Double DIN / Apple Carplay Install
#46
If your using aftermarket amps and speakers you can bypass the amp. They sell 9 wire for it. It's 9 wires in one sheath to make it easier to route. You may still have to buy the antenna cable though. I'm not sure.
#51
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I couldn't pass up on the unit. I was going to get the AVH-1300nex a few weeks ago for around $400. I got the AVH-4201NEX with backup cam which will end up being $350(700 normally)! Now the hard part to swallow is the $350 on the harness but I really love everything else about the car so if I can have some good tech in it, then its all worth it. The beatsonic harness is pretty tough to find, I only found 1 left on the carid ebay store which I grabbed. Not sure if other places have them. These are about the cheapest I've ever seen these pioneer units.
https://slickdeals.net/f/10650016-pi...-free-shipping
I've been running a cassette adapter for my audio since I got the car. For the beatsonic plate, I may end up painting it with the same color I redid my armrests in with the SEM paint. I'll post updates, I'll probably install it in this week if it arrives, I gotta figure out how to install the camera, I'm sure that will be fun.
https://slickdeals.net/f/10650016-pi...-free-shipping
I've been running a cassette adapter for my audio since I got the car. For the beatsonic plate, I may end up painting it with the same color I redid my armrests in with the SEM paint. I'll post updates, I'll probably install it in this week if it arrives, I gotta figure out how to install the camera, I'm sure that will be fun.
#52
I'm tempted to try the Metra harness before splurging on the Beatsonic one.
e60bmw, do you plan to mount the camera in the center of the trunk? Does anyone know where the factory one is mounted?
e60bmw, do you plan to mount the camera in the center of the trunk? Does anyone know where the factory one is mounted?
#54
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I'm not too sure about the controls on the steering wheel, I didn't read too much into it. I think the metra kit is mainly if you don't have factory nav so that wouldn't work for me.
#55
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I wish I could get a hold of the cigarette storage compartment but its like $240 just for that small piece and I can't bring myself to spend that. That would be a good location for it.
I'm not too sure about the controls on the steering wheel, I didn't read too much into it. I think the metra kit is mainly if you don't have factory nav so that wouldn't work for me.
I'm not too sure about the controls on the steering wheel, I didn't read too much into it. I think the metra kit is mainly if you don't have factory nav so that wouldn't work for me.
#56
Skip the Metra harness, it's a no-go. I've been down that road and it just doesn't work, and I had Crutchfield install everything for me.
The Beatsonic kit works and it its pricey as hell, but you'll save yourself a ton of hassle if you bite the bullet a the get go.
The Beatsonic kit works and it its pricey as hell, but you'll save yourself a ton of hassle if you bite the bullet a the get go.
#58
I found this relevant thread on how to wire the backup camera. Since the reverse trigger is not accessible from the cabin, other members found a way to tap into the backup lights.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...up-camera.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...up-camera.html
#60
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I found this relevant thread on how to wire the backup camera. Since the reverse trigger is not accessible from the cabin, other members found a way to tap into the backup lights.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...up-camera.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...up-camera.html