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bxzx16v Member Since: 11 Jul 2013 Location: Sunny Sheffield Posts: 629 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fantastic write up |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Whoohoo!
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Cambo Member Since: 08 Mar 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yeah sorry you're right, just one.
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Makes it more fun this way! |
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Cambo Member Since: 08 Mar 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'm not saying it can't be done.
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Aaah "hello"!!!!
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Cambo Member Since: 08 Mar 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
OK have updated the first post!
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jlcrompton Member Since: 06 Nov 2013 Location: bolton Posts: 229 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
How much did it all cost?
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 ![]() ![]() |
DAB is pretty poor around here too, I live in the shadow of Winter Hill and it drops out a lot, not sure where you are or travel but have a look at coverage |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I've been driving around all day and my reception has had no dropouts at all. New toy and all |
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Cambo Member Since: 08 Mar 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well my install is done and working perfectly!
Took about 3-1/2 hours in the end, a bit of stuffing around because there was no plug-n-play for the power to the DAB module as I thought. Well if there was I sure couldn't find it... so I had to tap into the +12V line coming out of the rear fuse box, but it's on the fuse which is for DAB so it's kind of legit... One of the MOST fiber optic cables I had was way too long as well, so it's all looped up. I've corrected the list of parts to order so that this mistake doesn't happen to others. Also had to drill a hole for the new mounting bracket, didn't have the hole from the factory, which is not really surprising since in December 2007 when mine was built there was no DAB available on the new cars. The rest was just as planned... some pics from the install.
Module mounted on the new mounting bracket. The towing module also goes on the same bracket.
Green antenna amplifier mounted in the roof and connected to the window. Also the coax is connected there.
Tapping into the power from the fuse box. I soldered this joint.
Everything in and ready to be covered up. Can see the MOST fiber coiled up. Not the nicest install but it works so... meh... The sound quality is excellent, way way better than regular FM, and i'd say not far behind CD. Been out for a drive and it was a good strong stable signal, no dropping out. Very happy with the result, and getting it done so quickly ![]() 2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio 2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone |
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Stuartc Member Since: 01 Dec 2014 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 2292 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Amazing, well done Cambo |
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Cambo Member Since: 08 Mar 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Cost me about $380 aussie dollars in parts, that's about �190. But in the UK you would also need the roof antenna and they are about �60 on top. But you wouldn't have to pay the extra shipping costs I did, there was about �50 just in shipping. I've got a contact in Essex who can handle the CCF editing if anyone in the south is interested in doing this sort of retrofitting. 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers 2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio 2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone |
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Cambo Member Since: 08 Mar 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yeah, it's ok... ![]() I'm just glad it worked lol 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers 2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio 2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone |
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