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| MrFlips Member Since: 27 May 2009 Location: Cardiff Posts: 682   
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Depends on the head-unit. As you've gone for an Alpine I imagine it should be simple. I bought an iDA-X305 and it was simply a case of taking the old one out (that wasn't simple, I'd swear it was glued in) and simply plug the new one into the existing connectors. Easy-peasy.
 Peter
2008 SWB Truck Cab 1952 80" Soft top |
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3rd Apr 2010 3:52pm |
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| tony2 Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Taunton, Somerset Posts: 26  
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Thank you Mr Flips,
I am fitting the same head unit X305 so thats good news.
Cheers.........TC. Its easy to smile and be happy when the world rolls along like a song. But a mans got style if he can smile when his Land rovers going wrong. |
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3rd Apr 2010 4:03pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20367
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yep, you shouldn't have any trouble mine is a Kenwood with ISO connections and was plug and play no adapter needed (i thought would be) also the aerial has an adapter already on it of which you can eather have the ISO (plug type i think*) or DIN which is sort of a round one like i said not sure 100% but i'm sure you'll have no trouble. just beware it's a b***h to get out i tried every thing and chose to get a Universal DIN radio keys slotted straight out then. good luck m8
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3rd Apr 2010 4:26pm |
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| discocuzzy Member Since: 16 Jul 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 1200 
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Hi Tony, This may help, also do a search under stereo upgrades
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2716.html Dont bother with a parrot or indeed any remote blue tooth set up....had my alpine unit upgraded with the bluetooth module and its totally crap...the vehicle is to noisy and picks up everything....no one can here you!! 
Im going for one of these, Ken has one and they are bloody brill and only £50.00 ish
http://www.jabra.com/Sites/Jabra/na-us/Hea...BT530.aspx You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things |
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3rd Apr 2010 6:58pm |
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| Knot Yet Member Since: 01 Mar 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 197 
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I think I must have been lucky with my replacement unit as the bluetooth included seems very good and no problems people hearing me - or any problems that I've heard
I fitted one of these: http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-...-23720.htm I was a bit worried about quality as there are very few web reviews but it seems Zenec make the audio units for Volkswagon and Audi - and for the price I've been really pleased with it. It was a simple swap but getting all the optional cables behind the dash was a challenge but it does leave me with loads of other things I can add such as reversing camera, rear video, TV etc etc , it also comes with a two year warranty Defender 110 Puma Utility XS |
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4th Apr 2010 8:19am |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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I put a Becker Navi !!!! like this bought on ebay ( like this )
Plug and play (+ the GPS antenna, the speed signal and the reverse signal form the dashboard  ) Discovery 5 td6 HSE Stornoway Gray Outback Engineering Limited Edition
IID Pro MV License |
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4th Apr 2010 1:55pm |
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| jammyk Member Since: 15 Feb 2010 Location: Brackley Posts: 13 
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I went down the route of the pioneer that a couple of members have posted:
http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/landing/products/edm/MVH-tuners.html the only issues i found is that the lead for the iPod connections is far from discrete, in as much as it comes out of the front of the unit, not from the rear as you would expect. pretty much makes a mockery of having integrated iPod control as you can still see the feckin' iPod as the lead is too short to hide it in the cubby box. maybe it’s just a personal thing. you can also make the screen and illumination shades of green to match the rest of the dash. On the plus side, unit connects without adapter, the facia looks very OEM and not aftermarket like some (most) units can do, and the screen is VERY clear from all angles. The integrated parrot blue-tooth works well, especially as you can adjust the volume of the 'other end of the line' i.e. make the mike more sensitive. The mike lives on the headlining half way across the top of the driver’s door - a self test (calling my home answer machine) proved the voice quality @ 70mph was fine and perfectly audible. The best addition i made however was adding a self-powered sub under the 70% split of the rear seat. Keeps the sub out of harms way for water and muddy feet, and as its mounted to the underside of the seat means that i can still fold the seat up without impinging on the load area. Here’s the link to the sub, i can post pictures of the setup if anyone likes? The sub feed is taken from the front speaker output and you adjust the ‘crossover’ frequency according to your own ears – i have mine about half way up the range to ensure that the tinny sounds from the poor OEM speakers is covered by the sub. http://www.bluespot.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/thb200a-speaker
As for the internal noise as mentioned, the Noise Killer kit for the defender is absolutely spot on. My better half commented on how much noise was reduced when I was moving off the drive with then engine cold! The cruise noise at 70-80mph is equivalent if not less than a series 2 disco. That’s it from me...more pictures can be posted if you really need ignorance is bliss... |
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9th Apr 2010 1:45pm |
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| willy eckerslike Member Since: 15 Jun 2009 Location: North yorks Posts: 1789 
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Why didn't you all just buy a D3 that has blueteeth n a boogie box type stereo thing with a barker in the back. How can you hear your phone when the drivers windows open anyway.
Ditch the gadgets go, "gadget naked" and feel the freedom  Original Member Pie n Pea Club.
110 HCPU Tipper Last edited by willy eckerslike on 9th Apr 2010 2:13pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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9th Apr 2010 2:06pm |
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| Knot Yet Member Since: 01 Mar 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 197
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Lol - not sure anyone would want to see me drivin starkers down the M25
 Defender 110 Puma Utility XS |
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9th Apr 2010 2:09pm |
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| tony2 Member Since: 01 Apr 2010 Location: Taunton, Somerset Posts: 26
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A D3 aint a Defender, thats why
I'm just changing from a RRS to a Defender. Some very usefull info, thanks all Its easy to smile and be happy when the world rolls along like a song.
But a mans got style if he can smile when his Land rovers going wrong. |
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9th Apr 2010 2:38pm |
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| alantd Member Since: 14 Dec 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1513 
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jammyk - so it's your Defender that I pass every time I go to see my folks
Very nice - my son points it out every time One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
+ New Defender 110 First Edition |
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9th Apr 2010 10:30pm |
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| jammyk Member Since: 15 Feb 2010 Location: Brackley Posts: 13
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Pass every time? i am normally on my GS1200 during the week, the 110 with the 'pimped' black windows (security reasons) is normally knocking around brackley at the weekends.
Good to see your lad is a fan of real landy's, had a RR Sports boat for a few weeks - wife hates it, loves the Defender. I am also not allowed a D3 or D4 due to the fact its too much like an 'estate' car 
HFH is the last bit of my reg if you want to wave ignorance is bliss... |
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12th Apr 2010 8:48am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2638  
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Jammy, a link to the Noise Killer kit please? |
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12th Apr 2010 8:56am |
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| jammyk Member Since: 15 Feb 2010 Location: Brackley Posts: 13
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Here you go: http://www.noisekiller.co.uk/landrover_soundproofing_products.asp
no online ordering as yet but they are very friendly and take your order over the phone without issue. The fitting instructions are simple to follow, just make sure you take care removing any of the carpet locating 'studs' i managed to get mine out and back in again wihthout any issues. ignorance is bliss... |
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12th Apr 2010 10:11am |
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