After a week with the stock radio, I've had enough

I can across this radio on Crutchfield.com. It's compatible with the 98 xk8 and also has the steering wheel control adapter.
Has a navigation flip up screen as well as the typical tech goodies.

Website says fully compatible, but would have to splice wires.
I know the XK8 could be electronically temperamental , and was wondering if there's a chance I could do harm.
I would get it professionally installed.

What are your thoughts?








Steering wheel controls:

 

I don't think the flip out screen will clear the lever while in park. The screen will push out and then flip up. I don't see an angle that it won't hit.

This will get old fast.

That said, if you are looking for a 1DIN flip, pioneer is the best IMO (Avh-x7800bt as of today).

There are no great 1DINs around IMO. I plan on going with the JVC av41-BT. Not perfect, but best of a bad lot

Best,
dsd

 

Good point and probably right.