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Old 12-05-2020, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Sagi28 View Post
Do you have any side angle pictures? Wondering how much it sticks out and if it is flush where you can’t see the pocket etc.

Thanks
Just finished installing this on my wife's 4Runner so I figured I would grab you a couple side shots etc. Not to hijack this thread as its not an install thread but wanted to give some comments as I went into this "blind" - took me about 4 hours over 2 days. Note a couple of the side shots do not show the black back cover installed - you can not see the silver mounting rails and screws with the cover on (photo #3)

*I think the OPs photos make this head unit look a little more "tucked" to the dash then it actually is, I don't think it looks bad installed and prefer this to the T8/T9 or Alpine options from a visual standpoint but it is still and always will be "tablet on the dash"

*There are a lot of parts to move over from the OEM headunit to the Metra dash kit - the vents, vent adjusters and emergency flashers - this likely comes to no surprise to anyone who did an ounce of research but like I said above - I thought it looked good, was tired of the OEM radio locking up and it was something the wife wanted for Christmas so I went to Crutchfield , ordered the kit and winged the install (the directions are terrible imho)

*This does block just a bit of the vents even in the lowest setting, I think the 10" would look far to big but to each there own

*There is a RATS NEST of wires now, I assume this is standard with aftermarket Headunits but as this was my first install I was shocked how many wires, dongles, adapters it takes to do this - its not what I would call "clean" but I think it is what it is in this world.

*You have to flash the Idatalink Meastro RR - was easy but did not realize I would have to do that going into this

*The metra dash kit black matches very well with factory paint, no would would notice imho

*I did not reuse the OEM mounts even though I did grind off the alignment "knobs" - the Metra/Pioneer mounts seem solid enough but I kept the OEM incase I change my mind

*I tucked the GPS receiver behind the unit, not sure if you are supposed to do this but the signal strength said "ok" after install and it appears to work - does not matter much to me as we will be using Apple Car Play 99% of the time

*Overall the install was not to bad but its very intimidating the amount of wires/adpters/connections - I did not find the IdataLink or Crutchfield instructions all that clear as far was what gets used and what does not so is was a bit trial and error

*Wired and Wireless Carplay seems to work fine - I will be installing a wireless charger under the lower cubby in the dash so we can just place phones there and charge/Wireless Carplay

*As the OP mentioned the OEM backup camera appears pretty grainy on the screen (cameras fault not the Unit) - I think it looks worse in person then the photo I attached shows.

*I have not had a chance to play with settings so it might be changeable but only have 4 icons across on the screen makes them "large and in your face" imho
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Pioneer 9" DMH-WT7600NEX Floating Display Installed: First Impressions w/OEM Audio+-img_6127-jpg  Pioneer 9" DMH-WT7600NEX Floating Display Installed: First Impressions w/OEM Audio+-img_6104-jpg  Pioneer 9" DMH-WT7600NEX Floating Display Installed: First Impressions w/OEM Audio+-img_6115-jpg  Pioneer 9" DMH-WT7600NEX Floating Display Installed: First Impressions w/OEM Audio+-img_6129-jpg  Pioneer 9" DMH-WT7600NEX Floating Display Installed: First Impressions w/OEM Audio+-img_6141-jpg  Pioneer 9" DMH-WT7600NEX Floating Display Installed: First Impressions w/OEM Audio+-img_6143-jpg  Pioneer 9" DMH-WT7600NEX Floating Display Installed: First Impressions w/OEM Audio+-img_6144-jpg 
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