Upgraded Display
#16
So I bought this unit for my RC300 without factory nav or Mark Levinson system...I showed them pictures of my interior and asked to confirm it fits my RC300 and they said yes. Sadly the wiring harness they sent me is for cars with the Mark Levinson system, not sure if it includes factory nav tho.
They're supposed to send me a new wiring harness since the unit is the same. I hope this really works or I'll end up either taking the hit and returning it for a refund or maybe sell it to an RCF owner.
I also have the wireless Apple Car Play/Android Auto dongle
They're supposed to send me a new wiring harness since the unit is the same. I hope this really works or I'll end up either taking the hit and returning it for a refund or maybe sell it to an RCF owner.
I also have the wireless Apple Car Play/Android Auto dongle
Last edited by tnilc; 04-24-20 at 12:39 AM.
#17
With the CarPlay dongle...where are you running the USB cable for the dongle? Are you replacing one of the USB ports in the armrest compartment? I think that would be the cleanest install & not that hard to manage
#18
I won’t be using a cable tho. I have a wireless dongle that will be plugged in to the harness in the glove box. I prefer a clean look and don’t want to see wires lingering around.
#20
A youtube mechanics attempt at a head unit install. Honestly hardest part was running the harness from where the screen is down to the head unit. Seems like there is no opening but stay along the ignition button side.
Reverse and stock screens are stretched. Distortion is minimal.
Nice to see the entire space being used.
Last edited by Jonnyrcf; 04-26-20 at 07:09 PM.
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#21
Installed my unit on my RC. It's great. I know it's not an RCF but the install and unit is nearly the same for both cars. I definitely recommend the wireless dongle. I personally don't like loose wires hanging out of trim areas.
As mentioned above, the GPS audio comes from the small speaker. I recommend lowering the volume on it other wise it sounds really distorted. I lowered it to around 10% and it doesn't sound like it's an obvious aftermarket speaker hiding in the dash.
As mentioned above, the GPS audio comes from the small speaker. I recommend lowering the volume on it other wise it sounds really distorted. I lowered it to around 10% and it doesn't sound like it's an obvious aftermarket speaker hiding in the dash.
- Android speaker - installed/mounted behind the display unit
- Microphone for Android unit - installed/mounted behind the display unit
- GPS antenna - routed to the passenger side and mounted it behind the glove box
- Glove Box - cut an opening on the backside of the glove box to route some wires
- 5G Antenna - routed from the display unit to the glove box
- 2 USB ports - routed from the display unit to the glove box through the hole
- Wireless CarPlay dongle - connected to USB port in my glove box (no loose wires in my interior)
- Received T Adapter to backup camera - works perfectly, just had to adjust settings to remove the extra reverse lines
- Install Time: 2 hours, 30 mins
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#22
https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...301228004.html
So far it works well but I downloaded a different app for phone mirroring.
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