Grumpymonkey84
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Leicester
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ive found a pretty nifty 2 din lcd dvd etc player online and have been looking for a decent one for a while now,. ive recently just brought my first landrover disco 3 (gun metal grey with beige interior,. love it!!)
however i fancy fitting a dvd/tv in the 2 din where the original cd player is,. problem is i dont know the dimensions,. does anyone on here know?
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 22nd Aug 2012 11:01 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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is a double din not a standard size? I think you just need the adaptor and cables to fit it into don't you?
http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car_radio_adaptors.aspx?id=140
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| 23rd Aug 2012 7:02 am |
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Grumpymonkey84
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Leicester
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Well its one from eBay with all the gadgets and gizmos,.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400306468492?ssP...1438.l2649
It's got everything I need on it and it's within my price range, plus it's all good reviews on that particular model
I just didn't want to order it and realise that it didn't fit is all, hence why I was wondering about the sizes
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| 23rd Aug 2012 7:32 am |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
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Is that one of the Chinese units with TV, Sat Nav, IPod connection etc. I used one a while ago for another car and it worked well. If it has the programmable sterering interface, you can buy a can bus adapter and then program the buttons to work. Not sure how the amp is connected on the HK radios, but you may need to put a resistor inline on the outputs from the new radio. I fitted one to a Saab which had a factory amp and this worked well.
You can buy a D3 adapter plate for the front to make it look good.
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| 23rd Aug 2012 7:34 am |
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Grumpymonkey84
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Leicester
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Yeah I found one on eBay which was only £14, looks in pretty good condition too but you can't tell from the pictures alone I suppose,. I'm new to the whole landrover club so I'm still figuring out what's what really, live and learn ay
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| 23rd Aug 2012 8:29 am |
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countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
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£14, that is cheap the front plate and cage will probably cost more than that.
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| 23rd Aug 2012 9:01 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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do you have a single disk radio or the 6 disk one fitted ? G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 23rd Aug 2012 9:12 am |
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Grumpymonkey84
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Leicester
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I'm pretty sure it's the 6 disk,. I'm not 100% sure to be honest as Im picking up the car on Wednesday, sure it is though,. Could this be a problem?
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| 23rd Aug 2012 9:57 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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The 6 disk head unit is the hub of the infotainment system .
First off it generates a clock which gives the rest of the modules and dash the time .
You will loose all settings for the instrument cluster LCD
Secondly the head unit sends out a most signal ( fibre optic ) ... This then lets all other modules work ( screen / amp / tv/ Bluetooth / TMC etc ) ... So none of these will work .
And finaly the head unit does not have any speaker wires attached to it .. There all on the amp under the drivers
I have know people to fit the old head unit away in the boot to keep its functions working .. Then fit a new radio / amp
If its the base radio ( 1 cd ) then no problem .. Just get an ISO converter lead and swap the radio over G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 23rd Aug 2012 10:15 am |
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Grumpymonkey84
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Leicester
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So does that mean that the info on the dash behind the steering wheel won't work properly??
The actual dash doesn't have the sat nav unit because it's the 's' model, I was more worried about the air con, heated seats etc,. But if it affects the main trip computer then I'd be worried,.
It comes with a manual and I'll be honest and say that I know naff all about cars, I've been learning bit by but over the past 6 weeks so I'm new to the disco gang
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| 23rd Aug 2012 10:39 am |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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correct ...you wont be able to change any settings and wont have the clock ( you may not have it there anyway depending on year ) G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 23rd Aug 2012 1:51 pm |
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Grumpymonkey84
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Leicester
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Well the clock is on the radio and I get a clock on the new LCD one so that's not a problem, I'm just worried about the settings, it's a 2005 model btw,. I'm guessing you mean the 'trip' and 'range' settings,..???
Sorry if I sound abit dumb I only know little bits haha
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| 23rd Aug 2012 2:31 pm |
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simoniz
Member Since: 28 Oct 2007
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If its the single cd radio unit then you will be fine on dimensions. I have one fitted myself and have had several different units over a period of time ( pics in gallery) all have been well worth it. If you need help on the wiring,adaptor cables etc.... Just get in touch .
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| 23rd Aug 2012 7:08 pm |
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Grumpymonkey84
Member Since: 31 Jul 2012
Location: Leicester
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thanks simoniz,. your a star pal,. i dont suppose you know what the dimensions are do you?
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| 24th Aug 2012 12:29 am |
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simoniz
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As stated earlier in the thread Double Din is an industry standard that these units are manufactured to for size. I have never had any issues on size over the sveral of these units I have owned. If you google Double Din Dimensions then you will find the standard dimensions I am sure.
As for being a star - yes Iknow ...... 
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| 24th Aug 2012 7:31 am |
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