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brian_c_m · 10-15-2012, 04:44 AM

If i buy anything, it would be this!

http://www.roadrover.cn/e/products_view.php?id=101

It's their Android system so basically the same as the Parrot and hardware is about the same if I remember correctly.

sav · 10-15-2012, 04:47 AM

Now that I like!! I'm not seeing a Toyota version though.

This complicates things a bit. Parrot would give you the best possible user interface, support, apps, etc but the Roadwarrior fits perfectly.

Once again form vs function vs availability.

GeeTee86 · 10-15-2012, 05:21 AM

Im confused with all these options. Would have to do like a workshop to review and play with all of them.

sav · 10-15-2012, 05:24 AM

Yep, Parrot is guaranteed to be good but when it comes to the others I'd definitely want to play with it first.

Jono · 10-15-2012, 06:42 AM

Thanks sav, seems that this is how most people catch you!
Will investigate into others as well and try get more info as it seems everything from China these days!

GeeTee86 · 10-15-2012, 06:45 AM

most of the internal components of the parrot prolly comes from China anyway. But will have quality standards from Parrot

sav · 10-15-2012, 06:46 AM

Yep, exactly. I've read about some people complaining about the Caska's software and lack of updates, also some failed units but then I've also read about some very happy customers so I guess it's a bit of a hit & miss affair.

My money is still on the Parrot, they've always had a brilliant reputation.

What we actually need is for Toyota to start supplying a 2DIN replacement fake carbon cover. That would be the perfect solution because then you could fit any unit and it would look stock.

sav · 10-15-2012, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeTee86

most of the internal components of the parrot prolly comes from China anyway. But will have quality standards from Parrot

Yep, and their own software/UI.

it reminds me a bit of TV's these days - everybody keeps saying that the actual panels are from Samsung so a Sinotech/no name brand should be just as good but it never actually is.

brian_c_m · 10-15-2012, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

What we actually need is for Toyota to start supplying a 2DIN replacement fake carbon cover. That would be the perfect solution because then you could fit any unit and it would look stock.

Yeah... that would be the best solution. I wonder if they'd consider it.... Let's hope

sav · 10-15-2012, 07:03 AM

Not sure but I wouldn't be surprised if an aftermarket one popped up eventually.

CoBrA788 · 10-15-2012, 07:32 AM

I had a look at the covers over the weekend, it's just plastic wrapped in vinyl, so we just need to find out where we can get some of it.

sav · 10-15-2012, 07:34 AM

Are you sure? They were off when the radio was installed and it looked printed?

CoBrA788 · 10-15-2012, 07:38 AM

Took mine off and it was creased at the bottom, I'll post pics later

sav · 10-15-2012, 08:03 AM

Aha cool, I didn't notice that. Thanks, I doubt you'd be able to get the same though - that is is a very special pattern created by Toyota. If you look closely it's a "T", same as used in the front grille and everywhere else.

Maybe we could get some printed by a vinyl shop?

10-15-2012, 04:47 AM	#58
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Now that I like!! I'm not seeing a Toyota version though. This complicates things a bit. Parrot would give you the best possible user interface, support, apps, etc but the Roadwarrior fits perfectly. Once again form vs function vs availability. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

10-15-2012, 05:24 AM	#60
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, Parrot is guaranteed to be good but when it comes to the others I'd definitely want to play with it first. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

10-15-2012, 06:46 AM	#63
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, exactly. I've read about some people complaining about the Caska's software and lack of updates, also some failed units but then I've also read about some very happy customers so I guess it's a bit of a hit & miss affair. My money is still on the Parrot, they've always had a brilliant reputation. What we actually need is for Toyota to start supplying a 2DIN replacement fake carbon cover. That would be the perfect solution because then you could fit any unit and it would look stock. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

10-15-2012, 07:03 AM	#66
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not sure but I wouldn't be surprised if an aftermarket one popped up eventually. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

10-15-2012, 07:32 AM	#67
CoBrA788 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 Manual, white pearl Location: South Africa Posts: 59 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a look at the covers over the weekend, it's just plastic wrapped in vinyl, so we just need to find out where we can get some of it. __________________

10-15-2012, 04:44 AM	#57
brian_c_m Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 - Silver High Spec Location: Johannesburg - South Africa Posts: 125 Thanks: 43 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If i buy anything, it would be this! http://www.roadrover.cn/e/products_view.php?id=101 It's their Android system so basically the same as the Parrot and hardware is about the same if I remember correctly.

10-15-2012, 05:21 AM	#59
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im confused with all these options. Would have to do like a workshop to review and play with all of them.

10-15-2012, 06:42 AM	#61
Jono Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 black Location: Cape Town Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks sav, seems that this is how most people catch you! Will investigate into others as well and try get more info as it seems everything from China these days!

10-15-2012, 06:45 AM	#62
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	most of the internal components of the parrot prolly comes from China anyway. But will have quality standards from Parrot

10-15-2012, 07:34 AM	#68
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Are you sure? They were off when the radio was installed and it looked printed? __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

10-15-2012, 07:38 AM	#69
CoBrA788 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 Manual, white pearl Location: South Africa Posts: 59 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Took mine off and it was creased at the bottom, I'll post pics later __________________

10-15-2012, 08:03 AM	#70
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Aha cool, I didn't notice that. Thanks, I doubt you'd be able to get the same though - that is is a very special pattern created by Toyota. If you look closely it's a "T", same as used in the front grille and everywhere else. Maybe we could get some printed by a vinyl shop? __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

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