tdoggydog

Just for niggles.

That looks great. But what's wrong with the electronics being exposed? There should be no elements behind the screen, right?

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c132/Drew_Jones/08%20LGT%20Spec-B/P4120016.jpg

How do you like your Brembos? I've about had it with the pulsating from my stock discs.

I just used foam and double side tape. As of today, the car is still rattle free ever since I removed the dash. No need to add insulation or whatever. The foam type is just some soft foam from home depot. Actually, anything you find that can eliminate that "plastic against plastic" noise, you are good.

 

 

 

nope, just regular screw drivers

 

 

 

I don't remember correctly, but there aren't that many screws to hold up the gauge. As for the plastic cover, make sure you REMOVE the plastic cover, take it out from the top hole of the steering wheel, and then remove the gauge. The ENTIRE gauge including the plastic cover will NOT come out (I tried)

 

hope this helps. I did NOT regret taking it apart at all, and the car is STILL rattle free from the dash

Where do you live? Can I pay you to do this for me?

Here is mine, just picked her up this past friday.....

 

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/blk99camaro/DSC02342.jpg

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http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g243/blk99camaro/DSC02344.jpg

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The QSM looks so good clean, but looks so good dirty as well.

Wow. Is AWD needed in Jamaica? My wife and I went there for a trip but it looked like people were able to get around on literally all types of vehicles. I know a few hurricanes and whatnot come through. Or maybe you just like Subaru? Help!

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/CarPortal™/KOS-L432

 

Would this screen work?

http://www.subaruparts.com/catalog/?section=903#3077

 

Here it is! See, in my mind, I'm thinking a shop could get one, modify the bezel to fit the Kenwood screen, then sell a packet of brackets, etc. needed to attach everything securely to the Legacy dash - done. No touching the center stack.

 

Edit: This is the only reason I haven't run out and purchased a simple Parrot unit for Bluetooth. Here's "hoping" Highline will jump on this...

I think you'd (Highline) score some major dough if you just offered a nav bezel w/o buttons. My opinon. Then we could all tap that Kenwood system with the new screen and replace our old nav units.

http://www.photodump.org/stored3/booya.JPG

I'm about to pull the trigger on just a Parrot install to get Bluetooth. But this is a sweet setup and if a company could sell LHD modified nav bezels, they could make a killing. Makes no sense to me to have a nav/radio in the bezel in addition to the stock radio in the console - not a clean install in my opinion.

tdoggy - Ill see what I can do about getting them produced for us. Although our primary focus will be the JDM bezel. I will have plenty of time during the Audi build to find a company that can manufacturer them to our pecifications. Will keep you updated.

*Rubs hands together* Anyone else interested in this? My only concern is that, since my job requires travel, I may need to take the plunge and get my own Parrot setup and skip messing with the nav and nav bezel.

I think the better pics I've seen must have been a modified stocker.

I've seen the pics you speak of - yes, it was a modified nav bezel to eliminate the row of hard buttons and therefore allow for a larger screen. If Highline mass-produced these, I'd be a happy camper. Otherwise, may just go a simple route of installing a Parrot unit and have an extra button somewhere on the dash/console.

I want to see a bezel for the cubby hole so I can put a screen there.

That's what I told them a long time ago but it sounded as if there wasn't enough of a need. Come on guys...rally! Let's get a nav bezel w/o buttons so we can install a screen!!!

sdvictor - I think I'm going to go your route and get the CK3000 - you did a slick setup. However, it's hard to tell where you mounted the mic - is it up around the rearview mirror? Any tidbits of info for the install process that I need to pass on to the professional installer (other than don't scratch the console)??? I will also be getting the adapter connections that you can purchase so no wires are cut.

There was at one point a kit. Tdogg already did the research on it. Its unavailable. Either not being imported or discontinued.

 

We can make that bezel to fit that upper location. The difficulty is we do not have a LGT here to build off of. The clearance behind the cubby is extremely limited. As said to Tdogg, it can be built if we plan it all correctly (having a tester here for a few days and being able to make a mold and brackets to mount the radio). Please contact us for further details.

 

To add to your list ean, I would look into the Audiocontrol DQL8 as well. Its features are super extensive and also supports USB tuning.

 

John - $950 is the bezel/hvac mod: Our own mod. The JDM mod will be less (uses JDM controller as a base and modified by us). FYI - Japanparts is not moving on their price. Its $300 regardless.

 

Sorry havent kept up in this thread. Been super busy getting everyones projects home.

 

Thanks,

 

Rich @ HCA

If the price was right, I'd like to have an upgraded nav bezel and eliminate the integrated buttons, therefore allowing use of the new Kenwood system for integrated Bluetooth and iPod. However, if it's too expensive, it may just be worth the route to get a Parrot, drill a hole through the console for wiring and be done.

What about that blank tab near the gauge brightness / mirror adjustment / traction control panel? There's a blank tab in the middle on my car.

Oh...good thought. I think I may have found my Bluetooth module! Finally! As it seems the 09's don't have any hands free devices installed.

Yep...it's a parrot CK3000 kit....in an outback. I wished they had the OB w/ nav in 5 (or in my wildest dreams, 6) speed. But 5EAT is the only choice. It's a clear disadvantage because it seems like everytime I rent a car in europe, I have to "re-acclimate" myself to a stick.

 

here's a clearer view here:

http://www.subaruoutback.org/gallery//500/15338img_0376_1.jpg

Wait a minute - am I missing something? What is your Bluetooth switch connected to? Shouldn't there be a receiver mounted somewhere on the dash?

I bout it 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it!! Here are a few pics from the day after I bought it just after getting the windows tinted(20% front and back).

Woo hoo! Another H6! Congrats, and welcome to the party!

Lots of ideas on how it will work. One is using both units. Our best idea would be to manufacturer our own bezel (small qty 3d printing or P-CNC'ing), and embed the JDM controller into it. The quality of our bezel will be identical to the factory. We would paint them inhouse though, to avoid paint errors. All of this still depends on the cracking of the JDM setup... which is still in process .

 

Our goal would be to provide a full kit, no core needed. You can then sell your stocker on eBay for $100 and use it towards our kit. Or keep it and install it in the garage for some tunes.

 

No updates of yet. Will be posted when there is.

 

Thanks everyone,

 

The folks @ HCA

Rich - please also consider my previous request. For those of us who already have navi, perhaps you can rig up a new nav bezel to accommodate the replacement screens offered through Kenwood, that way we can gain access to more features (get rid of the push buttons on the nav currently).

I never tried it without the added deflector - had it installed upon purchase. Oh well - maybe it was okay without it???

I have always had a car with a sunroof, and even with the built in deflector raised with the roof open, I still get that "whumping" sound at freeway speeds - don't like it. Now, I can have just the sunroof open at 70mph, get fresh air and still converse with passengers easily.

tdogg - Sure. Full package? - you provide the screen, we'll handle the rest? Let me know and I can better quote you.

 

So you can do something like this? Perhaps see if there is anyone else interested? All I would need is the bezel and I can go to my own shop and have them install everything there. Apparently Kenwood came out with a unit that will work with stock equipment, but I'll need to replace the screen in order to access some of the features such as Bluetooth, as opposed to having to use a remote.

Highline - would love if you could fabricate a new navi bezel w/o buttons, to allow for conversion to a new touch screen. I know there is JDM one but I've heard it doesn't fit properly in US models.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/cherrybloom203/legacy%20gt/139382093209_0_BG.jpg

 

 

That is a SWEET shot! Can someone explain to me why our 08's look so much different from the 05+??? I know the grill, bumper reflectors, taillights, and I think the front bumper changed - anything that I'm missing from the exterior?