hahaha nice one!

These are the same one's I looked at, let me know what the quality is like, would be good to see some pics of them.

Zip hidden was my option, trying to make it less of a target!

This weekend fingers crossed I'll get out and complete in one day or should that be some day!!
 
Wheres the piccys people !!! :eek::eek::eek:

:pop2:

I've got none yet unless I just take a picture of the unit unfitted cos that's how far I've got!!

Weeknights aren't much of an option, I go training and by the time I have something to eat it's dark already!!

This weekend this weekend...... unless it rains haha.
 
I've got none yet unless I just take a picture of the unit unfitted cos that's how far I've got!!

Weeknights aren't much of an option, I go training and by the time I have something to eat it's dark already!!

This weekend this weekend...... unless it rains haha.


excuses excuses :rolleyes:
 
Well done you! your bloody keen.....

So get your thread sorted out if thats what your doing and post some pics, give us some good details on how hard was it to fit the wires (are yours heated seats?) and any tips etc.


I will start a new thread and put some pics up although it was so easy I kinda forgot to take many!! My seats are heated but the wires run down the back of the seats just behind the back panel so nowhere near the heating element in the cushion :) took all power from the aux socket supply (even though I ain't got an aux socket!) which handily is in the console under the storage box :D an hour and 10 minutes from start to finish....easy peasy lol
 
nooo picss :eek::eek::eek:

It was so quick I forgot to take pictures!! That's a new one! haha

The weather has stopped me getting out and fitting the unit and camera, I don't want to stand in the rain anymore that I already have of late but this weekend the weather is looking ok so should be good to go.

I've been looking over the head units again and theres a set I can pick up local like for around £90 so going to see about them, I'm in no rush if not I will just fit what I've got.

Anyhow I have been updating POI (points of interests) on the Maps as a few extra points have become available and chucked on Europe and Ireland just incase I do take it abroad, nowt like a long drive?!
 
here u go hippo, just for you..

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I'll take some better pics and start a new thread soon ;)

Angus, could do with some info on the igo8 nav software if poss bud? Been looking at units but they are around 40 quid more supplied with maps on an sd card so if I can get the igo8 or any windows ce 5.0 compatible ones for (ahem) free then that'll be a bonus ;)
 
here u go hippo, just for you..

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I'll take some better pics and start a new thread soon ;)

Angus, could do with some info on the igo8 nav software if poss bud? Been looking at units but they are around 40 quid more supplied with maps on an sd card so if I can get the igo8 or any windows ce 5.0 compatible ones for (ahem) free then that'll be a bonus ;)

R u sitting down, then I will begin.

OK so if you've looking into IGO8 you may have noticed this run on Wince5.0 upwards.

So it mean if you try to use on anything (inc smartphones) and it doesn't have wince then it wont work.

If you've seen a unit and it comes complete with SD card loaded with IGO what you need to know is two things. 1 is the card an original card from IGO. or 2 a cracked version (normal shop bought SD card).

If it's original your not going to be able to copy or update files as you wish unless you sign up with IGO. The cracked version you can update this either via forums like underground etc and download maps POI etc, again you can also upload things for others.

As many people update their own maps a few times a year adding POI etc they kindly upload these for other to download and use therfore giving you that extra information about a new road, estate, speedcam.

OK that's the basic stuff. Then you've got options for skins, this is only avail with the cracked versions, some peeps designed some new skins (backgrounds, layouts etc) and again made avail to the public.

Right so you've gotta choose which way is forward £40 isn't a bad price about normal is this via fleebay? Ask the questions to the seller and find out if it's transferable onto another SD card. I know of issues depending on what opp system you have on your PC, alot of these come from overseas and they tend to be on a slightly uncommon SD card to UK, you'd prob have to pick up a new adapter and as they are pricey hang on they're £00.50p markish this will allow your PC to read the card. (again fleebay)

Let me know more details of the one you've looked at, IGO is a good system to have 2D and 3D screens and loads of settings, trip comp, etc it's well worth a dabble!!

I need to know what the unit is your looking at also, as IGO has screen rez settings it's gotta match, EG if my screen was bigger than yours and you wanted a copy of mine, I'd need to F on with the background settings or it wouldn't open on your unit.... This software can be tailored to fit your needs and choices, load screens, styles, speedwarnings etc. So if you wanted to use IGO but didn't want to see IGO's screensaver you could replace it with a picture your mother, it's that changable!!

And as mentioned if you have a phone that got wince on (like Nokia) you can install it on there too and choose other travel mode, options are walking, bike, car, etc....
 
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Thanks for that buddy, very comprehensive! As these are cheapo china units I doubt very much they will be original map cards!!! One I've been looking at comes with Polnav and the other sigmac. Heres a link to the one I was thinking about, from the same place I got the headrests from...

Double Din GPS unit

That unit is 800x480 res but they do do a 480x234 res unit as well.

Has your freebie got the harman kardon system or standard audio? And do you know if you need an iso adapter for it?

Cheers
 
I'll check out the link once I finish work, HK or standard I'd have to look over it, I'd guess it's standard unless HK was fitted as standard haha?

I chucked in two new speakers when I bought it old ones sounds bad, I just got them from dealers.

So China units, thats fine, cards will be of a copy nature, you'll need to buy the SD reader I mentioned before. But this will allow you to download updates as you choose!!

No diff in software regardless of what rez you buy, as mentioned it's just a tweek in the set up thats all. (it's only a notepad document like that on your PC, its got all the settings listed, so you just alter setting to meet what you want or leave as standard) Only advice is before anything take backup of the SD card as standard, that way if playing and you nack anything you've got a quick fix...

Polnav etc are all basically the same, as long as the map formats are the same you can use on IGO8 and reversed, if you get me flo....

ISO connector is required, I tried to get from dealer but no joy, so far people have the other end but not the part I need, end result will be cutting it from old unit and attaching the wires myself, no big thing but will take slightly longer on the day....

Have you not toyed with the idea of buying a single din DVD/GPS unit with motor screen? would be proper nice, way better than dash mounted kits...
 
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God sake, reading this thread has now made me want a double din all in one unit. satnav hands free music, tv etc..

i think i have found the best unit on ebay. heres the link:

AMAZING QUALITY SAT NAV IN CAR DVD PLAYER **UK STOCK** on eBay (end time 14-Mar-11 10:30:52 GMT)


Brilliant price, comes with full maps europe.

and just check out the feedback on it, it must be good !

thinking of getting this one now.

only 200 smackers ! lol

anyone think its a good deal done ? :D:D:D

Haha I dont know if your taken the P or being serious haha.

Its OK price, look harder try search on DVD GPS only you tend to get lower prices, if your lucky you can pick them up for £150 or less.

DVD is added bonus on these, the GPS is brill to have, you never have to buy a new satnav, just update the maps for free oooo and bluetooth is handy too.
 
serious mate lol


searched like you said.

theres hundreds come up !!!

which one is best !

i dont really need the tv channels or dvd player.

just want bluetooth wireless music streaming, hands free and sat nav.

lol

:D
 
Then just pick, most them on Ebay are going to be chinny imports, most likely already in country in a lockup, there all much the same, do you want the screen to come off? If it's bluetooth most will say if it can be attached to our wheel control, and most have a port for mp3 device, Satnav is class, software can be changed to your choice and as mentioned you get trip computer on it and speed camera info!!!
 
wow your of great help.

yes face-off sounds a good idea, they look rather tempting sitting in the dash of the car for thieves :S

will it take navigon satnav software you think ? :D

im guessing the 200 quid mark sounds about right
 

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