CD/MP3 Front Head Units

[Eggy7496]

Hey guys, would like to put in a decent headunit in the front, do you any that are still compatible with the multi-functional steering wheel?

[Gismo]

Check this thread on MINI2 (http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36156)

[X30YES]

Yip ...mickeythemini is your man www.newministuff.co.uk (01704878528)

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

Hey guys, would like to put in a decent headunit in the front, do you any that are still compatible with the multi-functional steering wheel?

[MartinSullivan]

Eggy, sorry didnt see this post earlier. Looks like people have answered your question - but I will just back up what they say.

Mikeythemini sells a range of adapters - Bonnies thread links to a list of whats available.

My Clarion unit wasnt supported so I bought the universal unit, basically this mimics the commands from my stereos remote - so you can program any button on the steering wheel to do any command from the remote. Has the additional advantage of making the "dead button" on the steering wheel usable.

Dead easy to fit and set up , just need to cut one wire under the dash and install an led

[Eggy7496]

does it involve a lot of work? who can i get to do that job? anyone in aberdeen? BMW Garage? (although i'll be a fortune for labour) also do i have to get a hold of an adapter first?

[MartinSullivan]

its not a lot of work but you have to take your time with it. There are some guides on mikeys site explaining what you need to do. You will also need a few other things - facia adapter, wiring adapter etc - mikey sells these as a kit. You are best deciding what stereo you want - mikey has an offer over on mini2 on a clarion which looks pretty good

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68646&highlight=group+buy+clarion

- and then buy everything you need to fit it in one go.

If you are really struggling I can fit it for you, for very reasonable rates :D

[Eggy7496]

do you have any links that can take me to the part of the site in mini2? Did i pass you yesterday night going through aberdeen Sully? near hazelhead area? im sure it was your cooper s

[MartinSullivan]

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

do you have any links that can take me to the part of the site in mini2? Did i pass you yesterday night going through aberdeen Sully? near hazelhead area? im sure it was your cooper s


I have put a link to mini2

If you check out the I saw you section on here - you will see I put a spot down for you last night - but it was on union grove. Maybe it took you till Hazelhead to realise, although guess that wouldnt take long at your usual speed :cool:

[MartinSullivan]

Here is a guide to removing your stereo


http://www.newministuff.co.uk/changing_the_stereo.htm

[X30YES]

RE Clarion ....DXZ648 £171 ..... 748 £236 ....848 £269 , a saving of £64-£43-£50 ,@ http://www.caraudiocentre.com/ fitting kit cost is £23 from www.newministuff.co.uk but not sure if thats a deal if you buy the unit from them or not !! happy shopping :p

[X30YES]

:eek::eek::eek:...thank god I have a Laptop Martin or I would have to get the PC down into the garage to do that lot ;):D
quote:Originally posted by MartinSullivan

Here is a guide to removing your stereo


http://www.newministuff.co.uk/changing_the_stereo.htm

[MartinSullivan]

Or put the car upstairs :D

yeah not sure what has happened with Mikeys group buy , he is usually really good on price. He is still the best bloke to get all your adaptors etc from

[Eggy7496]

can u get any of the nice front loaders with the 7" screen? r they expensive?

[X30YES]

Yes and Yes ;)eg http://www.caraudiocentre.com/

quote:Originally posted by Eggy7496

can u get any of the nice front loaders with the 7" screen? r they expensive?

[MartinSullivan]

I got a clarion VRX928RVD from

Cel Direct (http://www.cel-direct.com/) - Looks the same price as Angus's site. Had really good after sales service from them as well.

A lot of stuff to run in though - not for the faint hearted :), but can be done.

[X30YES]

Huge site M and lots and lots of choices and good prices ..can it get any cheaper