Bushwanderer
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Alright Caver, what IS that?
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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If you are talking about what is above the console in the cubby, it is a zenarc 7" touch screen using it to run laptop in the boot.
Required some major surgury to instll but slides in and out and hidden from tea leaves when in:
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TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Fri Jun 20 2008 5:02am |
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noidea
Joined: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Perth
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caverD3 wrote:If you are talking about what is above the console in the cubby, it is a zenarc 7" touch screen using it to run laptop in the boot.
Required some major surgury to instll but slides in and out and hidden from tea leaves when in:
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That is ugly, I prefer the kenwood facial. It is more neat and tidy. Can someone arrange a Group Buy ?
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| Fri Jun 20 2008 10:27am |
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PaulP
Joined: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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noidea wrote:That is ugly,
I wouldn't be quite so quick to critiscise other people's work 
Caver's screen probably won't win any awards for factory-look integration, but it does exactly what he wants it to do and seems to work perfectly.
You need to remember that he is running a full computer in his D3, not an aftermarket sat-nav/media player which is basically what the Kenwoods are. I'm sure the cost of the Xenarc screen was also around 25% of what a Kenwood/Alpine/Pioneer equivalent would be.
Considering the cost saving, the extra funcionality and the fact that Caver is happy, I think he did well.
noidea wrote:I prefer the kenwood facial. It is more neat and tidy. Can someone arrange a Group Buy ?
I've got noidea (bad joke) who could organise a group-buy....why don't you offer to do it?  2006 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
1990 Audi 90 2.2E Sport 5-cyl Tornado Red
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| Fri Jun 20 2008 10:37am |
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noidea
Joined: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Perth
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Opps!. sorry buddy...didn't meant to criticise other people work....my bad....very sorry !
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| Fri Jun 20 2008 1:19pm |
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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Thanks for that pic Caver, you're right, it does like fine black with all the other black bits going on  I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| Fri Jun 20 2008 3:36pm |
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JND72
Joined: 15 Jan 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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OK, I've been quoted 33pounds for the Kenwood fitting kit, plus postage of 11 quid to Oz. If anyone in Oz is interested, send me a PM and I'll look at a group buy. Postage should be pretty minimal as more are purchased, and without doing an accurate exchange, it probably works out around AUD $75 for the fitting kit. As Caver pointed out, on the latest MY cars, the black should blend well.
Justin
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| Sat Jun 21 2008 12:05pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Definately interested, any double din should fit it. 
Maybe Dicso3 group buy?
Sideview, did Kenwood give you a RRP?
Justin, where was your price from? Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Sat Jun 21 2008 1:10pm |
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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I didn't get an RRP from Kenwood Caver. On this Web site - http://www.car-vision.co.uk/product_info.p...c571b61cb0 it's listed at 67pounds plus 45pounds shipping (to the US anyway). Justin's quote is much better! I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| Sat Jun 21 2008 3:15pm |
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noidea
Joined: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Perth
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Is the facial for 6.95" or 6.1" ? i wondering can this be used with other brand of double-din unit like the pioneer.
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| Sat Jun 21 2008 3:50pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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If you look at the pic of a kit it looks like it will:
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/techn...ting_kits/
Any idea if it includes the adaptor plugs? Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Sun Jun 22 2008 4:54am |
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noidea
Joined: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Perth
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caverD3 wrote:If you look at the pic of a kit it looks like it will:
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/techn...ting_kits/
Any idea if it includes the adaptor plugs?
yes, i'm thinking it should fit other brand of double-din too. I'm in for the group buy. I need it very soon. Can we start to order now ? I need it soon/ Thanks
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| Sun Jun 22 2008 6:51am |
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Bushwanderer
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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caverD3 wrote:If you are talking about what is above the console in the cubby, it is a zenarc 7" touch screen using it to run laptop in the boot.
Required some major surgury to instll but slides in and out and hidden from tea leaves when in:
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Hi Caver,
That IS what I was referring to. 
I'd be interested in details of your setup. I think its NOICE.
Best Wishes,
Peter
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| Sun Jun 22 2008 7:19am |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Now I can get a double din facia kit I would concider putting it in there instead with a single din head unit below it. A neater setup and less surgury behind the unit (check depth of unit and dept of D3 opening)
Zenarc do a unit which is motorised now and has a DVD player in the space below the screen.
This would give you a DVD set up and adecent streo and a VGA input from a laptop.
The best method is an old laptop and solder in a switch wire to the power button. Alternaste would be a mini note book in the glove box. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Sun Jun 22 2008 8:37am |
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catweasel
Joined: 05 May 2006
Location: LONDON
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caverD3 wrote:The best method is an old laptop and solder in a switch wire to the power button. Alternaste would be a mini note book in the glove box.
or a car pc under the passengers seat if you dont want it removeable. much cheaper,purpose built and out of the way can handle voltage variations when cranking, superior power supply options and less likely to fail when being bounced around.
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