2018 BRZ updates - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

fierostetz · 08-14-2017, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam_L

It's not about the head unit, its about the car.

Get the car, color, tranny, package that you want, at a good price. After 3 yrs of using the HU, it won't be under warranty any longer, pull it out and sell it. Then get the real deal = ////Alpine

Yeah holding off on a purchase because of the head unit in a driver centric car doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It's not a creature comforts car, that's for sure. Too bad there's not a trim level that didn't come with head unit/speakers installed.

iLaw · 08-14-2017, 05:25 PM

To me, waiting for a MY2018 doesn't make sense if all you are waiting for is a head unit. Why not buy a 2017, and change out the head unit to something good? I personally have the Pioneer AppRadio 4 with CarPlay that I got on Amazon for $549.99 CDN. Which is less than US$500. I have CarPlay and I can almost assure you that the sound it pumps out is way better than whatever Subaru gives you for 2018.

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Benji · 08-14-2017, 08:39 PM

A lot of people don't want to have to 'mod' their car right out the door and I get that. Android Auto for anyone that has used it is a big selling point.

That being said I get a feeling it's going to be a horribly under powered and buggy head unit like most Android Auto HU's are and so people will probably want to swap it anyway for something like the DDX917WSM.

spike021 · 08-14-2017, 09:02 PM

An issue that I've seen with 2017's and getting a new HU is it's still questionable if the steering wheel controls/backup cam work with all of them.

I'd assume some do, but I haven't seen a concrete list for feature parity/compatibility.

Ron B Avery · 08-14-2017, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLaw

To me, waiting for a MY2018 doesn't make sense if all you are waiting for is a head unit. Why not buy a 2017, and change out the head unit to something good? I personally have the Pioneer AppRadio 4 with CarPlay that I got on Amazon for $549.99 CDN. Which is less than US$500. I have CarPlay and I can almost assure you that the sound it pumps out is way better than whatever Subaru gives you for 2018.

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I have the same Pioneer head unit in my 2017 86. It does work with the steering wheel controls, and backup camera. And it does sound a lot better than the stock unit.
Ron

spike021 · 08-14-2017, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron B Avery

I have the same Pioneer head unit in my 2017 86. It does work with the steering wheel controls, and backup camera. And it does sound a lot better than the stock unit.
Ron

Did you need to get spacer inserts or anything for the sides to fit?

iLaw · 08-15-2017, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by spike021

Did you need to get spacer inserts or anything for the sides to fit?

A standard Metra dash kit is all you need. Just like most other aftermarket radios.

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Andrew025 · 08-15-2017, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike021

An issue that I've seen with 2017's and getting a new HU is it's still questionable if the steering wheel controls/backup cam work with all of them.

I'd assume some do, but I haven't seen a concrete list for feature parity/compatibility.

The Kenwood DDX917WS works with all of that (just need to buy a harness of course).
I'm sure there's others... but this one is good.

fierostetz · 08-15-2017, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew025

The Kenwood DDX917WS works with all of that (just need to buy a harness of course).
I'm sure there's others... but this one is good.

The animated gif in your sig always makes me laugh

trippinbillies40 · 08-16-2017, 08:20 PM

So update... Word on the street is don't expect the gen 3 infotainment system in the '18. Probably won't see an updated headunit till the redesign. Nothing official released but those are the rumors.

Benji · 08-16-2017, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippinbillies40

So update... Word on the street is don't expect the gen 3 infotainment system in the '18. Probably won't see an updated headunit till the redesign. Nothing official released but those are the rumors.

So why would they list this:

https://www.android.com/auto/#supported-vehicles-models

jorgerendonjr · 08-21-2017, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iLaw

To me, waiting for a MY2018 doesn't make sense if all you are waiting for is a head unit. Why not buy a 2017, and change out the head unit to something good? I personally have the Pioneer AppRadio 4 with CarPlay that I got on Amazon for $549.99 CDN. Which is less than US$500. I have CarPlay and I can almost assure you that the sound it pumps out is way better than whatever Subaru gives you for 2018.

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What phone mount us that?

Adam_L · 08-21-2017, 03:18 AM

Spring of '19 , I'm changing out my system to a Alpine ute-62bt , it has 4v out , blue or classic Green Alpine illumination. I'm keeping it simple, like the interior set up was initially designed by Toyota. I personally don't like 6-7" touch screens, that are Bright, which in effect is a safety issue as that can shine in your eyes while driving, and that's just no bueno. Maybe I'm ore sensitive as I'm older… no longer in my 20's. Safety first.

BaatLuk · 08-21-2017, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippinbillies40

So update... Word on the street is don't expect the gen 3 infotainment system in the '18. Probably won't see an updated headunit till the redesign. Nothing official released but those are the rumors.

Any update on when MY18 will officially be released?

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iLaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ, Aozora Edition Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 40 Thanked 249 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To me, waiting for a MY2018 doesn't make sense if all you are waiting for is a head unit. Why not buy a 2017, and change out the head unit to something good? I personally have the Pioneer AppRadio 4 with CarPlay that I got on Amazon for $549.99 CDN. Which is less than US$500. I have CarPlay and I can almost assure you that the sound it pumps out is way better than whatever Subaru gives you for 2018. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ iLaw 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition (Sold)

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spike021 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '17 Limited BRZ CWP w/ PP Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,774 Thanks: 14,054 Thanked 6,471 Times in 3,207 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An issue that I've seen with 2017's and getting a new HU is it's still questionable if the steering wheel controls/backup cam work with all of them. I'd assume some do, but I haven't seen a concrete list for feature parity/compatibility. Last edited by spike021; 08-14-2017 at 09:36 PM. Reason: Left out steering wheel (controls)

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Adam_L Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: '16 FR-S RS2 MT, '06 xA Polar MT Location: Central Coast California Posts: 666 Thanks: 1,131 Thanked 159 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Spring of '19 , I'm changing out my system to a Alpine ute-62bt , it has 4v out , blue or classic Green Alpine illumination. I'm keeping it simple, like the interior set up was initially designed by Toyota. I personally don't like 6-7" touch screens, that are Bright, which in effect is a safety issue as that can shine in your eyes while driving, and that's just no bueno. Maybe I'm ore sensitive as I'm older… no longer in my 20's. Safety first. __________________ Math is like Love, simple idea at first that quickly gets complicated

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Benji Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: The moon Posts: 68 Thanks: 42 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A lot of people don't want to have to 'mod' their car right out the door and I get that. Android Auto for anyone that has used it is a big selling point. That being said I get a feeling it's going to be a horribly under powered and buggy head unit like most Android Auto HU's are and so people will probably want to swap it anyway for something like the DDX917WSM.

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