yep, you could try reading through it

I haven't received a final price through them just yet, but I'd imagine it will be pretty close to their Mazda 6 kit as it's very similar, and the most I've ever seen that one go for is 189.00. I could be well off base and I'm only speculatiing though, but still, I don't see this one coming anywhere near the corksport in price.

Yes there have been quirks with the corksport, and yes this one will fit better, will have added functionality over it, and it will cost less. In addition to that, you can buy Metra just about anywhere, you can only buy the kanatech (corksport) kit from one place and they take full advantage of that. I'm not ragging people who already bought the corksport kit, I personally chose not too but whatever. Now we dont' have too anymore if we want a better radio in our cars as this deal will let you put whatever you want in your car, will look and operate like factory, and won't cost nearly as much nor be as hard to get. We even get a choice of finishes to boot.

 

here are some facts regarding the kanatech dash kit:

1. i dont know of anyone who had fitment issues with this kit...i have it, amongst many others i know and they are very happy with it...

2. it is available in 2 different finishes to work with the oem ones...piano black (which is a perfect match btw) and the aluminum type

3. available adapters for steering wheel control adapability

4. available adapters to retain the bose sound system..

the quirks IMO dont exist unless you refer to the display but then again the new HU does that for you..

does this new "confirmed kit" maintain the HVAC unit controls?
because thats the main reason why there hasnt been a dash kit available for
this car since its inception

 

In regards to this new plug and play replacement, what are the boundaries? It's really hard to get excited about this without knowing what all is truly being offered.

 

responses above, I don't want to get into a pissing contect here, but it seems you're too lazy to read through the thread, as most of this I've answered already.

 

I'm not sure what you mean by boundaries? Can you elaborate or?

 

where would i be able to get a PAC-SW1?

 

Sure... perhaps I missed the details but:

Does it come with a core nav unit? Can I add my own guts, like a 7" LCD, maybe the guts of a itty bitty pc like a eeepc, and what not?

Does it truly integrate with the existing audio system from a controls and audio perspective or are there components that get orphaned, like the CD player, etc?

Does it include an LCD and possible a touch panel?

Does the LCD support analog input devices such as vga input?

If it has a touch panel is the touch panel USB capable or am I stuck with whatever comes integrated with the head unit that it may or not come with?


I know it's already been said, but a couple pictures would say a thousand words.

 

it has been said multiple times through out the thread that he cant release any images until he gets the ok have you even read through the thread?

 

Working on your post count I see... I've read enough of the thread to know that there's not much of substance here.

 

i dont waste my time reading stuff thats really not available yet....and is full of
bullshit....

if youre gonna start a thread you should have more info than you have....it sounds like a come-on or teaser.....

this thread is useless

 

i have to agree,

this is fixing to get ready..

yawn.

beers

 

ahh.......

 

i wish it was out already or really soon.

 

I think this thread has been VERY informative, especially since canary's hands are kinda tied due to a confidentiality agreement between him and his contact(s) at Metra, but that is what I got from actually reading the thread and I understand that the info we get for now will be limited.

THANKS CANARY for keeping us updated with this! I am especially glad that I decided not to get the Corksport (or couldn't afford it, haha). I trust this kit will be everything you say it is as I have seen the pics of the Corksport and am not impressed with the plastic filler pieces on the sides of the radio (other than that the kit looks fantastic).

shelldude, judging from your questions I believe you may be mistaken as to what this kit is. It is only a kit, no radio or screen will come with it, so you should be able to put whatever you want in it, such as a touchscreen LCD for a CarPC or anything, just as long as it can fit in the space provided.

And there is no reason for people to get their panties in a wad here. just calm down and be patient since we know canary will post more information as he gets it and as he is allowed to.

 

good ******* grief, what a frickin' copout, can you not read? how much more info could you possibly want? I've given you and everyone else every detail I can give just short of going "bam! here it is!!!" I mean, Christ lady, I even mention all the other options in my first post for crying out loud. How is this bullshit when I have parts numbers, a press release, and a picture of it installed in a car in my posession? Not only that, but they have a press release scheduled for next month's issue of 12volt which should be coming out pretty soon, and they'll probably let me post the info I have before that comes out anyway.
You want to call Metra yourself and ask about it? I'll pm you some numbers if you like, I'm sure as busy as they are they'd love to talk to you. (pffft) This thread mentions in the title itself that another kit is coming, NOWHERE do I mention it's already out yet. (again, try reading stuff before posting, it's very helpful at times )

I created this thread to let people know of another CONFIRMED, LEGIT, AND REAL option that will be released in the coming months, I'm not pulling anyone's leg here, I'm not making all this **** up, why in the hell would I do that? What could I possibly have to gain from wasting everyone's time? I'm not even getting a free kit or anything out of this other than trying to save people from buying a crappy fitting overpriced kit from corksport, or (God help them) mounting a flip out on top of their dash or keeping their radio in a glovebox etc.

For all the folks who think this is bullshit that's fine, I know it's not, I know it's real and it's coming, I mean, **** man, I've been working with them on it for crying out loud. You all can call it a "tease" or "bs" or whatever you like, the rest of us will be more than happy to have the last laugh here in about 2 months or so when this is out and we're driving around with a cheaper and better looking/working kit than anything that was ever released previously.

if anyone has real questions or is seriously interested, perhaps we should take it to pm's or something. that way the haters won't keep me from helping the people who really want it. I'll clear out some space and y'all can fill up my inbox, or just shoot me an email or something etc. Thanks to the people who have been following this thread and are as excited as I am about this. As for the rest of the people, I'm not going to argue anymore, I know what's coming, it's unfortunate I cannot post more than what I have so far, (pics etc.) but anyone in business or with a job or who works for a company or who is employed probably would understand why I can't, if not, I'll help you out a bit-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidentiality

Definitions of 'confidential' (kŏńfĭ-dĕńshəl)
The American Heritage® Dictionary - (4 definitions)

(adjective)
Done or communicated in confidence; secret.
Entrusted with the confidence of another: a confidential secretary.
Denoting confidence or intimacy: a confidential tone of voice.
Containing information, the unauthorized disclosure of which poses a threat to national security.
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/hijack

 

canaryrx8,

Breath!! Don't worry about some ppl who just like talking. I've been following this post and all we have to do is be patient... Thats it!! Just keep posting updates for the ones that have been reading and waiting... Thanks.

 

It's a replacement dash kit. What in the world are you talking about?
Well, it's not quite 1000 words, but it's worth at least several hundred words.
Here's a pic of the Mazda6 kit.

 

Man, talk about a bunch of sensitive little girls... the whole lot of ya!

I'm just trying to get a feel for what all is going to be offered. FWIW, he did use words like plug and play, universal fit, etc.

I had no idea that it was just a replacement for the front dash and din and was hoping it'd be a bit more. Apparently that isn't the case...

 

someone seems a bit touchy today.

When he said plug and play he meant that it comes with the wiring harness, not just the dash insert. So all you gotta do is attach your radio of choice's wiring harness to the supplied Metra harness and plug it into the Mazda harness: plug and play. (obviously over-simplified) but it will have the A/C control module as well according to this thread and it may retain full functionality (or maybe add some as well) to the factory dash display.....would be crazy to have customization ability.....

If this was more than a dash kit, such as coming with a screen or whatnot, do you REALLY think it would cost less than the Corksport?

 

sorry man, and sorry if my words offend anyone. Sorry for any confusion about what this is as well, it's just a means to pitch the oem radio and install whatever you want to in its place, and it does some other nifty things as well which will be revealed later.
I just see things like "bullshit" and "useless thread" thrown around and it got me pretty irritated as this is anything but that, and if some folks would take the time to read through it and see what I've been saying etc. instead of just blindly defending their purchase and going off w/o reading first then it would probably be a different story.
There's no difference between ragging a noob for not using the search button, and giving someone **** in their thread without reading through it first, and that is really aggravating to me. (and probably others as well, but whatever)

no worries though, like I said, I know this is real and what it consists of, and I'm pretty confident when it comes out a lot of people will be really stoked with it, otherwise I never ever would have even thought to mention it. Even if it is the most perfectest thing ever, there's still going to be people trashing it anyway, i just have to remember that and leave it alone.

 

No one's overly sensitive. Just sightly irritated by the lack of literacy.
The title says "Another dash/install kit is coming."
"is coming", still, some people complain it's not out yet, and "dash/install kit" but others ask about the screen and gps options.

The funniest thing about this whole thing;
CanaryRX8 started this thread because he got some insider info, and didn't want to hijack the corksport thread.
He was very clear from the beginning what he can/can't say.
He said he saw pictures and was impressed, but is not allowed to post them yet.
He knows some of the features of this kit, and he's not allowed to post that info yet either.
Lots of people have been waiting for a Metra kit for the 8.

@canaryrx8 - I'd like to suggest you start a new thread when you can post all the info you have.
That will give us a fresh discussion, and hopefully lose all those haters.
Can't blame them though. It's like the people that spent a ton of money upgrading everything to HD-DVD.

 

So.....did you guys watch the game last night.....

 

Cool.. If this really comes in the sub-200$ range this would be a great deal. Looking forward to the details...

 

which one?

 

Yeah, and for a sub-200 price, it is expected to include an LCD and possibly a touch panel, plus support analog input devices such as vga input, and the touch panel should be USB capable

(just playin'... )