Recent content by BustedPretext

I don't use Bluetooth often, so I had to go test it out real quick. The HU has a built-in microphone (small little hole on the bottom left of the button row in the pics), but also allows connection to an external mic. I assume you could tap into the factory mic if you were so inclined. After...

Yes, I used the Metra Axxess ASWC-1. It works fine for volume up/down and track next/previous. Unfortunately none of the aftermarket HUs I've tried allow the up/down/left/right type of controls that would be compatible with the directional keys on the 4R steering wheel. That's unfortunate...

Sure -- here are a few more Here's a close-up showing the painted kit (top) vs the factory paint (pillar/bottom) I ran a USB cable from behind the head-unit, under and inside of the center console to connect to a mounted ipod

Yes, the result from the bodyshop was 100% match with the rest of the factory interior. When I dropped off the kit, I actually left one of the side pillars with them so they could be certain it would match. I ended up replacing the head-unit again, this time with the Alpine x108u. It has an 8...

I considered a Kenwood DNN992 but some of the reviews scared me away from it. It sounded like it had fantastic GPS but everything else was sub-par. Which model do you have and what are the pros that make you prefer it? I really wanted to try the gigantic 9" Alpine X009, but I wasn't confident...

Thanks! All I know is they took down the VIN and went back and worked their wizardry. The price seemed steep at first but I have been very happy with the results.

Body-shop painted: Taken with the Pioneer:

Yes, the vinyl wrap is applied with a heat gun. The color was a great match, but I just couldn't make it look very professional so I scrapped it. I ended up taking the dash kit to a body shop. For $65 they painted it to exactly match the rest of the interior, and they even gave me a little...

Agreed... "good" but not "great". I ordered a second dash kit so I can take it around town and look for a better solution. This first one will have to make do until I find better results elsewhere.

Thanks for the tips. I went ahead and got the vinyl applied to the new dash kit for now. It looks mostly ok but there are a few spots I just couldn't make look right. Once the head-unit arrives and I get it installed, I'll determine if I need to make some adjustments. Here's the wrapped...

I wish it was as simple as just black. It doesn't really come across too well in pictures but it's black with little flecks of sparkly stuff. Here's an example (not mine, but the same color): I'm sure it has an actual technical name, but I am not sure what it is. It's fairly subtle, but I...

Has anyone replaced the factory head unit with an aftermarket one in a TRD Pro, and if so, what did you do for the dash kit? I ordered the Scosche 2014 4Runner dash kit. It fits perfectly, but it is silver which doesn't match the rest of the TRD Pro interior at all. I bought some vinyl wrap...

Thanks! It's a JL 12W3v3. I'd be happy to do a bit more of a writeup than what's in the gallery since there is interest. I'll work on that over the next few days. I can also add a pic/writeup of the speaker/amp/loc installation. My next projects will be either sound deadening or replacing...

Thanks! That was the goal. The amp is mounted under the driver's seat along with the LOC until I can replace the stock head-unit.

I've seen several other nice custom sub enclosures here, but I wanted to also share mine. It was a lot of work but I'm pretty happy with the results. There are a lot more pics if interested: 4Runner TRD Pro Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer - Album on Imgur