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Nitro · 06-19-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by motofan

Hi Nitro,

I'm thinking about installing a HU for the FR-S. Do you think I can reuse the standard scion HU, for an 2002 civic, which support standard double DIN. Do you think the the scion HU will fit? It looks wide to me. Thanks.

If I had to guess, I would say it is way too wide.

Dadhawk · 06-20-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motofan

Hi Nitro,

I'm thinking about installing a HU for the FR-S. Do you think I can reuse the standard scion HU, for an 2002 civic, which support standard double DIN. Do you think the the scion HU will fit? It looks wide to me. Thanks.

I don't know, but motofan if you do attempt this, let me know. I might consider doing the same and would like to know if it was an issue.

itsafrs · 06-20-2012, 02:27 PM

Nitro,
Thanks for the right up w pictures. I plan on adding a similar Pioneer unit in the next week or so. What about the mic for Bluetooth. Where you able to use the stock mic in the headboard? Thanks again.

Nitro · 06-20-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by itsafrs

Nitro,
Thanks for the right up w pictures. I plan on adding a similar Pioneer unit in the next week or so. What about the mic for Bluetooth. Where you able to use the stock mic in the headboard? Thanks again.

I forgot to add this to the DIY, but I ran the included Pioneer mic to my sun visor. I noticed that the stock mic had 4 wires coming out of it and I didn't feel like trying to figure out what the extra 2 wires were.

motofan · 06-20-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitro

I forgot to add this to the DIY, but I ran the included Pioneer mic to my sun visor. I noticed that the stock mic had 4 wires coming out of it and I didn't feel like trying to figure out what the extra 2 wires were.

Not stereo mic?

solution · 06-28-2012, 02:05 PM

I just did this install and routed the aftermarket mic to where the stock mic is located. Running wires took about 5min.

Pop off the stock mic piece from roof and run your aftermarket mic wire from deck under driver side dash up the a-pillar then under the roof liner. (where the roof meets the windshield) and into the stock mic area. Done!

SVXdc · 07-01-2012, 10:00 PM

Sounds like the OEM mic has a built-in amplifier circuit, like recent Subarus have. See this post.

Different aftermarket HU brands require different techniques to bypass the parking brake requirement. Most Kenwoods and JVCs just need their parking brake lead tied to chassis ground. With many others, you can use a simple 12 volt relay, or an equivalent (and much smaller) solid-state device. There are also tiny alternatives to that PAC TR7 module. Google your HU model plus 'parking brake bypass' to see what yours needs.

If other people might be driving your car (friends, family, valets, mechanics), consider adding a hidden bypass disable switch so they can't blame your HU as the reason they drove into a telephone pole.

motofan · 07-03-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I don't know, but motofan if you do attempt this, let me know. I might consider doing the same and would like to know if it was an issue.

I finally gave up the idea of installing the scion radio to the Civic. Instead I placed a Kenwood DDIN in the Civic. I would say the front panel of the Scion radio is too wide. You can't put it in the Civic without cutting off a large chunk of Civic's radio bazel.

Dadhawk · 07-03-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by motofan

I finally gave up the idea of installing the scion radio to the Civic. Instead I placed a Kenwood DDIN in the Civic. I would say the front panel of the Scion radio is too wide. You can't put it in the Civic without cutting off a large chunk of Civic's radio bazel.

that would make sense as it seems Toyota makes their radios extra wide even though they are 2DIN height.

digital_assassin · 07-07-2012, 09:43 PM

I just installed a Kenwood DDX719 and I will say the dash kit is butt a55 ugly. Gonna have to do something to make it blend better. Bondo may be the answer.

mikeg7827 · 07-15-2012, 03:54 PM

can we install the brz navigation unit in the fr-s?

Raven86gt · 07-24-2012, 12:07 PM

I have a pioneer z140bh everything works but I ran into a problem with putting the antenna into the traffic tuner.my vehicles antenna does not match! Wtf I'm so lost on how to fix the problem.

cruzinbill · 08-09-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gir

Okay, sweet. I was just curious because I'm looking to do the same thing, and with my old JVC one, I just grounded it out.

Looks like I'll need to find the unit somewhere in Aus

a simple 12v relay will work as well.

SpeedR · 09-23-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by |-Goku-|

I wonder if anyone will make a trim piece that completely replaces the second piece that you remove in your DIY.

Would be nice, because it would look more complete, and OEM, IMO

working on it.

07-01-2012, 10:00 PM	#21
SVXdc Radio wiring harness guru Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 1996 SVX L AWD Location: Atlanta Posts: 156 Thanks: 59 Thanked 98 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	Sounds like the OEM mic has a built-in amplifier circuit, like recent Subarus have. See this post. Different aftermarket HU brands require different techniques to bypass the parking brake requirement. Most Kenwoods and JVCs just need their parking brake lead tied to chassis ground. With many others, you can use a simple 12 volt relay, or an equivalent (and much smaller) solid-state device. There are also tiny alternatives to that PAC TR7 module. Google your HU model plus 'parking brake bypass' to see what yours needs. If other people might be driving your car (friends, family, valets, mechanics), consider adding a hidden bypass disable switch so they can't blame your HU as the reason they drove into a telephone pole. __________________ David C. Useful Subaru pin-outs and other info

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digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s)	I just installed a Kenwood DDX719 and I will say the dash kit is butt a55 ugly. Gonna have to do something to make it blend better. Bondo may be the answer. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

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Raven86gt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Raven 6speed mt Location: Chicago Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I'm a noob that needs help have no fm or am radio I have a pioneer z140bh everything works but I ran into a problem with putting the antenna into the traffic tuner.my vehicles antenna does not match! Wtf I'm so lost on how to fix the problem.

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