Aftermarket nav systems.

sjc · 27th May 2020, 07:51

I had a Navall in my previous 75 which I’m now regretting leaving innrhe car when I sold it to my mate, as it now appears that reading between the lines It all blew up with RadioGuy, and reading the UCE forum most of the Chinese stuff either doesn’t fit properly or there’s other issues.
What is the consensus now of the best solution for a reliable Nav/Bluetooth/music set up please ?
And if anyone has a decent one for sale let me know please !

Rogue · 27th May 2020, 10:13

I use an Xtrons android unit. Works well and fits fine.

Ched · 27th May 2020, 10:17

I've been looking at changing the thing I have in my car.
Now, do I spend about £500 on a quality item such as pioneer, kenwood etc or retro fit the highline system but upgrade the headunit to a bmw 16.9 with a bm54 unit and the upgraded cd drive, or, fit a quality stereo headunit and use the phone as a sat nav.

I also looked at a Dynavin unit, more favoured amongst the bmw fraternity, not cheap and also not without its problems, however they do offer a 2 year no nonsense guarantee with it.

A minefield, literally.

Snetty · 27th May 2020, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ched

I've been looking at changing the thing I have in my car.
Now, do I spend about £500 on a quality item such as pioneer, kenwood etc or retro fit the highline system but upgrade the headunit to a bmw 16.9 with a bm54 unit and the upgraded cd drive, or, fit a quality stereo headunit and use the phone as a sat nav.

I also looked at a Dynavin unit, more favoured amongst the bmw fraternity, not cheap and also not without its problems, however they do offer a 2 year no nonsense guarantee with it.

A minefield, literally.

For how often you would need a sat nav using the phone seems logical to me. Also using Google maps is more accurate than my normal nav tbh.

Ched · 27th May 2020, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snetty

For how often you would need a sat nav using the phone seems logical to me. Also using Google maps is more accurate than my normal nav tbh.

I think we’ve been fooled into thinking we need a multi use tool in one basket.
The cost of using mobile data for sat nav use against a device which has it for free probably pays a large part in determining what we buy.

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sjc · 27th May 2020, 10:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue

I use an Xtrons android unit. Works well and fits fine.

Thanks,
Is there a recommended chap in here nowadays to buy from or better still to fit them?

Rogue · 27th May 2020, 19:59

The Xtrons ones come with all the leads you need to make it plug and play. I downloaded Sygic maps onto to it so no data needed. You will need to clip the plastic lugs off at the top of the unit but other than that it fills the gap nicely and works well. Being an android you can download other apps from the playstore as you would your phone. If you want to use google maps you can always tether your phone to it for livedata. Xtrons direct are probably your best bet at mo as there is no one selling them in the club at mo.

https://xtrons.co.uk/bmw-rover-mg-va...-9-0-pa7946bip

Looks like the below fitted ..

sjc · 27th May 2020, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue

The Xtrons ones come with all the leads you need to make it plug and play. I downloaded Sygic maps onto to it so no data needed. You will need to clip the plastic lugs off at the top of the unit but other than that it fills the gap nicely and works well. Being an android you can download other apps from the playstore as you would your phone. If you want to use google maps you can always tether your phone to it for livedata. Xtrons direct are probably your best bet at mo as there is no one selling them in the club at mo.

https://xtrons.co.uk/bmw-rover-mg-va...-9-0-pa7946bip

Looks like the below fitted ..

Many thanks for that.
Is this the unit where there was many discussions about it protruding out rather than fitting snugly ?

sjc · 27th May 2020, 21:33

Anyone had experience of this one ( or the seller )
8.8" Android 9.0 BMW 3er E46 MG ZT Rover 75 Satnav Car Stereo WiFi BT5.0 CarPlay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143605979335

Rogue · 28th May 2020, 02:03

Can't say i've seen the company before but similar specs to mine except the cd/dvd drive so should perform ok but of course buyer beware with unknown quatities.

27th May 2020, 07:51	#1
sjc Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 180 Sports +, 2007 completely restored XJ 4.2 LWB Sovereign,Noble M400,LR Discovery 3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Little Baddow Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 65 Thanked 148 Times in 70 Posts	Aftermarket nav systems. I had a Navall in my previous 75 which I’m now regretting leaving innrhe car when I sold it to my mate, as it now appears that reading between the lines It all blew up with RadioGuy, and reading the UCE forum most of the Chinese stuff either doesn’t fit properly or there’s other issues. What is the consensus now of the best solution for a reliable Nav/Bluetooth/music set up please ? And if anyone has a decent one for sale let me know please ! __________________ The 75... " It's lovely isn't it ? Makes you wonder why people are obsessed with modern rubbish". Tiff Needell

27th May 2020, 10:13	#2
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I use an Xtrons android unit. Works well and fits fine. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

27th May 2020, 19:59	#7
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	The Xtrons ones come with all the leads you need to make it plug and play. I downloaded Sygic maps onto to it so no data needed. You will need to clip the plastic lugs off at the top of the unit but other than that it fills the gap nicely and works well. Being an android you can download other apps from the playstore as you would your phone. If you want to use google maps you can always tether your phone to it for livedata. Xtrons direct are probably your best bet at mo as there is no one selling them in the club at mo. https://xtrons.co.uk/bmw-rover-mg-va...-9-0-pa7946bip Looks like the below fitted .. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT Last edited by Rogue; 27th May 2020 at 20:03..

27th May 2020, 21:33	#9
sjc Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 180 Sports +, 2007 completely restored XJ 4.2 LWB Sovereign,Noble M400,LR Discovery 3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Little Baddow Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 65 Thanked 148 Times in 70 Posts	Anyone had experience of this one ( or the seller ) 8.8" Android 9.0 BMW 3er E46 MG ZT Rover 75 Satnav Car Stereo WiFi BT5.0 CarPlay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143605979335 __________________ The 75... " It's lovely isn't it ? Makes you wonder why people are obsessed with modern rubbish". Tiff Needell

28th May 2020, 02:03	#10
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,645 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Can't say i've seen the company before but similar specs to mine except the cd/dvd drive so should perform ok but of course buyer beware with unknown quatities. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

27th May 2020, 10:17	#3
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	I've been looking at changing the thing I have in my car. Now, do I spend about £500 on a quality item such as pioneer, kenwood etc or retro fit the highline system but upgrade the headunit to a bmw 16.9 with a bm54 unit and the upgraded cd drive, or, fit a quality stereo headunit and use the phone as a sat nav. I also looked at a Dynavin unit, more favoured amongst the bmw fraternity, not cheap and also not without its problems, however they do offer a 2 year no nonsense guarantee with it. A minefield, literally.