Subaru STI iDoing Headunit Update - 4 Year Review!

[@gaergarduno5869]

Got this head unit cause of you! I have the HK on my 17 STI limited. And man it definitely makes a huge difference. The sound is amplified it sounds nothing like it did before and I love it

[@KaoticEdits]

Hiw did you do the equalizer set up? Did you do a SMILE then adjust from there? Or do you have some texhnique for a newb like ne

[@michaelcarter9863]

I don’t have the HK set up but I have the factory kicker speakers and placing a kicker sub in it as well. My question is should I purchase the hk version for the upgraded speakers and amp or should I just get the regular one.

[@GreyJediNite]

I plan on getting one of these installed in my 2018 forester. I am still deciding between this unit and the roadanvi unit but they both seem to be the same. I love the fact that its essentially an android tablet so i can install my fav launcher (smart launcher) and customize the UI and home screen to my liking. Thanks so much for the video!! I'll be checking out other vids you have for this.

[@hperez1085]

Quick question maybe won’t matter to a lot of people but does to me. How is the sun flare ? Entering though back window or even side front windows?

[@jamesmendoza2405]

This radio is awesome however the Bluetooth microphone is just trash tried several different aftermarket microphones with no change even did they’re newest update with the factory microphone still sucks no on can hear me I my car. Yet Idoing still not willing to help with exchange cause it’s been sometime and I have been complaining since the beginning.

[@dags8906]

I have a 2017 with the iDoing unit that has knobs. Initial take is a MASSIVE improvement. After about 4months, the sound quality decreased - tweeters sounded a bit cackley - i dont blast my volume as i have tinnitus but i am fully aware of what equates to quality of sound. I was told the speakers likely went bad, so i purchased and replaced all 4 speakers and the 2 dash tweeters. The sound did not improve from that. Has anyone else had this experience with their unit/speakers after install?

[@activeej8858]

Stock speakers on base/premium model end up blowing from the higher wattage output from this unit, it’s recommended to upgrade to the kicker upgraded oem speakers.

[@ikenleyfrancis]

Got this for my 2015. At time of posting this, have it for almost a year and it still works great…better than some OEM units.

[@mikeh.9954]

Did you do the install? Did it take long?

[@jaisonazman7472]

So I have to be looking in the wrong places, but how in the world can you change the themes and backgrounds on these units? Had mine for a year and still to this day I'm not seeing good info on how to do it. Let me know if you have a quick minute and much appreciated.

[@Onironin]

I love in Minnesota and daily it. I wonder how well it does in the cold

[@tnyce616]

It doesn’t always connect, but a quick “settings to Bluetooth” on the phone works great 😅

[@Joez2015]

I see…I have an Outback 2018 and I tried the replace the OEM unit with an aftermarket, not the Idoing, but I found out that I would lose all those functions because the aftermarket unit doesn’t support them…unfortunately my Outback doesn’t have mfd like your Impreza…

[@Eric-ot2in]

great head unit minus one complaint I have. It isnt held in well, i can pull it out with just my hands easily. not sure if its on the 08-14 models only but ive seen others with the same issue.

[@Autofreakgarage]

Mine is in there extremely well. Pretty hard to pry out. I know tanner (@smeedia) had some issues with his in his hatch. Granted he has 700+hp, it still wasn’t in well.

[@mattscriver7452]

Mine falls out all the time if I step onit in 2nd stock 2010 sti. Other than that I love the unit

[@notegaming389]

Hey can you show me how to enable the panel light pls

[@Menace_sti]

I have a love and hate relationship with mine. Its 100 percent worth it. But it still has its problems. Like shutting off suddenly and taking forever to reboot. Or andriod auto not working. Or just never rebooting after a long time and have to do a whole ass factory reset. Not sure if its because mine is for a 2015 harman kardon system and might be the oldest one out there. But i still freaken love it so much that i put up with alll its flaws.

[@Autofreakgarage]

Have you reached out to idoing? Their CS is pretty darn good. Maybe it’s time to snag a new one!

[@Menace_sti]

@Scoobyfreak86 Yeah, i reached it, and they sent me a new update to install, but it still does the same. It's frustrating, but I've put up with it, lol. I might have to if i ever get to that point, but i have a lot of patience, so we shall see for how long, haha.

[@karlpoglitsch1087]

@@Menace_sti I had a couple updates needed for mine. Firmware and then bluetooth and it's rock solid since. The bluetooth one cleaned up my blackscreen for AA and sometimes not connecting. Mine was non HK though - purchased about 6 months ago.

[@katieh6026]

I've had very similar experiences to this! Mine keeps resetting and trying to update it has been a pain in the arse.

[@AlexV725]

I hooked mine up and everything works perfectly EXCEPT the steering wheel buttons, climate control knobs and the dimness knob all the way on the far left side of the car by the steering wheel aren't illuminated and I didn't notice until I drove at night, did I miss something, does anyone know?

[@kennycolato113]

Your car is so bad ass bro. So beautiful

[@dhwin5709]

Also can you comment on the loss of the volume knob?

[@Autofreakgarage]

I always used the steering wheel control knobs so it never bothered me.

[@Joez2015]

What about the functions controlled with the OEM head unit, such as driving statistics, defogger, maintenance remainder, vehicle monitor, etc? Did you lose them?

[@Autofreakgarage]

That’s all in the mfd above.

[@the_grim_griefer]

That was a great video. I've been looking at this because it's such an improvement. Thanks.

[@ljayboy3375]

I can’t set up the logo in mine ! All I see is the android logo that’s it

[@Specter57]

I really want to get one, but I just don't like how much it sticks out (or appears to). I prefer a more flush fitment.

[@mvadu]

Do you know if this is any different than scicane branded one? They all look the same with the trip etc.

[@Autofreakgarage]

Similar design but different processors and interface.

[@NexGenSubies]

Just ordered one for my STI!

[@Autofreakgarage]

Good choice!

[@douglasd8221]

FYI-I used the link, says it doesn't work for my 2021 WRX STI and there was no option for Harmon Kardon system either. I sent message asking if they have one to fit my car.

[@Kyumilli]

2:04 i want that launcher! Just installed my idoing last week

[@brianm6786]

that very first intro showed 5g connectivity. I thought the built-in cellular support was only 4g/LTE. I suppose I should watch the rest of your video to see if there is clarity.

[@shekinasosa7585]

Mines been giving me nothing but problem I don’t have the password to factory reset I can’t connect to CarPlay out of no where with usb / or Bluetooth just keeps failing to connecting

[@Autofreakgarage]

Have you tried a reset? Just swipe down on the top of the screen and hit restart.

[@digital_chris5045]

By chance does anyone know if the have one on alliexpress for an 11 sti?

[@Autofreakgarage]

They do, yes.

[@SiCaRiI_DaGgEr]

I really like the Idoing unit they are def nice, but I ended up choosing the T'Eyes CC3 because the UI is better, picture in picture i.e I can run navi, movies/songs and browser at the same time amongst other nice options I didn't realize I needed.

[@NebulaMK]

Oh I also listen to I Built the Sky. Thank you for the review!

[@brandon3321]

I’m gonna keep it real I wasn’t a fan of the lapis blue but now it GREW on me a lot ! I’m getting my STI in that color ! 🔥

[@Autofreakgarage]

Mines for sale 😁

[@brandon3321]

@@Autofreakgarage I’m gonna go with the financing route 😅

[@Autofreakgarage]

You can finance in a private sale

[@brandon3321]

@@Autofreakgarage how does that work ?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Go through a bank of your choice. Get approved for price of the car and you get a certified check for that amount.

[@andyzimmy1110]

I just installed this head unit and everything works great...but now my my three dash buttons won't work is that something to do with the head unit?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Those don’t have anything to do with the headunit.

[@TravisCartland222]

Man your car is so sick 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@inmynikes28]

Hello. I know you got the kicker upgraded subwoofer. I was wondering if there was a place to plug that on the back of the Idoing unit. Thanks !

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes. Plugs right into the factory harness just like the stock unit.

[@inmynikes28]

@@Autofreakgarage cool thank you. Installing later today. Let’s hope it all goes well

[@josephmercer5476]

How do you know if you have an HK system? I bought a 2018 STI limited. None of the speakers have any logos except for the sub in the rear dash which does have an HK logo. Not sure if that sub is an add on from the dealership or what. Its a 7 speaker set up and I thought that HK systems had 9 so I am confused

[@Autofreakgarage]

You have the hk. Non hk doesn’t have a sub at all.

[@josephmercer5476]

@@Autofreakgarage Thank you!

[@daynerhoades]

Do you have to click on that app to load CarPlay every time? It doesn't just load automatically?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Loads automatically

[@daynerhoades]

@@Autofreakgarage sweet! Thanks for that!

[@pieterjansenvanrensburg460]

The gauges below the A/C & Temp adjuster look awesome! Anybody know where to grab them?

[@Autofreakgarage]

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[@pieterjansenvanrensburg460]

@@Autofreakgarage Thanks for the reply. I actually found your interior mod video not long after posting the question. Can't seem to track down the cubby gauge pod on subispeed. Working on finding an alternative though.

[@cute_as_ducky]

Best regards to STi family, about iDoing head unit and I wanna ask you do you have video from start to the end how did you take out oem unit because I have new iDoing head unit at home ready to be installed. I’m kind of wondering is it easy to do it myself or I would have to get someone who knows how to change it. Thank you

[@Autofreakgarage]

It’s very easy to do as it’s all plug and play. The hardest part is getting the stock unit out since a few screws are hard to get to.

[@cute_as_ducky]

@@Autofreakgarage are you talking about two side screws?

[@poolmonitor]

How did you get the wireless carplay? The idoing unit I have I think is the same. I got android for my phone though

[@Autofreakgarage]

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[@dhwin5709]

Hi, did you apply a suede finish to the headunit shroud?

[@Autofreakgarage]

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[@mikeb5981]

Damn that WRX looks good

[@bkhodaie]

For phone calls, where did you install the mic ? How is the call quality ?

[@Autofreakgarage]

I just clipped it onto the steering column. Quality is too great, but I heard the new version of this can work with the OEM mic.

[@MiLLz830]

@@Autofreakgarage can you link the new version?

[@JosephMoses-qf5jz]

​@MiLLz830 yes, please link the new version 🙏

[@JosephMoses-qf5jz]

​@@Autofreakgarageplease link the new version 🙏

[@luckysti206]

Nice video..I have been thinking about this for a while. Does it dim the display when lights are come on at night?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes! Just like the stock unit. The display dims when lights are on and at night.

[@shadvvarrior]

What are the two gauges you have on your coin compartment right below the head unit?

[@Autofreakgarage]

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[@michaelmaningding]

Does your Apple Maps pixel blurr while driving at all for a certain minute in that mode ? And you gotta switch to music and back to maps to refresh it

[@Autofreakgarage]

Never had that issue

[@dellendinho]

Thanks for the video. What's the name of the rim?

[@Autofreakgarage]

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[@Phiz787]

Anyone know if this works on a 2015 WRX with the Kicker audio package? Edit: Oh sht, I just needed to keep listening. Apparently you have the kicker speaker upgrade as well. Yay!

[@Autofreakgarage]

👍🏻

[@sg1893]

The only thing it stops me from getting one is HD Radio. (For a couple stations and audio quality)

[@Autofreakgarage]

I don’t listen to the radio so I don’t have much experience with it on this unit.

[@redflames19]

Does anyone know if this headunit will still work with Subaru's Eyesight system or Starlink app?

[@Autofreakgarage]

It does not

[@AbelNutu]

I picked this up and installed it, sound quality was horrible compared to stock and reverted back to stock. Would an in-line amp to the stereo help solve this issue?

[@Autofreakgarage]

An amp would help get you what you need. However, the door speakers are recommended to be replaced as well. Stock speakers leave a lot to be imagined.

[@AbelNutu]

@@Autofreakgarage I have the HK sound system, I did upgrade the front door speakers prior to installing this. The problem I ran into was at medium to high volume the quality did not sound good at all. I am hoping an amp can fix this because other than the quality this unit is awesome!

[@Autofreakgarage]

Ahh I never heard this system with the hk setup. I had the base speakers and upgraded to the kickers. But an amp should definitely help clean things up for you.

[@AbelNutu]

@@Autofreakgarage Thanks for the fast reply!

[@Jsharp427]

Do the steering wheel controls still work with no additional wiring ?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes sir. Nothing else is needed to have them work like stock.

[@Marticus518]

Great vid! Been interested in this one for a while for my sti. I'm wondering if it shows obd2 read outs like temperatures etc?

[@Autofreakgarage]

I believe there is an accessory add on you can get with it to display that info. I know there is one for the TPMS as well.

[@joshluvhalo]

You can hook up a bluetooth obd2 reader and use torque or something like that to show the info on the screen.

[@parkershelp6428]

Quick question, where did you order your steering wheel emblem overlay from? Did it require you to unplug the airbag to put it in or no?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Just a vinyl decal

[@parkershelp6428]

@@Autofreakgarage where did you order it from if you remember?

[@Autofreakgarage]

I didn’t get it from here as the place I got mine no longer looks to be available. But here is another option that looks good www.stickerfab.com/products/steering-wheel-emblem-overlay-2005-2020-wrx-sti-forester-crosstrek-brz

[@parkershelp6428]

@@Autofreakgarage ok thx so much

[@madisonsimmons3287]

What are those aftermarket ac knobs you have?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Stock knobs painted

[@nickn7866]

Hey man just wondering, did you route the gps box anywhere? I assume gps through CarPlay would still work without it? Wondering if I can avoid sticking that thing to my dash..

[@Autofreakgarage]

I just placed it right on top of the unit so it’s tucked away.

[@nickn7866]

@@Autofreakgarage nice, I’ll likely do the same. Thx for the reply

[@mvp3100]

Where did u get the black cover for the AC knobs?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Painted them

[@josephwaldron6160]

I have one of these for my 09 wrx it has overheated maybe like 3 times in my year and a half of owning it so not too bad. Every once in a while the video feed between the display and the Iphone is a little flakey but that only happens when I use ways but i don't use it that often so not a huge deal. (maybe i have the antenna in a bad spot) other then that its a great piece of kit.

[@Sephonix]

happens to me too in my idoing unit in my 21 sti. super annoying!

[@rossi461]

Can you play videos while driving? My daughter would love that.

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes. You can load it onto the unit or screen mirror from your phone.

[@juanpineda5664]

How is it better than the stock one? I have a 2020 with the HK system and don't see how this would be an upgrade. Did the rear camera look good? any lag on the wireless apple play?

[@joshluvhalo]

I upgraded to a newer android headunit, unfortunately quite different to your setup. But if you use the oem camera it will probably look worse on the bigger screen.. at least my 2020 Impreza sport does. I'm debating if I want to go through the trouble of replacing the oem camera with something better. It looks like a standard size camera screwed in from the back, but I'd have to run wires to the back or cut something up to wire in an aftermarket camera in the oem location.

[@peijuezhang9992]

Thank you so much for the amazing video here! Just curios will the header work with the stock microphone? I saw some people said it will not work with the stock microphone and they have to use the microphone comes with the header which is actually really bad. No one want to have phone call with them when they are driving😂

[@Autofreakgarage]

You have to use the provided mic

[@peijuezhang9992]

@@Autofreakgarage I see. Thanks for confirming that. It seems that the quality of the mic is not an issue to you. So i guess it's acceptable?

[@Autofreakgarage]

It works ok. Never take phone cals in the car, so I don’t use it much. But I have heard people prefer the OEM mic better.

[@peijuezhang9992]

@@Autofreakgarage Thank you so much for the information!

[@justinbarnes5292]

Good music choice bro!

[@sizemorerc8206]

So 2018 STI no front speaker sound

[@Autofreakgarage]

Need to transfer the starlink module box from the stock unit over.

[@sizemorerc8206]

@@Autofreakgarage any videos on that?

[@Autofreakgarage]

@sizemorerc8206 no video on the install of this unit but just remove that black box on the bottom of the stock headunit. Plug it in and tuck it behind the idoing and you’ll be good to go.

[@sizemorerc8206]

@@Autofreakgarage thanks bro it's working now

[@jessebrown1567]

does your phone sound bad for people you called?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Doesn’t sound as good as stock, but I didn’t have many issues with it.

[@SpeedyWings2323]

What brembos are those?

[@Autofreakgarage]

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[@eduardoflores438]

Is available in Spanish?

[@Autofreakgarage]

Yes you can choose the language

[@Kradle]

Apparently Idoing has just released a harness that allows you to retain the factory hands-free Microphone

[@gymratthew]

Where can I purchase this?

[@kf4736]

Link please, don't see anything on the website

[@tylerj9241]

Link please

[@Kruse1]

Clean as.

[@brandon3321]

I’m gonna keep it real I wasn’t a fan of the lapis blue but now it GREW on me a lot ! I’m getting my STI in that color ! 🔥