Mechless Head Units

[bufforah]

Hey guys,

I have a R32 GTR with the stock headunit but i am looking to upgrade to something that works. (Stock headunit buttons etc light up when car lights are on ( gets power) but i cannot get the head unit to 'turn on')

I have been looking at Mechless Head Units because i prefer to not carry CD's around, but i am not looking for something flashy and it appears that most of the standard ones are brightly lit or do not allow for display colour to be changed.

Does anyone have any ideas of a Mechless Head Unit that is stockish looking / non-neon sign looking but allows for display colour customisation (want to match colour with rest of dash lights)

Dreaming?

[Leroy Peterson]

I was hunting for one last year and there were only several worthwhile options I could find, but there seem to be a lot more on the market now. Most try to squeeze as much into them as possible but charge premiums.

Settled with the IDA-X303, and its a good unit but a bit pricey when you dont use the bluetooth functions.

Try hunting for retro/vintage mechless player, might find stuff similar to: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USA-4-DIN-RADIO-RETRO-STYLE-CAR-STEREO-AUSSIE-DEALER-/281113473349?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4173ab3145

[Chris Rogers]

Kenwood KMM-U256. $110. not flashy, plays FLAC, runs Iphone audio apps and its cheap.

want one - inbox me.

[bufforah]

I like the basic look of this headunit.. however the bright red buttons etc are my concern

Are you aware of any headunits that look similar, but allow for colour changes?

Kenwood KMM-U256. $110. not flashy, plays FLAC, runs Iphone audio apps and its cheap.

want one - inbox me.

[bufforah]

Yeah i looked at this headunit yesterday, but I think its alittle more than I want to spend.

However, It does look nice.

I was hunting for one last year and there were only several worthwhile options I could find, but there seem to be a lot more on the market now. Most try to squeeze as much into them as possible but charge premiums.

Settled with the IDA-X303, and its a good unit but a bit pricey when you dont use the bluetooth functions.

Try hunting for retro/vintage mechless player, might find stuff similar to: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USA-4-DIN-RADIO-RETRO-STYLE-CAR-STEREO-AUSSIE-DEALER-/281113473349?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4173ab3145

[Chris Rogers]

I like the basic look of this headunit.. however the bright red buttons etc are my concern

Are you aware of any headunits that look similar, but allow for colour changes?

what color do you need it to be? given the market you are in (under $200) color changes are out of the question. raise the bar to $275 for a Kenwood KDC7056BT and you can do colors and a LOT more. I have stock.

[bufforah]

what color do you need it to be? given the market you are in (under $200) color changes are out of the question. raise the bar to $275 for a Kenwood KDC7056BT and you can do colors and a LOT more. I have stock.

What to match the head unit with the stock dash lights... so the colour would be a light grey to almost white.

But then again.. I am not sitting in my car right now so could be slightly wrong on the colour

I will do some research on the Kenwood KDC7056BT and let you know... I will PM you directly.

Thank for the info

[danbevsta]

Some headunits have adjustable colours (LCD and buttoms) and Also have a dimmer wire which you can wire in to your light switch.

For a simple design though and fair price, try this unit from Jaycar.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QM3781&form=CAT2&SUBCATID=1029#4

[Chris Rogers]

What to match the head unit with the stock dash lights... so the colour would be a light grey to almost white.

But then again.. I am not sitting in my car right now so could be slightly wrong on the colour

I will do some research on the Kenwood KDC7056BT and let you know... I will PM you directly.

Thank for the info

Yes you can set the buttons and display to the color of your choice.