What's the best 2-DIN Nav HU?
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Lizardking
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Nice!!!! Thats going to look good when I get installed..
Re: Did you ever get the trim pieces
Yep, I finally got them a couple days ago, but they're not going to to work with the JBL sized opening in my dash. They're not wide enough and do not angle out to match the angle of the dash opening.
I had already modified my old single din dash kit I got from Crutchfield (see my earlier posts in this thread) to fit the Eclipse. The gaps are now filled in, but since I used a dremel tool to carve out the plastic, some edges are a little rough. I finished it off by cutting out a "faceplate" out of a thin black plastic folder I got from office depot. I used double stick tape and overlayed that onto the dash kit I modified. It now looks a lot cleaner, although still not perfect.
candreas said:
Yep, I finally got them a couple days ago, but they're not going to to work with the JBL sized opening in my dash. They're not wide enough and do not angle out to match the angle of the dash opening.
I had already modified my old single din dash kit I got from Crutchfield (see my earlier posts in this thread) to fit the Eclipse. The gaps are now filled in, but since I used a dremel tool to carve out the plastic, some edges are a little rough. I finished it off by cutting out a "faceplate" out of a thin black plastic folder I got from office depot. I used double stick tape and overlayed that onto the dash kit I modified. It now looks a lot cleaner, although still not perfect.
Lizardking
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My Eclipse BEC104 rear camara finally came in today..It's real small camara that should fit nicely.. Now if the AVN5495 would get here...lol
I have the JBL system and still waiting for the eclipse avn 5495 to come out. I still have concerns about the gap on both sides of the unit after the install. I'm considering buying the oem dash part for the non jbl 4runner from toyota, then buying those brackets to achieve the stock look like the photo that KKreutz32 posted earlier. Anyone consider this option?
Lizardking
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hkccool98 said:
Not a bad idea if the price would worth it!!
I too have the JBL system and I started to look into buying the stock radio trim to make the install look cleaner. I decided against it as it appeared that it would cost well over $500. You would have to buy two pieces, the entire outside panal trim and the ac unit trim piece (which I don't think you can buy without the AC control unit). If you look into this further and find out that it's much cheaper then I originally thought then please let us know.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Lizardking
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Bad News for those waiting for the AVN5495.. I recieved a email today from Eclipse for a June release now...What a bunch of BS!!
This might be the kit that we need for those of us with the JBL system.
http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/product.php?productid=984&cat=210&page=1
I'm going to have a shop install my unit, but if whatever they do doesn't work out too well, I'm going to look into this resolution further.
http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/product.php?productid=984&cat=210&page=1
I'm going to have a shop install my unit, but if whatever they do doesn't work out too well, I'm going to look into this resolution further.
Need some information about the Camera Connector
I have installed an aftermarket camera that I bought from Sams for $39. I need the pinout and connector part number for the eclipse or toyota camera so I can plug it into the camera connector on the 5435. The camera works great it is a combination of IR and Color Video in a waterproof case. If you don't use the camera connector the backup feature does not work and the only access to the camera is through the VTR connection...
I have installed an aftermarket camera that I bought from Sams for $39. I need the pinout and connector part number for the eclipse or toyota camera so I can plug it into the camera connector on the 5435. The camera works great it is a combination of IR and Color Video in a waterproof case. If you don't use the camera connector the backup feature does not work and the only access to the camera is through the VTR connection...
Greetings,
I have been reading through this great forum for the past week or so and it seems like there are some very knowledgeable people here. Last week I purchased an 05 SR5 V6 4x4 and I must say that I love the truck. I just hate the stereo system!
So I think I am going to go with the AVN5435. The local dealer says he can install it with Sirius for about $2100. I have done a few installs before, so I am not sure if I should just try to install it myself or have them do it.
I am also going to replace the speakers and add an external amp. Any suggestions?
The guy I was talking with was not 100% sure that the steering wheel controls would work. I told him that from what I had read they should plug right into the unit. This is correct right?
Thanks again!
theo2076
I have been reading through this great forum for the past week or so and it seems like there are some very knowledgeable people here. Last week I purchased an 05 SR5 V6 4x4 and I must say that I love the truck. I just hate the stereo system!
So I think I am going to go with the AVN5435. The local dealer says he can install it with Sirius for about $2100. I have done a few installs before, so I am not sure if I should just try to install it myself or have them do it.
I am also going to replace the speakers and add an external amp. Any suggestions?
The guy I was talking with was not 100% sure that the steering wheel controls would work. I told him that from what I had read they should plug right into the unit. This is correct right?
Thanks again!
theo2076
theo2076 said:
I called the Eclipse Tech Support group and they said that the steering wheel controls should work.
I am waiting for my 5435 to come in. The last I heard it should be in on Wednesday. I will take some pictures of the install including the back of my OEM NAV and the 5435 NAV.
