RB1 esque stereo

Dranz · Post by **Dranz** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:55 am

It seems as I get older my tastes are changing. Where before I wanted a 7" tv screen staring me in the face, I now want something sofisticated and almost OE looking. So naturally I was looking at the RB1 and RB4 units. It had everything I wanted except DVD... So I found this Chinese unit.

Model#: QL-Jep816
Price: $412 shipped
Brand: Autodvdgps
Vendor site: eBay

Lots of functions BT, GPS(sd card), multi taking(gps+radio, stereo, BT, or DVD).
The list goes on. Price tag? $412 shipped. So I bought it.

Plus, check it out!

I did have issues with it when I first got it a week ago. None of the face buttons worked, and it would randomly shut off. Turns out whoever put this together tightened the face board too much which held the power button down. After that fix, works excellent! But time will tell if it was worth it. But so far I say it most definitely is.

Post by **occasional demons** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:01 am

Really can't knock it for being Chinese. Most are made there anyways.

It is just up front about it. Brand name? Link?

(In case anyone was curious, I don't plan on buying one anytime soon)

D-Railed_Neon · Post by **D-Railed_Neon** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:31 am

ha! I considered what I believe to be the same model really hard back when I still had my RB4. unfortunaely with the custom blue lighting I had done in the car the green lighting on the stereo simply would not look right in my car. These do look like good units so, keep us updated on how this thing performs......Id be interested to know if you can change the back color on this thing. does look sweet on your car and props for being one of the first to try it

Dranz · Post by **Dranz** » Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:58 pm

From what I see, you cannot change the color without physically changing out the LEDs. Because of this, I'm doing the gauge cluster lights green... I had blue ones, but it doesn't look right.

D-Railed_Neon · Post by **D-Railed_Neon** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:40 pm

Thats the only thing I was worried about. oh well, with stock lighting Im sure it looks right at home

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:11 pm

funny, was looking at these. Could you link me to the guy you bought it from? One I was looking at was 500 bucks

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:17 pm

wow, that looks GREAT! I hope it lasts :p

Does it have any preouts? for aftermarket/additional amp(s) + subs?

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:40 pm

DERP, found it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Car-DVD-Pla ... 3f189e500e

Dranz · Post by **Dranz** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:48 pm

It does have pre-outs for front rear and a mono sub. I'm assuming they are 2v...
I changed the cluster LEDs to green to match.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem ... 4279967513

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:49 pm

the touch screen can be used with your fingers right? the videos on youtube show them using a stylus.. o.O

Dranz · Post by **Dranz** » Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:57 pm

Yeah. You can use your fingers, but you have to be quite agile sometimes... Looks like the user interface was created for a larger screen.

mrsixstrings12 · Post by **mrsixstrings12** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:53 pm

does this come with the ipod hookup?? i cant really tell by the pictures and the back is definitely not a normal usb connection hah

edit: nevermind, computer didnt load the whole page till i posted. doesnt charge the ipod though

freelancer1988 · Post by **freelancer1988** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:48 pm

this sounds silly, but does the stock 6 disc work with it? lol. I saw an aux in/out and just wondered. I am also wondering about map updates for the gps... lol

Dranz · Post by **Dranz** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:11 pm

Stock 6 disc does not out of the box. But I was looking at setting it up through the audio in... Just not sure how to get them to interface yet... It does however have a simulated 6 disc changer where you can load up to 6 CDs into a memory bank for instant access.

freelancer1988 · Post by **freelancer1988** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:54 am

awesome. I think that is even cooler. lol

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:44 am

Looks like it has good reviews on their website. Then again they are all in broken English and the entire site looks sketchy.

http://www.autodvdgps.com/all_reviews-pid-1582-adg.html

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:23 am

Naw, they all wroten by Marianne Faithful.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 11:38 am

Wow, I haven't heard that song in a while Bill. Nice pull

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 12:17 pm

I figured it would be lost on the young'uns.

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 3:07 pm

occasional demons wrote:I figured it would be lost on the young'uns.

correct.

Dranz · Post by **Dranz** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:58 pm

sidepipe87 wrote:Looks like it has good reviews on their website. Then again they are all in broken English and the entire site.

The longer I have this unit, the more cool stuff I find out. I can load different logos. Custom or pick from a bunch. I can change the backgrounds. Every button does something on each screen, it's pretty cool. I have had zero issues with this since the initial over tightened back plate.

red2k2rt · Post by **red2k2rt** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:07 pm

wow that thing looks amazing. it maintains a sort of stock look to the car to. now i'm considering getting that in a few months if its still available. i wonder how hard it is to swap out the leds on it though. personally i'd go all red like the bmw's have.

Dranz · Post by **Dranz** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:19 pm

Yeah, the upgraded OEM look is what I was going for. This unit is still working flawlessly. I love this thing. If you have the money, go for it!

red2k2rt · Post by **red2k2rt** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:58 pm

i'm actually curious if we could fit the slightly larger oem unit in our dash without much modification.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DVD-GPS-NAVI-RA ... 5968014%26

it has a 5inch screen on it.

Post by **occasional demons** » Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:41 pm

Those are CAN Bus IIRC. It is not compatible with our PCI bus.

red2k2rt · Post by **red2k2rt** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 5:03 pm

I think the can bus would only apply if we wanted to use the steering wheel controls. it specified a can bus box to use steering wheel controls. though swapping this in and then adding a steering wheel with those controls on it would be pretty sick imo. in terms of the head unit i think we would just need the harness plug from that year vehicle to make the install easier. i just want something that looks more factory with a slightly bigger screen than the one the op posted. that looks like its the size of my android cell phone.

weabs515 · Post by **weabs515** » Mon May 20, 2013 4:27 pm

i just put this same unit into my jeep. i saw that you can change the logo but its not letting me. i can see them all but then i can't click on a new one to use. any ideas on what i can do?