1st gen tundras! Touch Screen head unit. Who's got what?

$1,599 Kenwood DNR1007XR eXcelon 10.1" High Definition Navigation Car Stereo Receiver with Capacitive Touch Panel

Kenwood DNR1007XR

 

Nice Vltor'd out SCAR 17.

 

Thanks. That's my baby. Haha

 

Pics here...

https://www.tundras.com/threads/wha...t-gen-tundra-today.2558/page-552#post-1649224

 

Wireless car play vs wired? Thought's, l'm going to have to plug in my phone for charging anyway, so leaning towards wired and the head units are cheaper, but interested in real world experiences.

Any any brands to avoid, leaning towards either Sony or Pioneer.

 

My 0.02....

Function: wired > wireless
Convenience : wireless > wired

Either way is fine. Save some cash for other mods

I have been using Kenwood for years.

 

Do any of you android guys have any software recommendations?

 

Need some assistance. FYI, I am a novice with anything electric...

I have a 2019 OEM Gt86 head unit installed in my 03. Love it, have the streaming and phone connectivity working.

I purchased a master Tailgaters reverse camera tail gate handle but my head unit does not have a yellow RCA input. Is there an adapter for my specific head unit I could purchase or some other work around so I can connect my current head unit and the reverse cam?

Thanks in advance for any assistance

 

https://youtu.be/daiDH2v4wUg

 

anyone know how to update and get apple car play?

 

I have a 2018 86 radio myself. You'll need to wire a 5v relay to switch 12v on for the reverse camera.

The 86 radio only has a 5v output for the camera. The aftermarket camera needs 12v to turn on. And if the radio doesn't see a camera signal when it turns on/boots up, it will not enable the reverse screen.


Here's the radio diagram:


This is the adapter I made. It uses a small 5v PCB relay. A larger one would work too, Napa carries a 5v relay that is standard size (30a).

 

Thank you!

 

not sure what you are meaning but I updated to a Kenwood Excelon DDX8906S that has car play capability and works as advertised !

 

If its like AA, the updates all take place on your phone. The car's display is just that, a display for the smartphone app interface.

 

I really like the floating display, but doesn't it just scream "break my window"? That's my biggest issue with these things. I think I'd have to stick with a double din screen and keep my tint illegal for the small piece of mind.

 

I’m confused by the fitment problem I’ve run into on my 03.

The stock radio is slightly curved, and the dash cover panel is also curved to that same profile.

Replacement radios are all flat faced. None of them fit through the radio opening of the cover. So the radio sits well back, with an ugly crescent gap.

Now I can sorta solve this by cutting the stock panel, which assumes I can do it neatly and perfectly square. However, I don’t see any mention of this by others here in this thread. And, their radios seem to fit in neatly.

What am I not getting here?

 

Most of them stick a bit through the opening, past the curve. Yours perhaps doesn't?

 

You can get an 00-02 dash bezel. It has the perfect size opening with no install trim kit required. Otherwise you have to order a trim kit for your bezel to fill the gaps.

 

Mine did not fit through the opening. It was close, but not quite.

So the earlier 00-02 bezel is different? Presumably flat? I shall pursue this!

As for a trim kit, none seems to be made for it any longer. Wiring and bracket kits, yes. But I can’t find a trim kit anywhere.

 

I think this is what you need to cover those gaps.

$13 Metra 95-8202 Fits Select 2000-2017 Toyota/Scion/Subaru Double-DIN Kit

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K52CY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_1VDYZ30NK6R568VMS6TT

 

Here's how mine turned out. Not sure if I ever posted a picture. Don't mind the dust...

Unsure of this curved bezel thing I'm reading about btw.





If it's the actual factory curved dash, min went on after the radio was in place..

 

Not sure which year they switched, but the earlier models like mine had a smaller opening that fits aftermarket radios better. No trim required.

 

For my 2002 Tundra SR5 AC TRD with factory JBL double DIN radio. I Installed ATOTO S8 Pro with front and reverse cameras. Bluetooth OBD2 scanner for Torque. A Kicker 10” subwoofer under driver seat. Using factory JBL amp and speakers. The DSP on this radio made these factory speakers sound high end at normal listening volume. So many options to adjust crossover, field of sound, subwoofer frequency, etc. Distortion starts when you crank it loud enough to allow others not in the vehicle to hear. I don't listen to music that loud anymore. So this is a perfect setup for me.


Links:
Radio: [DAH10D/QLED] ATOTO S8 Pro S8G2104PR-N Double-DIN Android Car Stereo Receiver,Dual Bluetooth w/aptX HD,USB Tethering, Split Screen Display,Android Auto & CarPlay,VSV&LRV,Built-in 4G Cellular Modem

[10"/QLED] ATOTO S8 Pro S8G2104PR-N Double-DIN Android Car Stereo Receiver,Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto,Dual BT w/aptX HD,Split Screen Display,USB Tethering, VSV&LRV, Built-in 4G Cellular Modem

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085C6KLFX?_encoding=UTF8

ATOTO AC-44P2 1080P USB DVR On-Dash Camera - Sony Sensor for Image- Recording Video On Camera End - Operation & Preview from ATOTO A6/S8 Car Stereo Side

$49 ATOTO AC-44P2 1080P USB DVR On-Dash Camera - Recording Video On Camera End -Compatible with ATOTO A5/ A6/ S8 / P9/ Series. Not Compatible with F7 & P5 & P8 & X10 Series

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0822KMK48?_encoding=UTF8

Universal Car DVD GPS Player Steering Wheel Remote Control (2018) with Audio Volume/Phone Answering and Hanging Up/DVD Bluetooth Radio Switch for Car Audio Video Navigation System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797T7H5K?_encoding=UTF8
KICKER 46HS10 Compact Powered 10-inch Subwoofer

$315 KICKER 46HS10 Hideaway Compact Powered Subwoofer, 10"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083M9HR4D?_encoding=UTF8

HD 720P eRapta ERT02 Backup Camera Front Rear View License Plate Reverse Universal for Pickup Truck Car SUV 149° Perfect Angle Night Vision Mirror Function Waterproof

$33 HD eRapta ERT02 Backup Camera Rear View License Plate Reverse Camera Universal for Pickup Truck Car SUV 149° Perfect Angle Night Vision IP69K Level Waterproof

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076P8QFYD?_encoding=UTF8

Metra 70-8113 Amplifier Integration Harness for Select 2000-2004 Toyota Vehicles

$13 Metra 70-8113 Amplifier Integration Harness fits Select 2000-2007 Lexus & Toyota Vehicles

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007WRQQ2?_encoding=UTF8

Bafx Products - For Android Only - Wireless Bluetooth Obd2 Scanner Diagnostic Code Reader & Scan Tool - Scan, Reset & Clear Car Check Engine Light

for Android Phones ONLY - Wireless Bluetooth Diagnostic OBD2 Scanner Car Code Reader and Scan Tool for All 1996 & Newer Vehicles ELM327 Compatible OBDII

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NLQAHS?_encoding=UTF8

 

How's that kicker sound? Does it have the amp built in?

 

Question on the camera. Does it let you still see good. If you titled it down to just barley see part of the bumper.
Thanks

 

@Hi06silver It has a 180watt built in amp for the 10 inch. For a all-in-one under the seat sub. It sounds way better than my last under the seat sub I had. That one only thump with no hum bass. The Kicker gets most of the common lower frequencies.

The radio I have makes a difference too. It has a dedicated subwoofer output that has its own crossover you can tweak.

The subwoofer has a built-in crossover and bass boost controller that I mounted in the blank next to the dash lights dimmer knob.

This kicker sub does not replace or sound louder than your standard port subwoofer box. You won't win competitions. But if you want decent bass, have limited space, and don't care to share with others outside your cab. This will work. I am satisfied.

Some songs I hear, I can feel the bass so well in the truck that when I step out. I hear nothing. That can be good or bad for some people.

I have it mounted under the driver seat and feel the bass as if it is a larger subwoofer box.

I am still able to move my seat front and back without interfering with the subwoofer. It clears.

 

@RR60 are you talking about my rear or front camera? I assume the rear. It is clear during the day. The rear camera I bought allows you to bend the metal bracket in the direction you want to aim your camera. High or low. I have mine pointed low to see the edge of the rear bumper and still see what's behind me.

It is not a wide angle lens. I am not able to see the corners of the bumper. You will not be saved if you back into a pole that you should see in your side mirror but not the rear camera.

Added pictures of the rearview view. Also of the camera showing it can be bent up or down for change of view.

 

I realize that some of the people I've quoted here haven't been around in a while, but those who are around... Are you still liking this alpine? I know @shifty` said that the Alpine start up screen is annoying. I don't think that's going to be an issue for me.

I have some questions about it that I haven't seen, or maybe skimmed too fast. If that's the case, I'm sorry for asking again.

Once you get past the boot up screen, can you change the back ground image?

Any issues with wireless connectivity with Android?

@FirstGenVol, the swipe volume thing... did that ever get fixed? Also, the day night thing with auto screen dimming... is there a way to turn that off? On both my Kenwood, I can dim the screen by long pressing the display button, and change brightness levels on both bright/dim. Is that possible with this one? Crackies windows are tinted, which is why I'm asking...

Is it annoying using touch buttons for volume? I've always had a volume knob, and can lean over and adjust volume without taking eyes off the road. Worried about being Knob-less...

Camera issues? I may have missed it, but does this head unit have the parallel "guide lines" the green, yellow, red lines? Any issues at all?

Likes, dislikes? Some of you guys have had thus one for a while now if you still have it...

 

The only problem I still have with my Alpine is that when my phone is actually plugged in, calls get startic'y within a few seconds and I can't hear the person at all. I have to unplug my phone and talk on Bluetooth. I've been told a firmware update would fix this but I've been too lazy to try.

I also wish it had a volume nob but it hasn't been a huge deal. And yes, I believe I can turn off the auto dimming feature.

Overall I'm happy with it but there could be better ones out now. The nice thing about Crutchfield is that they have great customer service if you have problems.

 

I’m running a pioneer 4660. The volume knob is the big wish. I used the remote a lot during my recent drive. Gotta get cracking on steering wheel audio controls.