Subaru Forester/WRX/STI Android Headunit Install

Installation of a GCS Android head unit in my 2015 Subaru Forester XT. Thanks to Subispeed.com.
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• Subispeed Tutorial
• Subispeed - GCS V2 APE...
• Subaru Wiring Info
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[@JPilot2]

G'day, Sarah! Thank you for a great sense of humor, along with going through the essentials, and Installation of a GCS Android head unit on your 2015 Subaru Forester XT!! Fabulous job! Cheers! :D

[@MrMinecraftAtlantis]

Killer install! Also, another epic edit job. Thank you very much for sharing this.

[@Quidproquo07093]

LOL @ "HardOn Carbon"... Thanks for putting little Sarah on this vlog, always nice to see her! She's a cutie!

[@legojenn]

I saw you video and got one of these for my Crosstrek. It wasn't the ordeal that you suffered, but there some annoying parts.Thanks for the walkthrough.

[@Rico_Suave-bk8le]

Very good install Sarah!! Your pretty talented by the way :)

[@matthewcaron3319]

Yay for solder and heatshrink! Have a look at the TS100 soldering pens. They are super small, and take 12-24V input voltage, so you can run them off of tool or car batteries if you're out in the field.

[@esley02]

clean install! I'm thinking about getting a unit myself!

[@JourneyToTheTruthandTR]

That's why I miss radio shack. They sold all that stuff to repin connectors for electronics.

[@MrConnerhg]

Good job on that heat shrink and real clean install I like it. I'm gonna subscribe I can't wait for new videos!

[@mthornbrough]

Very nice install. Looks great.

[@TheCarolinaNick]

Hey Sarah, I'm Nick and found your vids bc I just bought a '10 XT Limited and love it! Looking for the best mods and upgrades for it bc I'll probably keep it forever... The fact you're a mechanic is just icing. Thanks for all the help with this.

[@vincentyu8147]

Seeing how delicate you need to be with the install, I will be careful to hire someone I can trust to do this! Thank you for a great vid.

[@funkycoldmedina209]

Awesome job, good to know about the harness.

[@skepticalskeksis221]

I have been thinking about buying one. By the way props for the DIY.

[@apeanutbutterwolf6529]

+1 for soldering! If an aviation mechanic does it, chances are it's worth it.

[@mrwest5552]

2020 rewatch, our girl gotz mad skillz.

[@NHSSHINOBI]

You gave me the confidence to install this on my own, wish me luck!

[@willjam465]

You have the talent and ability to work on cars, make entertaining videos, quite lovely in the looks department, and you quoted from the "Lunch Lady Land" song by Adam Sandler. You are a unicorn...

[@SarahnTuned]

willjam465 haha, thanks

[@Kiss__Kiss]

"So I am going to be installing an Android... Ooohh Squirrel" LOL Okay, it wasn't a squirrel but, you get it. Seriously though, Nice/clean install. Thank you for going through the essentials necessary.

[@abdelassismustafa1781]

I never seen a soooo cute and funny car stereo replay.. I definitely going to suscribe. Hilarious!!

[@MY1PATH]

Normally I ignore the part of the video where someone says "you should subscribe" But today I listened. I like your Forester Gump videos, your editing is great, and you are pretty detailed. Most the stuff I find when looking for my Forester is related WRX videos Some are really good but a lot them are well... I'm the same way about soldering. I rebuilt a factory engine harness once and In addition to pinning new connectors everywhere I also soldered all the factory crimped campaign grounding.

[@ZKev1]

bit of advice for putting together trim pieces, use silicone sealant on all plastic trim clips and fasteners and mating edges, no rattles ever and easy enough to take apart again if you need to

[@gadget_hack]

You wore it because it looks cute xD. I wore almost the same thing today too and it's 95 degrees outside.

[@tremorflow3614]

Great video, thank you! Fitting one later today, I like how you connected the glove box OEM USB. Thats My plan also 👌

[@frankiekeenerj5730]

I really like Gump sounds great. Great job

[@donschlegel1972]

Enjoyed all you videos your king humble and funny and talented what a women . Thanks . Bless you .

[@xanderlander8989]

Head unit looks clean. Good call soldering the re-pinned harness back together. Crimp connectors are garbage.

[@ixsmaelable]

Do you lose the detail factory settings of your car? Or the head unit did not control any vehicle settings before?

[@ryanselleck5131]

Thank you for this excellent video!

[@michaelsylvester7272]

That totally looks great.

[@BodarkZulu]

Never thought I'd be one of those people on car channels. Now here I am.

[@Dan007UT]

Can you download any app to that? I use an offroad map app on a tablet right now that I mount to the CD slot. would rather do something like that if I can use the app

[@nicholas73088]

I've been looking all over for some info on retaining steering wheel control I've bought an interface and all kinds of stuff I need very specific info please on which wires from my 2011 wrx factory wiring harness without navigation connect to what wires on the atoto a6 pro wiring harness and if you could please dumb it down to 5 years old understand please please I want this thing to work

[@neothaone415]

Does your car have eyesight? I want to upgrade my stereo, but don't know if it'll affect the eyesight functionality on the steering wheel.

[@paraguitarmedic]

I love little Sarah!!!

[@michaellilly4303]

Did your stock backup camera display on the small stock display before installing the Android head unit? If so, after installing the Android head unit, does the backup camera display on the Android head unit?

[@michaelcrawley9580]

I’m having a lot of trouble removing the ac cable . Any advice !? Cheers Mike

[@tommyw7]

is the navigation satellite based? or does it require your phone data?

[@LarryGanz]

I know that head units like my old Pioneer 8200NEX will have both Apple Car Play and Android Play when you connect one of those phones to the USB. How does your Android head unit handle an iPhone that is plugged into the USB? For example, with Car Play you can use the voice button on the steering wheel to access Siri voice commands, and you can see yourApple maps on the big screen, and you can access some other apps via buttons on the screen like messages, phone, spotify, and pandora - all right from the head unit display even though they are running on the iPhone.

[@picorosita]

I’m thinking on installing this on my forester myself too. Were you able to connect the backup rear camera to the unit?

[@biffnarzilla4649]

No... she said she skipped doing that and left it connected to her OEM in-car display.

[@speedy1333]

Sorry I’m so late to the comment I was so happen about to get the same radio as you an I was trying to figure out what year is your Subaru Forrester

[@bvill6749]

Can you mirror videos to it? Or watch movie shows on it

[@eric31593]

what did you do with the ground wire

[@Sinovix]

I don't see Subispeed carrying any aftermarket radio. Got a 15 Forester too. What brand is the unit?

[@toandfro2554]

You must have been an avionics person in your past life. Im cool with almost all of your mod/ mechanic work so far until you held a handful of wires and harnesses talking about re-pinning. That's when I would tap out. Nice job

[@joemcguire6200]

i like all your videos thankyou

[@kimandenzo]

Hello. Does this support the stock harman kardon speakers?

[@PdxTaz]

Add the Bluetooth obd2 scanner on and Bam, real time info on the screen with torq

[@Uofm4ever23]

I’ve been wanting to put one of those head units in my car. Live in Tucson as well.. hope to see you around!

[@nicoledyrdahl6895]

What head unit is this?

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Great upgrade.

[@samofsiam]

Was thinking of putting this unit in as well. How do you like it 2 years later? Any issues? Is it upgradeable? Great clean install btw.

[@daledenby]

Where do you insert the cassette?

[@ichoosehope]

So cool! How's it working? Does it glitch in the heat?

[@raulrrodriguez7552]

Luv your humor ; )

[@exitstrategy8125]

Hell Ya you do it girl. God bless from Key West.

[@SarahnTuned]

DEEZ NUTS DEEZ NUTS stay safe in the storm!!!

[@Mewzyc]

is android auto worth it if you don't have data on your phone?

[@BdeSimon]

Sarah, sarah is eating all the food without you lol

[@JCMayPE]

Distracted by lizards? You'd never get anything done in Florida. :D

[@r1riderc]

hi, where can i get one?

[@technicianumber1288]

You're awesome!!

[@Dinger182]

Omg I love the SNL Lunch lady reference lol

[@BradHackett]

Picking up my 14 FXT this Thursday. Would this be the first thing you recommend upgrading? Nice video by the way

[@1badk20]

LS Swap

[@Iconic_Scarab]

Crutchfield.com is a good place to go for stereos as well. It looks good!

[@aneeshooooo]

you could've included removing the ac vents, in fast forward.

[@eliotwilder1041]

Hey Chris ... how u been?

[@jwelchon2416]

Looks like using it is much more complicated that installing it. It must have an instruction manual that looks like a Sears catalog!!

[@shahidyt]

You know that wire looms are available to re-direct your reverse camera from the MFD to your after market stereo. Or if you are feeling super brave, you can wire it yourself

[@johnnysons5249]

Love me some spreader tools

[@sapientbudgie5652]

You are awesome

[@FishDS9]

Two Sarah videos in quick fashion? Who is this person? Enjoyed the video. Can empathize with you and the wrong harness. It is such an energy drainer to think you thought of everything only to find that the parts company changed the rules. Sub? Grinder? Hoagie? I'm from Western Massachusetts. We called them grinders. In eastern MA/NH we called them Subs. What do Arizonians call them?

[@markeldamgaard]

Someone who is hot, funny and actually capable that's different.

[@thierrylaborde_6097]

nice !

[@Robby94LS]

After you've learned the features you should do a review on it! My main question, does it use Google Maps for navigation? Is it free because it does? And does it live monitor and reroute based on traffic like it does when using the app on a phone??

[@SarahnTuned]

It can use Google Maps if you choose to, I use Waze Navigation instead by choice though. It quite literally does exactly what an Android phone would do, its the same software, its an app based system just like a smartphone.

[@Robby94LS]

Nice. I have an ST just like your roommates, it has the Sync infotainment system that I'm NOT wild about. Only thing is it also incorporates HVAC controls (although it IS redundant.) Do you think your, or any aftermarket unit would be able to retain that? Looked like your roommate has a base which is what I really wanted but there were just none available when I needed to buy.

[@sapientianulliformis]

I have a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT Touring. Do you know if and--if yes, how--I could I get an Apple iOS head unit installed?

[@bluebearbank247]

Grinders... so East Coast, so New England... you are not originally from Tucson, are you?

[@SarahnTuned]

bluebearbank247 nope, New Hampshire ✌🏻😊

[@NorbCat]

Sarah - The “Live free or die” state? That fits you to a tee ... and I mean that as a compliment. 👀

[@theelusiveone147]

Would the head unit in the forrest fit in the 2014 WRX?

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Kevin Tran I was thinking the same thing

[@theelusiveone147]

Sneakers On Feet it does and I have one

[@eriksaice9375]

Lol, I think your friend was in my sister flight at BMT...

[@xDrGeek]

Nice Adam Sandler call back, Hoagies and grinders. Navy Beans Navy Beans...

[@allentsang6765]

elevator music makes this video so much better

[@georgearmerding]

It's Hardon Common

[@taxivader2769]

I can’t be the only one that thinks she’s super cute😆

[@exitstrategy8125]

She said Hard On

[@juniijimedii697]

You're lowkey a freak ❤

[@joecavaliere5057]

Great job Sarah, its always nice to see hot girls who have a head on there shoulders! Good VLOG (stumbled on your vid as im considering getting this for my suby) Cheers

[@exitstrategy8125]

She Said Head Head Unit

[@mrjustinesquer]

If someone was only listening and not watching...🥴

[@chrisk7984]

For me... half the battle is having the balls to attempt doing something out of my comfort zone.

[@jefferyshelley6480]

Lol you kept saying head unit

[@tbirdpimp07]

I swear im glad you have a boyfriend cause our personalitys are so similar oh look a bug

[@liangwei01]

You r so beautiful

[@garysanders3193]

Meatloaf sandwich.

[@michaelcrawley9580]

That was the biggest pain in the ass

[@TheJohnnyLucasFilmHouse]

Why can't you swear on KZbin anymore?

[@SarahnTuned]

Johnny Lucas new algorithms demonetize for curse words automatically.

[@TheJohnnyLucasFilmHouse]

lame..

[@GABHR]

bla bla bla bla

[@15jserrao]

You talk WAYYY to much for a radio install video. Just show the radio