nosurprise

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well, there are a lot of people posting about doing it, and no one has accomplished it. And this thing is $350, the OEM is going to be a few thousand.
I say the scosche is better.

drew81333

iTrader: (2)

I bought the beat sonic one because I wanted to have an aftermarket unit that could still utilize the OEM screen as a 2nd monitor and retain the NAV and climate control features. Half way through the install, just waiting on a couple of parts.

Macklock

Anyone bought and installed that scosche kit yet? Need to know if it's a good fit without issues.

SQLnovice

I have the Beat-Sonic's kit and it works flawlessly. The only thing I like about the Scosche kit is that the radio is up higher, which I would like.
I actually like the look of the Scosche kit, I don't think it looks outdated at all. Then again I'm easily satisfied.

Viktimize

Just pulled out the Beat Sonic kit to start wiring things up. And the harness has all these plug connectors on each individual wire. Which is nice because it keeps things clean, and it's super easy to reverse if you ever need to yank it out. But the bastards didn't include any of these connectors to install on the headunit harness!! Now I have to go out to Radio Shack or something and hunt down the matching connectors before I can do my install. PITA. Might just hack the connectors off and solder everything like normal.

rijn

Why can't the Scosche dash kit work for cars with the Nav?

Macklock

So I went ahead and got the kit and bought a double din android head unit after being so frustrated on waiting for another option. I must tell you all, it's a pain to fit the kit in. It works flawlessly but I had issues fitting back the vent because the space was so right. I will post pictures later tonight for you all to see. Overall I happy with it, but if u not careful enough, u will damage your vent, as it has to be removed to install the kit.

rijn

Did your car come with the Nav? My car has the OEM Nav and worried the kit won't work. I want to remove the factory system and use a double din radio.

Viktimize

That should be apparent by looking at it. The aftermarket climate controls n the Scosche kit go right where your stock NAV is located.

rijn

I'll clarify the question. Does the OEM Nav equipped car come with different pin outs / adapters / wiring harnesses that make it incompatible with this kit and a new aftermarket double bin radio that provides navigation?

Macklock

I believe

Macklock

I believe it's only for cars that came with non navigation.

top5

Solid pictures. Was against the unit at first but it has grown on me. Might pull the trigger. What year is your IS?

Macklock

I have an 2006 IS 250. The sound is great, you can actually control the volume of the oem amp thru the hvac. I thinks it's a way better option than the harness from beat sonic because it's not so low down. I installed a 7 inch screen android double din with Bluetooth, gps and all. No cd or DVD rom. I run a usb connector and an sd card from the deck to play music and movies. I can install any app from the play store.

top5

I agree with you. Waiting to see if anyone with an 09+ purchases it and what the gap looks like. Will pull the trigger if its minor.