Best car stereo changers according to redditors
We found 14 Reddit comments discussing the best car stereo changers. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 14 Reddit comments discussing the best car stereo changers. We ranked the 5 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Some bluetooth streaming adapters can even attach to the CD changer connector on OEM headunits. Being a 2008, quite likely has one of those.
Main advantage is you can hide the unit and all the wiring behind the centre console. You even get handsfree calling on some models.
This says it's compatible with a 2004-11 ES350, might be the go-er for /u/Miguel30Locs.
Yes, it's a 4 port auto. Rebuilds/refurbished engines will be a premium because they are so rare and parts are harder to come by.
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Common symptoms a rebuild is imminent are hard starting when the engine is warmed up to operating temperature, bad idle, terrible gas mileage (yes, it can get WORSE), and stalling when warmed up. Be sure to keep on top of ignition health and oil changes to mitigate this as long as possible
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The DVD nav is useless nowadays (and from what I hear, when it came out as well), due to lack of updates. Most gut the screen out and install an Android tablet. If you're nerdy like me, I'd look into a Raspberry Pi.
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For Bluetooth audio, the easiest and cheapest solution is an adapter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Changer-Bluetooth-Adapter-charging/dp/B014QZHR28/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=yatour+bluetooth+rx8&qid=1554124534&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
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You could also go with a metra kit and aftermarket head unit, but that gets pricey and from my own personal experience, isn't work the trouble to get everything working.
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The synthetic vs. non-synthetic arguement has been beaten to death. Personally, I use synthetic (both before and after I installed an SOHN adapter) without issue. Many synthetics are designed to burn cleaner now that when the car came out. Pick a weight appropriate to your climate (or use 0W-40 like I do and you're covered all year). The most important thing is a good oil change interval (I personally do 3000 miles/5000km) and sticking to it.
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The oil pressure gauge is more of an "on-off" switch and will never move unless you have a very serious problem (in which case, the needle doesn't come up). If you want an accurate measurement, you'll need to install a oil pressure sensor and gauge.
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You can use any grade of gas in a pinch. In the US, I've used 89 octane without issue during the winter (believe this equals to your 92 octane in NZ...not sure if this conversion chart I'm referencing is totally accurate). Many even use regular 87 (your 91 octane, I believe) without a problem. Your 95 octane is perfectly fine, as it equals our 91 octane.
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Read up on a manual conversion on RX-8 club...it's terribly involved and you might as well just sell this car and find a manual shell if you're pursuing that route.
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Hope all of that helps! Welcome to the club!
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You can buy it from Amazon and install it yourself in around 30 mins, mine is stashed in the glovebox
So I have been looking into this as well, but my radio seems to be a later model. What I've found so far is getting a Bluetooth adapter and installing it would be the easiest option with fewer wires. I've been looking at this one, but I'm sketchy about buying from the site and trying to find another seller. There are installation videos on YouTube, but it essentially just plugs in to the back of the cd player. Verify your model year is compatible before buying anything!
Edit: found an Amazon link
I went ahead and got this one. It looks like it will fit the connection
This is the deck I'm running. USB, SD, Aux in, amp pre-outs, and really good bluetooth. Only $45 USD.
https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-632UAB-Single-DIN-MECH-LESS-Detachable/dp/B00T3QBJ84
Hmm...well I've had this radio installed for about 2 years and its been fine. I got it at Walmart I think. I'm not too sure what DIN is, but while you got the make of the Radio right (BOSS AUDIO), it's the wrong type. It looks like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3QBJ84/ref=psdcmw_10980601_t1_B01CG8N0H8
The only bad thing is that in this page they're selling 3 other radios but mine is just the basic 32 dollar one that is listed there.
I put one of these in my friend's '03 Honda Accord recently and it works really well, bluetooth streaming and aux both sound fantastic through the stock stereo. Listing says it works in the 06 and up Jazz.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010FQBFWK/
I would reccomend that you look into a device like this it will work with any car that was made to support a trunk style cd changer.