|
D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV All in car entertainment discussions |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Aftermarket Double DIN Head Unit fitted
I wanted a head unit that would provide a good link to my ipod/iphone (more than aux in) and also hands free phone.
The Alpine units are excellent for ipod control and really quick and the new units have Parrot Bluetooth built in. So I fitted a single DIN unit: But, no one makes a fascia surround for the FL A8 and (with a little bit of a nudge from Ian) I realised the unit didn't really fit in with the style of the car. So I decided to swap it out and put a double din unit in: And I am very pleased with the result. Had to get a fascia for an A6 and cut it down but it all went in well. Next steps are to "plumb" 3 pairs of RCAs to an Blaupunkt 5 channel amp in the boot and then to upgrade the speakers. I want it all to be hidden though so I will keep you posted! (I also managed to fit some LED side lights and Xenons yesterday, oh, and fix a broken drivers door catch!)
__________________
Jeremy 2000/X Silver 2.8 D2 Sport Last edited by jeremyp; 19th October 2010 at 02:12 PM. |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Now that looks factory! Good result.
__________________
Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
yes, nice job indeed.
__________________
Gone, but not forgotten... 2000 A8 4.2 Quattro – Green, S8 18’s, Xenons, PhatBox, and loads of other toys. |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
That does look very cool indeed!
__________________
CURRENT: 2006 Audi A8 D3 4.2 Tdi QS - CLICK HERE FOR PROJECT THREAD: Audi Exclusive Azure Blue, Amaretto brown interior, facelift rear lights, S8 mirrors, B&O, ACC, Digital TV, glass sunroof, Fridge, Extended Leather Pack 2, wooden steering wheel & gearknob, keyless entry, keyless start, electric boot, softclose doors SOLD : 2000 FL Silver D2 4.2 QS - Solar sunroof, Bose, Blinds, NavPlus, Playstation, DVD, wireless headphones, iPhone AV connection, RS6 steering wheel, chrome mirrors, phone prep, xenons, servotronic steering, Rear screen, TV-in-motion, NavPlus Alu rings, S8 exhaust, S8 bonnet grille, 385mm D3 S8 brakes, rubber winter mats, De-badged rear, US rear indicator clusters, 20" Final Edition diamond cut wheels, 15mm Eibach Pro spacers (front), 20mm H&R hubcentric spacers (rear). Audi A8/S8 D2 Flickr Group |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
JeremyP, which surround adaptor did you use exactly? I've found these for around £10-15 and there is another kit for £35-40 which includes the cage.
Cheers. |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
|
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Tony. I used the one with the cage although I only used the surround (not cage or foam padding, unit trim etc). It's a Connects2 CT23AU03A.
Dynamic Sounds A6 Surround
__________________
Jeremy 2000/X Silver 2.8 D2 Sport |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Just noticed your taste in music.
Eek! Zip |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
It's OK Zip, we can't all have taste
__________________
Jeremy 2000/X Silver 2.8 D2 Sport |
#10
|
||||
|
||||
Its spooky how your dash seems to have morphed. Small for the 1st unit, big for the second. I keep looking and just don't get it
Nice job though. Neat and professional |
|
|