19YJ94
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I heard mixed reviews about Seicane, I am just going to save up and go with the Insane Audio, good warranty with it also.
For people looking to upgrade their head unit
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I heard mixed reviews about Seicane, I am just going to save up and go with the Insane Audio, good warranty with it also.
flchamp89
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There alot of seicane threads on ********. OP made bunch of youtube videos. Name is **********. There also a joying brand thats similar.
The metra install kits and pac units from crutchfield make most installs super easy.
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The metra install kits and pac units from crutchfield make most installs super easy.
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JK_Dave
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Thanks for posting those up. I just got the 4200NEX and I'm not a huge fan of those Metra filler panels. Might have to check them out.
Also, in case anyone's wondering how to get around the emergency brake problem *wink wink*, do a search for a "micro bypass" and then your model radio. You can find them on a common online retailer for $14 and they're really easy to wire up.
youdrinkindunkin
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Any updates on this post?
Do you have any install pics ?
Do you have any install pics ?
Mcollins443
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I installed the Pioneer AVH-X391BHS. I used the metra dash kit and I don’t think it looks bad. I love the head unit. I also installed JBL component speakers up front and a kicker amp inside the dash. The sound is crystal clear even cranked up with the top down on the highway.
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Mcollins443
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I also like that the background can be changed and it does a great job with playing music through Bluetooth audio.
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jms632
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Sorry I’ve had it installed a few weeks now. I like it a lot. It connects right up to my phone and starts playing where I left off within seconds. Haven’t had any connectivity issues. Only problem is I accidentally spliced the reverse wire into the brake wire. Now anytime I’m using apple maps and hit the brakes the gps thinks I’m going in reverse lol. I have to take it back out to install my backup camera so I will fix this eventually. Other than that I highly recommend it.
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WranglerWilly83
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What is the name of this head unit and model number? Also, you think we could Get the JL head unit somehow? But this one looks pretty good and I want wireless Apple car play.
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jms632
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It’s the alpine ilx-107. The side kit comes from the wra-i207.
Yeah there’s no way to install the jl unit after the fact. Or at least not easily. The jl unit has too many things integrated like ac control. Besides sourcing one right now would be next to impossible even if there was a way to make it work
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WranglerWilly83
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New to forum, so forgive me if this post turns out wrong.
After a bunch of research I went with Kenwood Excelon DDX6904S. It had everything I wanted for a (fairly) reasonable price. Of course that price goes up by the time you add in the all the rest of the stuff like wiring harness adapter, steering wheel controls, XM tuner, etc. It was a straightforward install. The bluetooth phone quality has been above complaint. We have a soft-top and both sides of the call are pretty clear even at highway+ speeds. I also like the gauge interface (kind of like a poor man's Torque). Oh - no navigation in unit (other than Carplay); but as you can see I repurposed an old Garmin for that anyway (pre-head unit upgrade).
I used the Metra dash kit, but that took a little knife work to get it to be as flush on both the unit and dash as I wanted it to.
After a bunch of research I went with Kenwood Excelon DDX6904S. It had everything I wanted for a (fairly) reasonable price. Of course that price goes up by the time you add in the all the rest of the stuff like wiring harness adapter, steering wheel controls, XM tuner, etc. It was a straightforward install. The bluetooth phone quality has been above complaint. We have a soft-top and both sides of the call are pretty clear even at highway+ speeds. I also like the gauge interface (kind of like a poor man's Torque). Oh - no navigation in unit (other than Carplay); but as you can see I repurposed an old Garmin for that anyway (pre-head unit upgrade).
I used the Metra dash kit, but that took a little knife work to get it to be as flush on both the unit and dash as I wanted it to.
lgarrett65
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As far as the head unit, what is the difference between the i207-WRA and the iLX-107? Besides the wireless Apple CarPlay
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SoonerJason
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jms632, Thanks for the info, I was looking for an alternative to the metra brackets for ilx 107, going to order these as well.
Did you install a front camera with the 107 or just a back camera? I’m looking for a way to install the front camera with the maestro unit and back camera.
jms632
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They aren't more durable...they are just plastic pieces like the metra kits. The screws are not real. I like the idea of milling some out of aluminum, that would be tits.
jms632
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I haven't installed a camera yet. Still trying to come up with a solution I like. Alpine makes a surround camera add on kit but its $$$. There are several amazon and ebay options for multiple camera inputs but won't be as seamless as the alpine system as it's integrated into the head unit's software.
I'm really digging the look of their new ilx 309 halo. It looks like the head unit's in Mercedes g wagons.
I don't know why they don't integrate wireless CarPlay into all of their head units. It's the best feature they have developed.
CrazyTrainJK
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Will this head unit take getting wet in a rainstorm ? I bought a cheaper alpine head unit and lost the lcd screen in a month in the first rainstorm with the top off