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Its true, but i have been hearing this since November 2016, dont know why so much of delay. | |
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| ![]() Thanks everyone for clarifying about the lack of rear differential lock in the old fortuner I believe the version sold in South Africa does have it as standard fitment. Anyway this can be fitted here provided one is able to import it here? |
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| ![]() Please contact ARB dealers in your area,they are the experts in reterofit differential locks |
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| ![]() These are the two models of Focal I was taking about. IS 165 TOY for the front door(separate tweeter/components) IC 165 TOY for the rear door(co axial/in built tweeter) Direct socket to socket speaker replacement They also provided a bracket to fit in the tweeter. Compatible with most of the Toyota models including the Fortuner and Innova Company claims an enhancement of 50 percent over stock speakers Any feedback on this would be highly appreciated . Thanks Last edited by ecosport rules : 7th April 2017 at 11:25. |
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| ![]() I had Focal's VW Coaxial plug & play speaker set in my Polo and run by RCD510 HU. Like the TOY kit for Toyota, VW kit fits a variety of VAG models. Both of them are similar spec wise. The SQ was better than VW OE speakers but for me a set of Boston Acoustics SC65 coaxial speakers in my old Swift powered by Swift OE HU sounded better. I have a set of Boston Acousitcs SC65 in my Crysta (a repeat purchase after having them in my Swift) installed with Toyota specific 3 hole adaptor so that no extra holes need to be drilled. Toyota specific wire couplers are also available so that original company coupler need not be cut off to install speaker. So if you want to upgrade (just) the speaker buy the universal Toyota speaker adaptor and the harness coupler and you can install pretty much any speaker you want without damaging the vehicle. Last edited by Sankar : 7th April 2017 at 17:31. |
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Thanks for the useful information ![]() Have few more queries about Boston acoustics SC 65: *Was it a speaker upgrade only? *Is the bass better with Boston than the stock?(asking this because I heard many audiophiles saying that the bass flatens{in comparision to stock}if we upgrade the speakers without an amplifier) *Is the treble also better vs the stock speaker? *where did you sourse the toyota connectors from?(any link) *source /link for the 3 hole adapter ? *Any pictures after /during installation would be super helpful? *Did you rivet the new speakers or screw them in ? Focal upgrade in your VW *You mentioned SQ better?(both bass and treble)? | |
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| ![]() Saw these rain visors today. Outstanding quality,much better than the genuine Toyota accessory . No undulations whatsoever from any angle. Attaching a picture for your reference. The set was made in Taiwan Cost: INR 4800 Location:Motominds ,Madhapur.Hyderabad |
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2. Bass with Boston SC65 is better than stock and Focal. 3. Highs are smoother with Boston compared to Focals, and yes both are better than OE speaker. 4. Amazon.com. However in my case it arrived late and thus i went ahead without using it. 5. I bought mine from Faridabad based http://innovativesolutionsinc.in/ these are made of MDF. They are also on facebook. Plastic ones are available at Amazon.com. MDF ones are more solid. 6. I didnt take detailed pics as it was a DIY and my hands were full. Few pics i have posted in the Crysta thread. 7. Bolted the adaptor to the door and screwed the speaker to the adaptor. In VW riveted the speaker to the door using a handheld riveter that too was a DIY. 8. Focal upgrade in VW bass was not that good compared to stock at same volume levels. The reason why i didnt do Focal upgrade again. | |
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Also focal is not a SPL (Sound Pressure Level) brand, so do not expect too much bass out of these, it is more tuned for SQ (Sound Quality), so rest assured they will be nice and clear, balanced kind of sound, a little sharp at times though. In fact no speaker upgrade will feel like an upgrade unless you replace the stock Head Unit. Focal, Morel, Hertz, Audison, Helix, HAT, absolutely nothing will work as an upgrade. I would avoid Boston at all costs, would pick up consumer grade JBLs over them anyday. If you really want an ICE upgrade in the Fortuner, I suggest you look at head unit replacements from Alpine, they sell a few variants specifically designed for the current gen Fortuner and adds a whole lot of additional features including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Not readily available in India but can be sourced from south east asian countries. http://www.alpine-asia.com/AlpineSty...-FORTUNER-2015 This HU can be paired with any good set of components for the front stage and a set of co-axials for the rear, and you are good to go for most ears. My choice for all round performance speakers would be Focal, Morel, Rainbow, Audison. PS: if you are looking at any kind of genuine bass, you need an amplifier powering your front stage and a subwoofer , any set of speakers will not be able to recreate lower frequencies like a subwoofer would do, because they are not designed to do that. Last edited by 599gto : 8th April 2017 at 09:18. | |
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![]() So Focal speaker upgrade is out of the equation I am overall ok with the stock system/speaker set up. What I miss * is a little more bass/tighter punch( looking for a plug and play option.) *to mirror my phone's google map to the screen(as you know all stock maps are pathetic and nothing can compare to google maps) What are the other sound pressure level brands? Is there any way(reterofit option) I can mirror my phone's screen to the stock Head unit? Is an active subwoofer placed under the seat,s good option? Saw one in Focal (I bus 20 and I bus 2.1)with a 2.5 inch height which fits perfectly below the driver seat (Also can it be a socket to socket fitment with an adapter?) Will the change in head unit , hamper warranty ?(skeptical right now,have to check with Toyota Also the stock system provides turn by turn display on the instrument cluster's MID-dont want to lose this useful function Thanks again for all your inputs | |
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Now lets hypothetically say I own a Fortuner and I am a self proclaimed ICE nut(not entirely hypothetical), the following is what I would want in my Fortuner:- HU:- Alpine X008EU Front Stage:- Focal K2 Power ES 165 KX3 Rear Fill:- Focal K2 Power EC 165 K Amplifier 1:- Audison Voce Quattro Amplifier 2:- Audison Voce Uno Subwoofer:- Morel Ultimo 12 This is just my fantasy going over board but I think the Fortuner apart from being good at a lot of things, is also a great car to ICE! PS: Forget ICE, if I had enough means to buy a Fortuner, the first thing I would do is upgrade the suspension, OME BP51 being the suspension system of my choice (a direct fit kit for the current gen Toyota Fortuner is yet to be launched by ARB), and add a rear locking differential to make it more of a pure off-roader, electronic gimmickry doesn't really cut it for me! Last edited by 599gto : 10th April 2017 at 21:18. | ||||
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| ![]() The above link is for the New Fortuner which was recently launched in Cambodia. *Surprised to note that it has a bonnet scoop and the previous generation's D4D 3.0 litre engine.(left over stock from all around the world?) *Rear wheels get drum brakes *Equipped with a rear differential lock Rest of the vehicle is same as that of India Last edited by ecosport rules : 11th April 2017 at 02:28. |
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Usually companies tend to sell the minimum viable product that meets the country's laws and norms. Had BS4 not kicked in, Toyota might have continued to sell the older engine in India as well. | |
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