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New head unit

Post by Chinny » Sun Oct 02, 2022 12:49 pm

So finally got the new head unit and rear camera fitted yesterday. Just waiting for the lighting to HDMI cable to arrive to see if the video works Image

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Re: New head unit

Post by stuartbarriskell » Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:33 pm

Looks brilliant mate.. fancy getting that done in my B8.. guy I took it too says its too complex a Job him, he runs a good car audio Shop too

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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Sun Oct 02, 2022 4:32 pm

stuartbarriskell wrote:Looks brilliant mate.. fancy getting that done in my B8.. guy I took it too says its too complex a Job him, he runs a good car audio Shop too Image

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Thanks bud. Took them around 5hrs to do. Main work was the rear camera installation.

This was the place where I went

https://caraudiosecurity.com/


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Re: New head unit

Post by stuartbarriskell » Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:10 pm


Chinny wrote:
stuartbarriskell wrote:Looks brilliant mate.. fancy getting that done in my B8.. guy I took it too says its too complex a Job him, he runs a good car audio Shop too Image

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Thanks bud. Took them around 5hrs to do. Main work was the rear camera installation.

This was the place where I went

https://caraudiosecurity.com/


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Cheers for that, there is a guy up here that specialises in complex installs, I'm 20 miles North of Glasgow lol.. London's out for me, mind you I did drive down to North of London to pick up a ZX10R two years ago.

I wanted a new head unit and replace various speakers and amp with better quality units but hit a brick wall with Beaver.. might still get this guy to look at it for me.

Gavin at Beaver Audio says it's to do with an optical cable that runs from the amp in the rear to the OE unit.. kinda think part of it he just didn't want to do it as its a long job. Can I ask what kind of money was involved for the job, did you fire in anything else at the same time ?..

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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:22 pm

Cost breakdown was around £1200, that’s head unit , the double din fitting kit, camera , DAB antenna, HDMI and 2 USB aux extension cable. Plus the fitting cost.


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Re: New head unit

Post by stuartbarriskell » Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:31 pm

Totally reasonable money, that head unit makes a world of difference the Audi one is total crap, I forgot what the OE unit was like till I jumped into the B8 having had a B7 till 2014.. it's Jurassic Park material..

Do you think they would reply to an email if I sent one to them, I wouldn't completely rule out a visit.. any names you dealt with would be good.

Lastly Do you have B and O in yours


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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:05 pm

Hey bud. Yes I have the B&O in mine and I’m sure they would respond or just give them a call 02085619485.


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Re: New head unit

Post by stuartbarriskell » Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:25 pm

Cheers again chinny, I'll ping them an email, any names I can link the email too ?..

I'll reference you too if that's OK..pretty sure they'll figure out the guy with the B7 RS4


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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:15 am

No worries dude. Tell you what I’m gonna be going past there later this morning. I’ll get you the name of the chap that I dealt with


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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Mon Oct 03, 2022 11:21 am

Chaps name who I dealt with was Casey and the fitter was Jay


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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:55 pm

You will need one of the below to allow the video to work Image


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Re: New head unit

Post by stuartbarriskell » Mon Oct 03, 2022 2:16 pm

Good man, just waiting on a reply

And cheers for doing that

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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Mon Oct 03, 2022 4:24 pm

stuartbarriskell wrote:Good man, just waiting on a reply Image

And cheers for doing that Image

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No worries dude ImageImage


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Re: New head unit

Post by Chinny » Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:38 am

Chinny wrote:You will need one of the below to allow the video to work Image


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Sorry should have said if you have an Android phone you can wireless connect to watch movies, etc. it’s only Apple phones that need to connect via cable for movies. Car play is without cables


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Re: New head unit

Post by stuartbarriskell » Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:48 pm

Thanks for your input man, they replied with a comprehensive breakdown of what's likely needed..

Looks like well north of 2 grand.. Need to figure just how much i want it, I've a wedding to pay for next weekend, so need to get that out the way and see whats left in the kitty.

Needless to say I emailed what looks like a decent outfit in Perth, just up the road from me, they never replied, this is the problem up here ! I don't get it, even if they couldn't be arsed knocking up a basic reply they could have emailed back asking me to call them or whatever...pish service !

Might treat myself to a good xmas pressie...
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