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Show off your head unit (stereo)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by chrslefty, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. Jan 18, 2020 at 5:01 AM
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    itsmebags

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    The volume knob was one of the reasons I went with the unit as well! Also, as Ron said, the orange color background you can select goes great with the factory dash lighting.
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2020 at 3:06 PM
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    Plkyone

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    My radio totally love it!

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  3. Jan 18, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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  4. Jan 18, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    THANKS ALOT!
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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    I have the same unit but cant get android auto running. It tells me put the vehicle in park when it already is. I'm guessing I didnt wire something up correctly. Maybe you can help me out.
     
  6. Jan 18, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Geeoh43

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    I was considering this spot but I'm looking for a spot that's a little more discreet.
     
  7. Jan 18, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    Kwikvette

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    I ran that green ground wire to some bare metal around the center opening behind the radio.
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2020 at 9:04 PM
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    Hmm. I'm going to remove the radio tommorow and check for my ground. Also going to try finding a spot for the microphone.
     
  9. Jan 18, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Yeah out of sheer laziness I haven't ran the mic at all.

    Pulling the stereo takes maybe 2 minutes but I dont wanna bother.
     
  10. Jan 19, 2020 at 1:47 AM
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    TacoBike

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    Takes more than just a couple minutes to try to get the rca's and such back in.
     
  11. Jan 19, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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    Lmao I've had the HU in for 2 months and still haven't done it so I feel your pain. Only reason I'm taking it out to see what's going on is I need AA for a trip im taking.
     
  12. Jan 19, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    Got around to removing the radio today. Ran the green wire to ground. (Finally have android auto) Ran the microphone. Also wired up a voltmeter/usb. 20200119_120606.jpg 20200119_131907.jpg 20200119_131921.jpg
     
  13. Jan 19, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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    God dammit, now I have to do mine :frusty::rofl:
     
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  14. Jan 19, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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    :popcorn: off the topic, do you have an air compressor to run air tools
     
  15. Jan 19, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    Join the club I have mine waiting in a box to go in.
     
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  16. Jan 20, 2020 at 10:36 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I do but its not to run air tools; I run an onboard co2 tank for airing up.
     
  17. Jan 20, 2020 at 10:43 AM
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    Ron, they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.....so the Sony XAV-AX1000 has arrived, and I just placed an order at Rockville's website for the Rockville SS8P 8" Slim Under-Seat Sub.
    Also included the Rockville RWK 81 8 Gauge Amp installation kit.
    I'll post some pictures of the install and finished product.
    Again, I'm just looking for a little bit more bass, and it will be out of site.

    https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/SS8P/

    https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/rwk81/
     
  18. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:37 AM
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    What kind of door speakers and tweeters did you go with?
     
  19. Jan 23, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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  20. Jan 23, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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    How do you like the stealth box??sound good??
     
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