Pioneer AVH2550NEX install into Gen2 Prius

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where is it installed? Below the MFD? Any photos?

 

Any photos?

 

How clearly can you see the screen in the sun? I installed another Pioneer model and I can't see the screen when the sun is out. Thanks

 

On some pioneer models you can change the color palate the of the various screens and lights which improves visibility under certain lighting conditions.

 

I realize this advice is too late now but Rockville makes an awesome circular sub (looks like a roomba vacuum) that fits inside the spare tire. Perfect for a gen 2 or any vehicle with the spare inside the vehicle (aka not a truck). It has quick disconnects if one needs to access the spare. It’s very powerful and can dominate the soundstage so the controller and its location are important.

Yeah, we have a NEX model in our prime and it has a color option that’s very close to the stock lighting. Nice.

 

If been looking at this head unit. Can you add a custom picture for a background for this model? What Backup Camera did you go with?

 

I don't know if this interests you but I just installed this chinese stereo and it's really plug and play. You have the option to connect the stock camera into there as well if you fancy that but I don't see why you would go for the extra trouble. This unit is really impressive.

 

Your chinese stereo may not find much interest without first telling us the make and model # of the product that you installed.

Or you could start a new thread.

 

The reason why I did not immediately send a link was so I wouldn't confuse anyone coming here from the actual stereo (the pioneer one) that was being referred by the OP.

I mentioned it because I believe it can be a better solution and was asking if it was relevant for the person in question.

Regardless, this is the stereo listing ive purchased. There you can pick from the different models for the one that fits your needs best. All of them come with the necessary trim pieces, wire harnesses and resistors pre installed for a plug and play solution. I've personally went for the QT10 for android auto + carplay.

 

WOW. I checked out that link. Very nice unit. I like the idea of adding extra cameras for the 360 camera feature.

 

I completed my installation yesterday (Had to rewire a backup camera and so on) and I am super happy so far.
The unit functions fast and well. However, I don't like the stock theming that the insist you using but as it is android you can easily get around it and install different themes and launchers yourself. Another drawback that i've seen is that very few apps such as Discord don't launch. This was the only app i've seen not working but I thought i'd mention for a potential buyer. Other than that everything works well.