JND72
Joined: 15 Jan 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Hi
I'm looking to kit a Kenwood 2DIN unit into the factory location in my D3. In the UK, Kenwood supply a fitting kit & fascia surround to suit,
http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/techn...ting_kits/
Since I'm based in Australia these don't seem to be supported locally. Can someone in the UK advise of a reseller or online agent for Kenwood where I could source? Has anyone used one of these kits?
Cheers
Justin
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MacGuruTX
Joined: 04 Apr 2008
Location: San Diego
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Go to www.newministuff.com if you haven't found anyone else. He is a Kenwood Dealer.
Email the owner, Mikey. His contact info his on the site.
Tell him that a Mini owner sent you to him. I know he routinely sends stuff to those of us with Minis in the U.S. So he'd probably be able to get the part and send it to you in Brisbane.
MacGuruTX
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kevi
Joined: 18 Mar 2006
Location: in the rhondda valleys
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jnd 72
did you notice this link
http://au.kenwood.com/
Kenwood Electronics Australia Pty. Ltd.
16 Giffnock Avenue Centrecourt Estate North Ryde NSW 2113
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 2077, North Ryde 1670
TEL: +61(0)2 8879 2244
FAX: +61(0)2 8879 2233
http://au.kenwood.com/
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| Sun Jun 15 2008 10:54am |
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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I'd like to see a pic of that kit fitted to a D3 if anyone has one. I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| Sun Jun 15 2008 4:59pm |
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noidea
Joined: 03 Jun 2008
Location: Perth
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The facial kits is not available in Australia. I think only Kenwood UK have it. Have anyone got them yet and fitted into the car. I wanna see the pictures too...
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| Mon Jun 16 2008 2:50am |
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alanwxr
Joined: 19 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 126
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Can you actually change the standard radio for a double din Kenwood?
I thought that you couldn't for various reasons I probably wouldn't understand 
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| Mon Jun 16 2008 8:50am |
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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Not the easiest job from what I hear  but you can replace the system.
I've been looking at the possibilities of this A/V controller system http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Ite...amp;tp=119
It looks like you can set it up to use the factory head unit as an auxiliary source. It would be a nice setup without having to tear in to the dash. I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| Mon Jun 16 2008 3:30pm |
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wiggs
Joined: 03 Sep 2006
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If you remove the standard radio you loose the function of the LCD screen settings ( if you have them ) ..may been some other features as it uses the clock from the radio.
Another member fitted an aftermarket unit but relocated the original stereo so to keep the functions working ..i will see if i can find it JAVA BLACK SE , MANUAL , PRIVACY GLASS , EBONY LEATHER , COLOUR CODED PARTS , SIDE PROTECTION TUBES , HIDDEN WINCH (12000 LBS) , 19" HSE WHEELS.
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PaulP
Joined: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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I know of a few D3 owners in Spain that have removed their base model stereos and replaced them with Kenwood/Pioneer 2-Din units.
They had to make up some type of moulding (or at least some side panels) to blend it in (I suppose they didn't know about the Kenwood fitting kit mentioned here).
As far as I know, there were no side effects although it's probable that they didn't have the settings menu that Wiggs is talking about.
The hi-line stereo is a bigger pain in the arse because there are no speaker connections at the back of the unit (the audio is sent via MOST to the amplifier under one of the seats), but with the base stereo it's almost a straight swap using the appropriate adaptors and a small amount of soldering/wiring.
BTW....The base model (CD-400?) is standard here on all S models and was also standard on the SE until MY08 I think.
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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I'm looking for a supplier too. Let us know when you find how to get them. Getting there is half the fun
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| Mon Jun 16 2008 11:28pm |
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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Hmm, Kenwood UK emailed these pics, but they are of an FL2. They have the same part number listed for D3, FL2, & RRS. Not really sure what to make of it.
 I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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| Thu Jun 19 2008 2:10am |
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JND72
Joined: 15 Jan 2008
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Thanks for all the responses & interest.
I'm following a few leads so will keep updated.
Justin
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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sideview wrote:Hmm, Kenwood UK emailed these pics, but they are of an FL2. They have the same part number listed for D3, FL2, & RRS. Not really sure what to make of it.
I think the arrows are pointing to the wrong spot. 
The black surround which replaces the stereo and has the kenwood unit in the middle should be the facia plate.
Some wsted space either side but you could put switces and sockets there.  Getting there is half the fun
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sideview
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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caverD3 wrote:
Some wsted space either side but you could put switces and sockets there.
That's true Caver, and maybe if it were painted to the original grey-ish color it'd blend in more. I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Black againt the grey isn't too bad sideview. Had my head unit replaced with MY08 model which is black.
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