Factory Radio Replacement
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fedrlbiker
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I installed a Parrot Asteroid Smart a few months ago and love it! It does everything better than other in-dash screens and it is fully Android powered so you can download apps for it. The only downside is that they haven't released the wiring diagram to make their steering wheel control module work for our trucks...
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That certainly does look nice. I've been wanting to hear some first hand experiences with the Parrot. What mounting kit is that? It looks like the screen sticks out a little - I wonder if the Urban Runner trim ring would make it more flush. Are they definitely working on something to make our steering wheel controls functional?
fedrlbiker
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My buddy helped me and he happens to be an installer... HOWEVER, there were no modifications necessary. He actually told me how easy it was because the radio is very shallow (no disc). And said he was going to start recommending this unit to people. The big reason I got his help was because of the backup camera install in my spoiler (see build thread).
Yes, it does Bluetooth streaming, hands free, and all the good stuff. It's basically a smart phone.
As far as the kit goes, I think it's the Metra. It was what he had and it doesn't matter to me. It looks good and sits shallower than the factory radio.
For the Unika steerin wheel controls, Parrot states that they are working on further compatibility. Basically, the company is from Europe and they are still working on American vehicles as this just came out earlier in the year. There is no timeline announced, but it will happen.
That said, word on the street is that kenwood is working on an android radio, but no news on when.
leftyguns21
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that things pretty sweet fedrlbiker
to the OP i installed a Pioneer AVIC-X920BT (check sig for link and inside of it several other links to help with install) and love it. has all the things youre asking for and syncs to smart phones easy. ive had it a couple years now and ran me about $1000 then. im betting theyve come down in price since.
install is a breeze. i did it on my lunch break in the work parking lot. no mods needed. if you can i would get the urban runner trim piece. it cleans it up nicely.
to the OP i installed a Pioneer AVIC-X920BT (check sig for link and inside of it several other links to help with install) and love it. has all the things youre asking for and syncs to smart phones easy. ive had it a couple years now and ran me about $1000 then. im betting theyve come down in price since.
install is a breeze. i did it on my lunch break in the work parking lot. no mods needed. if you can i would get the urban runner trim piece. it cleans it up nicely.
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awdjunkies
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fedrlbiker, That thing is awesome! looks as if I had a dash kit made to fit my Galaxy note 3 in there ..
fedrlbiker
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Amazon has it for $430. I think my buddy got it for like $375 on his employee purchase through Best Buy, but they don't carry it in store so he had to do a special order from Parrot. It took so long to do the EP that I would just buy it from Amazon if I had to do it over again.
TenTwelve
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Is anyone using the Urban Runner trim Ring?
I am planning on installing a MVH-1400NEX Pioneer in my 2008 4Runner with non JBL
Trying to get a parts list together now.
I went with the MVH-1400NEX. I do not have the Urban Runner trim though. Really liking this H/U. Love having CarPlay and being able to do everything by voice. I ran the included mic to the back of the rear view mirror. Siri response is excellent and everyone on the phone says the sound quality is good.
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riceandpho
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you cannot use that kit for the base radio opening, the other guy has a jbl radio opening.
your radio kit is the metra 95-8202 kit, just have the side gap covers. it works really good when done right. scosche and american international and bestkits uses the similar stuff, but will show the sides of radio more.
TenTwelve
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Oh yeah sorry for the confusion. I did replace a JBL H/U, but that is the Metra kit for a JBL and fitment is good.
Primetime4370
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As Riceandpho said, use the Metra 95-8202 kit if you have an SR5 with the base radio. Use the factory brackets with the kit and it is nice and solid.
Here's mine
Here's mine
TenTwelve
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As Riceandpho said, use the Metra 95-8202 kit if you have an SR5 with the base radio. Use the factory brackets with the kit and it is nice and solid.
Here's mine
Yeah the use of the factory brackets makes it nice.
Oh, I like the dust cover btw. I've had a couple made for my "toys". lol
Primetime4370
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Thanks, it's just a wrap though. Gonna do a few other pieces on the interior as well.
Terminator03
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Is the 95-8202 the one that replaces the factory brackets? I have a non JBL SR5 that currently has a single DIN Pioneer that was installed before I bought the truck. I haven’t taken it apart yet, but based on what I’ve read on this forum, I will need to source factory brackets when I buy a double DIN, but with certain kits, I know you don’t need them. For example, I just installed a Sony XAV-AX1000 in my daughter’s ‘03 Camry (which had JBL), and used Metra 99-8231, which had its own plastic brackets that clipped onto the front filler piece. It installed perfectly, but was a real pain because the factory bracket screws wouldn’t work with the Sony, and the screws that came with the kit wouldn’t either. I had to source some different self tapping screws to make it work, which delayed the install a bit, but then it dropped in and fit perfectly. Sorry for the long story, but I just want to be sure I don’t waste time and money ordering factory brackets only to find out that the install kit doesn’t need them.
Edit: never mind, I just got my answer above. I guess I should’ve read the whole thread before asking about the brackets.
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