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Buying another JDM RX8 Spirit R. Need to swap the aftermarket head unit with Bose

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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 03:36 AM
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Buying another JDM RX8 Spirit R. Need to swap the aftermarket head unit with Bose

Hey guys! So I'm planning on buying another Spirit R. Problem is this one didn't come with the Bose. It has a Japanese head unit that looks really crappy and out of place. I love the stock look, so I was wondering if I could buy a US factory Bose head unit and retrofit? Will that work? I looked around eBay to find the Bose speakers but I couldn't find any S2 systems. I only found S1s. Would the S1 speakers work? I'm talking complete with the amp and mic.

I just want a stock look. Other cars have stock looking android head units but I couldn't find anything like that for the 8. I'd be happy to do that if there is a product like that for our cars.

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Old Oct 13, 2019 | 08:59 AM
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Old Oct 17, 2019 | 08:10 PM
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I'm quite sure the R3 and Spirit R use the same radio. You will want to try to find one from a JDM parts supplier.
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Old Oct 17, 2019 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nisaja
Hey guys! So I'm planning on buying another Spirit R. Problem is this one didn't come with the Bose. It has a Japanese head unit that looks really crappy and out of place. I love the stock look, so I was wondering if I could buy a US factory Bose head unit and retrofit? Will that work? I looked around eBay to find the Bose speakers but I couldn't find any S2 systems. I only found S1s. Would the S1 speakers work? I'm talking complete with the amp and mic.

I just want a stock look. Other cars have stock looking android head units but I couldn't find anything like that for the 8. I'd be happy to do that if there is a product like that for our cars.

Thanks!
what happened to your other car,
is the new one Auto?
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Old Oct 17, 2019 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CaymanRotary
I'm quite sure the R3 and Spirit R use the same radio. You will want to try to find one from a JDM parts supplier.
Thanks. That's what I'm planning to do.

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what happened to your other car,
is the new one Auto?
I still have it. Recently a new Spirit R was brought down to the island. It was mint and the second care here (after mine). I had to buy it. Sadly it's an auto but I'm usually stuck in traffic for over an over, so I don't really mind.
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