Apple Carplay - head unit upgrade - keep Rockford Fosgate amp system?

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chazyouwin
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Am looking at this AVH-3300NEX flip out Pioneer head unit (will be out in two days) for our 2010 Kizashi https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA ... VH-3300NEX . Crutchfield says it'll fit the Kizashi; I like this single din/flip out approach with an extra storage pocket coming available, and Apple Carplay will be available with the HU. Question - if I want to keep the Rockford Fosgate amp to speakers ecosystem, will this new unit be plug and play well with it? What will I need to do? Also, presumably, I'll need to get a steering wheel control module.
Any comment on upgrading HU /keeping amp will be appreciated. Will I need new fascia kit?
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chazyouwin
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This new Alpine listed on Newegg stole the deal:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2477-_-Product
Claim to the fame is wireless Apple Carplay, meaning you don't need to connect your phone physically through USB (though you can). Bluetooth handshake, then wireless like a home router - apparently.
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chazyouwin
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chazyouwin
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To keep the Rockford Fosgate amp system, according to Crutchfield you need a Scosche S106B Wiring Interface. Have ordered one:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_142SI06B/ ... rface.html
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Interesting. Have you don the install yet? How did it go?
chazyouwin
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Change of plan - I'm putting the Alpine ilx-107 in a new-to-us 2010 Grand Vitara. I will be putting a different head unit in the Kizashi - a Pioneer AVH-4201NEX. Newegg market offered the Pioneer with $100 rebate from Pioneer, $200 Newegg gift card; and the Pioneer offers both Carplay and Google Car through separate USB ports. I am toying with the idea of getting a separate phone line for Android so I can have Google Maps (video not available on Apple CarPlay). Will let you know.
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Keep us in the loop for sure! As the Kizashi ages, even the top of the line Kenwood system will become dated.
chazyouwin
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In a new episode of as the worm turns, the dealer said FedEx lost the Pioneer in shipping. Good news is, I accepted an offer to replace it with the Alpine ilx-207 and a backup camera: http://alpine-usa.com/company/press/gen ... deo-system Will keep you posted!
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Yes, please show pictures of this upgrade - I'm curious to know how the actual faceplate/console of the RF system will accept a 7 inch touchscreen. Given the non-screen / curved surafece of the stock Kizashi dash I'm thinking this might require some kind of fabrication / customization of a bracket for the Alpine unit ?
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chazyouwin
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I have purchased the well-regarded Scosche trim replacement. I hope it does not need more than that. Delivery scheduled for tomorrow, I should have the time to get it in by next weekend.
2010 Kizashi SLS FWD Gray; 2013 Grand Vitara 4wd red; 2012 SX4 blue; 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV black

Previous: 2002 XL-7 Limited (2); 1992 Accord; '91 Volvo; '85 Toyota; '84 Celica; '73 Mercedes.
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