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The Wifey-Mobile: The GTi She Didn't Want...
lukemk5gti:
--- Quote from: FJ1000 on January 11, 2016, 03:34:23 pm ---
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on January 11, 2016, 12:55:35 pm ---I like the apple car play! How much and who installed?
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Cheers, so do I! I wish I got the same unit for my other car. I got a more expensive pioneer unit (AVH-X8700BT) but needn't have bothered, the SPH-DA120 does everything I need. I think it looks better too.
I got it installed by Safensound in Thornton Heath, chap called David. I highly recommend him; very diligent, wants to do a good job, and reasonable prices.
He did me a good deal on the headunit itself as a one-off, as I've had a few things done by him. On top of the unit cost, he charged me £69 for the fascia, steering control module and aerial booster + £49 installation.
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I'm actually from Dublin so I'll probably get it done in halfords. So if you had a choice again and both the AVH-X8700BT and the SPH-DA120 cost the same what would you go for?
My only issue here is that Halfords won't be able to supply a fascia, control module and aerial booster... I doubt you have much info on these parts do you?
FJ1000:
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on January 12, 2016, 09:08:19 am ---
--- Quote from: FJ1000 on January 11, 2016, 03:34:23 pm ---
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on January 11, 2016, 12:55:35 pm ---I like the apple car play! How much and who installed?
--- End quote ---
Cheers, so do I! I wish I got the same unit for my other car. I got a more expensive pioneer unit (AVH-X8700BT) but needn't have bothered, the SPH-DA120 does everything I need. I think it looks better too.
I got it installed by Safensound in Thornton Heath, chap called David. I highly recommend him; very diligent, wants to do a good job, and reasonable prices.
He did me a good deal on the headunit itself as a one-off, as I've had a few things done by him. On top of the unit cost, he charged me £69 for the fascia, steering control module and aerial booster + £49 installation.
--- End quote ---
I'm actually from Dublin so I'll probably get it done in halfords. So if you had a choice again and both the AVH-X8700BT and the SPH-DA120 cost the same what would you go for?
My only issue here is that Halfords won't be able to supply a fascia, control module and aerial booster... I doubt you have much info on these parts do you?
--- End quote ---
Ha, yeah that might be a problem.
The Fascia etc. all came from connects2 - If you have a look on their website, all the parts you need should be there.
The SPH-DA120 is a smaller screeen, and doesn't have android auto. Those are really the only drawbacks that were relevant to me when I was deciding on a headunit a few months back when I upgraded my RS4. After deciding on the AVH-X8700BT, I didn't get on with android auto when I did try it, and ended up switching my phone to an iphone anyway! There are other differences in spec, but they weren't things that concerned me; no CD player on the SPH-DA120, or USB input, or capability to add pioneer navigation.
If you have an iphone, I'd get the cheaper model. It looks better in the dashboard anyway, cleaner lines and doesn't protrude.
lukemk5gti:
--- Quote from: FJ1000 on January 12, 2016, 09:38:39 am ---
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on January 12, 2016, 09:08:19 am ---
--- Quote from: FJ1000 on January 11, 2016, 03:34:23 pm ---
--- Quote from: lukemk5gti on January 11, 2016, 12:55:35 pm ---I like the apple car play! How much and who installed?
--- End quote ---
Cheers, so do I! I wish I got the same unit for my other car. I got a more expensive pioneer unit (AVH-X8700BT) but needn't have bothered, the SPH-DA120 does everything I need. I think it looks better too.
I got it installed by Safensound in Thornton Heath, chap called David. I highly recommend him; very diligent, wants to do a good job, and reasonable prices.
He did me a good deal on the headunit itself as a one-off, as I've had a few things done by him. On top of the unit cost, he charged me £69 for the fascia, steering control module and aerial booster + £49 installation.
--- End quote ---
I'm actually from Dublin so I'll probably get it done in halfords. So if you had a choice again and both the AVH-X8700BT and the SPH-DA120 cost the same what would you go for?
My only issue here is that Halfords won't be able to supply a fascia, control module and aerial booster... I doubt you have much info on these parts do you?
--- End quote ---
Ha, yeah that might be a problem.
The Fascia etc. all came from connects2 - If you have a look on their website, all the parts you need should be there.
The SPH-DA120 is a smaller screeen, and doesn't have android auto. Those are really the only drawbacks that were relevant to me when I was deciding on a headunit a few months back when I upgraded my RS4. After deciding on the AVH-X8700BT, I didn't get on with android auto when I did try it, and ended up switching my phone to an iphone anyway! There are other differences in spec, but they weren't things that concerned me; no CD player on the SPH-DA120, or USB input, or capability to add pioneer navigation.
If you have an iphone, I'd get the cheaper model. It looks better in the dashboard anyway, cleaner lines and doesn't protrude.
--- End quote ---
So just had a run down to Halfords (should be working but I have a fast car :signLOL:) and the guy at the counter for the first time ever impressed me! He knew every single part required from your list without me saying a word. He then wrote down all of the serial numbers etc. and it turns out Halfords can supply it all.
Breakdown:
Harness PC2-754 €10
Aerial Adaptor PC5-136 €13
Aerial Adaptor Connection €6.5
Fascia DFP-703 €25
Unit €399 (It was 20% off at xmas :fighting:)
Fitting is only €35
All in €488 or £368. That seem right to you even though your stereo was possibly a bit cheaper?
FJ1000:
Yeah that seems a fair price, very close to what I paid actually.
Did they say where they would run the USB cables for the phone connection?
Have you tried any car audio installers for a price?
FJ1000:
New private reg for the Mrs (birthday June 12th, and name is Sofia)
Also gave it a wash and a couple of coats of jetseal - great stuff.
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