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2nd Group Buy AuCar 9" Android head unit w/ Apple Carplay January 2020
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Hey folks, quick update on swapping our Gen 1 with issues to a Gen 2:
1) The $600 is in addition (shipping of new unit included) to the original Gen 1 cost. You will have to ship back your Gen 1 unit and you will not get money back. I'm sure it's mainly a cost coverage but it seems a bit high considering the price they charge for all of their other units.
2) They believe they've found a fix for Gen 1, but it isn't ready quite yet, and it sounds like it will be a hardware fix. I'm guessing they are doing some kind of ground loop isolation or something but that's just a guess. If that's the case, you'll need to pull the dash and swap the wiring harness. I'm not sure if there will be any charge. I would hope not.
I elected to pay the extra $600. They sent me an invoice via PayPal. Emma said they'd ship it next week.
They only have matte black right now. I think that will look good with the rest of the matte black in my car.
The way I'm looking at this is:
1) I really want a new head unit.
2) I knew I was taking a risk on a small company based in another country.
3) I'm not thrilled with the process or solution but Emma has been great when I can get her live (10 pm CT).
4) I learned a lot and got to do a project that I never thought I'd pull off. A big thank you to Robin for his videos showing me step by step what to do.
5) If in the end I have a unit that sounds and looks good, for what I'm out at the moment, I'll be pretty happy.
6) If, God forbid, this unit is a problem too, I'll put the original back in, suck it up, and never purchase from anyone other than a retailer like Amazon or Best Buy who will 100% protect me!
I do think these folks came up with a cool solution to a very niche problem. It's also for a car that is now discontinued! I hope they make a lot of people happy and make a bit of money in the process.
Good luck to everyone! I'll let you know how the new one works out!
Thanks,
Eric
1) The $600 is in addition (shipping of new unit included) to the original Gen 1 cost. You will have to ship back your Gen 1 unit and you will not get money back. I'm sure it's mainly a cost coverage but it seems a bit high considering the price they charge for all of their other units.
2) They believe they've found a fix for Gen 1, but it isn't ready quite yet, and it sounds like it will be a hardware fix. I'm guessing they are doing some kind of ground loop isolation or something but that's just a guess. If that's the case, you'll need to pull the dash and swap the wiring harness. I'm not sure if there will be any charge. I would hope not.
I elected to pay the extra $600. They sent me an invoice via PayPal. Emma said they'd ship it next week.
They only have matte black right now. I think that will look good with the rest of the matte black in my car.
The way I'm looking at this is:
1) I really want a new head unit.
2) I knew I was taking a risk on a small company based in another country.
3) I'm not thrilled with the process or solution but Emma has been great when I can get her live (10 pm CT).
4) I learned a lot and got to do a project that I never thought I'd pull off. A big thank you to Robin for his videos showing me step by step what to do.
5) If in the end I have a unit that sounds and looks good, for what I'm out at the moment, I'll be pretty happy.
6) If, God forbid, this unit is a problem too, I'll put the original back in, suck it up, and never purchase from anyone other than a retailer like Amazon or Best Buy who will 100% protect me!
I do think these folks came up with a cool solution to a very niche problem. It's also for a car that is now discontinued! I hope they make a lot of people happy and make a bit of money in the process.
Good luck to everyone! I'll let you know how the new one works out!
Thanks,
Eric
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What's Gen2? Do you have a link and what's the difference? I finally got the correct Carbon Fiber trim after waiting 4 months since I ordered in January...still sitting in the box.
Thanks!
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I just got my shipping confirmation! I'll have a Gen 2 on Wednesday of next week.
I'll keep you posted!
I'll keep you posted!
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Does anyone know if the USB Ports on the Gen1 Units are USB 2.0 or 3.0?
I believe Gen1 is USB 2.0.
Not sure about Gen2.
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Is there a way to turn the unit off?
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Yes, press the floating button and press the power button.
I’m using USB 3.1 with my Gen 2.
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AWESOME JOB!!!!!! That is one of the nicest interiors I have seen!!! The new head unit just finishes it off!!!!
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Clean install! I love those alcantara two tone seats.
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Hey ! What is your youtube channel ?
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Search for CaymanSpider... Robin put together some good videos on there.
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Ok thank you
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Hello, any chance of another group buy happening for 2021?
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Shoot me an email [email protected]
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