I have had a lot of experience with installing Android radios on various cars (MazdaSpeed Miata, 89 Alfa Spider). Over the years, I probably have picked up and installed 8 or 9 radios. Based on my latest experience with my 89 Alfa, I am going to try again with the 2006 Crossfire.

I just picked up a cherry 2006 base roadster with the original Becker radio and no back speakers.

So the plan is:
Install speaker mount adaptors for the woofer positions (forum member) in back.
Install 6 3/4" component speakers (woofer in adaptor, tweeter next to seatbelt holder, model to be determined)
Keep the door speakers for now.
Modify the Metra plug adaptor to allow four channels.
Run speaker wires to back (also future RCA sub wire)
Run GPS cable to a mounting area (TBD)
Run Backup camera wiring to license plate hole

Purchased latest model of the "not so cheap" upgraded Android Chinese Radio (hopefully will not end up in Chinese radio graveyard)
Real Android 10 (even though they try to tell you different)
Android Auto and Carplay built in (this is a huge improvement from previous models)
The latest 8 core Qualcomm processor for speed and audio quality
1280*480 QLED screen (hopefully bright enough)




Here comes the tricky part....

I have test fitted previous models and there is a workaround for screen placement. I have had Joying radios previously where you can move the face around, but I feel that they are still too big for the Crossfire dash. These screen type of radios have a metal case (not to be confused with the mounting case that slides into position in the fascia hole) and a separate screen faceplate that is screwed onto that metal case. Based on my previous experience, the face plate can be relocated lower in the metal case (requires drilling new lower screw holes) so that it fits right in the correct vertical position in the fascia. The size of these units now allow a 6.9" diagonal screen with no interference to original Crossfire button functionality, if it is placed correctly vertically.
The screen does bulge out from the original fascia about 9/16", but I plan on using Testor's chrome spray paint to cover the sides, top and bottom 9/16" edges to match the Crossfire fascia. So, I will be left with a black screen with a chrome volume button and three usb ports.
Is it vintage looking, no. But it is by far the least obtrusive of the "screen" implementations that I have done with a "real volume button."
I have used wireless steering wheel buttons on the Alfa, but am undecided on Crossfire.

Have not done a Can Bus implementation yet, but there are some capabilities in these models. (fingers crossed)

In progress........