12" UC5 coming for the 2019+ guys

[UglyViking]

I was poking around as I'm prepping my "summer mods" list, getting everything prepped for a big collection of mods, and decided to poke around about the new UC5 to see if anyone has done the swap. Apparently infotainment has a kit that should be available in the next few days that I found by accident, and according to the support guy I chatted with was supposed to be released about 2 weeks ago but they had some delays getting everything together and onto the website. No idea on pricing or exact availability date, but figured I'd share for anyone interested.

Actual link, Link I added to the internet Archive in case it was taken down

I'm curious about the actual price of the unit, and I need to review and see where the UC5 stands in terms of bugs as of the moment. I've been interested in the 12" screen but the UC4 was always a little slow from what I saw. I'm still not sure that I'll do the swap myself, since I really love the physical buttons for the heated/cooled seats and heated steering wheel, but figured I'd share for everyone.

 

[AH64ID]

Check your link… it’s the gorilla glue from the ball thread.

 

[jsalbre]

Maybe he’s gonna Gorilla tape the UC5 to the front of the UC4?

 

[UglyViking]

Check your link… it’s the gorilla glue from the ball thread.

Well… at least one of the two links worked, haha.

Thanks for catching, updated.

 

[g00fy]

I'll bet it's going to be around $3k. It seems like whenever infotainment comes out with something like this it's roughly double what it costs to source your own parts and input the settings in alfaobd. IIRC it cost me just under $1500 to source all the parts to do this swap in my 2019 last year. I just can't justify paying double to avoid a little legwork.

That being said, I'm probably going to bite the bullet and get their kit when they offer the full digital cluster conversion since finding that cluster seems like it's going to be extremely difficult.

 

[UglyViking]

I'll bet it's going to be around $3k. It seems like whenever infotainment comes out with something like this it's roughly double what it costs to source your own parts and input the settings in alfaobd. IIRC it cost me just under $1500 to source all the parts to do this swap in my 2019 last year. I just can't justify paying double to avoid a little legwork.

That being said, I'm probably going to bite the bullet and get their kit when they offer the full digital cluster conversion since finding that cluster seems like it's going to be extremely difficult.

Yeah, I am not sure exactly what is involved. I had a conversation with @Jimmy07 about this like a year ago. I think you needed the head unit and another unit, can't recall what for, and some cables that are DIY or custom from someone. It appeared feasible, just with a bit of legwork. I was curious to see the price of their kit and compare it to the DIY route.

Honestly, I'm still not sure about the 12" screen, haven't followed close enough to know if they got the bugs worked out, but I'm starting to more seriously consider it. To be honest, I'm not sure why besides I think it looks cool.

 

[Jimmy07]

Well, infotainment’s UC4 12” swap kit is $4000, so…

 

[g00fy]

Well, infotainment’s UC4 12” swap kit is $4000, so…

Oof

 

[elephantrider]

yah, it's not going to be cheep.

is there a parts list handy for the 12"? I swapped to the 8.4 years ago. curious what current cost would be for the 12.

 

[UglyViking]

Well, infotainment’s UC4 12” swap kit is $4000, so…

I guess I could have looked at that to compare but the thought never crossed my mind.