After-sale OEM Nav/Console Stack, if/when?

[SlickShoes]

B.L.U.F. (bottom line up front):

If/when anybody hears about availability of OEM center console stacks, i.e. screen, chrome toggles for accessories, etc, please post up. GM does stuff like that, and I can get any manner of Corvette hardware/interior item through vendors if need be. Hoping Ford does something similar? First one I've owned since a Fox Body.




Long version:

My ideal '15 was originally a super basic GT with Recaros as the only option. Wanted a light-as-possible V8 car. Well, I gave in and just changed the order to a Perf Pack based almost entirely on just wanting the 3.73's right off the bat, and due to carry-over resale value when it comes time to sell the car. I personally believe I'll be able to make a sufficient chunk of that back upon selling in a couple years, as the Perf Pack adds appeal.

That said, I truly did not want leather in the car, nor do I personally appreciate all the gadgetry. It's just a Mustang. I've had and will have other cars full of tech, and just want this one simple. However, I really dig the look of those toggles and that larger screen. I'm aware just installing those wouldn't necessarily give me any particular features that a base car doesn't incorporate, but as long as the larger screen unit functions in the same capacity as the base car's, I'm content. The chrome toggles would just be spliced into the current buttons and would operate them seamlessly.

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[JimmyTwoTimes]

The price of doing that would FAR outstrip the price of just getting the car in Premium trim. Hooking up a My Ford Touch screen to everything, hooking up the toggle switches so that they actually work and aren't just there for show not attached to anything... I can't imagine the amount of custom electrical work that would take.

 

[Tamadrummer88]

The price of doing that would FAR outstrip the price of just getting the car in Premium trim. Hooking up a My Ford Touch screen to everything, hooking up the toggle switches so that they actually work and aren't just there for show not attached to anything... I can't imagine the amount of custom electrical work that would take.

In my experience with after-sale factory add-ons, some, and i mean SOME vehicles have the factory plug-ins into the vehicle body harness for factory accessories (fog lights, navigation head units, etc) The manufacturer would just put a cover over those connectors and then just stuff them up against the body or against the firewall in some cars.

So to be short, yes, it can probably be done, but it would be super expensive. I remember reading about one dude that wanted to install the factory navigation unit in his S197. The connectors were all there, but the unit itself was 2k, and he needed the SD card for the nav system to upload the map files, which in itself was another 800 (can't understand why it would be that much for a frickin SD card) so at that point it would've been cheaper to just spend the extra 2 grand and get a Premium.

 

[wilkinda65]

having to change out the under-dash harness and buying all the assocuated electronics would get expensive. plus the "modifiying" of the software to activate all that crap isn't cheap either.

I have (2) Ford Fusions. one has MyFord touch and the other the small display like the base car. Took both dashboards apart to see how to add MyFord Touch. Got all the trim panel, harness and additional electrnic modules listed and priced out. That alone was over $2k then i had to figure out custom programming to enable all the stuff. not worth the aggravation

 

[oustaz]

Why don't you buy premium and trade seats with someone with cash on top?:shrug:

 

[wproctor411]

Salvage Yard, pick a part center, junk yard, or pay retail price. Enjoy the learning experience and share online as I'm sure others may want to do the same thing. Also look for any type of smart box, transformers, or electrical boxes which may be required for the alternate radio/interface system to work with your features. Compare Fomoco wiring diagrams first and check off what is the same and what is different and this will help you look for the "hidden" parts you may need.

My 2011 car didn't have sync but I had a free year of Sirius satellite radio and wanted it for a long road trip so I had to find about $300 in parts to make it work, but I found the parts for $40 dollars at salvage. I even did the swap at the salvage yard to make sure I had all the pieces. Most salvage companies have all the "good" parts in newer cars removed and shipped to OEM resuppliers so you have to get a "fresh" wreck which can be a good or bad experience. Think of why that new car is at a salvage yard, usually not good.

 

[Jimdohc]

I'm waiting for the '15 Mustang compatible version of iDatalink Maestro ADS-MRR Interface Module.

"Web-programmable radio replacement interface for integration with factory systems including steering wheel controls, media player, hands-free telephone, voice commands, and satellite radio modules. Also displays vehicle information (performance gauges, climate controls, battery voltage, check engine codes and more) with iDatalink-compatible radios. Basic radio replacement features also available with non-iDatalink-compatible radios."

current version: www.crutchfield.com/S-xhNNTpaApw9/p_794ADSMRR/iDatalink-Maestro-ADS-MRR-Interface-Module.html

compatible radio: http://maestro.idatalink.com/compatible-radios/

video, basic explanation (by Kenwood but it works with other companies too, see previous link ): www.crutchfield.com/S-ui06O8D691L/learn/video-kenwood-idatalink.html

official website: http://maestro.idatalink.com/product/product/product_id/102

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