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d4zza1 17 August 2018 10:32 AM

2017 WRX STi removing head unit
 
Folks, is there a guide anywhere on removing the head unit in my 2017 WRX STi? I want to replace it with something better, perhaps with an Apple CarPlay compatible unit. That Starlink thing is horrendous. Why would I want to connect my modern phone to my car screen to see the weather, news headlines or my calendar 10 times slower?!

The Starlink thing is a decent concept, just very very poor implementation in this car and in this country. When I originally read about it online before buying the car (didn't buy it for this I must make clear!) I was a wee bit excited about it, but it's just dreadful.

ScoobyDoo69 17 August 2018 04:48 PM

The best thing to do is to watch a couple of the YouTube videos on it. Not a particularly difficult job, but getting a headunit that looks nice will be tough, the headunit surrounds look a bit naff.

However there are some with a built in surround that look like factory, so keep an eye out for those.

d4zza1 17 August 2018 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo69 (Post 12022979)
The best thing to do is to watch a couple of the YouTube videos on it. Not a particularly difficult job, but getting a headunit that looks nice will be tough, the headunit surrounds look a bit naff.

However there are some with a built in surround that look like factory, so keep an eye out for those.

Had a bit of a look on t'internet, not really having much joy. One of the problems I find, with many different aspects, is that anytime I type in WRX STi, Google/eBay/Youtube always searches for older models.

Don Clark 17 August 2018 06:10 PM


Originally Posted by d4zza1 (Post 12022982)
Had a bit of a look on t'internet, not really having much joy. One of the problems I find, with many different aspects, is that anytime I type in WRX STi, Google/eBay/Youtube always searches for older models.

Try typing 2017 as well :norty:

First one in the list............


d4zza1 18 August 2018 03:14 PM


Originally Posted by Don Clark (Post 12022994)
Try typing 2017 as well :norty:

First one in the list............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvxY-U3UZbo

Apologies, should have been more clear and said in general I find searching for things for the newer model a problem, but yeah, found that YouTube video no problem, now if I could only find a fascia...

Don Clark 18 August 2018 03:41 PM


Originally Posted by d4zza1 (Post 12023065)
Apologies, should have been more clear and said in general I find searching for things for the newer model a problem, but yeah, found that YouTube video no problem, now if I could only find a fascia...

You could always fit the MY15 Fascia (66065VA000)

https://artsc.ocnk.net/data/artsc/pr...703_c92ee1.jpg
https://artsc.ocnk.net/data/artsc/pr...703_52c658.jpg
Which like most subarus is designed for a slightly larger than double DIN headunit.
or there's Subispeed's double DIN version
http://www.subispeed.com/media/catal...wrxsti-2_1.jpg
http://www.subispeed.com/scosche-dou...2015-crosstrek

or

https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/ct23...l-adaptor.html

https://d11tezxtmr089.cloudfront.net...12-840x840.jpg

d4zza1 18 August 2018 04:39 PM


Originally Posted by Don Clark (Post 12023066)

Top bloke! Much appreciated mate.


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