Audio System

[darkness]

Hey guys,

I'm just trying to decide what to do with my audio system in my Gen I. It came with a kenwood double din touchscreen unit (dvd,cd,gps) from japan. But most of the functions are useless so I want to replace it.

I'm considering 3 options:
1. getting a factory stereo (don't know how easy that is)
2. Pioneer/Sony double din touchscreen. (already have the double din console piece installed)
3. Go complete carPC setup.

I would prefer to get my steering wheel controls working (they don't at the moment). And not fussed on GPS as my phone has it. I don't see myself getting into amps and stuff, done it before and it's just too much money.

anyone been down this track and have any advice?

cheers.

[lup15]

if they kept the factory harness, getting a stock headunit to work shouldn't be too much of a problem. but, seeming as you already got the double din dash kit and probably some wiring done for the current aftermarket one, i'd just get a new unit. buying a stock one is gonna cost a few hundred so may as well put that money into a new unit.

double din units are quite cheap if you dont get the gps bluetooth ones. also as long as you get a steering wheel control adapter, you will be able to keep your wheel controls. I got one from PAC audio for my Pioneer unit. works fine, quick and responsive.

carpcs i dont know too much about, but would involve a bit of fiddling.

[Nirvandan]

Lup15 has the best one from what I have seen. Looks factory

I would spend that money on something else though

[darkness]

cheers guys

I would like one with bluetooth at least for my phone. Don't care about gps. The double din option is easiest. Already checked the wiring and the loom plugs are intact.

[lup15]

don't worry nirvandan, theres going to be show and go in my car just need the creature comforts too

[buzurk]

hey mate

I replaced my stock unit, i coculd sell you mine if yours is piano black if your interested PM me

I went down the route of a double din, i purchased a pioneer unit with NAV at around $1500, the steering wheel controls was $100, and i had to get a fascia etc, not a bad option

CARPC in these cars would be a fiddly and costly job but could pay off

[darkness]

Hmm that could be an option. I'd want to find black aircon controls then, mine are silver.

A carpc idea doesn't scare me. I have a full network based media pc setup in my house. It's just whether I want to spend the time.