Double DIN Done (RHD Only Sorry!)

Blue Dragoon · 03-26-2008, 11:44 AM

As you may know I have a had a few issues with my JDM Legacy with regards to the CD/Radio. Six disc is fab but no RDS or Name is a real pain. The Sat Nav touch screen is good for down town Tokyo but not the valleys of Wales.

Thankfully all is now well and I can confirm that I have now successfully upgraded the standard Legacy Radio/CD to a Kenwood DNX 7200.

To do this I sourced a Subaru Upgrade Kit from www.japanparts.com , enter number 107-209-006 in the Parts Number box.

There are three types, the Dual Zone, Single Zone and A/C.

You need the A/C for early 03 + models. Later Models require the black facia kits ( I know I ordered one and it’s wrong unless you have an 06 + Leggy).

The kit comes with all the brackets and a Dual Antenne Cable if you need it.

Subaru UK and Kenwood deny all knowledge of the kits

This is the picture of the later kit. If anyone is interested it’s for sale. PM me for details but to get them here costs £178 (x2 for $'s). To upgrade the Cubby Box to the UK HDD Subaru Sat Nav costs £2300 (x2 for $'s). Also available is a JDM 6 Disc CD/Radio or a nearly new UK Spec Single Disc CD/Radio.

All in the install cost £820 (x2 for $'s) with the panel and the DNX 7200 with iPod adaptor.

Ta

Ian

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subysouth · 03-26-2008, 03:03 PM

Super clean install - looks great.

ss

subiekid · 03-26-2008, 07:25 PM

That is really nice. I wish I had nav in my car.

MkIII · 03-26-2008, 11:30 PM

Man I love OEM parts. There's really nothing cleaner than that.

Infin8jest · 03-27-2008, 04:38 PM

This is the sweetest thing I've seen today... and I see a lot of sweet things.

They HAVE to make this for LHD right? Right? It's a "Subaru OEM" part.... you would think that it comes in a LHD version. I've done a lot of google searching today and didn't find any reference to the RHD version of this so I am thinking the LHD version is just as shy if it exists.

Here's hoping.

janikphoto · 03-27-2008, 04:51 PM

That is PERFECT. It is EXACTLY what subaru should've done to begin with.

Wiscon_Mark · 03-27-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infin8jest

They HAVE to make this for LHD right? Right? It's a "Subaru OEM" part.... you would think that it comes in a LHD version.

That's really not the way it works, at all.

Infin8jest · 03-27-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiscon_Mark

That's really not the way it works, at all.

WORK SMURK... I want my after market head unit without having to pay more for the kit than the head unit.

Wiscon_Mark · 03-27-2008, 08:39 PM

Well, then you should buy one of these:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...CD7200&tp=5684

The point is, there aren't always carryover parts for different markets, and the US market usually gets screwed for automotive goodies. So don't expect much. I'm being realistic, not cynical.

Elwood · 03-28-2008, 09:45 AM

what makes it RHD only?

could you post more pics of the back sides of the parts and the install?

janikphoto · 03-28-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwood

what makes it RHD only?

could you post more pics of the back sides of the parts and the install?

I was thinking the same thing. So what if a couple knobs are reversed. Everything else looks ok...

japanparts · 03-28-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janikphoto

I was thinking the same thing. So what if a couple knobs are reversed. Everything else looks ok...

The part is symmetrical, looks like a matter of extending some wiring to some knobs

**If anyone with a level of skill wants to volunteer who is prepared to document a LHD install, we'll give a "sponsored" price**

PM me

GW
JapanpartsLLC

Elwood · 03-29-2008, 10:12 AM

it looks like there has been a lot of discussion on this over at legacygt.com

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46539

doesn't sound like anyone has been successful

another interesting thread:
http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showt...hlight=rhd+din

Blue Dragoon · 03-31-2008, 05:32 AM

Pics coming soon. I have the old JDM Radio/CD Unit and the A/C Panel.

The AC plug that connects to the Radio/CD plugs straight to the new Unit.

Blue Dragoon · 03-31-2008, 02:57 PM

Rear plug socket for the AC Control is the same as the rear of both the JDM and UKDM Audio units

The Adaptor Panel for the AC Controls also has the same plug for the AC Cable that normally plugs into the rear of the radio.

I have included the Numbers printed on the back if anyone is interested.

I also took the facia plates off each unit and the connections seem the same. The CD/Radio/MD units are only held on by 4 BA mini screws.

I tried to swap the JDM CD 6 Disc for the UK Single Disc but the connector ribbon is to narrow!!!

I have now run the iPOD and USB into the Centre Arm rest instead of the glove box. It's all coming together now. Even changed the background on the Screen!

Blue Dragoon · 04-01-2008, 04:45 AM

I think the end securing brackets need to be angle the other way for LHD. This will also help, but will mean the main face plate needs the change too!

libbor · 04-25-2008, 09:15 AM

hi, is the kit still for sale

Darren

tdoggydog · 04-26-2008, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon

OK - so here's my quip. Subaru obviously has the capability to integrate Bluetooth into the factory system - why don't they? See the "talk" button at the far right of the row of buttons under the stock nav? Am I missing something?

Blue Dragoon · 04-28-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by libbor

hi, is the kit still for sale

Darren

Yep! It certainly is!

NSFW · 05-01-2008, 04:13 AM

LHD is available, but it's not cheap.
http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74919

03-26-2008, 11:44 AM	#1
Blue Dragoon Scooby Newbie Member#: 118754 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Near The Ryder Cup Course Vehicle: 1999 V5 JDM STi Cool Grey	Double DIN Done (RHD Only Sorry!) As you may know I have a had a few issues with my JDM Legacy with regards to the CD/Radio. Six disc is fab but no RDS or Name is a real pain. The Sat Nav touch screen is good for down town Tokyo but not the valleys of Wales. Thankfully all is now well and I can confirm that I have now successfully upgraded the standard Legacy Radio/CD to a Kenwood DNX 7200. To do this I sourced a Subaru Upgrade Kit from www.japanparts.com , enter number 107-209-006 in the Parts Number box. There are three types, the Dual Zone, Single Zone and A/C. You need the A/C for early 03 + models. Later Models require the black facia kits ( I know I ordered one and it’s wrong unless you have an 06 + Leggy). The kit comes with all the brackets and a Dual Antenne Cable if you need it. Subaru UK and Kenwood deny all knowledge of the kits This is the picture of the later kit. If anyone is interested it’s for sale. PM me for details but to get them here costs £178 (x2 for $'s). To upgrade the Cubby Box to the UK HDD Subaru Sat Nav costs £2300 (x2 for $'s). Also available is a JDM 6 Disc CD/Radio or a nearly new UK Spec Single Disc CD/Radio. All in the install cost £820 (x2 for $'s) with the panel and the DNX 7200 with iPod adaptor. Ta Ian * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-29-2008, 10:12 AM	#13
Elwood Scooby Specialist Member#: 8335 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: www.indianaimpreza.com Vehicle: 96 Impreza L 2.2t 05 LGT Unlimited Wagon	it looks like there has been a lot of discussion on this over at legacygt.com http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46539 doesn't sound like anyone has been successful another interesting thread: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showt...hlight=rhd+din Last edited by Elwood; 03-29-2008 at 10:30 AM. Reason: more info

03-31-2008, 02:57 PM	#15
Blue Dragoon Scooby Newbie Member#: 118754 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Near The Ryder Cup Course Vehicle: 1999 V5 JDM STi Cool Grey	Rear plug socket for the AC Control is the same as the rear of both the JDM and UKDM Audio units The Adaptor Panel for the AC Controls also has the same plug for the AC Cable that normally plugs into the rear of the radio. I have included the Numbers printed on the back if anyone is interested. I also took the facia plates off each unit and the connections seem the same. The CD/Radio/MD units are only held on by 4 BA mini screws. I tried to swap the JDM CD 6 Disc for the UK Single Disc but the connector ribbon is to narrow!!! I have now run the iPOD and USB into the Centre Arm rest instead of the glove box. It's all coming together now. Even changed the background on the Screen! Last edited by Blue Dragoon; 03-31-2008 at 03:03 PM.

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janikphoto Scooby Specialist Member#: 10471 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: 2000 BMW Z3 sold Outback & ForesterXT	That is PERFECT. It is EXACTLY what subaru should've done to begin with.

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03-31-2008, 05:32 AM	#14
Blue Dragoon Scooby Newbie Member#: 118754 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Near The Ryder Cup Course Vehicle: 1999 V5 JDM STi Cool Grey	Pics coming soon. I have the old JDM Radio/CD Unit and the A/C Panel. The AC plug that connects to the Radio/CD plugs straight to the new Unit.

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Blue Dragoon Scooby Newbie Member#: 118754 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Near The Ryder Cup Course Vehicle: 1999 V5 JDM STi Cool Grey	I think the end securing brackets need to be angle the other way for LHD. This will also help, but will mean the main face plate needs the change too!

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libbor Scooby Newbie Member#: 141660 Join Date: Feb 2007	hi, is the kit still for sale Darren

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