GT - advice on options

[CatmanV2]

No they didn't and the Bose is a 'nice to have'.

It doesn't seem to make much difference - I have had one GT with and one without and I can't tell the difference!

Well they have rear sensors.

And the Bose doesn't have SDV as far as I am aware, but my manual is US and 2009

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[Bobby Dandruff]

Well they have rear sensors.

And the Bose doesn't have SDV as far as I am aware, but my manual is US and 2009

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Correct. Rear sensors were standard on the 4.2. I don't think that front sensors (which are the really useful ones!) were an option.

 

[CatmanV2]

Correct. Rear sensors were standard on the 4.2. I don't think that front sensors (which are the really useful ones!) were an option.

I wonder how easy it would to retro fit *a* system. Any idea how hard it is to get a GT bumper off?

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[AaronE]

lots of screws, but pretty easy.

 

[CatmanV2]

lots of screws, but pretty easy.

Thanks!

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[bigbob]

Front parking sensors were an option on the 4.2 but not sure when they started, they certainly were in 2011 when I got my 4.7.

The only GranTurismo you cannot get them on is the Stradale.

 

[dickygrace]

My auto electrician has fitted them before, tough job but can be done. Figure around £300 all in.

 

[StuartW]

Well worth it though, that is one long nose which dips away alarmingly

 

[CatmanV2]

Well worth it though, that is one long nose which dips away alarmingly

So far I've ended up parking to far away from stuff. I dread when that stops....

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[T10YYY]

I have had the standard sound system in one of my previous GTS and it was atrocious!! Make sure it has the NOSE. ..Yes it's not the best but way better than standard
The rear sensors are standard but fronts were optional on 4.2....front sensors are desirable given the long bonnet!

 

[StuartW]

I have had the standard sound system in one of my previous GTS and it was atrocious!! Make sure it has the NOSE. ..Yes it's not the best but way better than standard
The rear sensors are standard but fronts were optional on 4.2....front sensors are desirable given the long bonnet!

I don't know about the NOSE option but the BOSE is pretty good

 

[CatmanV2]

I don't know about the NOSE option but the BOSE is pretty good

My GT has no Nose! How does it smell?
Bloody awful, but I finally found the 'air freshener'. They hid it in the arm rest. Bastards.

I have to say, transferring music to the jukebox (I don't have the USB / iPod) is a labour of love, but the Bose system actually sounds pretty good.

Not as good as the *engine*, bot not at all bad.

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[StuartW]

Yes, the jukebox takes time to copy across,I guess it takes about 30 odd minutes for a CD to load so an excellent excuse to go for another drive!

 

[CatmanV2]

Yes, the jukebox takes time to copy across,I guess it takes about 30 odd minutes for a CD to load so an excellent excuse to go for another drive!

I have a CD of MP3s which I shall try tomorrow. Everyone needs a hobby

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[T10YYY]

Hahaha....bloody I phones and their cracked screens

 

[T10YYY]

Iphones! lol

 

[hoyin]

I don't bother now with transferring. I just plug my phone in via the aux and listen to Spotify.

I actually drove it yesterday not in sports mode but in full manual and you know what! The gear changes are super smooth!!

Won't be doing that again in a hurry though! I just just in a built up area and it was 1am. I thought I would be considerate.

 

[CatmanV2]

I don't bother now with transferring. I just plug my phone in via the aux and listen to Spotify.

I actually drove it yesterday not in sports mode but in full manual and you know what! The gear changes are super smooth!!

Won't be doing that again in a hurry though! I just just in a built up area and it was 1am. I thought I would be considerate.

I don't have AUX in, or USB

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