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mikeg7827 · 07-05-2012, 03:35 PM

So, here in the States... i went to Best Buy and they had a couple (of what i thought were double din) options... JVC, Kenwood etc.

The BB rep said the Kenwood is the best based on the Garmin Navi which is nice but it was like $800 US but he said they dont have the radio kit yet? is that the radio bracket? or the antenna kit everyone is talking about?

Also, if i upgrade the headunit will i lose the Aux/USB port capability??

i like the fact that I can plug in my 16GB flash drive for all my mp3's but i want the capability of DVD playback, Navigation and touch screen and just an overall cosmetically pleasing unit.

csaba · 07-05-2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurie

That's what we get in the Middle East! It's not a good unit at all! Sound quality is terrible and menus are a pain to navigate and it would not remember that I was using the USB previously and defaults to FM every time I re-start the car. Annoying to say the least!

Happy with the replacement

i guess we get a nicer unit in the US. i like ours better.

K2 · 07-05-2012, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeg7827

Also, if i upgrade the headunit will i lose the Aux/USB port capability??

If the HU has a rear USB port, the AUX/USB should plug into that.

Mcdj18 · 07-11-2012, 02:02 AM

What is the nicest nav head unit available for this car?? I want something that has DVD, Apps, Rear camera ability, is responsive, easy user interface. Basically all the bells and whistles.

mikeg7827 · 07-11-2012, 12:43 PM

bump to see if anyone in a US FR-S has an update or story to share on their Headunit update... pics would be nice too to show style and if there are gaps!

thanks!

Imti · 07-14-2012, 04:58 AM

Laurie,
Did you get the latest maps with the Garmin attachment ECU? Can you check the map setup for it?

I saw today that my 2010 Sonata Nav unit came with the 2010 Maps. It'd be great if the Garmin ECU can be had with the 2012-13 GCC maps. Perhaps upgraded if not?

Laurie · 07-14-2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imti

Laurie,
Did you get the latest maps with the Garmin attachment ECU? Can you check the map setup for it?

I saw today that my 2010 Sonata Nav unit came with the 2010 Maps. It'd be great if the Garmin ECU can be had with the 2012-13 GCC maps. Perhaps upgraded if not?

No - had to do an update... but mine might have been older stock sitting in the store in Naif road. Upgrading and getting the thing to work with Garmin's security features is a royal pain in the butt.

Recommend you ask Yellowhat to ensure they get the unit from Kenwood with the latest maps.

Ben Stef · 09-04-2012, 03:48 AM

Getting one of these installed this friday along with focal speakers and sub. Can't wait to pick it up. Will upload pics when I get my car back.

K-Lock · 09-26-2012, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Stef

Getting one of these installed this friday along with focal speakers and sub. Can't wait to pick it up. Will upload pics when I get my car back.

I'm considering Focal speakers myself. Which ones you're looking at?

07-14-2012, 04:58 AM	#34
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07-05-2012, 03:35 PM	#29
mikeg7827 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 1995 Ford Probe Location: Iceland Posts: 375 Thanks: 31 Thanked 37 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	So, here in the States... i went to Best Buy and they had a couple (of what i thought were double din) options... JVC, Kenwood etc. The BB rep said the Kenwood is the best based on the Garmin Navi which is nice but it was like $800 US but he said they dont have the radio kit yet? is that the radio bracket? or the antenna kit everyone is talking about? Also, if i upgrade the headunit will i lose the Aux/USB port capability?? i like the fact that I can plug in my 16GB flash drive for all my mp3's but i want the capability of DVD playback, Navigation and touch screen and just an overall cosmetically pleasing unit.

07-11-2012, 12:43 PM	#33
mikeg7827 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 1995 Ford Probe Location: Iceland Posts: 375 Thanks: 31 Thanked 37 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	bump to see if anyone in a US FR-S has an update or story to share on their Headunit update... pics would be nice too to show style and if there are gaps! thanks!

09-04-2012, 03:48 AM	#36
Ben Stef Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GT Location: Geelong, Australia Posts: 27 Thanks: 21 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Getting one of these installed this friday along with focal speakers and sub. Can't wait to pick it up. Will upload pics when I get my car back.

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