Has anyone tried this kit yet?

 

I've never even heard of it... give us a link and we'll take a look at it and tell you what we think.

 

i think he is talking about this

 

yes, and I looked at the site. It seems to be a good product, granted expensive, for non bose systems because it doesn't replace your stock unit; rather it adds the ability to couple an aftermarket unit with the stock, thus retain all existing audio AND AC functions.

 

I'm confused, is this system a replacement NAVI or is it a NAVI for those who did not have the factory installed option

 

The good thing about this system is that it DOES NOT replace any existing hardware. It is a mounting kit that allow you to ADD whatever aftermarket single DIN head unit. Thus retain the use of AC with out add on parts. Too bad it only support non-bose system...

 

dat sucks... maybe it doesn't support non-bose because of the extra speaker. just cut out a spot for that. lol

 

I have the Beat-Sonic AOK-12 installed in my (Japanese) RX8. It was installed by the original owner of the car. I also have the bose system, but they work together ok. My understanding was that the installer had to customize the harness to make it work.

Unfortunately the result is that the 3000$ in navigation the guy bought (basically the best navigation system in Japan,) only plays audio through the front right speaker channel. The navigation system has great audio control features but its pretty much worthless.

My advice is not to buy this if you have a BOSE system. You are better off going another route. Its just too expensive to be so flawed.