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07-04-2014, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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2014 FR-S alternative radio options.
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I'm pumped about the fact that I'm going to be buying a 2014 FR-S at the end of July. But I was wondering about the radio/navigation unit that now comes standard with FR-S's. I'm not that big into technology. I only want it available if I'm going to use it. I'm like my car radios a certain way, so they play FM/AM, CD's, MP3's, tell the time and maybe have an optional AUX port. I don't care for Bluetooth (why does my car need access to my phone?!?), I don't need navigation (I know where I'm going and I know how to use maps when I don't). Don't want satellite radio (the idea of paying for something that's is currently free is inconceivable in my mind). Don't want touch screen, because they get smudged easily and you end up cleaning it all the time depending on your level of OCD for cleanliness. Bottom line, IMO, the current head unit installed in 2014 FR-S's is way to big, bulky, ugly and has way to many features that I will never use. What are the alternate options available (if any)? jdd |
07-04-2014, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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Then just buy a leftover 2013 with the original head unit and save some crazy $
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07-04-2014, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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Crutchfield shows 197 head units that fit the 2014 FR-S. I would suggest going to their site, entering the car in the "Tell us what you drive" function and then using the filters on the left hand side of the results page to narrow down the results to the units that fit your needs. There may be a few options Crutchfield doesn't carry, but there won't be many.
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07-04-2014, 09:07 PM | #4 | |
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I have a 2013 with the above radio and will trade you for yours. I'll even cover shipping. |
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07-04-2014, 10:40 PM | #5 |
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I hope you'll cover more than shipping because if not that's a pretty raw deal
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07-05-2014, 07:23 AM | #6 |
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I ordered my FR-S with a upgraded head unit (/w 6.1 touch screen). The dealer botched this detail and delivered it with the original 2013 HU.
My requirements are basically the same as yours OP, and I am very happy that I ended up with the HU I have. Wouldn't trade up now if I could. It sounded like crap day one with factory settings, but once I got it dialed in properly I found the audio exceeded my expectations. The buttons are great if you do lots of switching between stations/devices. |
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get a single din head unit. toyobaru was kind enough to give us the ability to easily change out the stereo; find one you like from best buy or something and go install it.
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One reminder though - I changed my batteries (phantom!) the other day and noticed my stereo sounded so boomy. Then I remembered the car setting that I set on day 1 and then forgot about. With stereo off, hold down power/volume knob for the settings menu. Set car from "TC" to "FRS" and it's good again. If you have factory unit, check that you're set to the right car settings. |
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Personally, I have come to really like having the nav unit, not for navigation but for lead on curves ahead. When I'm on an unfamiliar twisty road, I put the screen into map mode and glance at it every now and then to see what kind of curve is coming up. It's just like using the map function on a driving video game.
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That being said, I'm with you on the other stuff. Definitely prefer physical buttons and don't need nav unit features. |
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Current base radio is best! Upgraded "Navi" one with the Apps only supports iPhone 4S currently...
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Could check out the forums market place. Threads trickle in selling this and that. Lots of bespoke options going on there, few other things too.
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07-06-2014, 03:52 PM | #14 |
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Embrace technology, many things you feel you have no use for, once used you can't seem to live without lol.
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