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Dadhawk · 05-02-2023, 09:45 AM

My 2013 FRS has a 2014 Pioneer with NAV from the 2014 model year (purchased here, and the NAV module from eBay). The maps are outdated, and it doesn't do Android Auto (AA), but i'm relatively happy with it. I am thinking about swapping it out thought to update it.

We just installed a Kenwood DMX857XR purchased from Crutchfield Outlet with the prewired harness in MomHawk's 2005 Mustang, replacing a previous Kenwood that replaced her Shaker 500 system. Install took less than a half hour, and works with the original Shaker 500 amp, etc. The old Kenwood died after about 10 years, but we had already been considering upgrading because MomHawk wanted wireless AA. It's a little slow to initially connect (takes maybe a minute after the car starts) but other than that works great.

In our 2004 Suburban we have a Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX installed in 2017. It has worked flawlessly but unfortunately predates Carplay/AA. Again purchased through Crutchfield. They sold all the equipment to make it work with the steering wheel controls and to retain all charms/alerts that were tied to the Suburban head unit. Longest part of the install was running the backup camera wiring but that was worth every minute spent on it.

We considered putting the current version of this (AVIC-8600NEX) in the Mustang but it was out of stock at the time, and MomHawk really only wanted AA.

The thing I don't like about replacing the one in the FRS is I don't want the double-din trim pieces. So, I may just stay with the one it for now. I've considered the Chinese android units since they have that shape. I might still do that once the FRS isn't my daily driver. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I just want it to "work".

05-02-2023, 09:45 AM	#15
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,109 Thanks: 39,679 Thanked 25,443 Times in 11,603 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	My 2013 FRS has a 2014 Pioneer with NAV from the 2014 model year (purchased here, and the NAV module from eBay). The maps are outdated, and it doesn't do Android Auto (AA), but i'm relatively happy with it. I am thinking about swapping it out thought to update it. We just installed a Kenwood DMX857XR purchased from Crutchfield Outlet with the prewired harness in MomHawk's 2005 Mustang, replacing a previous Kenwood that replaced her Shaker 500 system. Install took less than a half hour, and works with the original Shaker 500 amp, etc. The old Kenwood died after about 10 years, but we had already been considering upgrading because MomHawk wanted wireless AA. It's a little slow to initially connect (takes maybe a minute after the car starts) but other than that works great. In our 2004 Suburban we have a Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX installed in 2017. It has worked flawlessly but unfortunately predates Carplay/AA. Again purchased through Crutchfield. They sold all the equipment to make it work with the steering wheel controls and to retain all charms/alerts that were tied to the Suburban head unit. Longest part of the install was running the backup camera wiring but that was worth every minute spent on it. We considered putting the current version of this (AVIC-8600NEX) in the Mustang but it was out of stock at the time, and MomHawk really only wanted AA. The thing I don't like about replacing the one in the FRS is I don't want the double-din trim pieces. So, I may just stay with the one it for now. I've considered the Chinese android units since they have that shape. I might still do that once the FRS isn't my daily driver. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but I just want it to "work". __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".