jmdavis333

Found this (http://www.metraonline.com/part/99-5830B) head kit for a '13 xlt and was wondering if anyone has tried it yet and if they'd share pictures. I personnally like the looks of the Advent OE navi setup from this thread (https://www.f150forum.com/f30/heads-...g-soon-225763/) better but it's not out yet, and I don't like being limited to a specific head unit.

Wyo11Scab

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Looks good. It is the first time seen on this forum that I know of. I wonder how much it and the added adapters will go for....

RLXXI

I've emailed Metra questioning them on this subject and when they respond I will post here. All I want is a jumper to splice an amp in between factory HU and speaker harness. Looking at some of the pics on their site I think I saw something that would fill the bill but not sure yet.

Definitely keeping an eye open for progress.

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jmdavis333

I emailed them as well asking for pics but have yet to get a response.

mtondreo

subscribing - but I think someone had found that and it was about $600 for it. could be a different one though.

larryo108

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So they want to switch the AC and head unit positions? That seems odd to me. Does the 4.2" screen had to be retained? I was looking forward to this as the stereo is my least favorite feature of the truck, but if it is between this and the Advent, I think I will go Advent. Even if I don't need the nav. This just looks odd and out of place to me.

Like I said, I was actually looking forward to this because I would love to be able to just completely remove the SYNC system with an aftermarket head unit. The only thing I would like to retain is the bluetooth microphone, but I would like to find a way to connect that to an aftermarket head unit.

RLXXI

Well Metra emailed me back and said they do not have a jumper harness for inline amp install "at this time"

Sounds to me like they may be planning for one. Keeping fingers crossed.

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jmdavis333

That's the whole reason why I haven't just jumped on it, have yet to figure out what functions are necessary with the old 4.2" screen that can't be used on practically any replacement head unit capable of intigrating SYNC.

I'm hoping when they get the Advent in they'll sell the kit without the Advent head unit, otherwise I have a $700 Pioneer paperweight at home.

jmdavis333

Heres the pic metra sent back to me. They still havent answered what functionality the old unit provides and they wont quote me a price cause they wont sell to anyone but businesses They gave me a contact though and I will call them either tomorrow or monday to get prices.

BadFX

This is exactly the scenario that sent me looking for a new 2012 on 1/1/2013. I knew that the change in the dash setup was going to cause issues with aftermarket audio. Luckily I found exactly what I wanted still on the lot on New Years Day.