Best aftermarket In dash radio for scion frs?

[rbizzle004]

Originally Posted by Mandy

See, I want one that works with the built in USB/mic/aux. I was planning on waiting for the pioneer one that was previews on the 10 series FR-S, but I'm wondering if there are any other units that are plug and play?

Unless you consider 2 additional wiring harness' to plug into the factory harness' there is no modifications to get this to work. At this time I don't believe there is a working mod to get the factory mic to work. I put my aftermarket mic for the Alpine in the headliner where the factory one is (BRZ)

[jonnyozero3]

Originally Posted by nzer

Damn, I see the North Pole from searching is N90 and I was starting to think at 0:0 that @jonnyozero3 was Santa Claus.

Sorry for the OT chaff guys.

Just FYI, type the coordinates 000000N 0000000E into google maps. You're all looking for me in the wrong direction

[Lverasky]

Originally Posted by Gixxersixxerman

I went with the 950, it does traffic everything I want.. I looked at the z150.. I could've got it.. It's their "flagship" model. But in the end the motorized screen pushed me away.. I'd love a 7" screen over the 6.1... But I had issues with a motorized screen once and decided never again.. Even though now I don't use CD's, I just turned away from it.. Either model is awesome.. If they could've made a 7" with out the cd/DVD slot, I'd be all over it..

I really can't wait for the "next generation" models due out in a couple years.. Bluray, built in WiFi and the works... They have WiFi models now, but I haven't seen a useable bluray/WiFi hotspot radio thats consumer friendly, but alas I've been out of the hifonics game for quite some time now

Question. After you installed the HU, do you need to install a new mic that comes with the HU to get the Bluetooth works when taking phone calls???

[Gixxersixxerman]

Originally Posted by peace_noel

Question. After you installed the HU, do you need to install a new mic that comes with the HU to get the Bluetooth works when taking phone calls???

Yes.. There is no fix that uses the stock mic.. At least that I know of, and I've searched everywhere.. I'm sure I could solder up the stock mic to the jack aftermarket HU use.. But from my past experience, the mics that come with the HU are better quality... I didn't have a problem with people hearing me on the stock unit, but my friends do say this on is better with no echo at all..

[Lverasky]

Originally Posted by Gixxersixxerman

Yes.. There is no fix that uses the stock mic.. At least that I know of, and I've searched everywhere.. I'm sure I could solder up the stock mic to the jack aftermarket HU use.. But from my past experience, the mics that come with the HU are better quality... I didn't have a problem with people hearing me on the stock unit, but my friends do say this on is better with no echo at all..

I see. So if I order a new HU I have to use the new mic that comes with the HU.

So, where do you install that new mic?

[NedVargar]

So where are people putting their GPS antenna for the aftermarket units?

[wheelhaus]

Originally Posted by Gixxersixxerman

I have seen the back of our radios, and none of them have a USB port, therefore will require and adaptor to plug right into that aux port on the dash.. I haven't pulled that panel off yet, but i imagine a USB cord and aux cord can be made to fit with minor modification, but I'll find out when I install this unit next week.. I'd like to keep that port just in case I ever need to charge or anything, but I bought the adaptor for the iPhone to connect to this 950nh..

The back of the USB/aux panel uses OEM style connectors. There's a Toyota/Lexus adapter (can't remember the part number, but it's in the USB thread and sold on www.sonicelectronix.com) that adapts the connector behind the radio to a standard USB A male.

The aux input will require some soldering. Either A- from the back of the aux connector, or B- tap into the same wires/connector behind the radio. A user here was supposedly making a connectorized aux adapter, but he hasn't responded to any PM's.

[Narcoden]

Originally Posted by NedVargar

So where are people putting their GPS antenna for the aftermarket units?

My gps antenna is magnetic. I stuck it on a metal cross bar that is just off to the right of the radio, just behind the glove box. Actually it's more between the head unit and glove box behind the dash. Then I zip tied it in place. It gets flawless reception in that spot. Nothing but a little plastic and the windshield between the gps and the sky. GPS location locks in just a few seconds.

[captain_jack]

Originally Posted by peace_noel

I see. So if I order a new HU I have to use the new mic that comes with the HU.

So, where do you install that new mic?

Usually on headliner at corner of windshield however you can remove stock mic and place new mic in its place.

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[captain_jack]

Didnt look all through this but Metra finally has a single din dash kit out. The model number is 99-8236. Seems to fit pretty nicely if you use the supplied brackets and ISO mount. The supplied trim ring fits nice as well. Id use it before any of the other kits available. Granted its for single dins and not double dins but just an fyi

[OICU812]

Thinking of the Kenwood Excelon Series, they are VERY nice. Viewed one in a guys FR-S last weekend, impressive features and fit & finish is tops.

[2forme]

I vote for the head unit that @nzer has. Blows the Kenwoods, Pioneers, etc out of the water on features and is much, much cheaper.

[OICU812]

Originally Posted by 2forme

I vote for the head unit that @nzer has. Blows the Kenwoods, Pioneers, etc out of the water on features and is much, much cheaper.

And what unit is that??

[nzer]

Originally Posted by OICU812

And what unit is that??

@OICU812 this is the unit I have
http://www.tradesolution.hk/e/ptxweb...duct/1274.html
It's a T7019A knockoff unit.

Install is plug and play although you need an antenna adapter. Fits perfectly into dash using mounts off side of stock unit. Original bezel goes back on with no alterations. Even starts up with a big Toyota symbol on the screen

I have run @2forme's root on it and should work with torque with ELM327 and carscope with OB-LINK but just waiting to test a couple of Bluetooth dongles so hold fire until I can confirm that works. So then you'll have head unit and gauges using an app.

Seriously easy install. This is the FIRST time I have ever installed a stereo and I was nervous as hell but with the confidence through support from @Narcoden and @2forme gave me I had a go and whammo, done!

See post 1 on this thread for the root instructions from 2forme that unlocks the bluetooth comms I followed and from post 430 on page 20 of this thread from me on my experiences so far with it. It i can get it all working I will post a DIY on what I did.

I'm enjoying the head unit at the moment but will LOVE it once I get Torque and Carscope working on it.

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