aitrus16

Greetings,

I got me a fun couple of questions, I am hopping to get some thoughts from people with experience working with Side Audio Controller and Aftermarket Stereos..

So for this Xmas I got a Pioneer DEH-P6200BT stereo..

I want to replace my OEM stereo with this one, that’s no really the issue..

The issue is I still want to use the Side Audio Controller

The options I have found are to ether

1) use a Wired Dash Control Interface
http://www.modifry.com/products/dci/install.htm

Or

2) use the Pac SWI-PS
http://www.pac-audio.com/productDetails.as...0&CategoryID=29

The Pioneer stereo has Bluetooth Cellular service and will be working with my iPhone..

I have hear some issue with mapping the functions along with the "Mode" button..

What’s the better of the two options and anything I should watch out for?

Thanks

suzuka-blue-s2k

Definetly Modifry. I heard that the Pac is crap, and it has a delay when you press a button. There was a thread about this recently in this section. I would do it right and get the Modifry one.

JunD

I don't know if my input will help....

I don't know anything about the connectivity of the BlueTooth functions, but I currently use the Modifry wired Harness with my Alpine Deck (CDA-9887). It does come with instructions on how to adjust the "Mode" button on the Modifry unit by flipping a few switch so it might work and might not work depending on what your asking for.

aitrus16

so far i am 2 for 2 anyone want to make this three for three.. only thing that kina sucks is that I picked up a simple wire harnass.. sucks

mindphunk

I'll make it 3 for 3. Go with the Modifry.

lovegroova

Here in the UK, thre are a number of companies that produce adapters at a much lower cost than the Modifry. They don't have as many functions but work well enough

For example, for Pioneer, you need this: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ict-29-629...ol-adaptor.html
and this: http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/incartec-p...er-adaptor.html

All in around £40, or $55.

No idea if these are available in the USA though.

takeshi

It's much, much more than 2 for 2. The comparison has been made in at least several former threads. Modifry definitely. There's even a recent thread on this very topic. DCI's are a very common topic.

You'll still need a harness. The DCI is not a harness despite how often people call it a harness.

The PAC mentioned by the OP is definitely cheaper. It really depends on where your priorities lie.

gunslinger70

The Modify is FAR superior to the PAC, no dispute has any merit. I ordered a Modifry DCI and their harness which is already tapped for the controller. I did NOT have to splice anything. Actually, all you have to do is connect 4 wires from the harness to the DCI, set the DIP switches to match your HU and preferences and you are off to the races. I have tried the PAC and it sucks, period. Even if you use the wired connect to your HU, there is still an unacceptable delay. Also, you need to be a wiring pro to hook it up. Go with the Modifry. You will not be sorry. More money, but you get what you pay for.