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Old 11-16-2019, 12:00 PM   #17963
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I'm sorry, I know I'm old and not as bright as I once was but... You have a 2018 BRZ with what looks to be the exact same head unit that is in my tS. That unit comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. So, why the need for the phone dash mount?
Kenwood looks good and if you like it better than that's money well spent for you. However, I fail to see why you'd change when the stock unit does the same thing.
Hey, I'm old and not that bright either! Lol.

The 2018 head unit sold in the US on the PP Limited only offered Apple CarPlay, but no Android Auto. And I got the phone mount for better integration while driving since the OEM unit was not wireless - it had to be connected via USB to the port below. I wanted wireless to still have all the functionality while keeping my phone in my pocket.

Plus, it plays DVDs and CDs, has a built-in and highly elaborate crossover for the OEM speakers which, to my surprise, improved the stock sound tremendously. It also is completely flush and can be controlled by either a wireless remote or swiping gestures - so no finger prints.

I also loved the one-piece dash trim. I hated the piano-black trapezoidal trim of the OEM head unit bezel - subject to much glare and dirt. This 200mm unit fits the opening perfectly without the need for the side "space filling" brackets of normal double-din units.

It's all just personal preference, I guess.
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Old 11-17-2019, 09:33 AM   #17964
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Hey, I'm old and not that bright either! Lol.

The 2018 head unit sold in the US on the PP Limited only offered Apple CarPlay, but no Android Auto. And I got the phone mount for better integration while driving since the OEM unit was not wireless - it had to be connected via USB to the port below. I wanted wireless to still have all the functionality while keeping my phone in my pocket.

Plus, it plays DVDs and CDs, has a built-in and highly elaborate crossover for the OEM speakers which, to my surprise, improved the stock sound tremendously. It also is completely flush and can be controlled by either a wireless remote or swiping gestures - so no finger prints.

I also loved the one-piece dash trim. I hated the piano-black trapezoidal trim of the OEM head unit bezel - subject to much glare and dirt. This 200mm unit fits the opening perfectly without the need for the side "space filling" brackets of normal double-din units.

It's all just personal preference, I guess.
Was not aware that the US model didn't have Android Auto or that you had to have a physical connection. I guess that shows that Apple has more clout in the US. Or, SoA doesn't have a clue...

Plus 1 for being able to play CD's and for the cross over to give better sound. Live and learn, eh!
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Old 11-17-2019, 10:53 AM   #17965
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Hey, I'm old and not that bright either! Lol.

The 2018 head unit sold in the US on the PP Limited only offered Apple CarPlay, but no Android Auto. And I got the phone mount for better integration while driving since the OEM unit was not wireless - it had to be connected via USB to the port below. I wanted wireless to still have all the functionality while keeping my phone in my pocket.

Plus, it plays DVDs and CDs, has a built-in and highly elaborate crossover for the OEM speakers which, to my surprise, improved the stock sound tremendously. It also is completely flush and can be controlled by either a wireless remote or swiping gestures - so no finger prints.

I also loved the one-piece dash trim. I hated the piano-black trapezoidal trim of the OEM head unit bezel - subject to much glare and dirt. This 200mm unit fits the opening perfectly without the need for the side "space filling" brackets of normal double-din units.

It's all just personal preference, I guess.

The 2018+ limited US radio does have both Apple and Android. Apple requires a physical connection. Android does not.(have not tested that is what the manual states)
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Old 11-17-2019, 01:00 PM   #17966
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The 2018+ limited US radio does have both Apple and Android. Apple requires a physical connection. Android does not.(have not tested that is what the manual states)
I have a 2018+ limited and I have to use a charging cable for Android Auto. What page did it say in the manual that Android doesn't need a cable? It would be great to have it wirelessly connect.
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Old 11-17-2019, 06:12 PM   #17967
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I have a 2018+ limited and I have to use a charging cable for Android Auto. What page did it say in the manual that Android doesn't need a cable? It would be great to have it wirelessly connect.
I have a 2020 and it is wireless for android.
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Old 11-17-2019, 06:19 PM   #17968
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drove it the way it wants to be driven. It's against the rules to allow the rpms to drop below 5 grand. (after the oil has reached temp) If you cant watch the fuel gauge drop, you're going too slow.
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Old 11-18-2019, 08:30 AM   #17969
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New 200mm Kenwood head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - no need for the phone dash mount anymore. Plus new dual USB ports, Raceseng aluminum R-lock and the Canadian one-piece dash trim. Yes, the buttons are on the right for RHD vehicles, but I don't mind. Not a bad trade-off considering all the features. So much cleaner.

What model Kenwood?
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Old 11-18-2019, 10:04 AM   #17970
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I have a 2020 and it is wireless for android.
Woops, I meant to just put 2018 instead of 2018+. Interesting! Would you mind how you set up wireless Android Auto?
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New 200mm Kenwood head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - no need for the phone dash mount anymore. Plus new dual USB ports, Raceseng aluminum R-lock and the Canadian one-piece dash trim. Yes, the buttons are on the right for RHD vehicles, but I don't mind. Not a bad trade-off considering all the features. So much cleaner.

I think the gear knob is terrific.
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What model Kenwood?
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I think the gear knob is terrific.
Thank you! It's the Raceseng Contour in red texture finish.
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Put it back to stock. Forgot how quiet this car was when I first bought it. It's been almost 8 years now and I've had the exhaust on it for about 7 years.
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Bought another one. I wonder if @Drambeenie can make me some risers?



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Old 11-21-2019, 02:51 AM   #17976
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Bought another one. I wonder if @Drambeenie can make me some risers?

Where did you buy that model? I am looking for a 2017+ Performance Package in red, not sure how to buy it!
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