Twigman 93 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 What Toyota mean by 'DAB ready' in their literature is anyone's guess. There does not appear to be any intention to make a DAB module available anytime soon for the 86's T&G unit. I suspect there could be grounds for misrepresentation there ...... anyway to my point What DAB options are out there while keeping the T&G head unit? I've seen this: http://www.justconnectme.co.uk/justdrive-digital-radio-dab-car-adaptor/ Anyone any experience with it? Are there any better options? Perhaps a Toyota dealer might care to explain what 'DAB ready' means and when (if ever) DAB might be available on the T&G?i Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 DAB ready means it's possible, but you will need a DAB aerial and some sort of kit that probably sits behind the head unit. If you didn't have T&G I would suggest ditching the stock head unit which is at best poor, but obviously you've paid £750 or so for the sat nav option, so you don't want to lose that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted February 1, 2014 I think Toyota do the unit but nobody knows what the part number is and it's rediculously expensive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 I think Toyota do the unit but nobody knows what the part number is and it's rediculously expensive!After I saw Nick's integrated DAb the other day at TSS Woodbridge I decided to quiz Toyota on how his car had it but nobody else's did so i got onto HO.I know what the part number is now. Part is PZ473-T0210-A0They have not indicated a price and suggested I talk to my dealer.Toyota admit "Seems we've not done a good job of promoting to dealers. It's the same unit as connects to various other models, ie Verso" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 in theory anything on the other toyotas should work in the 86, considering they all use the same headunit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 List price is £313.33 plus VAT, available 2-3 days.... (.. you could buy another car for that... or a new missus...) Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 or a new missus...)the last one cost over £100k .....are you sure about that price?Got a link? 1 Pitman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 email from my dealer:Hi Mr. Twigman,That is correct.I have looked into this with my parts manager and indeed that is a relevant part number but it is not listed against the GT86 vehicle. What this means is that as it is an electrical item it is non refundable, meaning that it is a bit of a risk that it may not work however you have the added benefit you have met with an owner of that part so I am guessing it would be fine.The price of the part is £376 and fitting would take between 1 and 1.5 hours which would mean a charge all inclusive of £496 or £556 respectively.Kind Regards,Slippery DealerThat seems VERY expensive and very slippery of them to have a get out if it doesn't work - what if it's faulty? What if it's fitted incorrectly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 the last one cost over £100k .....are you sure about that price? Got a link? Oi! Find you own links to a new missus... whatd'ya think I am, a pimp..? Spec K 1 Twigman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 whatd'ya think I am, a pimp..?At those prices you're obviously a long way down the pecking order....I expected you'd be pushing the high class call girls rather than the street corner crack monkeys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 After I saw Nick's integrated DAb the other day at TSS Woodbridge I decided to quiz Toyota on how his car had it but nobody else's did so i got onto HO.I know what the part number is now. Part is PZ473-T0210-A0They have not indicated a price and suggested I talk to my dealer.Toyota admit "Seems we've not done a good job of promoting to dealers. It's the same unit as connects to various other models, ie Verso"yeah but what about my missing alarm key pad and auxiliary socket rant rant blah blah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 27, 2014 All it says is non refundable if you weren't happy with it which is still bull (sales/goods act and all that), not that it won't be covered under warranty if it was faulty and or fitted correctly, that and I'm sure they'd do something about it if you kicked up enough of a fuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Update:I was contacted by TGB via Twitter.They have taken my details, details of my car and details of the dealer I have been dealing with.Although they have not stated as such I think, due to the tone of the messages thus far, that TGB are looking at officially testing the DAB unit in a GT86 and then, assuming it works, officially sanctioning it for fitment to the GT86. (The problem seeming to be atm that TGB have not 'officially' approved the unit for GT86 fitment). TGB have said that they might be able fit the unit to my car at Gatwick, although this is not definite yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 2, 2014 I'd love dab thanks for keeping us updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparx99 10 Report post Posted July 3, 2014 I find this really strange. My GT86 has had the Toyota DAB unit for almost two years now as I had it fitted at the time of purchase in September 2012. It is just a window aerial which is on the top left corner of the windscreen. It might be worth noting that I paid £340 fitted at Toyota Reading. Also, worth noting is that it is currently not working and I need to book it in to be replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted July 3, 2014 I thought I was getting a DAB Radio in my GT86,but how wrong I am Well my next car will at least have DAB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted July 9, 2014 UpdateTGB are apparently updating their dealer network computers to inform dealers that the DAB module is available for the GT86.And I am getting mine fitted at a fairly generous discount as soon as I can be bothered to book it in!Result! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeps 294 Report post Posted July 9, 2014 Can you book mine in too if it's heavily discounted? Wouldn't mind DAB as there's only BBC/Heart/Classic here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 9, 2014 Twigman thanks for update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Had the DAB fitted to my Touch&Go this morning......cricket commentary from radio5LiveXtra while driving.....weird...at last Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Had the DAB fitted to my Touch&Go this morning......cricket commentary from radio5LiveXtra while driving.....weird...at last Howzat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks Nick - if I hadn't seen yours at Woodbridge I wouldn't have pressed Toyota so hard to let me have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 good stuff, you got it cheaper as well didn't you for poking them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 No worries on a related matter by a novice like me what are the advantages of DAB I take it when a station goes out of range you loose it like all car radio is it just a quality of signal thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bail 33 Report post Posted July 18, 2014 Ian how does it sound on the OEM+ kit, and did having that fitted cause any issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
