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Hey Guys,

Just wondering a few things about changing the stereo in my V35 from the Bose to a different set up.

First of all, can you set a new stereo up to be controlled by the steering wheel controls?

Also, can you get the fascia for the V35 for any less than $499, this is the price that I have been quoted here in SA.

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Steering wheel controls will depend on the new HU.

You can get the Metra facias from USA for considerably less, but I have heard they are fairly cheaply made and the finish may not be very good.

Other than that, you should be able to order the genuine facia from USA, you may save yourself around A$100, but you would have to wait for it, and it may be a problem if you have any issues with it..

I got one of the JDM units which are meant to be a lot better than the Metra one. There were no issues with it at all. Check to see something about dual climate control though as I recall that I heard something about that with the swap over. It cost about $350 inc delivery. Here is one on eBay from the same source as the one I got mine from.

http://www.ebay.com....#ht_1819wt_1378

  • 4 months later...

Thanks for the above guys.

I have found a Fascia kit from the US which I have been recommended are one of the better quality ones.

I have been trying to source a SWI-PAC module that will suit the V35 and haven't been able to find much information on them. Does anyone know the best place to find information on them or even source them from?

Lastly, is there any issues connecting an aftermarket headunit to work with the Bose Sub and speaker system? We are wanting to keep the car as original as possible, so at this stage only changing the head unit as just having a radio at the moment is driving me insane!

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