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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2738 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you keep the original head unit where are you going to fit the new 2din until? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948
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3landertwo Member Since: 27 May 2020 Location: UK Posts: 1114 ![]() |
read this thread.
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Carlo.d Member Since: 11 Sep 2023 Location: Ravenna Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My idea Is ti open up the space queste the glove box Is, so that i can obtain a 2 din hole. |
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ozjeff62 Member Since: 28 May 2018 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 494 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I thought about locating a head unit there as well, but there isn't a lot of room behind that fascia. It is also the pathway for the two aircon vents.
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Chuckalicious Member Since: 23 May 2014 Location: Midlothian Posts: 1785 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Not only will you lose parking sensors but you will also lose the sub in the boot. FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
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Carlo.d Member Since: 11 Sep 2023 Location: Ravenna Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have a look at the thread suggested above, but my suspicions are partly confirmed: many users are complaning about the poor quality of the chinese stuff.
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2027 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The simple solution is a micro BT unit which plugs into the AUX port and a USB power adapter adjacent to the AUX port.
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Carlo.d Member Since: 11 Sep 2023 Location: Ravenna Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for your message. At the end of the day, it's just a matter of personal taste. I can live without Bluetooth phone, but I'd like to have a large screen for gps navigation. |
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BossBob Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1330 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
So you just mount a tablet and run carplay, waze or whatever your mapping choice is! You can even add your music and play that out through Bluetooth to the media system. |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4885 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My solution for 7" GPS: https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic36057.html
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Carlo.d Member Since: 11 Sep 2023 Location: Ravenna Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Not a bad idea. I Will thimk about It. |
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Carlo.d Member Since: 11 Sep 2023 Location: Ravenna Posts: 7 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I like the way you installed the GPS on the speaker grille. By the way, did the device suffer from direct sun rays ? I put my smartphone in that position and It shut off automatically in order ti protect itself from overheating. |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4885 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The GPS was originally on the windscreen with suction mount. Low down so it would not block the view. It would have got hotter there, & it was very hot when I put it away on hot summer days. Never had an issue with it from heat. They only have a very low resolution screen & slow frame rate, so won't generate heat like a phone.
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Grimdog Member Since: 08 Sep 2020 Location: Wakefield Posts: 313 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
What a great solution Nodge.. I have had a quick look and found a few available. What make / model is yours? Would prefer a recommendation than just buying blind. Thanks in advance. Richard |
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