Just wanted to share - created a thread in the How-To incase people were curious.

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I like it, nothing wrong with OEM system, NAV input sucks but functions as it should, just wanted Bluetooth streaming and the occassional phone conversations.

Hope everyone's weekend went well.

Keoni.

 

Great upgrade. Im thinking I need to do this as well

 

i have 2005 CTT with same stock stereo with this isimple with lightning cable installed, i get a little bit of static. do you think the bluetooth version works differently? thanks and have a great day!!

 

I recommend it, works really well and I couldn't be happier from such a simple upgrade.

Steven,
I answered your question in my install thread, figured it would be better suited there incase someone else had similar issues or questions. Here's what I wrote:
I don't get any static at all, happy with it entirely; possible antenna connectors might be damaged/scratched or the like. I would look into that first, remove the antenna adapters, inspect/clean, re-seat well with the radio on, if you twist the whole antenna (not the wire) but the elbow metal part inside the housing and you hear static, fine tune it to where you dont hear and carefully put away.

So, in theory both ours are direct antenna connect, should be little to no interference or static. I do like this though, as soon as I open my door (aside from the fuel pumps auto priming) the car also turns on basic accessory as you know and my phone beeps showing Bluetooth connected to radio, seamless and works. I do find myself speaking closer to the headliner based on where I put my MIC but as some say speak up, some have said to speak down, so really no different then regular headset.