Just installed a new radio… what do you all think?

I just swapped out the old stereo for a new one and I think it looks pretty good. I’ve never done anything like this before, but it turned out okay! Got everything off Amazon and followed a YouTube video. Took me a couple of hours, but it was worth it.


Man, I miss the old center dashboard :sob:. Had to upgrade my car a while ago, but nothing feels the same.

How much did it cost and was it hard to do?

Clarke said:
How much did it cost and was it hard to do?

You’re looking at a couple hundred bucks for the stereo, adapter cables, and trim. I installed one for my girlfriend’s car… definitely worth it.

Clarke said:
How much did it cost and was it hard to do?

Got it all on Amazon, cost around €250-300. Watched a tutorial on YouTube and it was easier than I expected.

Congrats on the install!

(Not gonna lie… the console kind of looks like R2-D2 at a quick glance.)

Does Android Auto work without plugging in your phone? My Yaris makes me use a cable, and it gets annoying when it disconnects over bumps or I forget to plug it back in.

Dai said:
Does Android Auto work without plugging in your phone? My Yaris makes me use a cable, and it gets annoying when it disconnects over bumps or I forget to plug it back in.

Mine works wirelessly, but I usually plug it in anyway to keep my phone charged.

Dai said:
Does Android Auto work without plugging in your phone? My Yaris makes me use a cable, and it gets annoying when it disconnects over bumps or I forget to plug it back in.

Not all head units have wireless Android Auto or CarPlay. You gotta check for that feature when you buy one.

@Marlon
Thinking of either getting a wireless adapter or just replacing the whole thing.

Is that the Atoto S8? I have one too. Are you planning to hook up a rear camera?

Vic said:
Is that the Atoto S8? I have one too. Are you planning to hook up a rear camera?

This is the Atoto W7. For now, I just installed the radio, but I’m thinking about adding a rear camera and wheel controls soon.

Looks super clean, nice job!

Where did you get the dash face with the 2DIN cutout?

Fin said:
Where did you get the dash face with the 2DIN cutout?

Got it from Amazon, but it took a couple of weeks to arrive.

I like it, but I hate how these upgrades usually mess with the shift knob area. Still looks great though.

Can you control anything with the steering wheel?

Alden said:
Can you control anything with the steering wheel?

The option is there, but I haven’t hooked it up yet. Wanted to get the radio working first. I’ll add the camera and steering controls later.

@Bay
Is it just a matter of connecting the cables in the back?

Alden said:
Can you control anything with the steering wheel?

As long as the wiring harness has the right connections, it should work fine.