Replacement radio for 75

alphaeagle · 19th May 2020, 21:28

I am looking at replacing my radio in the 75 and well the highline is just to much work.....

SO I am looking for a touch screen radio with Sat nav, Bluetooth and mp3 playback.....also connections for a reverse camera and steering controls.

skellum · 19th May 2020, 22:08

Can't help, but I'm watching with interest. My car came with no stereo in place, just more cables hanging out the dash than you'd find in the clearance bin at Maplins.
The car is going on loan to our youngest boy, who WILL want 'sounds' in the car.
Last time I fitted a stereo it was a tape player in my Ford Escort, somewhere around 1987, so I know nothing about this. Apparently even CDs are old hat now, and he his music on his 'phone.
Like alphaeagle I think I need to find something that does Bluetooth and MP3.
Cheers in advance everyone

Rogue · 19th May 2020, 23:51

I used an Xtrons android unit and it does all that you are looking for and no blanking plates needed as it fits correctly in the gap. As its an Android unit you can download pretty much all the apps you would normally expect to find on your smartphone.

https://xtrons.co.uk/bmw-rover-mg-va...-9-0-pa7946bip

Looks like this in place

AndyN01 · 20th May 2020, 07:27

I recently bought an Xtrons unit from Jubbarelly but, sadly, it looks like he's no longer trading.

It's product code/name is IN9946BPL

Have a look here and see if it'll suit your needs.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/XTRONS-Rove.../dp/B07RJ9Z9S2

I'm very happy with the unit.

Good Luck.

Andy.

hotdog1 · 20th May 2020, 08:45

how easy are the xtrons units to install?

many thanks

Rogue · 20th May 2020, 14:02

They are pretty straightforward. Mine included all leads etc to fit

Clickernick · 21st May 2020, 00:08

I’ve not been happy with any of the Chinese affairs so in my 3rd Rover I’ve gone back to my roots and fitted a Pioneer AVH-Z9200 DAB. It does everything you could dream of and is so quick and smooth in operation. You wouldn’t expect anything less from a market leader.

As I use Apple products I wanted a full system capability along with Car Play. Mirroring is also useful to me.

As part of my install I gave replaced the speaker units and added a small Amp to drive them for superior sound.

Very happy all round.

19th May 2020, 21:28	#1
alphaeagle Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon CDTi, MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portarlington Posts: 135 Thanks: 66 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	Replacement radio for 75 I am looking at replacing my radio in the 75 and well the highline is just to much work..... SO I am looking for a touch screen radio with Sat nav, Bluetooth and mp3 playback.....also connections for a reverse camera and steering controls. __________________ Working on: Rover 75 CDTi Copperleaf Today is just yesterdays tomorrow.....

19th May 2020, 23:51	#3
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I used an Xtrons android unit and it does all that you are looking for and no blanking plates needed as it fits correctly in the gap. As its an Android unit you can download pretty much all the apps you would normally expect to find on your smartphone. https://xtrons.co.uk/bmw-rover-mg-va...-9-0-pa7946bip Looks like this in place __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

20th May 2020, 14:02	#6
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	They are pretty straightforward. Mine included all leads etc to fit __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

21st May 2020, 00:08	#7
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	I’ve not been happy with any of the Chinese affairs so in my 3rd Rover I’ve gone back to my roots and fitted a Pioneer AVH-Z9200 DAB. It does everything you could dream of and is so quick and smooth in operation. You wouldn’t expect anything less from a market leader. As I use Apple products I wanted a full system capability along with Car Play. Mirroring is also useful to me. As part of my install I gave replaced the speaker units and added a small Amp to drive them for superior sound. Very happy all round. __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp.

19th May 2020, 22:08	#2
skellum Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Stornoway Posts: 115 Thanks: 17 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Can't help, but I'm watching with interest. My car came with no stereo in place, just more cables hanging out the dash than you'd find in the clearance bin at Maplins. The car is going on loan to our youngest boy, who WILL want 'sounds' in the car. Last time I fitted a stereo it was a tape player in my Ford Escort, somewhere around 1987, so I know nothing about this. Apparently even CDs are old hat now, and he his music on his 'phone. Like alphaeagle I think I need to find something that does Bluetooth and MP3. Cheers in advance everyone

20th May 2020, 07:27	#4
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,076 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	I recently bought an Xtrons unit from Jubbarelly but, sadly, it looks like he's no longer trading. It's product code/name is IN9946BPL Have a look here and see if it'll suit your needs. https://www.amazon.co.uk/XTRONS-Rove.../dp/B07RJ9Z9S2 I'm very happy with the unit. Good Luck. Andy.

20th May 2020, 08:45	#5
hotdog1 Newbie 75 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: DOZETTT Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how easy are the xtrons units to install? many thanks