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    I am thinking about changing the head unit/speakers on my Feb 07 GX D4D auto and getting a GPS/reversing camera arrangement in the process. I bought the reversing sensors with the car on the basis that they work really well in my other car. But it seems that the Toyota ones aren't anything like as good.

    I know that there are plenty of posts about stereos and GPS but most of these are how to installs. I was thinking more along the lines of what have you got and what do you like and dislike now that you have lived with it awhile?

    So if you can respond along these lines I would greatly appreciate your efforts:

    What aftermarket head unit have you got? - brand/model - comments good and bad
    Have you changed the speakers? - yes/no - what did you install?
    Reversing camera? - yes/no - conmments good and bad
    GPS? - yes/no - comments good and bad
    Gear cost? (round numbers)?
    Installed by ?
    Observations?

    I ran this topic suggestion by Pradogxlv6 and got the green light but if it is considered too onerous moderators feel free to delete the topic.

    thanks,

    Michael
    My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

  • #2
    What aftermarket head unit have you got? no idea what the brand is, there's no mention of it anywhere. but it's a 6.5" screen, GPS, DVD, CD, MP3, TV, Radio, Bluetooth, has a 6 stack CD input AUX input which i've wired the reverse camera to and 1 video out.)

    Have you changed the speakers? - no, but i added a sub because the bass didn't really kick in until the volume was pretty high (my wife thinks it's fine though so unless you like your bass it's not really necessary)

    Reversing camera? yes, bought of ebay for $30, it's a cracker

    GPS? yes, route 66, never used it before this unit, only ever seen garmin and navman, but hasn't led me astray yet so can't complain, and good not having something stuck to the dash to hide every time i get out of the car

    Gear cost? (round numbers)? unit was less than $400 (gotta love high AUD->USD exchange rate) , postage was killer (on top of the unit price but would be less on a bulk buy). sub was around $150 on sale at WOW (down from closer to $400)

    Installed by self

    Observations? probably wouldn't get this model again, has 4 main issues for me,

    1. backround screens are a very bright blue and the dimmer doesn't work on the menu's only the dvd/tv, i'm used to it now but it took a while to get there.

    2. also has a joystick for changing tracks which has come loose on my machine (but not the one a mate got at the same time.) i can click it back in place but if i hit a bump while changing and knock it with force it comes off

    3. i can't get the reverse camera to auto switch on, wiring up per instructions it gives me some other weird screen but no reverse picture so at the moment i turn it on manually when required which is not really a problem in the big picture.

    4. GPS computer unit is external so has to be mounted somewhere else (but does make it easier to get to the SD card)

    I've got my eye on a new 7" screen model (bigger screen, better menu, GPS built in but same everything else) , costs are similar and will be buying and switching them over in the next month or so. (and those of you who were keen to get in on the next purchase round that i've been stringing along, it will happen, I've just had other stuff come up which changed priorities!)

    those complaints aside though it is thousands of times better than what i had. wouldn't go back to stock


    that turned into a bit of a marathon didn't it!

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    • #3
      What aftermarket head unit have you got? - I got the Polaris Brand.. No Problems so far. Comes with it's a 6.5" screen, GPS, DVD, CD, MP3, , Radio, Bluetooth
      Have you changed the speakers? - No

      Reversing camera? - yes came with the unit\
      GPS? - yes runs Whereis Version 14
      Gear cost? Under $1600 including installation
      Installed by ? Poron
      Observations? No diffrent to the geniuine Toyota one except half the cost..

      I have some pic of it on the forum.. Here is the link.

      http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=2538

      rgds
      Navy
      Navy

      "When you ask human beings they will underestimate their weight, how much alcohol they drink and how much they eat, and they'll overestimate their height and how much sex they have."

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