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Originally Posted by shoreline86
I'm currently looking to replace the head unit with a Pioneer DMH-WT8600NEX but I haven't been able to find any info on head unit swaps for the car yet. I see in Japan that they do run custom head units but asking people there hasn't yielded much info likely due to the fact that they didn't install it themselves (the people I asked said they did retain steering wheel controls though).
Anyone here try to do the swap themselves?
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I just happened to be checking out similar systems to replace the one in my RV. For more than $2,000, they could have bought anything off the shelf rather than the custom built system that has the build quality and utility of a middle school science project. The lack of Apple Car Play and Android Auto is a game changer. The Pioneer you mentioned is a nice one and they told me that there is an extra OEM converter module designed to retain the interface from the vehicle. In the case of my RV, I only need to be able to use the Mercedes Sprinter steering wheel controls. In the Subaru BRZ, there is a lot more going on and they told me that they don't have enough info on the 2022 Twins yet, so the jury is still out on that one. I am OK with the sound in my 2022 BRZ for now. They told me that if I am OK with the functionality of the head unit and I wanted to improve the sound, they could help me out starting with speakers and external amplifiers. They also suggested that I absolutely need to install a massive sub in the space where the spare tire used to be.