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8T6 · 06-24-2012, 05:10 AM

Anyone on here ordered a GT with the GTS touchscreen? I remember reading somewhere on here it was an option for about a grand extra but the dealer I was talking to didn't seem to have an official options list.

JiB · 06-24-2012, 05:19 AM

Aftermarket would be much better value

8T6 · 06-24-2012, 05:49 AM

Oh right is there any decent aftermarket unita in particular that stand out at the moment?

That unit and maybe the headlights is the only thing id really like to add to a gt

JiB · 06-24-2012, 05:52 AM

pretty sure some of the FR-s guys have fitted aftermarket units, pretty sure there is even tutorials to remove the dash

mikedsilva · 06-24-2012, 07:18 AM

Should be able to buy the upgrade for around 1500...

shire1976 · 06-24-2012, 07:38 AM

I'm getting a GT with the GTS touchscreen.

There's nothing wrong with head unit in the GT, but it could've been in a car of 10 years ago.

Given most new cars have a touch screen and I want to keep this car for a long time, I figured it was best to get this feature in the car to keep it up to date for as long as possible.

I think it was also brighten up what can be a very dark looking dash in the GT.

Aftermarket would be much much better value, but given 99% of cars feature fully integrated audio units these days I felt sticking with the Toyota factory unit was going to make the car look and feel better.

Gir · 06-24-2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shire1976

Aftermarket would be much much better value, but given 99% of cars feature fully integrated audio units these days

Except for this car, which has no integration at all.

Varvs · 06-24-2012, 09:13 AM

if i were to order, it would be a GTS, and the head unit going on sale shortly after i took delivery of the car

70NYD · 06-24-2012, 12:19 PM

I hope it can. The one in my 8 (lux model/climate control) is tied in to the climate control, so to get it out yo have to put in a little logic board so you don't loose ac.. It's not fun really

Gir · 06-24-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70NYD

I hope it can. The one in my 8 (lux model/climate control) is tied in to the climate control, so to get it out yo have to put in a little logic board so you don't loose ac.. It's not fun really

There is no integration with the rest of the car. It's a stand alone double din headunit.

Nardi330 · 06-24-2012, 07:42 PM

The slot seems to be wider than 2DIN so will need some trim to fill up the gaps on both sides.

70NYD · 06-24-2012, 07:47 PM

Awesome

Give it 6 months, there will be facia kits

Gir · 06-24-2012, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nardi330

The slot seems to be wider than 2DIN so will need some trim to fill up the gaps on both sides.

This is true. You can just use the current toyota double din kits though.

Z86 · 06-26-2012, 05:02 AM

I'm looking at a Pioneer option - really interested in the Advanced App Mode.

This model in Australia - AVHP8450BT

but I actually have no need for a DVD player/CD player and all that stuff.
So I'm also thinking about importing an APPRADIO 2 from the US. It appears to have been vastly improved over the original APPRADIO.

Anyone got any feedback on importing a unit like this - would it still work ok in Aussie cars?

06-24-2012, 05:10 AM	#1
8T6 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Ford Laser Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GT with Touchscreen? Anyone on here ordered a GT with the GTS touchscreen? I remember reading somewhere on here it was an option for about a grand extra but the dealer I was talking to didn't seem to have an official options list.

06-24-2012, 12:19 PM	#9
70NYD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Drives: RX8 S1 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 1,396 Thanks: 49 Thanked 50 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I hope it can. The one in my 8 (lux model/climate control) is tied in to the climate control, so to get it out yo have to put in a little logic board so you don't loose ac.. It's not fun really __________________

06-24-2012, 07:47 PM	#12
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8T6 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Ford Laser Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh right is there any decent aftermarket unita in particular that stand out at the moment? That unit and maybe the headlights is the only thing id really like to add to a gt

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JiB * Join Date: May 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: Sydney Posts: 845 Thanks: 525 Thanked 266 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	pretty sure some of the FR-s guys have fitted aftermarket units, pretty sure there is even tutorials to remove the dash

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shire1976 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GT MT Location: Sydney Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm getting a GT with the GTS touchscreen. There's nothing wrong with head unit in the GT, but it could've been in a car of 10 years ago. Given most new cars have a touch screen and I want to keep this car for a long time, I figured it was best to get this feature in the car to keep it up to date for as long as possible. I think it was also brighten up what can be a very dark looking dash in the GT. Aftermarket would be much much better value, but given 99% of cars feature fully integrated audio units these days I felt sticking with the Toyota factory unit was going to make the car look and feel better.

06-24-2012, 09:13 AM	#8
Varvs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '97 180SX Type X Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 139 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	if i were to order, it would be a GTS, and the head unit going on sale shortly after i took delivery of the car

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Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The slot seems to be wider than 2DIN so will need some trim to fill up the gaps on both sides.

06-26-2012, 05:02 AM	#14
Z86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Auto in Pegasus White Location: Perth Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 74 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm looking at a Pioneer option - really interested in the Advanced App Mode. This model in Australia - AVHP8450BT but I actually have no need for a DVD player/CD player and all that stuff. So I'm also thinking about importing an APPRADIO 2 from the US. It appears to have been vastly improved over the original APPRADIO. Anyone got any feedback on importing a unit like this - would it still work ok in Aussie cars?

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