Welcome to Safe N Sound Car Audio & Security Blog

September 13th, 2011 No comments

Take a look at the installations we have completed in the categories above.

If you need any advice or a quotation please call David on 020 82880181 or email david@safensound.co.uk

Come and visit us at our Croydon Showroom.

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Pioneer Avh-3300bt install into a BMW 5 series 2002

September 17th, 2011 No comments

Look of Standard stereo

AVH-3300BT installed

Model: BMW 5 series

Year: 2004
 
Product list:
 
Pioneer Avh-3300bt
Connects2 CTKBM03
 
Price for parts: £439
 
Labour charge: £99
 
 
 
 
 
 
Installation notes: this is quite a long job as the surround has to be supported and is quite a specialist job. The steering controls are retained with the connects2 ctkbm03 kit. The stereo is flush with the dash.

Kenwood DDX-4028bt installed into a 2009 Peugeot 207

September 14th, 2011 No comments
Factory Stereo
Installed with DDX-4028bt

Model: Peugeot 207

 
Year: 2009
 
Part List
 
Kenwood DDX-4028bt
 
Connects2 CTSPG007
 
Connects2 CT27AA14
 
2 x CT24CT02
 
Installed price: £449 
 
 
 Install notes: We used 2 CT24ct02 trim panels to make the stereo flush. These have to be cut to fit behind the cage.

Kenwood DNX-7280bt install in a 2008 Mitsubishi L200

September 14th, 2011 No comments
 

Factory stereo before install

DNX-7280bt Installed

 Model: Mitsubishi L200

Year: 2008
 
Parts List: DNX-7280bt
 
Connects2 CT23MT09
 
Connects2 CT20MT02
 
Installed price: £1299
 
 
 

 

 
Installation notes: This is a difficult install as we moved the trip computer to the lower pocket which involved making brackets etc. Also the facia needs a lot of time spent to line up, as the front panel is motorised. Finished install looks factory fitted.
 
PLEASE NOTE: An extra top housing is required which is only available from a Mitsubishi main dealer.

Kenwood DPX404U stereo install into a Mercedes C class

September 14th, 2011 No comments
Kenwood dpx404u
Kenwood dpx404u after installation
Kenwood dpx404u stereo install into a Mercedes c320

Factory stereo before installation

 

Model: Mercedes C class

Year: 2004

Parts List:

DPX404U

CT24MB10 facia

CT27AA01 Aerial adapter

Total cost inc fitting £249.99

Mercedes SL 500 with dension gateway lite

August 30th, 2011 No comments

 

The fibre optic cables are the early version which means you can only use the gateway lite. You cannot get an adapter to use a gateway 500.
The gateway lite will not give text so you will usually mount a cradle in the front of the vehicle and operate from the iPod/ iPhone. The head unit will do track up and down.
The connections can be done behind the head unit but it is quite difficult to remove. If you connect the fibre optic cables at the cd changer in the rear left of the boot you will require a fibre optic extension lead. A wake up lead needs connecting behind the head unit or at cd changer which is usually a blue/black. (pin 7 behind bosch head unit. NOT THE PURLE WIRE)

Parrot kit into Mercedes SLK R171 2004>

June 10th, 2011 No comments

If you have bought a Mercedes SLK R171 2004 onwards without the factory bluetooth, then you are probably thinking why didn’t Mercedes put the wiring in place so it could just be added.

Well there is now a solution for adding a parrot or similar bluetooth device. Mercedes vehicles fitted with command systems that have an Audio Gateway will allow this combination to work.

Image of the Stereo in question:

This vehicle has a seperate amplifier so none of the connections are done behind the stereo. This customer only wanted a bluetooth option, so we installed a Parrot CK3100 kit.

We offer a full installation service. Please call David on 020 82880181 or email david@safensound.co.uk

You can alo visit our website at www.safensound.co.uk

Ford Focus RS Stereo Install – Pioneer AVIC-F9220BT DVD with Navigation & Bluetooth

July 23rd, 2010 No comments

This vehicle is outstanding enough without thinking about the stereo system, however once the novalty wears off there is only one choice in my opinion and that is the fully packed Pioneer AVIC-F9220BT 2DIN DVD with Navigation & Bluetooth.

The stereo is exactly the same shape as the original Ford radio and fits seemlessly into the dash.

The wiring is prepared for a direct plug into the ford loom, which keeps the vehicle warranty in tact and there is no need for splicing into any wires.

The steering controls are also retained, but be aware that you loose the Ford voice reconition, but lets be honest how often is that really used!

The customer also wanted to add some bass to the sound so we added one of the new Alpine PDX-M6 600w watt digital mono amplifers. These are extremely powerful for the compact size and work well with an Alpine SWR 1242D dual voice coil subwoofer in a purpose built vented box.

RS Ford Focus

RS Ford Focus

RS Facory Stereo before the installation

Factory stereo

Finished installation looked factory.

Installation looked like a factory finish.

The Alpine PDX-M6 and Alpine SWR 1242d looked neat.

The Alpine PDX-M6 and Alpine SWR 1242d looked neat.

Kenwood DNX-7260bt + KTC-D500E digital TV tuner install into BMW 3 Series E93

July 17th, 2010 No comments

Unfortunately the standard BMW stereo doesn’t offer any flashy bells and whistles, so we installed the Kenwood DNX-7260bt with KTC-D500E digital TV tuner. We used the new Connects 2 CT23BM01 double-din facia panel. The heater controls sit lower down and the screen can tilt to the desired angle.

We were able to retain the front and rear sensors with the connects 2 CAN-Bus Front & Rear parking alert generator, part number CTRBM001.

We also retained the steering controls with yet another Connects 2 part.  part number CTSBM005. Aerial adapter CT27AA16 is also needed. 

The KTC-D500E digital TV tuner integrates perfectly with the 7260bt as every option is available from the touchscreen. you can even change the TV channel up and down from the steering controls.

looks neat

looks neat

Over 40 digital channels

Over 40 digital channels

Sky Sports news is always handy!

Sky Sports news is always handy!

Parrot MKi-9100 Car Kit with Connects2 CT10CT01 SOT Lead in Citroen C4 Picasso

January 7th, 2010 No comments

Today we installed a Parrot MKi-9100 car kit with a Connects2 CT10CT01 SOT lead into a 2008 Citroen C4 Picasso. The customer had recently purchased an iPhone 3Gs and wanted to keep the original stereo and still be able to play his music and have Bluetooth capabilities. This Parrot MKi-9100 has three visible parts on display 1. Dual Microphone 2. Steering remote control 3. Display panel

As you can see from the pictures this looks very neat with no wires on show. The Connects2 CT10CT01 lead allows simple connection behind the factory radio without the need to cut or splice any wires. 

Parrot MKi-9100                                                                        

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