Audio Installation

montravia

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I'm on the verge of trying one of these, having become frustrated with my NIT failures (several clone disk changes).
https://www.aucarauto.com/product/a...017-2-gen-multimedia-stereo-audio-dvd-player/
As opposed to a replacement NIT.
I'm surprised that I can find no-one in the UK who has tried one.
It seems to have been successful in the USA, especially the generation 2.
I'm looking for someone who I could trust installation. Not difficult but does require removal of much of the lower dash, and centre of course.
I'm near Cheltenham Gloucestershire, but would travel for reassurance.
Any help much appreciated.
Robin
 
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Wanderer

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This was a group purchase wasn't it? Should be a thread in fact I know there is.

Is there one for the pre 2007 QP etc yet?
 

BDM

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Interested also, same for me I have found loads stateside but nothing over here. I currently have a Bluetooth dongle in the glovebox and just ordered a Bluetooth controller to attach somewhere to avoid looking at my phone.
 

Navcorr

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I'm near Cheltenham Gloucestershire, but would travel for reassurance.
Would suggest giving Audiofile in Bishops Stortford a call. Whilst they may not have installed this particular unit they do know the GT well and they've had an excellent reputation for years. It would mean a fair journey but they can offer a courtesy car.
 

montravia

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I was thinking of this also as interested in the Alpine solution just not found anyone who has one yet who can offer a real life review.
The Alpine solution?
The reason I'm interested in this version is that it completely replaces the troublesome NIT. Probably at less cost than another NIT.
I'm not really interested in bells and audio whistles, i hardly ever have any sound system on but this also accesses and controls the car settings. BT and USB and Wifi bonuses.
 

CatmanV2

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Interesting. It looks to supplement rather than replace but I'll give them a call
Thanks Cat again

I believe it does indeed. Let me know what you find out? They will be my preferred installer if whatever I buy doesn't have cameras.....

C
 

montravia

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Would suggest giving Audiofile in Bishops Stortford a call. Whilst they may not have installed this particular unit they do know the GT well and they've had an excellent reputation for years. It would mean a fair journey but they can offer a courtesy car.
Thanks Nav,
Had a chat.
Nice people but won't install anything that they can't source themselves

Ah well.