Radio Upgrade - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kev01 · 12-19-2012, 11:54 AM

Hi,
Anyone planning on replacing the radio in their 86? I am considering installing one of these "Chinese" DVD units. Have one in my Prado for a few years now and still works great. I vowed never to import directly again due to difficulty in communicating with China. (reinforced by a current work experience as well). Got a quote from Electromannsa for R5499 including maps. I also see a place in Edenvale that installs them for R4999.(see back of car magazine). Anyone dealt with these guys?

sieglapj · 12-20-2012, 12:05 AM

The only reason that I am going to replace is because the current radio does nt do RDS. 5 grand fitted sounds cheap

sav · 12-20-2012, 03:43 AM

Here you go:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19322

The OEM radio is beyond horrible.

sieglapj · 12-20-2012, 06:44 AM

Bought a 10 inch low profile sub and a set of midrange speakers today. Hope to have it fitted by the weekend.

Jono · 12-28-2012, 04:58 PM

Hey guys, if any of you have upgraded yr sound systems yet would appreciate some pics to see how they fit and the makes. Trying to get a plug and play system with a good fit. A lot of options out there but they never show any pics of it installed. So annoyed that the OEM radio is green background.........TSA thought out so many apsects except the radio!

sav · 12-29-2012, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Hey guys, if any of you have upgraded yr sound systems yet would appreciate some pics to see how they fit and the makes. Trying to get a plug and play system with a good fit. A lot of options out there but they never show any pics of it installed. So annoyed that the OEM radio is green background.........TSA thought out so many apsects except the radio!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...91&postcount=3

Ryan86 · 12-29-2012, 05:34 AM

There are 3 popular units that fit in the FRS/BRZ/86, which you can find in the audio section of the forum as well as the units SAV has indicated on the Africa forum.
As far as installations and equipment go, there are many types of installs, based on what you want to spend.
Keep weight and power draw in mind as this car needs to be as light and have little power draw from the battery.

KapteinBos · 01-02-2013, 06:17 AM

Has anyone had a look at this:

http://www.soundslimited.co.za/index...oducts_id=1495

And this:

http://www.soundslimited.co.za/index...oducts_id=1966

sav · 01-02-2013, 07:31 AM

That Kenwood is pretty much the same as mine, except it fits perfectly. Good radio if you want the "OEM" look, it doesn't have a lot of features though but it's got what you need and it's easy to use.

KapteinBos · 01-02-2013, 07:36 AM

Any one know what the quality is like on the Toyota replacement jobbie? Sav, what did your Kenwood set you back?

sav · 01-02-2013, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KapteinBos

Any one know what the quality is like on the Toyota replacement jobbie? Sav, what did your Kenwood set you back?

I think it was just under R7k inlcuding fitment and the optional iPhone video cable(which I rarely use).
I was also looking at the JVC and Sony units which are probably nicer but I specifically wanted something with a volume knob since our cars don't have steering controls.

I must say though, it sounds a LOT better than the OEM unit.

EDIT:
I see the Kenwood Toyota unit doesn't have a knob. Pity.

sav · 01-02-2013, 07:54 AM

This is the one I have:
http://www.soundslimited.co.za/index...roducts_id=481

The illumination is customizable to match the car so I'm assuming the one you've posted would be the same.

KapteinBos · 01-02-2013, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

I think it was just under R7k inlcuding fitment and the optional iPhone video cable(which I rarely use).
I was also looking at the JVC and Sony units which are probably nicer but I specifically wanted something with a volume knob since our cars don't have steering controls.

I must say though, it sounds a LOT better than the OEM unit.

EDIT:
I see the Kenwood Toyota unit doesn't have a knob. Pity.

So by changing just the radio the speakers sound better? Can play a bit louder without distorting?

sav · 01-02-2013, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KapteinBos

So by changing just the radio the speakers sound better? Can play a bit louder without distorting?

Absolutely.

If you've heard distortion with the OEM radio then it was probably the radio clipping and not the speakers distorting.

12-19-2012, 11:54 AM	#1
Kev01 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Vanderbijlpark, South Africa Posts: 70 Thanks: 19 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Radio Upgrade Hi, Anyone planning on replacing the radio in their 86? I am considering installing one of these "Chinese" DVD units. Have one in my Prado for a few years now and still works great. I vowed never to import directly again due to difficulty in communicating with China. (reinforced by a current work experience as well). Got a quote from Electromannsa for R5499 including maps. I also see a place in Edenvale that installs them for R4999.(see back of car magazine). Anyone dealt with these guys?

12-20-2012, 03:43 AM	#3
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here you go: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19322 The OEM radio is beyond horrible. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-02-2013, 07:31 AM	#9
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That Kenwood is pretty much the same as mine, except it fits perfectly. Good radio if you want the "OEM" look, it doesn't have a lot of features though but it's got what you need and it's easy to use. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-02-2013, 07:54 AM	#12
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is the one I have: http://www.soundslimited.co.za/index...roducts_id=481 The illumination is customizable to match the car so I'm assuming the one you've posted would be the same. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

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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)	Hey guys, if any of you have upgraded yr sound systems yet would appreciate some pics to see how they fit and the makes. Trying to get a plug and play system with a good fit. A lot of options out there but they never show any pics of it installed. So annoyed that the OEM radio is green background.........TSA thought out so many apsects except the radio!

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Ryan86 Road Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Satin Pearl White Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 181 Thanked 544 Times in 359 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There are 3 popular units that fit in the FRS/BRZ/86, which you can find in the audio section of the forum as well as the units SAV has indicated on the Africa forum. As far as installations and equipment go, there are many types of installs, based on what you want to spend. Keep weight and power draw in mind as this car needs to be as light and have little power draw from the battery.

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KapteinBos Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota 86, Pearl White, Manual Location: Johannesburg Posts: 175 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any one know what the quality is like on the Toyota replacement jobbie? Sav, what did your Kenwood set you back?

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