boomshnka Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 It was really a piece of cake. The hardest part was shelling out $615 for the thing. At least I'm able to play MP3s now with a factory stereo (didn't want to lose the cubby and didn't want an ipod). Feel free to pm me if you're interested in any details. If anybody's interested in purchasing my old stereo (only two weeks old) it will be up in the for sale section...or just pm me. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Come on you know better. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Come on you know better. It looks the exact same as yours but it plays MP3's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 $615 ouch. Do you know how many go fast mods you could have done. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 $615 ouch. Do you know how many go fast mods you could have done. This was a mod... its not all about power (note: im running stage 2 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Off topic: I am still waiting for someone to come out with a downpipe that will definetely fit the Legacy GT. I am looking for a shorty DP too. Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomshnka Posted April 16, 2005 Author Share Posted April 16, 2005 $615 ouch. Do you know how many go fast mods you could have done. I know, I know...but the car is plenty fast for me already. My average MPG reads 27 if that's any sign of how I'm driving And it does look exactly the same except it says MP3 on the left and the RDM button now says TEXT. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomshnka Posted April 16, 2005 Author Share Posted April 16, 2005 Come on you know better. Here you go...not all that exciting compared to what some are doing. http://www.little-stuff.com/images/IMG_0100.jpg Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 How about some action shots? I hear it displays the song name, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driven2ride Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 can you put the 6 disk in a 2.5i? will it fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomshnka Posted April 17, 2005 Author Share Posted April 17, 2005 How about some action shots? I hear it displays the song name, etc? It does show about the first 10-15 characters of the song title or folder name...at that point you have to hit the TEXT button to see the remainder of the text. It also does not have a random function across discs (same as normal unit) or a random function across folders. It's a very limited unit compared to aftermarket but a much simpler and cleaner looking install. It serves its purpose for me though and I'm glad I did it. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomshnka Posted April 17, 2005 Author Share Posted April 17, 2005 can you put the 6 disk in a 2.5i? will it fit? I'm sorry but I really don't know what the stock unit in the 2.5i looks like. If your stereo/climate control looks like the picture I posted a little earlier in this thread then I imagine it would work. You might want to wait for somebody a little more knowledgable on the subject to chime in. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driven2ride Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 it looks identical, minus the load button but there is a space for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiDaddy Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Newb (to Subies) question - What's a VDC? How does it's sound quality compare to a $500 Eclipse head unit (the one w/24 bits)? Anywhere I can find specs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 LOL ... VDC is an Outback model. It has Subaru's "Vehicle Dynamics Control" which is really just a fancy version of traction control paired with allwheel drive. The unit will sound identical to your stock radio, but it will play MP3 files. It happens to be the stock radio in the VDC Outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xantium Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 The 2.5i cannot use auto climate control, the climate control is linked to the ecu or something. So im thinking you would need to put the vdc unit in there, but use the faceplate from your old radio (the manual temp controls are seperate from the 2.5i headunit) and somehow remove the auto temp controls from the vdc headunit... I dont really think it would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiDaddy Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 LOL ... VDC is an Outback model. It has Subaru's "Vehicle Dynamics Control" which is really just a fancy version of traction control paired with allwheel drive. The unit will sound identical to your stock radio, but it will play MP3 files. It happens to be the stock radio in the VDC Outback. Okay, thanks for the explanation. I thought it was the McIntosh out of an Aussie Subie. So the original poster paid $615 to be able to play MP3 files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Yes, and I am paying to do the same! I had an mp3 deck in my car (make that cars) for the last 4 years ... I've grown to pretty much need this capability in my car. It's just one of those luxuries I've grown accustomed to and can't let go. Some people need leather, some need coilovers, some need subs ... I just need mp3s. But I'd like some of those other goodies (except leather ... just not for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiDaddy Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 I think when I upgrade the stock stereo I'll do the DIN bracket in the cubby trick. The best head unit I've ever heard (Eclipse, at Car Toys) was $500, well under the VDC. I didn't check, but it most likely plays MP3 files. Fantastic sound reproduction through Focal Seperates & JL amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Don't forget the cost of the cubby piece ... you're already at the VDC stereo, before any of the "other" costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom96 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Boomshnka, I went to the local dealer here in the Springs yesterday to check out the unit in the VDC. Their parts and service departments BOTH told me that if I were to try and swap these (or have them swap them) that I would lose my climate controls. I of course told them that I had seen someone online do it, so it must be possible. They still disagreed. Do you have any probs with the unit function? If not, maybe we can hook up to discuss since we are so close. I have like 3000 MP3s and really want to do this. I think the dealership is just speaking out of ignorance or laziness. P.S. We have a drive forming for the 21st. Check out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12294 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I think the dealership is just speaking out of ignorance or laziness. or both It is a 5 minute swap and it will work perfectly. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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