I have installed android head units in 3 different rigs. The last one I put 3 of them in - a 2012 Jeep JKU (4 door). I had a hell of time with settings and Android Auto fighting with Android OS and using my S24 android phone. The old android head unit I out in my Jeep TJ didn't have android auto. And had none of these problems. It was a bit slow to boot up and connect. But it worked really well and sounded great.
I finally bought a DuduAuto android head unit for the Jeep JKU. But left the US for the Phillipines before being able to install it. Dudu has its own OS. Which supposedly eliminates most of those issues. I basically just listen to Spotify from my phone. But would of course like to do many other things like run trail software, monitor engine and trans temps, see and use Google maps either from my phone or from the head unit on the head unit itself. But previous android head units seemed to really only be best used as screen mirrors from your phone relying on Android auto only. And really bypassing any advantages of running apps in the head unit itself. So I am loath to buy a high ram high storage unit this time. As the real use case does not seem to rely on the head units hardware much at all.
DuduAuto makes a Suzuki Jimny 2025 specific unit. But it's around $400 (6x64) to $500 (8x128). And up. But it does offer Whatsapp support and frequent updates. Other android head units you can't even speak to the seller before buying. Let alone after the sale. And the programming forums are a mess if software engineers. Who don't speak my language. Or at least I don't speak theres.
Still undecided as my first choice was to upgrade speakers and see if that was enough. But I keep hearing reports of the BT cutting out. And that kills my one real use - listening to Spotify from my phone. And if I choose speakers based on the stock head unit that may be a waste. As I would probably be better served by better speakers for the DuduAuto head unit. But then again it seems like the front door speaker capacity limits your selection altogether. I was going to try to fit shallow 5.25 Polk DB522s in the front. I am also going with the Pioneer tweeters and housings for the front window corner. I ordered wood mounts for 6.5 speakers in back. That show two sets of mounts. That I think also come with mounts for the front that convert from the stock 4" to 5.25". But have not had them delivered yet.
By your username I am wondering if you are also in the Phillipines? I am usually limited to PH sources like Lazada or Shoppee or AliExpress. But I did find acceptable speakers direct from Amazon with limited shipping and import fees. But I have analyzed the specs for the DuduAuto unit to see if these same speakers live up to its potential. Not that I need a balls out system. Quite the contrary. I am not an audiophile. Don't listen to a lot of base heavy rap. Some electronic music with base. But mostly I just want enough volume to overcome road noise and clarity. I like to at least hear lyrics.
On my Jeep TJ with a soft top. I did a complete sound deadening. Full tub and firewall with Second Skin sound mat. Exceptional quality stuff at a discount as I was able to get B grade cut ends. Which were fine. I also used
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heat shield. Famous in hot rod circles. Super lightweight and cuts 97% of heat transfer. Both made a big difference.
And although a big job. I am tempted to do the Jimny. Especially the roof. But it also adds a significant amount of weight. That stuff is heavy. The boxes of material alone were hard to lift. A trade off in a vehicle with such a small engine - not unlike my Jeep TJ.
You mention the OME 40mm lift. I wanted to go OME. Does the 50mm or 2 inch lift get you into "additional parts needed" territory? I would opt for less parts if that's the case. I'm not so interested in the added clearance as I am the better ride. And less roll. The one compliment I always here from those that have added a 2 inch or similar lift is the improved ride and less roll.
Does the OME 40mm come with a stiffness selection? On my TJ there was a medium duty and a heavy duty in the spring tension and maybe the shocks for the OME. I would probably opt for the lighter medium duty if given the choice. I also saw a good review for a lift from Iron something? Which is available here in the PH too. But finding anyone that might have installed both and had a valid opinion seems unlikely.
I did join the high membership Facebook Jimny groups here in the Phillipines. But it's been largely a waste. Nothing more than look at my ride pics and questionable resellers of Lazada products you can find yourself.
Also no 4x4 shops here in Tagbilaran. But I have not searched Cebu fully. That's a 2 hour ferry ride away. And I could travel there to have the lift installed. If I'd come with my full selection of tools from the US. I could confidently say I would just do it myself. But that isn't the case. I brought a few essentials. But not enough to attempt a new lift in my covered carport. But OME is available here. And as simple as this install is. I would be ok with a better auto shop installing it for me here.
Any advice based on the above? I know it's a lot. But there really aren't any decent user groups in the PH. It seems few really get into mods or evening maintaining their vehicles here.
I take delivery of my new Jimny by Thursday. I got the same Jungle green as you. In the GLX AT 3 door.
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