Hey gang, long time lurker here, finally doing something worthy of posting!
Quick intro: I've got a 2010 Outback Sport (2.5i manual w/sunroof, base audio, bluetooth handsfree unit in Canada). I've lowered it on Legacy GT shocks and springs up front, and the Outback spring in a Koni Yellow Legacy GT shock body in the rear. Thicker rear swaybar. Class 3 Curt hitch with a 7 pin trailer connection for pulling a camper with electric brakes and a small sailboat. I dream of eventually building this into a Legacy GT Wagon, but for now simple electrical and bolt-on mods are all that I'm able to manage.
I've ordered a Sony XAV-AX210, Sound Ordnance B-8PTD sub, and associated bitties from Crutchfield. Got a backup camera off Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07V69C8Q4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And I'll be installing all this fun this week if the weather holds.
Related issue: my steering wheel controls have become intermittent, so I'm going to order a replacement unit from Subaruonlineparts.com. Does anyone know if the wiring from the steering wheel to the radio area on my car has the additional wires required for the premium audio controls (call answer and hangup buttons)? My current controls on the left side are just 4 buttons, the premium system has 6. Are they on the same existing wires and just sending a different signal? I may be able to answer my own question as I go about the radio install, but I'd love to know if anyone has tried this or better yet has a link to a good wiring diagram.
I'm always open to useful suggestions! I would have posted this on subaruoutback.org but I've found that community to be very mod-hostile (how dare I question the genius of the OEM?).
I have this youtube playlist as inspiration/reference material:
Let me know if you guys have any suggestions, warnings, jokes, or tips!
Thanks!