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Hmm OK, just weird to have 2 plugs if it's not doing something.
I'll see how the reception is this week and make a call after that.
I'll see how the reception is this week and make a call after that.
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Called another 8 or so wreckers today and had no luck on that storage compartment so just bit the bullet and bought it new online, about $230 which is a rip off, but when they are 150 or so used anyway and I cannot find one, I just CBF waiting/searching any more.
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Still waiting for that storage cubby, Don't use Carmarka, they tried to send me an additional $45USD freight bill, I told them no thanks and they can refund me or I wil reverse the charge, they sent it....
Head unit has been good, enjoying the added functionality, especially hands free message replies/searches etc mainly the Google Assistant integration.
Had some birthday vouchers got some ARB LED Clearance and Indicator lamps, they tell me they will fit the older bar so we'll see. Also grabbed an ARB head lamp, it's brighter than I expected.
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Can confirm, the ARB LED clearance/indicator assembly from the Summit Bar is a direct swap into an older style Deluxe Winch bar on an early 150.
I was able to easily de-pin the existing ARB plug, fit some new terminals on then re-fit into the existing plug and reconnect. Under an hour including removal and re-fit of bar plates, so less for you now you've see this
Colour is closer to but not a direct match for Stedi LED parkers.
Indicators are much brighter, painful to photograph so you'll just have to trust me.
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This thread is a goldmine of troubleshooting and installation info, thanks Dan! Especially for keeping it regularly updated.
Replaced my fan resistor today, easy as thanks to you. Check out how stuffed up the old one was:
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Wow that's toast!Originally posted by lukeic View Post
Not sure how I helped there? I've never replaced one.Comment
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Haha, I must be confusing you with one of the other build threads on here. Oh well, still helped as I'm about to install a Kenwood head unit and have used your posts as reference.Comment
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Well you can thank blw for his expertise mostlyOriginally posted by lukeic View Post
My storage cubby should be here soon then I can finish off the stereo install. I can't say I think the added functionality/sound quality etc etc is worth 1k, but I am hoping that I have no/less issues having bought a brand name head unit rather than an eBay generic Android special.
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I'm going to get a $350 Kenwood unit without Carplay/Android Auto. I compared the features with the $900+ model, they're pretty much identical. It seems you really pay a premium for a slightly higher resolution display and the phone manufacturer software. Good thing you got the upgrade for only $50.Originally posted by 'Dan' View Post
Well you can thank blw for his expertise mostly
My storage cubby should be here soon then I can finish off the stereo install. I can't say I think the added functionality/sound quality etc etc is worth 1k, but I am hoping that I have no/less issues having bought a brand name head unit rather than an eBay generic Android special.Comment
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You know, a big thing for me was that I absolutely HATE those little black infill fascia things that you have to use when you use any other double din head unit.
The WS models are a proper 200mm Toyota fit. Which put me into the current model range immediately, from there I went with the cheapest one then ended up with the baller spec model accidentally lol
Now I have it, Wireless Android Auto is a god send
I have a history of being willing to spend more to get it "how I like it". Hence paying over $200 bloody dollars for a storage cubby because I really want one and couldn't find one at a wrecker
Thats stupid money for a plastic hole IMO, but at the end of the day, I'd rather just have the stuff I like - you should see how bad the scope creep has been on the engine for my track car lol
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"I'm going to get a $350 Kenwood unit without Carplay/Android Auto"
Once you experience Carplay / Android Auto you don't ever want to go back to the old Sat Nav. Also the voice commands work amazingly well, like "Text Rachel" when I want to send a text to the wife, it works very very well.
Other commands like "Navigate to KFC" also works well
Google assistant also reads out incoming text messages and whats app messages.
So its more than just a high res screen, there are some excellent extra features.
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Google Assistant mapped to a steering wheel button is just awesome, I use it constantly.Comment
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Or just use "Ok Google" command like you would on a Google home device. Its not always as reliable as pressing the voice command button (does a 120 even have one of those? in lukeic's case)Comment
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That's what I mean, with the button it works every time - which I like.Comment
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Nah, no steering wheel controls on my 120; which is fine for me. I can definitely see the benefits, but I'm against having Google products in my car like that, because I'm uptight about their data collection especially when it comes to how they use microphones. I was thinking of just getting a stand for my Ipad and using that for maps when off-road, and sticking with my phone otherwise.
I know what you mean Dan, about spending more for quality. I'm the same; I just found a $230 tool roll by Atlas 46. Could go for the cheap $20 Ebay one, but I'd prefer to buy once and get the military-grade one.Comment
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