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john.youens · 8th May 2014, 09:06

Hi Everyone,

I am looking at getting a couple of Android DD Headunits and just want to throw a couple of questions out there.

I have been installing Dynavin and equivalent head units for years into Hi Line BMW's and I'm going to ask you all a daft question.

When i install in a BMW with Hi Line and HK i would us a 5m BMW Fakra Extension Kit, these would cost around £40 and extend the original Hi Line connections from the boot to under the dash, this lets you keep all the HK equipment installed as is for Hi Line units. The HK Amp usually has speaker level input rather than low level so this works perfectly with aftermarket units.

Seeing as my ZT 260 & 190 both have Hi Line systems in and use basically BMW Cabling using this method should make everything work perfectly as it does in the BMW, the only thing i couldn't remove to sell from the car is the Hi Line Harness.

Sorry about the ramble but your thoughts would be appreciated.

Cheers

John

8th May 2014, 09:06	#85
john.youens Regular poster MG ZT 260 SE, MG ZTT 180 SE Monogram, Rover P6 3500S, BMW E34 M5 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Grantham Posts: 88 Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	DD Installation in Highline car with HK Hi Everyone, I am looking at getting a couple of Android DD Headunits and just want to throw a couple of questions out there. I have been installing Dynavin and equivalent head units for years into Hi Line BMW's and I'm going to ask you all a daft question. When i install in a BMW with Hi Line and HK i would us a 5m BMW Fakra Extension Kit, these would cost around £40 and extend the original Hi Line connections from the boot to under the dash, this lets you keep all the HK equipment installed as is for Hi Line units. The HK Amp usually has speaker level input rather than low level so this works perfectly with aftermarket units. Seeing as my ZT 260 & 190 both have Hi Line systems in and use basically BMW Cabling using this method should make everything work perfectly as it does in the BMW, the only thing i couldn't remove to sell from the car is the Hi Line Harness. Sorry about the ramble but your thoughts would be appreciated. Cheers John