2018 radio in 2017? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

abevil · 02-01-2018, 06:57 PM

I've got the Kenwood DDX917WS and it works perfectly in my car. All factory functions are intact. I did go the route of buying the prewired harness from Carbon Car Systems. If you are comfortable with wiring you can probably put it together fairly easy. Before I got the Kenwood I tried to install the Alpine unit with wireless CarPlay. Spent an entire weekend trying to wire it and couldn't get it to work. Got frustrated and returned it. Haven't looked back since.

wolffbite · 02-01-2018, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abevil

I've got the Kenwood DDX917WS and it works perfectly in my car. All factory functions are intact. I did go the route of buying the prewired harness from Carbon Car Systems. If you are comfortable with wiring you can probably put it together fairly easy. Before I got the Kenwood I tried to install the Alpine unit with wireless CarPlay. Spent an entire weekend trying to wire it and couldn't get it to work. Got frustrated and returned it. Haven't looked back since.

+1 for that HU. It is incredible. Voice commands in android auto are great, and I never really have to use the touchscreen controls.

I also ordered from Carbon, and my only issue with their harness was the backup camera did not work plug and play. I feel this may be because of a wiring difference between Canadian and US models since we have different stock head units (I also needed a Toyota USB adapter instead of Subaru one?). A local shop resolved it all for me though so its flawless now.

abevil · 02-01-2018, 07:15 PM

It really is awesome. Most of the time I just use the steering wheel controls to control everything. The hand gestures are neat, but probably work half the time for me. I am curious to see how this new unit stacks up.

As for the issue with your back up camera, that is strange. I guess there must be some slight difference between the US and CA models like you said. Glad that you were able to get it squared away though!

Busybee · 02-14-2018, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolffbite

+1 for that HU. It is incredible. Voice commands in android auto are great, and I never really have to use the touchscreen controls.

I also ordered from Carbon, and my only issue with their harness was the backup camera did not work plug and play. I feel this may be because of a wiring difference between Canadian and US models since we have different stock head units (I also needed a Toyota USB adapter instead of Subaru one?). A local shop resolved it all for me though so its flawless now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by abevil

It really is awesome. Most of the time I just use the steering wheel controls to control everything. The hand gestures are neat, but probably work half the time for me. I am curious to see how this new unit stacks up.

As for the issue with your back up camera, that is strange. I guess there must be some slight difference between the US and CA models like you said. Glad that you were able to get it squared away though!

Hi guys,

This is exactly what I am interested in (Kenwood DDX917WS Upgrade for Toyota 86 & Subaru BRZ – 2012 to 2017 -Carbon Car Systems). Its the HU and the customized harness together.

Since I plan to get get the 2018 Toyota 86 I am not sure if it will fit (any idea? or any friend who has it on the 2017 86 or special edition?)

Unfortunately, carbon Car Systems did replied that they dont ship to USA. How did you guys get the products from them ?

Thanks

wolffbite · 02-14-2018, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busybee

Hi guys,

This is exactly what I am interested in (Kenwood DDX917WS Upgrade for Toyota 86 & Subaru BRZ – 2012 to 2017). Its the HU and the customized harness together.

Since plan to get get the 2018 Toyota 86 I am not sure if it will fit (any idea? or any friend who has it on the 2017 86 or special edition?)

Unfortunately, carbon Car Systems did replied that they dont ship to USA. How did you guys get the products from them ?

Thanks

When did you message them? I ordered from them last November. I just emailed and asked for a quote to ship to Canada and was able to order through paypal.

I don't think there is any difference in head units between the regular 86 or the special edition, but just make sure to tell them the exact car you have so they can make you the right harness.

Busybee · 02-14-2018, 01:14 AM

They replied two hours ago.

In the comments [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz1-a71BrZY"]here[/ame] they give the shipping cost to USA for the harness

its interesting ...

COBlue · 02-15-2018, 03:53 PM

@NeverInTime and @Busybee thank you very much for the info! Good to know there are options coming out there.

TofuJoe · 02-15-2018, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Busybee

They replied two hours ago.

In the comments

they give the shipping cost to USA for the harness

its interesting ...

Here's the product page on their site:
https://carboncarsystems.com.au/shop...7ws-toyota-86/

When you add something to the cart, the site says "Unfortunately your order cannot be shipped to the United States".

Busybee · 02-15-2018, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COBlue

@NeverInTime and @Busybee thank you very much for the info! Good to know there are options coming out there.

There is a lot of nice info about this which I can share later. I am searching in detail for everything that I want to see on my car once I get it. The HU like the DDX617WS or AVIC-8200NEX looks like the best options since there are several pages showing installation in FRS/BRZ/86 with a great fit. In addition I am also searching for subwoofer enclosures such as the OEMAudio+ or the ones that Integrity Concepts was providing. Their product was announced here in this forum and they did a great job until april 2017. Check it out here. Now I can not find them anymore

Quote:

Originally Posted by TofuJoe

Here's the product page on their site:
https://carboncarsystems.com.au/shop...7ws-toyota-86/

When you add something to the cart, the site says "Unfortunately your order cannot be shipped to the United States".

Exactly! Thats the reason I emailed, PM'ed and also send message via Facebook but unfortunately, they do not send it. Very sad.

I am not an expert to check all differences between the ddx917 and pioneer AVIC8200 but I want the custom made harness not to deal with the car audio places cutting stock cables and end up with non working features like steering wheel, rear camera etc.

will see... first have to get the car

Busybee · 02-15-2018, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abevil

I've got the Kenwood DDX917WS and it works perfectly in my car. All factory functions are intact. I did go the route of buying the prewired harness from Carbon Car Systems. If you are comfortable with wiring you can probably put it together fairly easy. Before I got the Kenwood I tried to install the Alpine unit with wireless CarPlay. Spent an entire weekend trying to wire it and couldn't get it to work. Got frustrated and returned it. Haven't looked back since.

Hi Abevil,

Is it possible to send a pic for the fit on your dash?

In addition, do any one know any other version of kenwood or ther brand that properly fits the 2017-2018 gt86?

thanks

OfficeWorker · 03-05-2018, 06:58 PM

I would like to put the 2018 headunit into my 2017 as well - I despise the 2017 headunit, but want the OEM look, and think CarPlay should solve my issues. Of course the caveat is going to be if buying the part new cost $200 million, and in that case I may opt for aftermarket or someone with a 2018 deciding to upgrade the stocky. I will be following this thread closely.

PhyrraM · 03-06-2018, 11:50 AM

I didn't see it in the thread yet, but FYI....

The 2018 radio has a suggested retail price of about $2200. Online dealers have it about $1850.

OfficeWorker · 03-06-2018, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhyrraM

I didn't see it in the thread yet, but FYI....

The 2018 radio has a suggested retail price of about $2200. Online dealers have it about $1850.

Holy crap! I could buy 2.73 TE37s for that money (or one TE37 and a moderately-high-end hooker)

Busybee · 03-12-2018, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhyrraM

I didn't see it in the thread yet, but FYI....

The 2018 radio has a suggested retail price of about $2200. Online dealers have it about $1850.

Woow!!! for that amount I can get the DDX917WS ($650), the harness ($250) a sub and amp.

Very unrelated but does the Toyota 86 (17 or 18) have the ready harness for the subwoofer enclosure like the BRZ has for its KICKER box?

Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Wtb 2017 subaru brz oem radio and dash trim piece	jorgerendonjr	Want-To-Buy Requests	2	10-28-2017 01:25 AM
2018 Honda Civic Type R V 2017 Ford Focus RS	JPxM0Dz	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	0	06-29-2017 11:41 AM
Has anyone replaced their 2017 BRZ Radio??	007BRZ	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics	3	06-02-2017 03:35 PM
2017 BRZ or wait for 2018 redesign? Different car around the same price?	Icedude1011	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics	39	03-30-2016 09:38 PM
Noticeably low and sharp volume with AM radio stations with stock BRZ radio	tracerit	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	0	07-24-2013 02:38 AM

02-01-2018, 06:57 PM	#15
abevil Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ Pure Red w/PP Location: Fort Worth Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got the Kenwood DDX917WS and it works perfectly in my car. All factory functions are intact. I did go the route of buying the prewired harness from Carbon Car Systems. If you are comfortable with wiring you can probably put it together fairly easy. Before I got the Kenwood I tried to install the Alpine unit with wireless CarPlay. Spent an entire weekend trying to wire it and couldn't get it to work. Got frustrated and returned it. Haven't looked back since.

02-01-2018, 07:15 PM	#17
abevil Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ Pure Red w/PP Location: Fort Worth Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It really is awesome. Most of the time I just use the steering wheel controls to control everything. The hand gestures are neat, but probably work half the time for me. I am curious to see how this new unit stacks up. As for the issue with your back up camera, that is strange. I guess there must be some slight difference between the US and CA models like you said. Glad that you were able to get it squared away though!

02-14-2018, 01:14 AM	#20
Busybee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Drives: BRZ limited Location: MA and NY Posts: 450 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 224 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They replied two hours ago. In the comments [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz1-a71BrZY"]here[/ame] they give the shipping cost to USA for the harness its interesting ...

02-15-2018, 03:53 PM	#21
COBlue Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited PP Location: Colorado Posts: 75 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@NeverInTime and @Busybee thank you very much for the info! Good to know there are options coming out there.

03-05-2018, 06:58 PM	#25
OfficeWorker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Drives: 2018 WRX STI Location: Maryland Posts: 107 Thanks: 56 Thanked 49 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would like to put the 2018 headunit into my 2017 as well - I despise the 2017 headunit, but want the OEM look, and think CarPlay should solve my issues. Of course the caveat is going to be if buying the part new cost $200 million, and in that case I may opt for aftermarket or someone with a 2018 deciding to upgrade the stocky. I will be following this thread closely.

03-06-2018, 11:50 AM	#26
PhyrraM Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '17 BRZ PP, old Legacy SSs and SVXs Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 119 Thanks: 34 Thanked 85 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't see it in the thread yet, but FYI.... The 2018 radio has a suggested retail price of about $2200. Online dealers have it about $1850.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password