High Line Unit and Sat Nav

Scouse1958 · 15th May 2011, 06:53

Hi Guys sorry if this is the right part of the forum to post this just got a rover 75 and want to put one of these in with all the bits what would i need to look for please

Paul

HarryM1BYT · 15th May 2011, 07:15

Best suggestion, is not to even consider attempting to retro fit, it is a major task.

You would need -

The head unit/display; the radio module; the TV module; the Satnav receiver/cd; satnav antenna; a wheel control interface adaptor; a CD multichanger (optional); and finally the wiring looms and metal brackets to mount them. You might also consider you need the HK amps + speakers + subs.

It takes a considerable amount of effort and know how to install if you can get the bits needed and they will be very expensive to buy even second hand. You most sensible option is to look at fitting one of the new Sean Double Din units. That does all that the Hi-line did + a great deal more and is much more up to date. I swapped over from Hi-Line to the DD.

Scouse1958 · 15th May 2011, 07:18

Hi Harry thanks for that i have one in my MG and just got a Rover 75 and was thinking of keeping it original

Paul

woolleysox · 15th May 2011, 07:41

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Originally Posted by Scouse1958

Hi Harry thanks for that i have one in my MG and just got a Rover 75 and was thinking of keeping it original

Paul

Hi paul

just removed all this kit from my ztt it does look good but the sat nav is slow and clunky the head unit has anolog TV + a tape slot and a seperate cd player. it also requires a small unit to get the steering wheel controls to work + you will require a harness if you can find one. As per Harry one of radio guys dd unit fits like a glove and is made for the car. Good luck however you proceed.

peter lee · 26th May 2011, 11:16

Are you selling your Kit? as I need a radio tuner, mine has suffered a good soaking in the boot, and will not tune into any FM stations anymore.

arjan_m · 26th May 2011, 11:26

As for the cable loom, a German company (Kufatec.de) sells them. You can use the loom of a BMW E39, with the options you want. Good seller, and excellent cabling, better than original!

By the way, I have an original Radio module and a TV modul if you want?

peter lee · 26th May 2011, 18:34

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Originally Posted by arjan_m

As for the cable loom, a German company (Kufatec.de) sells them. You can use the loom of a BMW E39, with the options you want. Good seller, and excellent cabling, better than original!

By the way, I have an original Radio module and a TV modul if you want?

I'll buy the radio module, how much do you want?

Rabett_Rover · 26th May 2011, 18:52

Jake has retro fitted one to his ZT 190, so it can be done. It's a long job as others say, but IMHO it would be worth it.

Jake · 26th May 2011, 19:50

Have to say, it's not difficult to install - the tricky part is the aerials, but even then it's workable. You could do it in a day. The joy of hi-line is once the loom is in - the possibilities are endless with what you can add to the system - J1MBO is running some of the BMW equipment, and when you twin it with HK - Oooh err missues!

I've had both - hi-line and a double din.

Definitely worth doing!

Greeners · 27th May 2011, 09:34

I've retro fitted 4 complete higline set ups, and taken at least 6 out.

There's a couple of how to's on the subject as well.

The loom is the hardest part, and depending on what you fitting it into, the aerial connections can be a pain.

15th May 2011, 06:53	#1
Scouse1958 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 Dealer Launch Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,462 Thanks: 150 Thanked 146 Times in 87 Posts	High Line Unit and Sat Nav Hi Guys sorry if this is the right part of the forum to post this just got a rover 75 and want to put one of these in with all the bits what would i need to look for please Paul

15th May 2011, 07:15	#2
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	Best suggestion, is not to even consider attempting to retro fit, it is a major task. You would need - The head unit/display; the radio module; the TV module; the Satnav receiver/cd; satnav antenna; a wheel control interface adaptor; a CD multichanger (optional); and finally the wiring looms and metal brackets to mount them. You might also consider you need the HK amps + speakers + subs. It takes a considerable amount of effort and know how to install if you can get the bits needed and they will be very expensive to buy even second hand. You most sensible option is to look at fitting one of the new Sean Double Din units. That does all that the Hi-line did + a great deal more and is much more up to date. I swapped over from Hi-Line to the DD. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

26th May 2011, 11:16	#5
peter lee Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bury Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Woolleysox. Are you selling your Kit? as I need a radio tuner, mine has suffered a good soaking in the boot, and will not tune into any FM stations anymore.

26th May 2011, 11:26	#6
arjan_m Gets stuck in MG TF 135 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Helmond Posts: 581 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	As for the cable loom, a German company (Kufatec.de) sells them. You can use the loom of a BMW E39, with the options you want. Good seller, and excellent cabling, better than original! By the way, I have an original Radio module and a TV modul if you want? __________________ Look at my (photo)threads here: Fitted a 750 bumper on the 75 Tourer My Rover 75 Tourer My third 75: My Rover 75 1.8 mod topic Rover 75 1.8 Classic, MidNight Blue, 2002 Current car: MG TF 135, Antracite (LQW), 2002

27th May 2011, 09:34	#10
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I've retro fitted 4 complete higline set ups, and taken at least 6 out. There's a couple of how to's on the subject as well. The loom is the hardest part, and depending on what you fitting it into, the aerial connections can be a pain. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

15th May 2011, 07:18	#3
Scouse1958 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 Dealer Launch Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,462 Thanks: 150 Thanked 146 Times in 87 Posts	Hi Harry thanks for that i have one in my MG and just got a Rover 75 and was thinking of keeping it original Paul

26th May 2011, 18:52	#8
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Jake has retro fitted one to his ZT 190, so it can be done. It's a long job as others say, but IMHO it would be worth it.

26th May 2011, 19:50	#9
Jake Banned 2004 75 Contemporary SE Tourer, 2005 (55) Pearl Black Conn. SE Tourer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have to say, it's not difficult to install - the tricky part is the aerials, but even then it's workable. You could do it in a day. The joy of hi-line is once the loom is in - the possibilities are endless with what you can add to the system - J1MBO is running some of the BMW equipment, and when you twin it with HK - Oooh err missues! I've had both - hi-line and a double din. Definitely worth doing!