Double din head unit - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ggiddix · 01-13-2017, 12:03 PM

What double din head unit is a direct replacement for the stock analog pioneer unit?

Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Dadhawk · 01-13-2017, 12:15 PM

It's going to depend on what you mean by "direct replacement".

If you mean plug-and-play, no additional fiddling around required you would have to go with one of the Toyota/Subaru units that come as an option. Those for the most part plug directly into the existing harness.

For example, I replaced my 2013 basic unit with the AHA with Nav unit out of a 2014 FR-S.

Easy swap and works great, but I'm no audiophile.

Any aftermarket unit will require you to add a harness to the radio to work directly with the car harness, and with that some things like the remote mic may not work (it's a powered noise cancelling mike and won't work with most aftermarket units). You'll also most likely have to use a trim plate because the opening is not a standard size.

All very doable but not what I would call a "direct replacement". Crutchfield.com does a good job of showing you what is available that will fit, and what accessories you will need to make it work.

ggiddix · 01-13-2017, 12:24 PM

Yes I want a plug and play that fits exact with no dash kit

Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

fitcious · 01-13-2017, 01:02 PM

i think majority of DDIN will fit without needing a dash kit. wiring though is another story.
im not expert, but depending on what year your FRS is, you might need wiring for the backup camera and also wiring to ensure the stock USB port still works.

finch1750 · 01-13-2017, 01:15 PM

Many aftermarket double din are too narrow compared to OEM. Probably better asked in the electronic subforum though and you can also check builds to see what people use and if it required a dash kit or not.

If you have the basic kit you could always look for an OEM touchscreen for a small upgrade

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

ggiddix · 01-13-2017, 01:16 PM

Thank you

Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

01-13-2017, 12:03 PM	#1
ggiddix Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: scion frs Location: meriden ct Posts: 43 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Double din head unit What double din head unit is a direct replacement for the stock analog pioneer unit? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

01-13-2017, 12:15 PM	#2
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,103 Thanks: 39,657 Thanked 25,434 Times in 11,599 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	It's going to depend on what you mean by "direct replacement". If you mean plug-and-play, no additional fiddling around required you would have to go with one of the Toyota/Subaru units that come as an option. Those for the most part plug directly into the existing harness. For example, I replaced my 2013 basic unit with the AHA with Nav unit out of a 2014 FR-S. Easy swap and works great, but I'm no audiophile. Any aftermarket unit will require you to add a harness to the radio to work directly with the car harness, and with that some things like the remote mic may not work (it's a powered noise cancelling mike and won't work with most aftermarket units). You'll also most likely have to use a trim plate because the opening is not a standard size. All very doable but not what I would call a "direct replacement". Crutchfield.com does a good job of showing you what is available that will fit, and what accessories you will need to make it work. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

01-13-2017, 01:15 PM	#5
finch1750 Undisputed El Presidente Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Zenki 37J ZN6 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 11,593 Thanks: 9,403 Thanked 9,411 Times in 5,270 Posts Mentioned: 374 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	Many aftermarket double din are too narrow compared to OEM. Probably better asked in the electronic subforum though and you can also check builds to see what people use and if it required a dash kit or not. If you have the basic kit you could always look for an OEM touchscreen for a small upgrade http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27 __________________ "Just like how a strut bar somehow enables you to corner 20MPH faster around a cloverleaf on-ramp, when the reality is, you can do it already but you just don't have to balls to do it." - CSG David

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
FS: Like new OEM BRZ head unit w/ nav	inositle	Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV	2	08-26-2015 09:38 PM
Double Din Head unit	Subaru86	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	2	08-02-2015 07:23 PM
Video Review: Sony XAV-712BT Double Din Head Unit with Mirrorlink	The Sentinel	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	0	07-07-2014 12:00 AM
Double-din head unit that support Korean?	frslee	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	0	02-26-2014 10:25 PM
Good double DIN head units	YW-Slayer	Electronics \| Audio \| NAV \| Infotainment	3	07-21-2012 11:57 PM

01-13-2017, 12:24 PM	#3
ggiddix Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: scion frs Location: meriden ct Posts: 43 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes I want a plug and play that fits exact with no dash kit Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

01-13-2017, 01:02 PM	#4
fitcious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 922 Thanks: 283 Thanked 393 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i think majority of DDIN will fit without needing a dash kit. wiring though is another story. im not expert, but depending on what year your FRS is, you might need wiring for the backup camera and also wiring to ensure the stock USB port still works.

01-13-2017, 01:16 PM	#6
ggiddix Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: scion frs Location: meriden ct Posts: 43 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

User Name		Remember Me?
Password