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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935   
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Advice or recommendations for a replacement HU for a 90 XS Puma. I'm not a hi if buff but like the radio and music with reasonable quality. The present system isn't too bad for my needs but what I would like is:
FM with/without DAB Able to play mp3 CD SD card or front USB stick connection I do not use the mobile phone whilst driving so BT is of no use. When driving it's my time so I don't answer the phone. There are so many systems out there that I am totally swamped. If anyone has any recommendations I would be eternally grateful. Oh, one more thing - Plug and Play.  LANDYWATCH
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15th Nov 2012 11:46pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20583 
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It is indeed a good attitude. However you do see a lot of people pulling over just to answer the phone in the wrong places and IMO that's much worse and more dangerous than using BT. With a good set up connected whilst driving and it rings with BT you should only need to press one button and that's it. No different to having a passenger really. However if it's a call from someone and you know it'd be a heated convocation then I'd ignore that, Say you cleared off before the mother in-law arrived and the wife rings you up. "Sorry I didn't hear the phone"
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16th Nov 2012 11:58am |
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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935
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I'm of the old brigade - pre mobile phone era. My mobile is for my convenience not anyone else's and my family know that. Might be something to do with the fact that I work in a hospital and at work I have a bleep now mobile phone so that I can be contacted immediately and that has been the case for the last 30+ years. outside of work I just don't get the idea of immediacy. If I'm not there then their is nothing I can do so they can phone/text and I will respond when I stop next at my destination or to attend to nature. Nothing is that urgent and we managed for many, many years without mobile phones. Rant over.
So does anyone have any recommendations for a HU  LANDYWATCH
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16th Nov 2012 3:04pm |
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| farmer giles Member Since: 09 Feb 2011 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1299 
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can't help you with a HU recommendation but i totally agree with welshgas' sentiments regarding mobile phone use
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16th Nov 2012 3:06pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20583
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As far as recommendations go I'd go Kenwood but model wise is completely upto you and what you'd like out of it. Prices range between roughly £60 and £600 - £800 with DVD NAV ect. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON
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16th Nov 2012 4:10pm |
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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935
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Thanks custom90steve. I'm thinking of this one Kenwood KDC-DAB4551U DAB. Is it Plug and Play with the Puma wiring loom.
Says it has an Iso connector. LANDYWATCH
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17th Nov 2012 12:48am |
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| superspoons Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: Herts Posts: 314  
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That's the one I'm interested in too. If you look in this months Land Rover International magazine your see it's being fitted to a 110 as a featured article. Cheers, Superspoons |
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17th Nov 2012 1:04am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20583
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Should be plug and play.
However you will need a single DIN radio cage approx £6 (you probably know this already) worth checking whether the HU comes with a cage and security keys. If it doesn't purchaswe extra if it does all well and good. Also in the details it say's you'll need one of these: http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/produ...AB-Aerial/
I wouldn't be put off though doubt it's too difficult to fit in. KEEP CALM AND Drill ON 🇬🇧ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ¥ó ®ó §ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ·ó ¬ó ³ó ¿ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ªðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸â›½ï¸ðŸ›¢ï¸âš™ï¸ðŸ§°ðŸ’ª |
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17th Nov 2012 9:32am |
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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935
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Thanks custom90steve. Are all DIN cages OK or are they model specific
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17th Nov 2012 9:39am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20583
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Standardised fit matey. As I mentioned previously just check to see if the HU come's with one or not first. Two wouldn't be any use to you.
On the flip side if you do they are relatively cheap and easy to sell. Also will you be able to remove the LR unit easily? KEEP CALM AND Drill ON
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17th Nov 2012 9:42am |
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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935
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Hi. Thanks for the info. No problem getting LR HU out, have done that a few times to fit extra switches etc: on dash side panels.
Looks like SWMBO has just found my Xmas pressie.  LANDYWATCH
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17th Nov 2012 9:48am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20583
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In that case you want to slip in as many accessories as possible.
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17th Nov 2012 9:50am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20583
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For easier reference on Just Kenwood:
Kenwood KDC DAB4451U DAB Receiver £139.95 http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.asp...-car-radio Kenwood DAB windscreen aerial £24.95 http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/kw-dab-aerial Kenwood KDC DAB4451U DAB / Bluetooth / Aerial bundle £269.95 http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/kw-dab-pack1 Single DIN Radio cage / Mounting sleeve £5.99 http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.asp...sleeve-new Kenwood Radio removal keys (pair) £4.95 http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/kenwood-keys All prices include VAT & delivery with a free 1year warranty too. This should be all the items you should be interested in all in one place. Steve KEEP CALM AND Drill ON
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17th Nov 2012 11:04am |
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| WelshGas Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 935
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Thanks Steve. Fantastic info and thank you for taking the time.
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17th Nov 2012 1:38pm |
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