Dnk Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Are any of these worth bothering with ? Looking at fitting one of these flip out screen types into my Range Rover and wondered do i really need to spend over £500 on one or would something 1/3 the price do a similar job For example, £1200 https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/282659385066?chn=ps&dispctrl=1&adgroupid=45816556965&rlsatarget=pla-380878522241&abcId=1128936&adtype=pla&merchantid=113357577&poi=&googleloc=1006875&device=c&campaignid=856938665&crdt=0 And £350 https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/pioneer-avh-x7800bt-car-cd-mp3-dvd-with-7-flip-out-display-bluetooth-usb-stereo.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi7XQBRDnARIsANeLIesRhiPyFvmUlkPrWOAiX0Ykco1FA7mcYHqEuNFPCGXRQbHc-KkVBnoaAtTyEALw_wcB And this at £220 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boss-Audio-BV9979B-Detachable-Touchscreen/dp/B00IJ1KBEW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Anyone had these flip out jobbies care to comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muckyman Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I've had one in a previous car and it bothered me for two reasons... 1. when open, it sat in front on the air vent and got very hot when the warm air was on in winter. 2. the very slight vibrations of the screen when driving bothered me. It wasn't really bad, but every bump or pothole caused a slight vibration on the screen which was forever catching my eye. Personally, I much prefer a double din because of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 For example, £1200 https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/282659385066?chn=ps&dispctrl=1&adgroupid=45816556965&rlsatarget=pla-380878522241&abcId=1128936&adtype=pla&merchantid=113357577&poi=&googleloc=1006875&device=c&campaignid=856938665&crdt=0 And £350 https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/pioneer-avh-x7800bt-car-cd-mp3-dvd-with-7-flip-out-display-bluetooth-usb-stereo.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi7XQBRDnARIsANeLIesRhiPyFvmUlkPrWOAiX0Ykco1FA7mcYHqEuNFPCGXRQbHc-KkVBnoaAtTyEALw_wcB These are the exact same stereo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I have fitted and used many different types of flip out stereos over the years. Whilst the cheap £100 Ripspeed one did what it says on the tin, it wasn't the best. I have had a few expensive ones and whilst they were amazing, certain things bothered me, usually depending on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 I've had one in a previous car and it bothered me for two reasons... 1. when open, it sat in front on the air vent and got very hot when the warm air was on in winter. 2. the very slight vibrations of the screen when driving bothered me. It wasn't really bad, but every bump or pothole caused a slight vibration on the screen which was forever catching my eye. Personally, I much prefer a double din because of that The vents are either side of my head unit so that's not going to be an issue, the heater controls are directly under the head unit so it has to be single din - - - Updated - - - These are the exact same stereo!! Lmao yup they certainly are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 A better example of higher priced unit http://caraudiosecurity.com/avic-f80dab-c-7-apple-carplay-android-bluetooth-cd-dvd-dab Saying that i've just found it £200 cheaper in another store !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Right, well my double din stereo cost £1000 when new, however I bought it 2 years old so was a lot cheaper. The picture is amazing, but I never really use it. My old flip out screen was a kenwood, I loved that stereo, but again never really used it to its potential. but it worked, did the trick and was useable whilst driving, big enough buttons to change track/channel etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks for the input guys, i'm going to pop into a local audio specialist and see what they come up with and update the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Please dont Nothing ruins the interior of a great classic more than a flip out stereo. Horrible things, and troublesome. I used to replace so many motorised units of all makes (even Alpine) because the mechanism failed. Get something period correct and classy failing that, something subtle from the likes of Clarion, Becker, Nakamichi will be classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Please dont Nothing ruins the interior of a great classic more than a clip out stereo. Horrible things, and troublesome. I used to replace so many motorised units of all makes (even Alpine) because the mechanism failed. Get something period correct and classy failing that, something subtle from the likes of Clarion, Becker, Nakamichi will be classy. Clarion have got this one which I think looks great Been looking to get myself a good double din and swaying towards this! Any advice on this one would be great! https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-clarion-nx404_p-32539.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 No experience of that unit, but it looks nice and is a decent spec for the money. Will have a finish at least equivalent to a similar level Alpine, and certainly a much classier looking and feeling thing than the likes of Sony or JVC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 No experience of that unit, but it looks nice and is a decent spec for the money. Will have a finish at least equivalent to a similar level Alpine, and certainly a much classier looking and feeling thing than the likes of Sony or JVC. Yea I’m really tempted by it mate! Spec does sound really good. Doesn’t mention a rear view camera for parking though which I would like! I was going to go for alpine or even a kenwood, but alpine are very expensive, kenwood affordable but reports the sound is slacking in areas. Jvc just look cheap! Found a nakamichi cheap though first time I’ve heard of them, could be a option as they do underseat subs, door speakers and stuff, all depends on what the quality would be https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F252699783845 Or newer slightly higher priced naka https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F252684256439 Can’t say I’ve ever experienced clarion quality tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 I cant fit a double din in the Range Rover I found two Clarion OE head units that are seriously rare but both have problems, i sent them to the Clarion service centre who sent them back saying they were both beyond saving From what i can see most head units don't look very classy no matter who makes them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 This is one of the current Clarion range, looks much more 'oem' style than most aftermarket headunits: http://www.clarion.com/gb/en/products-personal/audio/FZ102E/index.html Looks like Becker have stopped supplying the aftermarket, which leaves Nakamichi. More understated than most, but i suspect these units are basically tarted up and rebranded Sony units, unlike their old stuff which was amongst the very best. http://www.nakamichicaraudio.com/product_list.php?&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 I don't think they look more classy than the Pioneer to be honest Nothing looks like the OE unit, just a shame neither of the ones i have appear to be savable or i'd be fitting one of them with an AUX connection added to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Id have a look on ebaythen at other manufacturers oem units from other cars of the period, most will work with minor alterations to the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 To be honest i spent long enough finding these two units so i shall just fit new. I'm shelving the idea of going the flip screen route as i really don't need it and think i'll just fit something like the Pioneer DEH-X7800DAB or Pioneer DEH X8700DAB, the later will look fine in the Range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACsupra Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 If your after a decent, cheaper end unit....... have a look at the Kenwood KDC-X7000DAB I have the double din version in the supra and the single din version in the cooper s. Great units and multiple set up options to fit the sound staging to the car.... I managed to get them for £135ish (each) on amazon. Didnt need an all singing and dancing £1000 unit in either car, to be honest don't think spending much more would achieve much over these units. Don't need sat nav, got one and the one on the iphone is great and don't watch dvd's on the move for obvious reasons..lol Have purchased more expensive units in the past and now not really sure its worth the extra expense,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 After the Pioneer the Kenwood was my next choice. I bought the Pioneer DEH X8700DAB yesterday nice and plain and not covered in buttons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 So i spoke to a local recommended car electrician and he seems to think i'll have to rewire the whole audio system to fit this unit in my Range Rover !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Which range rover is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Which range rover is it? 1994 Softdash Vogue SE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 1994 Softdash Vogue SE Can’t find much info in the UK but it would appear that in the US market it isn’t a straight swap. But there is plenty of info on how to wire them up and which harness’s do fit and work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Can’t find much info in the UK but it would appear that in the US market it isn’t a straight swap. But there is plenty of info on how to wire them up and which harness’s do fit and work Where would i find this, any links cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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