Toyota Tacoma Stereo/Audio
Did anyone get the dash kit from American International...I know that they only have black and I was wondering how it looked.......I was curious if it matched ok with everything else....I have the silver stock one which I'm sure everyone probably does.
Let me know,
MIke
Let me know,
MIke
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Thanks!!
Be happy you never replaced a stereo in metal panels, before prewired harnesses and aftermarket dash kits! You had to walk two miles in waist deep snow, uphill both ways, just to get to the car!
The aux input does work really well... I'm happy too.
Dash Kit:
First off . . . the tacotunes dash kit is WAY overdue . . we have had two different prototypes delivered and installed on 3 vehicles. The company we are using out of china to develop the dash kits has been very slow to complete the project. We have had many delays that are causing a large number of emails.
To help deal with this delay, we will offer a color matched dash kit from American International. We will also offer custom color dash kits to match the color of your taco. If you are interested in the color matched kits please let us know.
You can see a sample of the dash kit at http://www.cardomain.com/id/robsatx and very soon on our new re-designed website. Please click on the, I like it URLs!
NOTE: The American International kit is very nice kit in black, but when painted it will show some of the “slight” imperfections in the plastic. The kit is painted with the best Dupont auto paint and a plastic specific primer. We have had the kit in two of our five test trucks and have had a really good results and positive comments. The color is VERY close and we have clear coated for a long lasting product.
Approximate Cost $49.95 for standard silver and $69.95 for color matched (your truck color). Other colors will be available also. The cost includes the stereo wire harness kit for your 2005 Tacoma.
Subwoofer Cabinet (Double Cab Tacoma):
We have installed two of these units and have had some great results. The subwoofer cabinet will fit behind the driver side seat with some slight modifications to the truck. We will be offering the cabinet in the following configurations:
8” square hole for 1 Kicker SoloBaric S8L72 / 4 subwoofers
8” round subwoofer for most 8” subwoofers
Dual 8” square hole for Kicker SoloBaric subwoofers
Dual 8” round subwoofer for most 8” subwoofers
The cabinets were designed in CAD and cut by a computer guided blade. They are a sealed design and will be covered with a material used in truck bedliners. More information will be provided in the next couple of weeks. The initial design will be the square hole for the Kicker SoloBaric. When our new website is updated we will post pictures and begin taking orders. Please let us know what configuration you are interested in purchasing. We will announce the next configuration upon reviewing the comments from our customers. All four units have been drawn and designed in a CAD and ready for production. The only unit IN production is for use with the one 8” Square SoloBaric.
The only thing I am dissapointed with on the DF-TOY is the output volume being rather weak. When listening to CDs 30-35 is rather loud. On the DF-TOY, even with my XM Roady2 @ 8 on the aux output (9 distorts pretty bad, 8 is clear as can be) to get to the same level requires setting the volume above 40, not to mention the leveling consistency issues XM already has between channels...
A photo of the glovebox install, no plastic was harmed in doing this (no post is complete without photos). I used industrial velcro (IE, the stuff they use in cars to hold headliners up):
I would assume that the regular cab has the same size doors as the double cab and it should probably have the same 6X9s in there.
Just picked up my 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab over the weekend. It has the JBL system with the subwoofer, etc. Now I need to get my XM radio and IPOD installed. I ran across this forum and this particular thread.
I have a couple of questions:
1) I assume that the indash CD changer still works once the USA-SPEC DF-TOY adaptor is installed? If so, how do you trigger the aux inputs and also the indash CD-Player? Do you keep pressing the CD button?
2) I'd like to do the work myself, can anyone point me to a guide that shows me how to remove the factory stereo so that I can install the adaptor?
3) It'd be great if someone has any photos of the installation process that I could reference.
Thanks in advance. What a nice truck, Toyota did a great job on this one. Much better than my '91 toyota V6 pickup - which I finally gave up after over 200K miles.
Enjoy.
-David
link
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-gq65Id6jxG5/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=120701761
Thanks!
I just bought my Tacoma - with the stock radio, so out it comes and the mods may begin - woohoo! Being partial to components, anyone out there know of any descent ones that fit with little door chopping? I put some Infinities in my Subaru that I'm very happy with.
Also...anyone out there using an Infinity Basslink in an access cab? If yes, where does it fit?
Gracias,
JD
Check this website for info on the speaker adapters.
Taco Tunes
For those of you who used the Tacotunes adapters, how did you route your speaker wires?
From the pictures of the factory speaker setup it looks like you just connect the wires to the side of the speakers. I am aware that the Tacotunes kit comes with an adapter harness, but I am not sure how this is routed. Any pictures would help.
I am planning in installing Infinity Reference 6x9's, 6.5's and tweeters with the Tacotunes adapters.
Thanks!
I've replaced many stock stereos in my time (as well as have had more than my share stolen), and am wanting to keep the new truck stock. I have the basic AM/FM/CD stereo and would like to install the JBL w/subwoofer if possible. The dealer said I would have to replace a "huge wiring harness", :confuse: that would make the whole process way to cost prohibitive. Is this true? In my recent experience, all new vehicles come pre-wired for whatever option the manufacturer offers.
Any help would be much appreciated.
I would just buy a small aftermarket amp and sub. It will be cheaper anyway. I bet that sub enclosure is like $500.
Replacing the door speakers makes a big difference. Then later on you can add some amps and subs.
Scosche Link
Whatever.
:confuse:
I trade my 2003 MR-2 for a Tacoma 2005, and want to use these subs. Have any body have installed the 6X9 MB Quart comp in the front doors? Have also 4300 JL Audio that would like to use in this truck.
Full of questions, need guidance.
Thanks
Ill need the usual wiring available, ie. Remote wire/RCA jacks bla bla.
And where do you guys suggest is the best place to run the power wire through?
This MTX amp has speaker level inputs built in.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-X8LbgrFoGLN/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?wm=fp&I=236TA3401&g=100
FYI if you need the stock wiring guide for the Tacoma, go to http://www.installdr.com/. It helped me out a lot and was very easy...
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_cleansweep_pages.php?page_id=79
Looks like it retails for about 300-400 bucks. Considering what this does for you it is worth it.
It will keep you using your factory unit with the sound quality of an aftermarket stereo. I know a lot of people would be interested in keeping their stock head unit. this will allow you to do so!
saocal