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White Elephant 07-29-2018 07:01 PM

16 F150 - 4" display to 8-12" what are my options?
 
I'm very mechanically savvy, but don't know squat about what audio options are available for a 16 f150.
Here is my must list:
- bigger than my current 4" display
- must retain all sync and factory functions including back up camera and zoom functions.
- Android auto
- All connections to the phone will be via Bluetooth only. NO CORDS!
My want list:
- 8-12" display, but if I go 8", I'm not spending over $1k. I'd consider the 12" Linkswell if it retained all the factory functions. Walt claimed they would release one by now, but I haven't seen it.
I could care less about most other bells and whistles.

What do the guru's suggest?

Thanks

Wyo11Scab 07-30-2018 12:55 PM


Originally Posted by White Elephant (Post 5862299)
I'm very mechanically savvy, but don't know squat about what audio options are available for a 16 f150.
Here is my must list:
- bigger than my current 4" display
- must retain all sync and factory functions including back up camera and zoom functions.
- Android auto
- All connections to the phone will be via Bluetooth only. NO CORDS!
My want list:
- 8-12" display, but if I go 8", I'm not spending over $1k. I'd consider the 12" Linkswell if it retained all the factory functions. Walt claimed they would release one by now, but I haven't seen it.
I could care less about most other bells and whistles.

What do the guru's suggest?

Thanks

Not many options if you want an 8" + display. Do you have a factory Sony HU?

White Elephant 07-30-2018 01:20 PM

Uh, no. 4" display currently.

Wyo11Scab 08-02-2018 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by White Elephant (Post 5863103)
Uh, no. 4" display currently.

Then you have an Alpine or something like the Linkswell

dhmcfadin 08-02-2018 04:08 PM

If you aren't willing to spend over 1000, you really don't have any options. Best solution would be to just upgrade to the factory 8" radio but it's out of your budget. The factory 8" meets all of your requirements.

GateCityRadio 08-02-2018 04:13 PM

I don't think you'll get wireless android auto with the factory sync 3. I don't think very many aftermarket HU's can even do that yet.

dhmcfadin 08-02-2018 04:19 PM

Yeah, he won't get that but he will get andrioid auto while plugged in. I always have my phone charging in the car so it's always plugged in anyways.

Boosted2015 08-02-2018 04:41 PM

Why not upgrade to the Factory Sync 3 or Sync 2. I just swapped out my Sync 2 for Sync 3. Both achieved everything you're looking for.

White Elephant 08-02-2018 08:46 PM


Originally Posted by Boosted2015 (Post 5866917)
Why not upgrade to the Factory Sync 3 or Sync 2. I just swapped out my Sync 2 for Sync 3. Both achieved everything you're looking for.

Why, because I don't want to spend $2k for a turnkey oem solution and don't have the time or desire to piece the same together for less $.

Dunatic619 08-02-2018 08:53 PM

Check out maestro kits for the truck. It retains all factory function, but don’t know if it will do wireless android.


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