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| CarMan Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 1869  
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I think these were standard fitment for the later models (it's what mine has anyway) and don't offend me, but each to their own
Alpine cde-133bt Rob 1993 200tdi 90 hard-top 1998 300tdi 90 soft-top 2016 2.2 XS 90 hard-top (sold) |
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28th Aug 2018 7:07pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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The Alpine's were the optional factory upgrade kit.
One of these is probably the nearest you'll get to the basic standard radio, unless you get a second hand Becker or something. Have a look at the DOHA 112 BT https://www.blaupunkt.com/en/nc/products/c...gle/15922/ It's easier to find plain looking double DIN touchscreen units than plain looking single DIN ones. |
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28th Aug 2018 7:19pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2117 
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I have a pioneer that does all that I want and has a nice simple facia ... you can have it do all the disco lights or simple subtle if needed .
BT, hands free and DAB too .. and not too expensive ! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-DEH-X8700D...op?ie=UTF8 Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126  |
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28th Aug 2018 8:16pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3525 
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I also find the standard Alpine Carman speaks of is non-offensive to look at, but I appreciate what you say about a lot of head units look like a 1970's school disco.
I personally don't find the Alpine particularly user friendly. Unless anyone can tell me otherwise, I have never found an off switch. The only way I have found to turn it off is to remove the fascia. The controls I find fiddely and not very intuitive. Or maybe I am just getting old....... Obviously, just my opinion. Others may think otherwise. And please tell me if there is an on-off button. I'm not great reading instruction manuals. |
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28th Aug 2018 8:26pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6613 
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Push and hold the big green square button
1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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28th Aug 2018 8:29pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Press and hold the big green button for several seconds. As you say though, not very user friendly. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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28th Aug 2018 8:30pm |
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| grafty99 Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: North Devon Posts: 4788 
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I have just bought one of these for my Range Rover Classic, I wanted to keep the standard cassette player but have Bluetooth functionality. Works a treat
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LYS3PL5?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf And is obviously removable when not in use and has great sound quality 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
1990 Vogue SE Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200 Td5 90 Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic50767.html Tdi 110 Thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic69562.html RRC Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic54492.html Instagram http://www.instagram.com/george_grafton |
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28th Aug 2018 8:31pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3525
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Thanks Gents
Must read the book........ three and a half years moaning. I love this forum |
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28th Aug 2018 8:32pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3685 
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The blaupunkt looks good, looks like a cassette player if you squint!
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28th Aug 2018 8:35pm |
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| keith Member Since: 15 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2220 
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Grafty Ha, my RRC original cassette player has just packed in also ( might have summit to do with me spraying some WD40 in there ) Also looking for a good replacement Keith |
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28th Aug 2018 8:51pm |
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| Pat Member Since: 05 Dec 2016 Location: Somewhere new! Posts: 368 
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"Unless anyone can tell me otherwise, I have never found an off switch. The only way I have found to turn it off is to remove the fascia."
That made me laugh - and feel better! I had a late Defender on loan for a few days ........ couldn't figure out how to switch off the radio. It started with a kiss, never thought it would come to this. SIII CSW Safari, limestone, (JAC 914N). Where is she now? It's not a car, it's a way of life! |
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29th Aug 2018 12:14pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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I had a Sony where the off switch wasn't obvious either. Most modern ones seem to form over function The OEM look isn't popular amongst the boy racers I presume, so few manufacturers make standard looking ones.
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29th Aug 2018 1:35pm |
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| Ihod Member Since: 07 Nov 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 165 
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I installed a Becker Cascade Pro in my last van; very discreet single din with nav (no pop-out screen), bluetooth, super sound quality and you could match the backlighting colour. Not retro but certainly fitted the look of the dash.
Really nice bit of kit - still available on eBay occasionally - should have taken it out before I sold the van...... Ian MY1998 300Tdi 90 Hard Top (Now Soft Top) MY2015 110 XS SW - Sold MY2008 110 County USW - Sold MY1962 Series IIa Truck Cab - Sold MY1994 300Tdi 90 Hard Top - Sold MY2001 TD5 90 Truck Cab - Sold |
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29th Aug 2018 3:43pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3685
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That Becker looks great, but holy smokes are the expensive!!
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29th Aug 2018 5:51pm |
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