Another type of Chinese double din - Page 3

Radioguy · 27th November 2010, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by phenonix

Have the steering wheel controls been fixed in these latest models?
I.e no more cutting wires ?

I think you mean about the Infrared Steering? I Don't know if that can be answered without trying. The Other Unit was Plug Play and teach on the steering wheel controls unless was IR

phenonix · 27th November 2010, 01:24

No not only IR, there were two wires that needing to be cut

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=66117
3/4 the way down, bit about the steering controls.

As you say, will only know after testing, I think CDTI will know what i mean when he's back on.

CDTi · 27th November 2010, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by phenonix

No not only IR, there were two wires that needing to be cut

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=66117
3/4 the way down, bit about the steering controls.

As you say, will only know after testing, I think CDTI will know what i mean when he's back on.

This new unit came with a mini-din connector for the steering controls. So obviously for any of the later cars its just plug'n play.

In the earlier cars with BMW or IR adaptors, then the 2 wires from the steering controls will need to be traced and spliced to the 2 wires on the mini-din on the headunit.

chrissyboy · 27th November 2010, 10:06

i would stick with seans unit myself .one thing that other units dont have is the excellent back up service sean provides is second to none ..

tony_fry · 27th November 2010, 10:06

Sean seems to have everything covered again!!!

CDTi · 27th November 2010, 12:21

Some daytime pics and a vid:

Hopefully you can see me changing the icons around in the vid.

madone · 27th November 2010, 13:00

Looks canny plus radio sounded good

vindaloo · 27th November 2010, 13:29

I do like the stepped front design.

lowey · 27th November 2010, 16:11

I was really tempted by one of these units only a few weeks ago. I contacted Sean for his opinion but he wasn't very encouraging about this particular unit so I decided against purchasing. I spent several days contacting a seller in London through Ebay who was selling this exact same unit but eventually after along time deliberating decided not to purchase. I particularly like the look of the unit, I personally think it looks alot better. Im in the unfortunate position of just purchasing a new single din unit with all the goodies after deciding against this particular unit. Now you have got me thinking again and cant wait for you to give your opinions after thoroughly testing this unit

vindaloo · 28th November 2010, 09:47

The real differentiator between the 2 Chinese DD's may well be the radio quality via the standard aerial.

27th November 2010, 10:06	#24
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	i would stick with seans unit myself .one thing that other units dont have is the excellent back up service sean provides is second to none .. __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

27th November 2010, 10:06	#25
tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Sean seems to have everything covered again!!! __________________ Regards Tony Membership No 135

27th November 2010, 12:21	#26
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Some daytime pics and a vid: Hopefully you can see me changing the icons around in the vid. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

27th November 2010, 16:11	#29
lowey Avid contributor MG ZT V8 SUPERCHARGED Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BIRMINGHAM Posts: 183 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was really tempted by one of these units only a few weeks ago. I contacted Sean for his opinion but he wasn't very encouraging about this particular unit so I decided against purchasing. I spent several days contacting a seller in London through Ebay who was selling this exact same unit but eventually after along time deliberating decided not to purchase. I particularly like the look of the unit, I personally think it looks alot better. Im in the unfortunate position of just purchasing a new single din unit with all the goodies after deciding against this particular unit. Now you have got me thinking again and cant wait for you to give your opinions after thoroughly testing this unit __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] THE DIFFERENCE IS DREADNOUGHT

27th November 2010, 01:24	#22
phenonix Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2001 Club Sedan V6 2.5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,458 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	No not only IR, there were two wires that needing to be cut http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=66117 3/4 the way down, bit about the steering controls. As you say, will only know after testing, I think CDTI will know what i mean when he's back on.

27th November 2010, 13:00	#27
madone Posted a thing or two none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 1,209 Thanks: 140 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	Looks canny plus radio sounded good

27th November 2010, 13:29	#28
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	I do like the stepped front design.

28th November 2010, 09:47	#30
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	The real differentiator between the 2 Chinese DD's may well be the radio quality via the standard aerial.