promising new CarPlayo/Android Auto unit from Sony coming - $499

[KevinC]

This looks good...

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-in-car-audio-takes-the-drivers-seat-with-smartphone-connectivity-300315789.html#continue-jump

Appears to be very shallow (couldn't find dimensions anywhere), has "real" volume knob, super-reasonable price. Would love to add this to my ZHP if there are no surprises. Coming in the fall.

[fw_fw]

Checking out Sony's website they typically cutoff the back part of the Double-DIN stereos for promo pics, so I wouldn't count on it being shallow......

[johnrando]

Keep us posted on this pls.

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[NorCalZman]

How shallow would we need it to be?

And wouldn't we lose steering wheel controls if we went with a solution like this?

[bandwagn]

My son bought a head unit recently and I was surprised by how shallow it was - about half of what I was used to back in the day - without a CD player, they don't need all that space

The oem integration (controls and trip computer) are what's keeping me from updating the old nav unit

[Vas]

Crutchfield has the option to pre-order but according to them, it does not fit our vehicles.

[ELCID86]

Crutchfield has the option to pre-order but according to them, it does not fit our vehicles.

You may want to call (or visit as your local) and ask why. They are often very conservative on their fitment estimates.


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[az3579]

For those who have Android,
Android Auto is now available for direct use on a phone. At the moment the version is sideload only, but the updated version is coming to the Play Store soon!

If you want the apk:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/android-auto/android-auto-2-0-642-release/

Thanks to Derek for the heads up!

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[onaquest]

It looks like this unit is available now. Has anyone tried fitting one ?

[Vas]

It looks like this unit is available now. Has anyone tried fitting one ?

I was tempted but then see my post above.

[onaquest]

I would think 2 din decks are generally the same size. Maybe by 'fit' they mean no simple way to adapt the connections :(

[fw_fw]

I would think 2 din decks are generally the same size. Maybe by 'fit' they mean no simple way to adapt the connections :(

Connections are not the issue for Double DIN decks in an E46, size is. While the factory head unit looks to be Double DIN from the front, the car's HVAC unit does not allow it depth wise on the bottom. See the following pic of an aftermarket android E46 head unit, you can see where the top half is full depth, and the bottom half is only an inch or so deep.

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[JoeyBimmer05]

Im really hoping that the Sony unit isn't as deep as the older units. Since it doesn't have the CD slot I'm guessing it shouldn't be too bad but FW_FW is right with the post previous to mine here, the back of the HVAC unit is more shallow than the top half where the CD slot is. If anyone does decide to try the sony unit out please keep us all updated because I will definitely buy it if it fits.

[edwin.colo]

Im really hoping that the Sony unit isn't as deep as the older units. Since it doesn't have the CD slot I'm guessing it shouldn't be too bad but FW_FW is right with the post previous to mine here, the back of the HVAC unit is more shallow than the top half where the CD slot is. If anyone does decide to try the sony unit out please keep us all updated because I will definitely buy it if it fits.

Stumbled upon this and got curious and did a little google searching. Saw this pics.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/2c94b939f140f32cde52eff7ad465d4f.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/d9a2afadc1afa7883936b9f8f31d52cb.jpg

And from the actual owners manual.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/87d63dabecf88055044483ff901ff5e0.jpg

Soooo, maybe it does fit


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[Vas]

That would be sweet

[KevinC]

O man, that could be it! It's gotta be a fit, even if might need a bit of finessing to get it just right. Just watched the Crutchfield demo video, it's tits! Also does Android Auto in addition to CarPlay. I gotta look into this.

A dude has done one in an E36 M3....

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOK8YIJEsiyGWkzTRzkDi0x_WQTiscKIryL2uwiMbxr74 Q7MdNnsXNX4dfMgNKpvQ?key=Y1pZeXQtYTFPNHBuTWQ0YjBUS ll0Q0FPdE5hMlh3

[edwin.colo]

The only thing I don't like is that it needs to be a wired (USB) connection for CarPlay/Android auto to work.


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[KevinC]

The only thing I don't like is that it needs to be a wired (USB) connection for CarPlay/Android auto to work.


Yes, not ideal, but compared to the Chinese Ebay options, this is a dream come true. If it can be installed cleanly.

[edwin.colo]

Yes, not ideal, but compared to the Chinese Ebay options, this is a dream come true. If it can be installed cleanly.

I agree...


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[ELCID86]

That does look promising. Also has a camera-in Port. Who is the first to dive in??

[edwin.colo]

Double post... disregard.

[edwin.colo]

That does look promising. Also has a camera-in Port. Who is the first to dive in??

I vote KevinC haha.

If I wasn't doing the flooring in my house next month i would consider it.

I am interested in it, but I am not interested in running new speakers and speaker wire, if needed, to install.

If there is a way to cleanly install to the OEM plug/harness and also keep steering wheel controls I may be persuaded to save up quicker. Haha


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[KevinC]

I vote KevinC haha.



Haha is right.. I would be on this like an Ethiopian on a Happy Meal© if not for the fact that I have been unemployed for 6 months. I'm lucky to even be able to have 2 cars right now and be financially stable, but with no income, a little undertaking like this is out of the question.

If that situation changes soon (and I expect it to), and nobody else has done it yet, I will go for it. I gotta believe that this thing can be made to fit relatively easily for a pro, and is exactly the solution I've been waiting for. I'd also upgrade all my dried up old crappy HK speakers at the same time.

[edwin.colo]

Haha is right.. I would be on this like an Ethiopian on a Happy Meal[emoji767] if not for the fact that I have been unemployed for 6 months. I'm lucky to even be able to have 2 cars right now and be financially stable, but with no income, a little undertaking like this is out of the question.

If that situation changes soon (and I expect it to), and nobody else has done it yet, I will go for it. I gotta believe that this thing can be made to fit relatively easily for a pro, and is exactly the solution I've been waiting for. I'd also upgrade all my dried up old crappy HK speakers at the same time.

Haha I hear ya man, I'm definitely researching aftermarket installs for the e46 to see how people have installed HUs (harnesses, double din kits etc)... all jokes aside, good luck on your employment search [emoji1320].


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[ELCID86]

Christian is offering a free install...?

Does the Sony XAV-AX100 fit?

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=113940&share_tid=1118856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum%2Ee46fanatics%2Ecom%2Fshowt hread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D1118856&share_type=t

[Tunes]

Check out the Kenwoods. GUI are great and processing speed is much factor than others.
I have one in my 05 it fit no problem and I love the way it works - and it ties into the DRV-N520 dash cam