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Thinking of new radio am I mad?

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  • 14-09-2014 11:09pm
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    micks_address
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    Hi guys
    TThinking of replacing the standard radio in my 2014 diesel civic to a touch screen unit with sat nav. Trouble is the expense. Probably taking 100 euro for new dash fascia then I need adapters and cables to ensure the handsfree steering controls work. Then a decent unit from kenwood pioneer or alpine run close to 1000 euro when fitted. Craziness?


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    simplybam
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭simplybam


    yep


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    Noccy_Mondy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,845 ✭✭✭Noccy_Mondy


    Ya, is there nothing oem that would fit in properly? To me anyway, retrofitting a brand new car with a cheap radio wouldn't look great. OEM or nothing would be my advice.


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    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users Posts: 11,866 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    The OEM unit in the civic is most likely a rebranded aftermarket pice of kit as it's just a normal double din touchscreen. It might be looking into who makes it or checking with a dealer/on eBay as it should theoretically be possible to fit it in any model.

    I wouldn't be worried about buying a secondhand one from a reputable seller with warranty on eBay either.


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,456 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Thanks I'm looking at a pioneer unit on Amazon Germany. It's coming in a good bit cheaper than the UK site. Any downside to importing from Germany?

    http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00IKMO6AU?pc_redir=1410907699&robot_redir=1


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    MuppetCheck
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    The pioneer head units can have messy looking interfaces. Might not bother you, annoyed the crap out of me with one though.


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,456 ✭✭✭micks_address


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    The pioneer head units can have messy looking interfaces. Might not bother you, annoyed the crap out of me with one though.

    Which of pioneer, kenwood alpine would you recommend?


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    MuppetCheck
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    micks_address wrote: »
    Which of pioneer, kenwood alpine would you recommend?

    Not too up on them, but the kenwood interface seems more polished. It would ruin the look of the interior having graphics a kid could do.

    Surely at that money there's a Honda one available.


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    copey
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭copey


    Your mad how much time do u spend in ur car


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,456 ✭✭✭micks_address


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    Not too up on them, but the kenwood interface seems more polished. It would ruin the look of the interior having graphics a kid could do.

    Surely at that money there's a Honda one available.
    The honda unit is quite dated according to the reviews


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,456 ✭✭✭micks_address


    copey wrote: »
    Your mad how much time do u spend in ur car

    Yeah I know it doesn't make much sense


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    Skatedude
    Registered Users Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Skatedude


    i have to admit that i haven't used a car radio in years. i fitted a carpc instead which can hold hundreds of albums, sat nav, phone radio diagnostics etc etc and uses a simple front end.
    You can get a double din carpc with built in amp etc, but it's not for everyone as some pc knowledge isnt essential, but useful.
    Heres an example.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VMqqufwis

    But i prefer using a front end software like centrafuse instead of just windows interface such as below.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHhYAmJnjww


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,456 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Skatedude wrote: »
    i have to admit that i haven't used a car radio in years. i fitted a carpc instead which can hold hundreds of albums, sat nav, phone radio diagnostics etc etc and uses a simple front end.
    You can get a double din carpc with built in amp etc, but it's not for everyone as some pc knowledge isnt essential, but useful.
    Heres an example.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VMqqufwis

    But i prefer using a front end software like centrafuse instead of just windows interface such as below.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHhYAmJnjww

    how do they work our price wise?

    Happy with play with tech stuff :) so looks very interesting


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    micks_address
    Registered Users Posts: 8,456 ✭✭✭micks_address


    micks_address wrote: »
    how do they work our price wise?

    Happy with play with tech stuff :) so looks very interesting

    seems pricier again... :(


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    Skatedude
    Registered Users Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Skatedude


    It can cost about the same as a good cd/radio. but a carpc is a lot more versatile.
    Mine holds every album i own, plus all of family guy, american dad etc for when i'm bored waiting for someone. plus i keep my 360 joypad in the glovebox and also have pretty much every arcade game on it.

    The main issue is that it's hard to get single din touchscreens for cars. double din is easy to get.
    In my case the carpc is in the boot beside the 4 way amp with a usb and hdmi cable running to the touchscreen on the dash. but the all in one double din i posted above is convenient for those who dont want to do much rewiring etc.

    Price wise. you could do one yourself from about 500 up. but the all in one is about 1000 dollars .
    http://e3io.com/custom-computers-car-pc


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