anyone know when the kenwood kit is coming out? they keep failing to deliver and I am very let down by them.

 

Assume you're referring to the IDataLink kit - it now looks like October. If you're impatient you can always do the Scosche or Metra kit in the meantime...

 

its that a lot more money? by the time I add the maestro or i datalink piece

 

If you believe their advertising, the maestro interface will be cheaper than the alternatives, but without it actually being available, I'd take that with a grain of salt. I fully recommend the Metra 5826CH (with the climate touchscreen) I've got it hooked up with the Axxess FRST interface and a Pioneer AVIC X920BT and the Sync works great. Activating Sync mutes the radio, although that will require adding a wire to the RCA harness if you intend to do the e-brake bypass

 

I currently have the Metra 5826C with the iDataLink Maestro. Maestro gives me Sync as well as the gauges via OBDII, as well as all steering wheel features. eBrake bypass on the Kenwood is simple - Green wire to ground. That's it. No extra part needed.

 

AVIC requires moving the Mute wire over one slot, so you've gotta add a wire if you wanna have mute and bypass on the X920BT. Not sure if its the same for all AVIC X models, but definitely didn't mean to imply the same applies to all HUs

 

The only problem with that kit is that it places the radio to low imo.......Like right in front of the shifter. The reason I wanted to go with I-Data links vaporware is because it would have placed the H/U upwards were it should be.

Starting to wonder how I-data link stay in bossiness with their poor communication and just not being able to deliver on products...

 

yeah this is a punishing wait for sure. Scosche has theirs in stock now, i was just hoping to get the mid mount especially since mine is an automatic. i dont even know how you can see the screen with the car in park with a bottom mount.

 

I have a 6MT with a short **** on it (TWM M1 Abrahams in Gunmetal) and it sits low enough that it's not a bother. In fact, while driving, my had is at just the right height to push the buttons and the bottom row of icons without having to lift my hand. I'll see if I can shoot some pics today and post.

But I feel your pain - I've been waiting for that kit since I started my install. I need to get behind the dash and fix a ground to the head unit (I've got a high-pitched whine coming from a ground loop, I'm pretty sure...), but don't want to mess with it until the new kit comes in....

 

Talked to ads its on a boat on the water and will ship the first of next week.

 

Sure it will......

 

great news! does anyone know somewhere else besides crutchfield who will most likely have this in stock or do u just order directly from their site?

 

I will truly believe it when I see it on crutchfield site as a option.....

 

Its out mines in the mail and its available mine should be in this week! Its shipping from alaska tho

 

Let me know when you have an actual tracking number - then I'll believe it. Where did you order it from?

 

Just called my shop carfi in springfield mo he promises to have it in tomorrow its marked as shipped and hes been billed. I cannot wait!

 

I'm not optimistic - Canadian company, shipping from Alaska for a Chinese-made product going to an audio shop in Missouri...Please post pics when you get it.

Considering there's not a single word from iDataLink about it having been released, I remain skeptical.

 

Trust me I am annoyed as hell they sold me a dnx890hd for 650 and told me the dash kit was out then tried to order it only to find out that the kit was not out...like I told them

 

This kit better be worth it. However idata now has a pic of the kit online

 

yeah it was up last week. called and left an email last monday, still no response. hopefully they received the shipment and are getting ready to get these to market.