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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19677  
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On the 2.4 it's a simple swap over of HU. The 2.2 it has been altered to a more difficult design to change over.
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27th May 2013 3:20pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Price I wouldn't remotely know, I didn't think I'd need to Amp my ride again since my early driving years. As said, I was considering a hands free kit but only just found that you can get HU's with this incorporated. I definately want Aux in and definately Preouts
What's out there that others have used covering my spec requirement |
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27th May 2013 3:52pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19677
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Plenty available I shall have a look for you later if you'd like? Regarding BT that is easily possible however most HU that have BT built in are 2 DIN bar a few exceptions which would mean you'd need a new custom bought / made dash to fit a 2 DIN HU into.
Single DIN HU I would go for if I was you with BT added on (Only a small unit) that way you get great functionality without super high prices. And despite what some may say the add on units are not difficult to fit nor do they get in the way. Maybe if it was a Ferrari but in even a 90 there is plenty of room. Pre outs and aux in depends on the actual unit but is all in the details of each unit and it's capability's. Price range will likely be between 150 & 350 for the HU & BT. Amp and 6x9 wise is another subject again. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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27th May 2013 4:10pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Many thanks for you're info, plenty of more research to be had. I've seen a couple of Single DIN units in Halfords that are Bluetooth to receive and make calls, didn't say anything about extra hidden boxes
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27th May 2013 4:12pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1568 
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2.2 was a shraight swap when I fitted my Parrott head unit.
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27th May 2013 4:14pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Ah, question on you're Parrot unit. I'm guessing its Bluetooth and Handsfree?, how many Pre outs does it have. I need 2 plus a separate Sub Preouts
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27th May 2013 4:17pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1568
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Going of memory but sure there are 2 outs and and sub out. I have a sub out but the speakers are just standard at the minute. Think when I get my next 90 ill spend a bit more time on the sound system and sound proofing.
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27th May 2013 4:45pm |
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| RobKeay Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: Stafford Posts: 1568
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My Parrott has been working great. But I've never updated it. I have heard a lot of people on here moaning about them and even sending them back. Mines never let me down and use the Bluetooth everyday to make true hands free calls. You just say the name you want and it dials. I also use the Bluetooth to listen to all the music I have on my phone.
Radio reception is good to. |
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27th May 2013 4:48pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19677
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It may have been this year / only some models affected. There was a user on here that had an issue with the 2.2 that didn't have ISO plugs as standard not long ago. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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27th May 2013 4:49pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19677
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A possible 2 DIN option: Kenwood DDX3023 Multimedia Centre
Medium price range at 200 odd bearing in mind a 2DIN dash costs around the same! A single DIN option: Kenwood KVT526 & BT300 I think the above would be the most suitable option for you a straight swap all the features you want and more presides. This is used: KVT-526 Used But maybe worth a pop providing it doesn't go up in price much. Also check every item is included. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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27th May 2013 4:57pm |
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| Innuendomaster Member Since: 29 Mar 2013 Location: South East Posts: 230
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Thanks for those, interesting items. Do all the Phone connectivity HU's have the pop out screens?
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27th May 2013 5:18pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Confused Steve on that mine was the same  |
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27th May 2013 5:48pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19677
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As far as I know they are all either 2 DIN or Single DIN flip out (like mine see gallery) There may also be single DIN with faceplate 2" style display also. If you search 'Kenwood BT compatibility list' on Google they have a proper set up where you can check what HU works with what phone and BT system. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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27th May 2013 6:22pm |
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| Green Machine Member Since: 19 Nov 2010 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1226 
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Kenwood have quite a few single DIN bluetooth receivers - clicky linky thingy
I've got one of these - but I still haven't fitted it yet! (After 6 months!) - clicky linky thingy 2005 Td5 | 90 Station Wagon | Tonga Green |
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27th May 2013 6:29pm |
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