green in the list or if you are getting any data from it.

White. Looks great in the FR-S :cheers:

hey OP can you link where you purchased this head unit? there's several cafi dashlinq 4's and im wondering if my brz can install the toyota univeral model?

screen light
 

may i ask if the screen can be automatically turn off while the music running in the background, cos i do lot's of nite ride, and sometimes i just wish i can turn off as much light possible while driving, and how's the sound compare to the stock base HU? thanks!!!

Thanks for posting this. I'm really tempted. A couple questions if you don't mind --

I noticed in your videos, several times it looked like the unit didn't respond to your touch. Do you notice that in regular use? I realize it's tough to deal with the screen while also recording the video, so maybe that's what was going on.

I don't suppose you've tried pairing it with an external 10Hz GPS? This looks like it could make a nice track timer if it can pair with the Qstarz or Garmin GPS.


Thanks!

this is the one I got

http://store.ca-fi.com/index.php?rou...product_id=283

:thumbup:

yep you can easily do that in settings... or even turn on a screensaver interestingly enough

Honestly, I haven't had any real issues with it not responding - im fairly certain that was because I wasn't fully hitting the screen while talking and videoing the radio :thumbsup:

I have noticed the hardware home, back, and menu buttons are faster to respond... no idea why though.

I haven't tried any other GPS units - but it is a pretty standard adapter it seems. That said, the included one is pretty beefy and locks instantly.

Decided to write a full review guys - check it out with all the photos, and videos you could ever ask for :)

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62619

i cant remember if i've stumbled onto your other reviews/thread posts, but have you tried the no-name chinese knock off? i think they're called the ouku T7019A radio. apparently they're good but im just scared of buying something shipped overseas and having to deal with overseas company for warranty.