Technical How to change the head unit
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Fair point. I have to say though, I never use those vents in the car that I have now.
I'm not really sure if I will put this back in or just sell the system and buy one of those sat navs that fit on the dash.
I highly doubt it as they're canbus controlled
I don't understand any of this canbus stuff. You might as well be talking in a different language!
Is your current car a Fiat 500?
No, it's a Mito, until tomorrow, get the 500 then.
Well I'll leave you to see how useless the outer vents are on the 500.........
I don't understand any of this canbus stuff. You might as well be talking in a different language!
It does take a while to get you head around. It's just complicates the setup, like sending a signal from your steering controls to a satellite and then back down to the cars head unit would probably be simpler and used less tech! Lol.
The only advantage is it enables cars to do millions of different things that similar cars back 10-15 years ago could only dream of doing.
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I couldn't get that link to work but I did get a picture of it on another site.
If the unit is black if you've gone for white ambiance it might look a bit out of place.
If the vents are compromised IMHO I wouldn't fit the unit - 500 is a small car compared to the Mito and you will need the air on your face (agree with Maxi).
Thinking of the Sat Nav feature there was a Tom Tom for sale but unfortunately it sold.
There is a guy on here along with others (Bqunn & Grimwau) who are into the Tom Tom and TechHouseC has given a good summary here but be careful if you plan to move it to a different car.
If I had the Socket I'd go for the Blue & Me Tom Tom unit because of the way it integrates and keep the retro look of the standard system.
I think the sound of the standard sound system is pretty good - too late for the interscope now.
I couldn't get that link to work but I did get a picture of it on another site.
If the unit is black if you've gone for white ambiance it might look a bit out of place.
If the vents are compromised IMHO I wouldn't fit the unit - 500 is a small car compared to the Mito and you will need the air on your face (agree with Maxi).
Thinking of the Sat Nav feature there was a Tom Tom for sale but unfortunately it sold.
There is a guy on here along with others (Bqunn & Grimwau) who are into the Tom Tom and TechHouseC has given a good summary here but be careful if you plan to move it to a different car.
If I had the Socket I'd go for the Blue & Me Tom Tom unit because of the way it integrates and keep the retro look of the standard system.
I think the sound of the standard sound system is pretty good - too late for the interscope now.
Thanks for the advice. I will think it through. I'm sort of itching to get my old system back in, but it has to look right and I will see how much I need those vents first. Get the car today, looking forward to it.
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Not tried a 16, but I use a 32gb and a 64gb; both work fine, although the larger you go the slower it takes to build the media library.
I know I've heard some people say that some makes of USB are better than others.
I know I've heard some people say that some makes of USB are better than others.
Have a read of your B&M manual
I just bought a double din fascia plate off of eBay so that I can fit my Kenwood unit back in. I haven't found that the airflow is weak as other have said, in fact it's quite good (and hoping the fascia with the vents doesn't lessen it)! I'm getting it done at my local ICE dealer's as I want the sub put back in and the door speakers too. They do a fantastic job, to be honest, it's worth the money. I will post photos in a few weeks when it is done...mind you if it doesn't look good, no photos!
Have a read of your B&M manual
Thanks for your help.
I just bought a double din fascia plate off of eBay so that I can fit my Kenwood unit back in. I haven't found that the airflow is weak as other have said, in fact it's quite good (and hoping the fascia with the vents doesn't lessen it)! I'm getting it done at my local ICE dealer's as I want the sub put back in and the door speakers too. They do a fantastic job, to be honest, it's worth the money. I will post photos in a few weeks when it is done...mind you if it doesn't look good, no photos!
We weren't talking about the central vents, you need to try the side vents, they are near on useless.
I know it comes across as being a bit unhelpful, but honestly you will find out SOOOOOOOOO much just by reading the owners manual and the B&M manual
