Finally a 8” upgrade with car play and plug and play

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lex99frc

Discussion Starter · May 18, 2021 (Edited)

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Will be doing group buy

Its an android 8” screen has wireless car play built in and will be a complete plug and play reacement i will get the first unit and do a test video and installation guide

$1250 regular price but we are doing group buy for $1100 shipped first 25 people

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This unit is complete plug and play uses your original gps antenna, fm antenna and can also use your original backup camera
Steering wheel controls work
This unit has (fm radio ,bluetooth calls, bluetooth audio, wireless car play , usb video / audio , works with iphone and android you can connect it to your phone and use apps on the headunit like google maps etc)
Unboxing vid-https://youtu.be/gKd2z_c67PM
Install vid-https://youtu.be/LeyfhHVRRK4
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firtree

· #821 · 2 mo ago

Updated: Looks like this is addressed in an old thread:

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Center console trim removal

Does anyone know how to remove the center console area around the shifter and cig lighter in a Gen 1? I want to remove the cut lighter and install a usb outlet there for car play, but I don’t know where all the bolts are, and I don’t want to just start prying things and possibly break them. I...

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This looks like it could work if I can get to the 12v port on the center console. You remove the 12v socket and replace it with this USB port (which can also use the 12v power from the old socket to power a USB c fast charger).

www.crutchfield.com

Scosche PowerVolt™ Dash Port

Flush-mount charger with USB-C and USB-A ports and Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ pass-through

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G8D_6S

· #822 · 2 mo ago

👀 I like that! Especially if you're able to finagle it without taking out the entire center console. FWIW, I think the USB cables are definitely long enough to reach from the back of the radio. It also helps that this charger has some cable/length to it as well.

AreAte

· #823 · 2 mo ago

The USB plugs are interchangeable. Because of wireless CarPlay, there’s no reason to have them available. They don’t charge nearly as fast as other charger options, and wireless charging is much more convenient. And I doubt the seller will ever offer a software update. There’s never been one posted on their website and we’re on the third hardware version.

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Gitchies

· #824 · 2 mo ago

Just finished this install on mine. Thank you to G8D_6S and his help. It is not bad way to spend a few hours. I’d I did it again it would be like only 1.5 hours maybe? But yes see the IG link very helpful.

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Gitchies

· #825 · 2 mo ago

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Some pics. A lot better then factory. Could be a bit louder but. What do you really expect. Anyone can do this if I could. Once again the community is great thank you!

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AreAte

· #826 · 2 mo ago

Does this newest version have separate front and rear outputs and a functional fader?

firtree

· #827 · 2 mo ago

What are the arrows pointing to?

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WinterRunner

· #828 · 2 mo ago

I HATE the light up R8 logo, and it's crooked too.

Gitchies

· #829 · 2 mo ago

firtree said:
What are the arrows pointing to?

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The arrows for the wire tap for manual cars for back up camera

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Ctmjoe

· #830 · 2 mo ago

Milo, I just finished my install. When using CarPlay, if someone calls me I can hear them over the speakers. If I call someone I get no sound through the speaker but they can hear me on the other end. Any ideas? Thank you

ForceFed

· #831 · 2 mo ago

WinterRunner said:
I HATE the light up R8 logo, and it's crooked too.

It’s parallel to the button, which the button isn’t parallel to the screen. I noticed that too right away but the functionality of the unit and the fact it’s **** near as factory looking as you could get it’s worth overlooking.

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mfilskov

· #832 · 2 mo ago

I also got mine installed, but Im having the "whine" that follows the engine RPM's and the bluetooth connection is very unstable :-(
Anybody knows how to retract the unit now. Tried to pull it gently in what I could hold on to, but it doesn't seem to move. Also, what to do with the wires to eliminate that annoying whine?
Milo doesn't reply, so crossing my fingers you guys can help me resolve especially the issue with the RPM whine🤞🏻

@ACARNAVI: Do you have any input to the bluetooth connection that keeps dropping?

Gitchies

· #833 · 2 mo ago

mfilskov said:
I also got mine installed, but Im having the "whine" that follows the engine RPM's and the bluetooth connection is very unstable :-(
Anybody knows how to retract the unit now. Tried to pull it gently in what I could hold on to, but it doesn't seem to move. Also, what to do with the wires to eliminate that annoying whine?
Milo doesn't reply, so crossing my fingers you guys can help me resolve especially the issue with the RPM whine🤞🏻

@ACARNAVI: Do you have any input to the bluetooth connection that keeps dropping?

funny I am having the same issue. Everything is good except that and messages being read via CarPlay is very low volume.

firtree

· #834 · 2 mo ago

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I got mine installed on my 2008 without much difficulty.
Everything is working after the update and I was able to remove my lighter and replace it with the usb connector/charger that I mentioned earlier in the thread. I used the system gain as well as a heavy boost through the EQ to get the volume to where it needs to be, but with some tweaking it’s both loud and is decently equalized. I even brought out some good bass that was missing in the factory install. That said, the weather continues to be garbage in Seattle so I don’t know if I will pick up any whine when the motor is running. I did tape all exposed metal connectors, used or unused, to cut off that path of signal entry into the head unit. I’ll give an update when I try it on the road.

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Ctmjoe

· #835 · 2 mo ago

firtree said:
I got mine installed on my 2008 without much difficulty.
Everything is working after the update and I was able to remove my lighter and replace it with the usb connector/charger that I mentioned earlier in the thread. I used the system gain as well as a heavy boost through the EQ to get the volume to where it needs to be, but with some tweaking it’s both loud and is decently equalized. I even brought out some good bass that was missing in the factory install. That said, the weather continues to be garbage in Seattle so I don’t know if I will pick up any whine when the motor is running. I did tape all exposed metal connectors, used or unused, to cut off that path of signal entry into the head unit. I’ll give an update when I try it on the road.

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How did you do the update? When I make a call I get no sound but the person on the other end can hear me. If I receive a call everything works fine. Maybe an update will fix it? If not, I’m returning it.

firtree

· #836 · 2 mo ago

I’m not near the car right now, but first add it to your home network (or phone hotspot) in the system menu. Then the update showed up in System, I think. That’s where you get the R8 theme and home screen as well as a bunch of updates. That said, I have not tested calling yet.

mfilskov

· #837 · 2 mo ago

Ctmjoe said:
How did you do the update? When I make a call I get no sound but the person on the other end can hear me. If I receive a call everything works fine. Maybe an update will fix it? If not, I’m returning it.

To do the updates you need to make sure your phone is not connected with Apple carplay but as an real hotspot connection instead.

Anybody who has a clue about the rpm whine?

Kishanp

· #838 · 2 mo ago

mfilskov said:
To do the updates you need to make sure your phone is not connected with Apple carplay but as an real hotspot connection instead.

Anybody who has a clue about the rpm whine?

If i recall correctly earlier in this thread people said that the RCA connectors on the back of the unit should be properly wrapped in electrical tape to prevent anything from connecting through to a chassis ground point

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hari-bhari

· #839 · 2 mo ago

anyone try to install a wireless charging pad where the MMI connector is in the rear shelf? Would just need a 12V connection from one of the wires under the deck. I may take a multimeter and try to find one.

Gitchies

· #840 · 2 mo ago

Gonna try taping the rca cables. Now if I just want to turn off the unit. How? I press and hold the volume button and nothing….lol. And radio doesn’t seem to work like no stations connected.

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