i have yet to hear any of the upgraded stereos for myself, but i currently have a full alpine system i will be taking out of my 05 wrx and putting in whatever i get next. i see that the headunit is sorta "integrated" in the dash. what sort of PITA is it gonna be to put in an aftermarket h/u? will there be any dash pieces put out that allow for proper fitment?

 

None yet that I know of, you can either have a local shop custom fab one up or wait for the market to create one.

I would personally find a respectable shop to do one for me.

 

http://www.metraonline.com/
This site doesn't have any yet. It should be the same as the base lancer when it comes out though. You should also check out crutchfield.com.
The only problem I can see (which will happen to me too) is that the din will most likely be double. So the deck might fit weird & have a space underneath it. If you want boost gauges, that would probably be a good place to put them. I'm probably going to have to go the custom route, unless it's too expensive. I just can't wait & I myself would have an issue w/the pocket.

 

Nice find!

 

I would assume a lot of double din's would fit considering it can come with the nav headunit stock. At least I'm hoping

 

Should, the aftermarket set up has a slot for a single din head unit & a pocket for above or below. I would assume you could just insert a harness for a double din, since there is space for it.

 

I'd prolly just put in a nice touch screen dvd/nav and call it a day. That sound system is good enough!

 

^+1

 

+2

 

You may be able to fit an aftermarket DIN with the stock Navi dash piece, check this thread out, it shows the part # for what I am talking about.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=324696

 

New model lineup from scosche, metra, and american international are due out mide march so look for them then. Im still waiting on our new special order books.

 

^ Any brand you recommend over the other?

 

i have my harness and din kit coming in this weekend. i will post the results once i do the install.

 

Just grab the aftermarket radio bezel and plate from your local dealer for a new GTS (or whatever the non-evo's are called). Buddy has one, looks perfect, has an avic installed.

 

Could you also comment on the color matching between the dash & head unit enclosure? This might be a deal breaker for me & I might have to go custom, if it noticeably doesn't match. Thanks