Take a look at the installations we have completed in the categories above.
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Look of Standard stereo
Model: BMW 5 series
Model: Peugeot 207
Factory stereo before install
DNX-7280bt Installed
Model: Mitsubishi L200
Factory stereo before installation
Model: Mercedes C class
Year: 2004
Parts List:
DPX404U
CT24MB10 facia
CT27AA01 Aerial adapter
Total cost inc fitting £249.99
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)
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.
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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
Factory stereo
Installation looked like a factory finish.
The Alpine PDX-M6 and Alpine SWR 1242d looked neat.
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
Over 40 digital channels
Sky Sports news is always handy!
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.
