Clarion VZ309 HU?? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

zroeffectz · 11-15-2010, 06:00 PM

I have been looking for a decent HU for a while now, and I have considered many double din units, and also the chinese OEM replacement units with the 7" screens. I dont have the movey to Dish out and I am looking to stay at around 200$. And so far the Clarion VZ309 seems to be to my preference. I like the small screen, may it be small for most, but i am not planing on watching much on it. Or get a gps unit which I already have. I am looking for any suggestion which keep me at my price range, and match my vehicle well. Even if its a single Din or Two as long as I can get the right dash kit.

What to do?!!???!?!?!

zroeffectz · 11-15-2010, 06:04 PM

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...VZ309&tp=20217

***SuperchargedMR2*** · 11-16-2010, 12:33 AM

Save up a little more so that you can get a nicer HU. Here's one for only $355 with free shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CAR-DVD-PLAYER-W...ht_15500wt_907

zroeffectz · 11-16-2010, 08:59 AM

Thanks. Is this H.U any diferent than from the one jayboy did a DYI? I have seen alot of these on the market and dont know if they are all the same.

zroeffectz · 11-16-2010, 09:04 AM

I seen this one online http://www.7dayseselect.com/car-dvd-..._store=default#

and this one http://www.dhgate.com/7-0-inch-tft-l...936990e0b.html

cabur · 11-16-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zroeffectz

Thanks. Is this H.U any diferent than from the one jayboy did a DYI? I have seen alot of these on the market and dont know if they are all the same.

IIIRC Jayboui's is a eonon e1055. They are all quite similiar. Placement of controls, trims and graphics may be different but overall layout of components are about the same.
You can order the basic unit without GPS, rear camera and others to cut cost which I do not advise.

I have a similar unit from ebay installed myself in early summer and works great. Installation is simple, straightforward. Just plug and play. Fits and looks like OEM. Instruction manual though is horrible.

If you google "Alibaba" you'll find lots of them.

A precaution when purchasing from China. Pay with Paypal. They offer some protection. Do not depend on the warranty. Sending the unit back cost more.