On 12/03/2020 got the Sony AX-1000 for the car.
things required are :
- Suitable Harness : for connecting OEM wiring to Aftermarket stereo, splicing of factory wiring is not required. Costs 300-500₹.
- Stereo Fascia : for bridging gap between OEM wood finish fascia and AX-1000. Had to import from Singapore via aliexpress, costs ~1200₹. Took 28 days for delivery.
- Trim removal tool. Purchased the entire kit on amazon, costs ~800₹
- soldering wire, iron and flux
- insulation tape
- heat shrink tubing (optional but preferred)
- Time and patience. Was a good DIY during lockdown
End Result
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Hi
@krishna6239 .. How you been?... Its been very long and I haven't logged in for a while now. I see that you've been regularly updating the thread.
That DIY look sgreat. I had to remove my original wooden trim fascia when i installed the F980BT. I'm stuck with Silver trim since the past 4 years. I did search for possible options to retain the wooden fascia but couldn't find a suitable one. Do you think the "Stereo Fascia" that you used would resolve my problem as well?.. If so, that would be fantastic...
And yes, just a few updates from my end since i haven't been active for while.
* I've clocked 34000 Kms on the Verna
* Clutch assembly got jammed at 32000 Kms and had to get that replaced. (Replacement of clutch at 32000 Kms is too soon but I've heard that its a known issue with the Verna's). Cost me around 20k
* And yeah, I installed the auto folding mirror relay which was in my to do list for a while and it works great and the installation was also very simple.
* Also, got all the tyres replaced today.