brady_bunch Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Agreed... then I wouldn't be so used to it now. :) Write your Congressman! hehehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 [quote name='brady_bunch']Agreed... then I wouldn't be so used to it now. :) Write your Congressman! hehehe.[/quote] Yeah, like that'll work. :roll: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboliberty Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 DM- I wasn't aware you meant it was from the JDM catalog. I have a huge wish list of parts I want SOA to bring here if that's the case. Unfortunately, I wouldn't expect that part to be offered here. It would be a change in the right direction if Subaru did it, except they've always remained very conservative about ICE upgrades for our market. The JDM models always get the cool stuff from Alpine (and others), while we get stuck with Panasonic and Clarion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboliberty Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 [quote name='brady_bunch'] The climate control circuit board is probably why the aftermarket unit dash plate piece is so expensive ($275). Now it's all starting to make sense. Thanks, turboliberty for the pics![/quote] No problem, they do say a picture is worth... um something, something. :lol: And that would be a good guess about the price with climate control since that thing is integrated. Maybe there will be a US conversion offered by a reputable aftemarket company. It's obviously not difficult, just expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 [quote name='turboliberty']DM- I wasn't aware you meant it was from the JDM catalog. I have a huge wish list of parts I want SOA to bring here if that's the case. Unfortunately, I wouldn't expect that part to be offered here. It would be a change in the right direction if Subaru did it, except they've always remained very conservative about ICE upgrades for our market. The JDM models always get the cool stuff from Alpine (and others), while we get stuck with Panasonic and Clarion.[/quote] I think it should and will be offered here. There is obviously a market here for it, so I don't see why dealers wouldn't offer it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboliberty Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 SOA won't offer it at all. They're extremely conservative when it comes to messing with vehicle electrical and electronics components. I know the accessory managers and this info is straight from them. Will not happen. Keep your fingers crossed, maybe their brand managers will help them change their mind. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady_bunch Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 If SOA won't make it, would there be any legal issues of ordering a JDM part, mirroring it (for the USDM model), and producing it and selling it as an aftermarket part? I feel an early retirement opportunity approaching. :) Manufacturing and marketing aftermarket parts for GTs. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stasy Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 Hi, been visiting the sight for a few weeks now, but I thought I could contribute a little. Technically, if you had the wiring schematics for the board, your could convert the C to F. It probably wouldn't be too expensive, just a pain in the ass and you'd need the electronics understanding. (I'm going to school for my BS for Electical Engineering Tech.) I remember I had to fabricate a radio faceplate (and other parts for the radio) for my 88 XT back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I don't know about that ... is the A/C screen 7 segment or dot matrix? I doubt there's even a 'board'. Probably everything is integrated into a microcontroller. All you can do is interrupt the screen's control signals. You'd also need very fast and high tolerance parts. It is in a car, afterall. Then you'd need someplace to put it. I know I'll be importing one as soon as I find out whether it fits! I grew up using C anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboliberty Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 [quote name='brady_bunch']If SOA won't make it, would there be any legal issues of ordering a JDM part, mirroring it (for the USDM model), and producing it and selling it as an aftermarket part? I feel an early retirement opportunity approaching. :) Manufacturing and marketing aftermarket parts for GTs. :D[/quote] Producing and selling it as an aftermarket part shouldn't be a problem. Getting the original components and doing R & D is how accessory manufacturers do it all the time. I'm sure you can make a reproduction as long as you don't violate any registered trademarks, just apply for a patent. Of course, that's if you have the cash to do it. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I think I could get used to Celsius. :D -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 I'm perfectly fine with Celsius too; 0 means catching a cold, 20 means nice, 40 means A/C, 100 means dead. But seriously, if you're going to do all that work on a JDM part, why not just cut up the stock faceplate and custom fit your DIN unit into it. The hazard button can be relocated to give more room for maybe a touchscreen too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Celsius actually > Fahrenheit. I'm just used to F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Back to the title of this thread. I noticed that the JDM system has MD player built in and the round input selector switch has the MD option at the bottom. What are the chances that those inputs are still there and we can tap into them as an aux input? Also, would the system have the signal wire that lowers the volume when a cell phone signals it to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to remove the audio/climate control panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 [quote name='bemani']Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to remove the audio/climate control panel?[/quote] The service manual is available online, but it costs a small fee to get access. That's the only thing I know of.. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboliberty Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 [quote name='bemani']Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to remove the audio/climate control panel?[/quote] I think I have what you need, what's your e-mail addy? I just need to find that exact page in the manual and I can send a copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 [quote name='turboliberty'][quote name='bemani']Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to remove the audio/climate control panel?[/quote] I think I have what you need, what's your e-mail addy? I just need to find that exact page in the manual and I can send a copy.[/quote] Could you send me it too? Th3Franz at yahoo dot com. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 [quote name='turboliberty'][quote name='bemani']Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to remove the audio/climate control panel?[/quote] I think I have what you need, what's your e-mail addy? I just need to find that exact page in the manual and I can send a copy.[/quote] Could you pls PM me a copy? :) This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 [quote name='turboliberty'][quote name='bemani']Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to remove the audio/climate control panel?[/quote] I think I have what you need, what's your e-mail addy? I just need to find that exact page in the manual and I can send a copy.[/quote] Please check your pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Oh, does anyone know the price of the VDC mp3 player, and if we need a new faceplate for that? Even if it is expensive, I think I'll just save up some Subaru coupons for it, if I don't have to buy a new faceplate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted June 27, 2004 Author Share Posted June 27, 2004 That's the question I want to know too... hopefully someone will have an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 I, too, am wondering about the VDC Mp3 player. Also the audio controls on the steering wheels on the Outback can be swapped, right? -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboliberty Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Price of the VDC stereo deck is currently $692.43, originally priced three months ago at $1,192.91. Part number is 86201AG63A. It already comes with the face plate attached. As for any one else requesting the removal instructions I have only sent Bemani his copies and just checking if this is what he needed. I can just resend the same e-mail to you if you PM me with your addy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 [quote name='turboliberty']Price of the VDC stereo deck is currently $692.43.[/quote] :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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