Sedan Radio Question

[Yaris08]

I've got a couple questions about upgrading my 08 sedan's stock radio. Are their any specs available for the current radio. I know almost any new head unit will be better, but just curious as I look at specs. I tried search here and google w/o luck.

Also, I've been using Crutchfield so far for looking at radios by inputting my Yaris info and it tells me what is ok to use, but am I really limited to the models they list? I ordered the center bezel already from Parts.com (saw it in a few other posts) and know I will need the metra filler kit and the wiring harness, so as far as I suspect I should be able to use anything.

BTW - I used the DIY manual to change out the rear 6x9s and that thing was guide made it very easy to do!

[click.mine]

well there really are no specs, though I'm no expert. You basically can go about getting a single-din or a double din which is twice the size of single-din for your car.

Just make sure the depth of the stereo fits your dash, that shouldn't be a problem since Crutchfield tells you that if you specify your car and its details.

I've been thinking about installing the new Pioneer Premier AVIC-F90BT for my system. it's cd/dvd/bluetooth/navigation/ipod/etc.... all in one system and you can get it on ebay for like 550$ or so.

Remember to ask around and don't soley rely on one's quotes.hope that helps

[IllusionX]

OEM radio is 17wRMS x4.

your car should have came with a user manual of the radio, and it has the spec of it.

[Yaris08]

Thanks for the input guys. I have the car manual, but will have to look to see if I also got a radio manual.

I already pulled the trigger though and ordered through Crutchfield. I picked the Panasonic CQ-RX400U. I like how it's coming from MD, even with the free shipping it will only take 2 days. I've never installed a radio before, but after reading this site and seeing the diagrams with the Crutchfield order I'm confident it should go very easily.

[sqcomp]

Whatever you do DO NOT buy the install cards from Crutchfield! Those are such a rip off! The shop that you use them at, never sees the full amount on the card. Besides, it doesn't take that long to install a source unit anyway.

[IllusionX]

18wRMS. i'd stick with the oem deck, unless you are installing it wth an amp.

[WolfWings]

Whatever you do DO NOT buy the install cards from Crutchfield! Those are such a rip off! The shop that you use them at, never sees the full amount on the card. Besides, it doesn't take that long to install a source unit anyway.

Buy? No. But the wiring-diagram they included for free with my order (or did I luck out and buy during a sale?) really made it easy to wire up the harness-adapter for my stereo and CB, personally.

Still wish I had some shrink-wrap, but clear-vinyl tight wound works just as well for now.

[sqcomp]

The wiring guides are money.

Those install cards though are another story...

[Yaris08]

I didn't pay for anything other than the radio, it came with the wiring guide and a mastersheet. Everything was delivered yesterday afternoon, the bezel and the radio. Couldn't have timed it any better if I actually tried. Talk about a real nice smooth install. I was able to get it done in about an hour and a half.

I can't believe how much crisper and better sounding it is. Makes me wish I did this when I first got it!

[sf180th]

I replaced mine yesterday and it sounds so much better!! Put in a Pioneer AVH-P4100.