Radio Upgrade - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Brandon__ · 01-24-2013, 06:56 AM

@sav

That looks awesome! Fits like a glove it looks like.

sav · 01-24-2013, 07:03 AM

Thanks, yeah it does. No more fascia plates or anything like that.

Only thing is that the car's built in USB port isn't working but there is a fix for that of course.

sav · 01-24-2013, 07:35 AM

I've just managed to shave 35secs off the bootup time.

I must say, it's nerve wrecking rebooting the radio after every tweak because there is always a chance of bricking the thing. I should probably quit while I'm ahead.

Brandon__ · 01-24-2013, 07:44 AM

How'd you get the old radio out? @sav

sav · 01-24-2013, 07:50 AM

You pop the fake carbon panels off, then there are 4 x 10mm bolts securing the radio to the dash with metal brackets. Remove those bolts then the radio pulls out. Very easy actually.

The brackets looks similar to this:

But with a square edge at the top which I had to press flat with a bench vice to make it fit the new radio.

Vic_RSA · 01-24-2013, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

Thanks, yeah it does. No more fascia plates or anything like that.

Only thing is that the car's built in USB port isn't working but there is a fix for that of course.

Let us know how you get past that one!

Get those wires wrong and smoke - at least on a PC!

sav · 01-24-2013, 11:36 AM

Nah, it's simple - the harness that plugs into the Toyota USB port is straight forward, you just need to modify the plug to accept a USB cable from the back.

sav · 01-24-2013, 11:37 AM

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...head-unit.html

The 86's plug is exactly the same.

Vic_RSA · 01-24-2013, 11:39 AM

Not rocket science hey. Good job!

sav · 01-24-2013, 11:40 AM

Yep, not at all. I'll see if I can find a spare socket though, I'm not too keen on cutting my car's up.

Vic_RSA · 01-24-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

Yep, not at all. I'll see if I can find a spare socket though, I'm not too keen on cutting my car's up.

How much would a new USB port cost I wonder? Couldn't be that pricey surely...

But this is Toyota...

Ryan86 · 01-24-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

Yep, not at all. I'll see if I can find a spare socket though, I'm not too keen on cutting my car's up.

Run the extra USB/Ipod cable to your cubby..... There is a power socket there and you can leave your gadget in the cubby..

Vic_RSA · 01-24-2013, 12:14 PM

Would an old USB port like this help in anyway to create an adapter?

sav · 01-24-2013, 03:18 PM

Nope, ther eis almost zero space inside the plug which is why you need to cut it.

Ryan - the one cable is running to the cubby although I don't need it for anything, it would be nice to have quick access for the occasional flash stick though.

I doubt that plug would be expensive. If a sun visor is less than R800, then how expensive could it be?

01-24-2013, 07:03 AM	#128
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	Thanks, yeah it does. No more fascia plates or anything like that. Only thing is that the car's built in USB port isn't working but there is a fix for that of course. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-24-2013, 07:35 AM	#129
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	I've just managed to shave 35secs off the bootup time. I must say, it's nerve wrecking rebooting the radio after every tweak because there is always a chance of bricking the thing. I should probably quit while I'm ahead. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-24-2013, 07:50 AM	#131
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	You pop the fake carbon panels off, then there are 4 x 10mm bolts securing the radio to the dash with metal brackets. Remove those bolts then the radio pulls out. Very easy actually. The brackets looks similar to this: But with a square edge at the top which I had to press flat with a bench vice to make it fit the new radio. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-24-2013, 11:36 AM	#133
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	Nah, it's simple - the harness that plugs into the Toyota USB port is straight forward, you just need to modify the plug to accept a USB cable from the back. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-24-2013, 11:37 AM	#134
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...head-unit.html The 86's plug is exactly the same. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-24-2013, 06:56 AM	#127
Brandon__ Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 High MT (White Pearl) Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 54 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	@sav That looks awesome! Fits like a glove it looks like.

01-24-2013, 07:44 AM	#130
Brandon__ Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 High MT (White Pearl) Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 54 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	How'd you get the old radio out? @sav

01-24-2013, 11:39 AM	#135
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Not rocket science hey. Good job!

01-24-2013, 11:40 AM	#136
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	Yep, not at all. I'll see if I can find a spare socket though, I'm not too keen on cutting my car's up. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-24-2013, 12:14 PM	#139
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Would an old USB port like this help in anyway to create an adapter? Attached Images

01-24-2013, 03:18 PM	#140
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	Nope, ther eis almost zero space inside the plug which is why you need to cut it. Ryan - the one cable is running to the cubby although I don't need it for anything, it would be nice to have quick access for the occasional flash stick though. I doubt that plug would be expensive. If a sun visor is less than R800, then how expensive could it be? __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

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