THE UPGRADE EVERY BA-BF FORD NEEDS!! - Double DIN Headunit Install

In this episode, we go back to basics and have a crack at installing a double DIN head unit into a BF Falcon, as well as swap the standard instrument cluster out for an XR6 cluster
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[@johnm4393]

Volt and oil pressure gauge in pods would be my second mod(back in the day) mounted where the panel is missing. RiP top panel

[@jamespike9827]

Yep, I did photos.app.goo.gl/aMyWoD7NyvARqtPd9

[@adme5926]

Good to see someone finally brought out a decent fascia for the double din stereos.

[@barra245t2]

Yeah,I had come to term with the fact my stereo in my xr6t was always going to be shit.now it doesnt have to be that way,my life has improved somewhat

[@christianwuchatsch9510]

Bro you been missing out for years…. One word- Kayhan. F putting a airpro and then paying for a double din. My Kayhan is the best thing I did to my BF besides the built diff and axles.

[@larzblast]

@@christianwuchatsch9510 Depends on the objective. Even the Aerpro kit is a bit expensive for what it is. For a shitbox, like my wagon, I'll stick with the single DIN solution. Fascia and cabling ends up costing about $100 plus whatever single-DIN unit you buy. I don't need to see my phone messages while I'm driving. Safer that way.

[@MichelleWinn-jd7zo]

The console in my BA wagon has died. Could this replace it?

[@dion69able]

About 10 years too late and about $400 overpriced.

[@TorqHub]

Few years working in car audio, certainly don't miss holding my breath and clenching my teeth while trying to release a heavily heat cycled, brittle dash plastic without it exploding hahaha.

[@theweekendwhacker5607]

Had an exploder today

[@DenDen_]

I love your guys’ humour 😂 this was both very entertaining to watch and informative. Nice one boys 👌🏻

[@HoonTV]

Needs a gauge pod now 😂

[@alt7488]

supercrap autos used to sell one

[@HackshopGarage]

Needs a turbo first to justify it haha

[@orangejuicepony6881]

@@HackshopGarage Fairmont clock!

[@railtrolley]

I have a BA XR8. Almost no options were ticked by the original buyer when new. It has the basic ICC like the one in the video, no gauge pod, no Fairmont clock, not even the stripes along the doors. It does have the phone presenter: probably the only option. I would like to try the gauge pod for voltmeter and oil pressure gauge.

[@kolelambert41]

You can buy the top hats off ebay brand new. They arent too expensive either.

[@earthislevel]

The console is worth more than the car, lol. It'd be a great idea if the thing was only $200 or so.

[@billycannolo5991]

Hahahah the snapping of the top piece was identical my experience and my reaction was the same 😂😂

[@sheel2]

I just Checked with Aerpro regarding availability on an FG product but sadly it's still in development with no ETA. Guess we just need to wait...

[@rjpheonix67]

Ah the memories of stereo installs..... RIP top panel

[@stivi739]

That panel would be worth a mint in 60 years

[@kylebagnall4637]

Cant believe it took so long for someone to make a unit like this. Another good video guys. Top work. RIP top panel.

[@gore1978]

Kayhan has had a unit like this with a double din size screen out for years.

[@mr.a5147]

Subscribed the second you said you hate volume up/down buttons. Speaking my language mate! Volume knobs are hard to come by on a decent double DIN these days. Even worse is the touchscreen volume controls.. Good luck hitting that without taking your eyes off the road for 30 seconds.

[@robertjames302]

Funny enough that i found this video as i was looking today for prices on the aftermarket kayhan icc and there was another brand as well. This upgrade to the facia takes you back to old school double din unit which is essentially what i always wanted to do to the territory! Great work guys and yes i snapped that filler panel in my BA ute as well!!!!

[@christianwuchatsch9510]

Bro Kayhan ftw… I love it and looks better than the off centred buttons on the Airpro unit

[@EverythingFuzzY]

I’ve got a green top and a turbo that’ll be perfect for that ute 😉😉 I love that companies are still finding ways to keep car audio alive for cars with integrated stereos. Top work as always guys 👍

[@shanesmith3677]

So 600 for the fascia and 600 for a stereo. Pretty much whatbI paid for my ute. I think I'll keep using my crappy bluetooth speaker

[@vigilante351]

That TOP panel death - ruined my soul hahah. Lift rear 1st, then slowly move the whole panel back towards windscreen. Shame Ford didnt put this in logbook, "HowTo" in glove box. The kayhan unit I had was very average - at least this version has provisions for adding your own choice of deck, and it will incorporate with the AC/Heater controls

[@benjohnson7170]

Bloodyhell Michelle, i thought you were a Holden person.... 😆. Look forward to a thursdee hit from you blokes whatever the brand. Cheers lads.

[@benjohnson7170]

Btw ,I own a old Ford and a Holden . And a 1st gen Wrx. If you like it, you like it.👍

[@TheTeeroy32]

@@benjohnson7170 a cool car is a cool car regardless of who made it.

[@brendonknight6179]

What model sony headunit is that

[@ActuallyGoose]

Planning on adding this to my 2006 TX Territory, for someone who has only had experience changing headlights, fuses and tyres. Do you think I'd be able to do this? Taking off the panels and the stereo seems easy, but everything past that loses me quite quick. On-top of that, how would you go about installing a reversing camera as well? I know that you can use this kit with the existing reverse camera, but would the same process apply to adding a new one?

[@xParoxysm]

how'd you go?

[@TheHaydn14]

Totally understand the green and blue thing, but my OCD would be more triggered with an XR Dash in a XLS… maybe changing the lights? could be a future video, heard it’s been done 🧐

[@darthvader8433]

I had a FG MK2 XR6 from new for 10 years. It had the updated colour system with Bluetooth. But it incorporated a Ford "Typical For The Model" feature of disconnecting the Bluetooth connection when you started the motor. Every single time. It also had no reversing camera, which made reverse parking a mystery every time too. And like yours the A/C was integrated into the touch screen. I remember the car stereo shop telling me a solution was coming, which I reckoned was as likely to see in my lifetime as a return of Hayley's Comet or anthropogenic global warming proof. I ended up trading it in for a new Stinger GT last year. A red one. Best decision ever.

[@prolosertheatomistic8101]

Have fun with the V6 lmao. In all seriousness the Stinger is a great car but I can't stand V6 engines...

[@TheTeeroy32]

@@prolosertheatomistic8101 same mate, love my V8s and straight sixes. Rather a turbo 4 pot than a V6. The Stinger is cool as fuck but, probably one of the best options if you were looking for a SS, XR8 or XR6T and don't want a Mustang.

[@prolosertheatomistic8101]

@@TheTeeroy32 Yeah would rather a turbo 4 myself too. V6's can be good but there's something so cool about the smooth torque of an I6 or V8. Love my XR6T, I feel like going to any other engine bar a LS, RB, or 2JZ will be a huge step down.

[@danielace4699]

Aerpro have been "releasing" an FG facia kit for years now. No idea when itll actually arrive.

[@_Lewie]

RIP Top Panel, may you rest in pieces....

[@alt7488]

get a fairmont pod with the clock

[@shillosspeedfactory1642]

Lucky they sell them new for $30 on eBay

[@gore1978]

Nathan, the fan on the back of the ICC is the cabin temp sniffer sensor on those cars lucky enought to have the full auto Him set up

[@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN]

Yep i snapped my top plastic bit of when i took it of to put the gauge pod piece on there ahaha

[@barra245t2]

That console actually look prety good.any links to where you got it Scratch that found what I need

[@Mark-fz4xg]

Where????

[@darth3pio]

7:10 trick is to lever it from the back, three of those spudging tools, left/middle/right

[@greggregson9687]

Damn. I was looking for one that also includes the CD player (yeah, I still use those too...).

[@BranRistic]

I have a question regarding power issue, well no power at all to unit on ignition? I bought my BA with the unit preinstalled (worked well for 5 months), so I have no idea re fuse/relay location and have checked what I could internal box and under the bonnet, as well the manual which I have. Any input/heads up/moment in video I missed? Anybody? Cheers...

[@JoshuaRaffone-m6h]

How do you know if the infodapter is faulty? I've installed mine in and watched maybe every install video there is on KZbin re: this unit - when I press Menu/Trip and or Climate buttons, my unit flicks over to 'no video signal' any knowledge on this? My unit is a Sony XAV-AX5000

[@VincentNajger1]

yes indeed lol RIP top panel. I got mine a few days ago. Haven't got a head unit yet, but thought Id carefully ....oooooh so carefully....start removing the panels. I watched all the vids....you're supposed to lever the back up gently and then pivot it up and forwards .....the two clamp thingies just shattered off and then the whole thing just disintegrated lmao. They're near impossible to remove now without damage. My 03 BA is 21 years old.....that's a *_LOT_* of heat cycles in the Australian sun suckin up all that UV. All these plastic parts pretty much ensures that most modern cars will never make it to 'vintage' with all original parts. Hopefully 3D printing and AI powered scanning software for phone cameras cn make replacement of super rare plastic parts no big headache in the future (that's if we are even allowed to drive them....we'll probably have to brew our own petrol in a few decades if the WEF muppets get their way)

[@torquethetalk]

Almost all ford owners were saying, careful of the triangle piece its prone to breaki........never mind.

[@BADQ]

Hahahah this episode rocks I was looking up BF stereo upgrades for my daily hack and saw this vid, absolutely cracked me up good work lads hahahha

[@cuzman140670]

Hi guys cool video. What was the patch harness part number u used. I'm about to install the same fascia kit with a Atoto S8 Ultra head unit. Have been trying to make sure I have everything I need to complete the job. Cheers.

[@robertneale7326]

About time.. Looks good too.. Ford Aus missed out on an opportunity there, especially with replacement triangle covers.. Might explain part of their fall from grace.. Lol

[@robert3325]

Hi fellas, I have a 2007 territory TX SY SUV, can I get any head unit or do I have to get a speific head unit, the model number of my head unit is a 187 or 185 their the numbers on mine. Regards. Rob

[@kevinhamling1963]

Guy's, Awesome video. You had me in stichers I almost wet my pants. 🚽

[@tonyblackler3961]

Mine was a shocker to. Now I have a double din audio system in my BF2 XT Falcon, and I absolutely love it. I broke my top cover to, they are really brittle.

[@specialized29er86]

Love one of these for the 2004 RTV trayback to have bluetooth and Spotify.

[@jamesaustralian9829]

Rather than replace the top triangular bit, opt for a guage pod with amp and oil presure for NA, or boost and oil press for Turbo. And run the wires while the centre units out, and tape to top of dash to connect up once centre untits back in.

[@blairread4414]

Nice.....but price sux...

[@michaeledwards8058]

you guys would love my BA crewman twin cab.built from new 5 seater

[@Benarnott-c2x]

Airbox at the front of the vehicle two fans controlled to produce forced air into the manifold cheap power just fuel selling you get a ss to hsv straightaway power

[@Benarnott-c2x]

Engines not transmissions showed my induction for power it works custom world disaster for turbo no point but works powers up I’m young

[@Sunline7]

Like to know more about the tarp on the back and where to buy aa good quality one , i live i wettest place in Aussie land and have you done anything to the bar holders underneath the tarp , cheer great video

[@anthonyy7670]

I’m confused If I take out the radio and cd player can a fit a 2 din CarPlay in xr6 ford falcon sedan 2005 model

[@kody3519]

Where did you put the cord for the aircons, and the key 1 and key 2 cords it’s got my stumped I got the same set up

[@MrRAMON058]

I know ba standard screen was able to swapped with the chia larger screen might be easier and can have blue tooth accessory fitted what the price and source for your new unit

[@Barra.The.World.]

I would've installed a Fairlane din and infotainment media with sat nav and then modify it with apple car play

[@phillmish]

bought the supercheap ball joint tool doesn't seem to work for me

[@Benarnott-c2x]

I have high level of engineering breakdowns on my own no school how does this work break down methods

[@michaelreincastle2690]

Great to see you mixing it up a bit .. "RIP top panel ".. Warning ..1 time use only Lol

[@gore1978]

nah you use a fine tip sharp point and remove those yellow locking plugs, the Top plate is held in by the base of the locking plate teeth and the 2 pins up top. Easy to get in and out from that way

[@1991jrobertson]

It’s a shame this wasn’t made 15 years earlier.

[@supa_930]

Really not much help could of givin us a close up of the back

[@Drifterdan1]

OMG finally someone that relates to my love for the radio knob haha!

[@heretoannoyu4706]

where would i find the headunit model unit number for my ford falcon?

[@eddiemaeffert8203]

Have a ba falcon done 460.000 ks never a problem

[@Dredge315]

Was the wiring in the kit you purchased?

[@sw33tr1de4]

Just stumbled across this very interesting

[@ryanackerley4902]

RIP top panel! definitely fixes the only problem with the BA/BF. Wicked install 🤘🏼

[@shauncorcoran5775]

Was that ute ABS? I did the exact same mod on my ute with an XR6 dash after watching this and now it keeps chucking up ABS, trac control lights and brake warning light. My ute does not have ABS, i was just wondering how to take these lights away?

[@HackshopGarage]

Hey mate, this is a BF series 2, I’m pretty sure it has ABS, I never had any issues with lights but I did make sure to get a BF series 2 xr6 dash too. Just incase there was any difference in wiring with different models

[@blairread4414]

Left Rear tail light Don't. Work...

[@paulscrimgour4769]

That was hillarious infomative and funny may the ford be with you

[@danielkinnane2298]

Where do you buy them from looking at getting one for my car ?

[@bradwighton4118]

It's been a while now since you've done this, how is it now, any issues?

[@andyjames2082]

Make sure you clean the grime from the broken bits 🤣

[@markryan4873]

Hey..... your headlining looks like new. I'm calling shenanigans! Every ba and bf I've ever owned had a saggy ceiling. It just ain't natcheral! Where are the drawing pins/staples? LOL

[@TheKeptin]

Great video -Thanks!Just what exactly I need!--one phone fine was enough! 1.Can you then do "Proper "hands free phone calls??i.e. with your phone in your pocket?-Is there a mic pick-up somewhere? and 2. is it wired already for a rear -view camera? 3. Where can I purchase the unit? I am in a remote town ( and I too need a volume Knob..)

[@JP-ry9ob]

Is this the gun metal or silver color fascia?

[@johnnyhenderson1492]

Will this fit in a 2004 ba falcon xr6 mk2

[@TheLocalGent]

Ive got a Ford BA Fairmont Ghia. i was wondering if this would work the same? as i have the premium sound system & i also have 4 buttons under the stereo for "Traction control / interior lights / door lock / Trip) i noticed this console only has 2 buttons under the stereo

[@Benarnott-c2x]

Not hard to see wait for my engineering with no school

[@davidbeer]

RIP top panel😲nice one guys. Great little mod, the makers really come up with a great idea.

[@MrRAMON058]

With the top panel replace with gauge cluster type

[@theaussiecardude]

Can this work with the mk1 Territory?

[@EndoSurf]

Ugh so torn on these things. The "premium" look of the XR6 looks decent, except for the tiny, but slightly bigger, useless screen. On yours it looked like a massive upgrade. The non aerpro version of these come with a huge screen too... ugh. decisions decisions.

[@james22939]

Great work love seeing you every Thursday makes my day rip top panel

[@tindarlee]

Im going down the same road guys ..with my 2004 ba ive owned since new ..this will add to my 12oo watt ...xr 6 back canopy ...2009 17 in mags ..ba renovation ....thankyou.....ps ive broken the bermuda triangle as well!!

[@brucewilliams1931]

I'll say stap been there getting one on trade me.

[@darrylvanrooy]

Thanks guys. You have saved me from the dreaded cigarette lighter FM/bluetooth adapter.

[@robwoof3662]

Now that you've had it in for a while, what's the "long-term review"? Still good? Do you use it much?

[@Mickmykel]

RIP Top Panel,Didn't expect you to own a ford ute.You can fit gauges there..

[@andrewbrown9460]

Rip top panel. Great stuff👍

[@bigdaddykane5598]

We're do I buy the unit my friend ?

[@tomcat3070]

Dad & Dave's Auto Shop lol

[@patrickmartin842]

love the content guys, I have done the Bf Xr6 instrument panel into a Ba Xt sedan and after driving for 5 min the abs and the orange warning light next to handbrake light , what causes this. please help

[@jacklevinski]

would this fit in a xt mark ii?

[@johnconstantin3536]

Will the Bf cluster fit a ba falcon

[@GarageItYourself]

That's good to see that someone finally thought the smaller Australian market was worth a punt and actually made a quality item 👍

[@joshjackson2295]

Hey guys, do you think you could do a similar video on a mark 4.5 ford mondeo buisness zetec with nav? Seriously the nav system is ancient and I can't find any reliable info about whether stuff like parking sensors will work after swapping it out for my double din sony and what facia to use etc. Its a nightmare but I love the cars

[@MrSkoobii666]

RIP top panel, but the wrecking yard not far from me sells them new pretty cheap, so I just tell the customer that we'll have to put 1 in and add it to the price of the job.

[@connorfarr2397]

Hi I have the same head unit I have no display but the functions still works what wires did you connect thanks

[@beeswaxlover]

Great video, but beard man stop laughing so much, it's a bit annoying

[@DecimusDrip]

Where can I get of these lads? X

[@ringerdiggsycobbsy6254]

Thanks for the info so is it just an Apple phone stereo or can I use my galaxy A22 or Android phone in other words

[@bobbavet]

Thank you for the video. Am after something like this but has screen at top of stack.

[@steven7024]

Is this the same console as an xr6?

[@mrsomething0075]

Can you use any double din head unit?