rao Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I really want to paly MP3's and would much prefer to be able to drop in a normal DIN head unit (I have one from my old car ready and waiting). If I could get the VDC panel that plays MP3's that would probably do the job as well but I can't see dropping $700 for it :o Actually, this was the issue that prevented me from getting the car a lot earlier. Any good ideas out there? Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindflayer Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 King of Imports has a [url=http://www.kingofimports.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=135&idproduct=158]double-din bezel[/url], but it's pricey at $290. I have an existing stereo as well, but I can;t justify spending $290 and all the hassle to rewire the HVAC, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 I don't know if that would really work, in the picture it looks like the HVAC is a separate panel. I wouldn't want to cut up the stock one, it would be very difficult to get it to look right. If that one comoes with a new HVAC panel (that reads in F) I would be interested. I am sure the aftermarket will catch up eventually. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindflayer Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 I've sent Kevin from KoI a link to this topic - maybe he can answer those questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 [quote name='Mindflayer']King of Imports has a [url=http://www.kingofimports.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=135&idproduct=158]double-din bezel[/url], but it's pricey at $290. I have an existing stereo as well, but I can;t justify spending $290 and all the hassle to rewire the HVAC, etc.[/quote] That thing won't work - it doesn't have dual climate control. Maybe if you have the manual climate control the Japanese one might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 [quote name='bemani'][quote name='Mindflayer']King of Imports has a [url=http://www.kingofimports.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=135&idproduct=158]double-din bezel[/url], but it's pricey at $290. I have an existing stereo as well, but I can;t justify spending $290 and all the hassle to rewire the HVAC, etc.[/quote] That thing won't work - it doesn't have dual climate control. Maybe if you have the manual climate control the Japanese one might work.[/quote] yeah, i think that link for the HVAC part will only work in the 2.5i not the GT because of the dual zone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 $700 for the OEM MP3?? Damn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted September 7, 2004 Author Share Posted September 7, 2004 It's free if you buy the VDC :) Like any OEM part, it costs a lot to replace. Also, since there is no DIN alternative, it is not like you can find anyone with the VDC who has one laying around that they would like get rid of. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibisak Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 also if u see clearly the bezel on King of Imports sites will not fit the USDM Legacy. Becos the left side of the console is kinda curve, which is on right right side on USDM. JDM [img]http://www.kingofimports.com/productcart/pc/catalog/Legacy.Video-Nav.JDM.Screen(medium).jpg[/img] USDM [img]http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Subaru/100396965/030043-E.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoblePrawn Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Is it my imagination or is what KoI selling the navigation screen and bezel not the double din? (Which isn't likely to fit for the already mentioned reasons.) -NP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindflayer Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 KoI contacted me, and it is indeed the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 didn't someone say it doesn't play VBR mp3's? ugh.. ipod sounds like a much better deal (even though it's really overpriced). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 According to the manual, it isn't supported. We need someone with a VDC to tell us where it can play it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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