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Originally Posted by Sagi28
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
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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