Double Din fascia/bezel available from the US - Page 11

DJAndyB · 9th January 2008, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Rob Bell

Hi Andy,

Has there been any progress on this over Christmas/New Year? ~Definitely interested!!!

Hi Rob,

No further progress to report I'm afraid.

Waiting for the post Christmas finances to recover before further progress is made.

I will probably buy a painted one and fit brackets etc when the time comes.

ATB

Andy

Rob Bell · 10th January 2008, 14:03

I might do the same - and then make a decision as to which HU to buy. I'd like to get a Pioneer - but they're pretty expensive with sat nav...

CDTi · 10th January 2008, 14:45

FWIW, the finish on the fascia that I got is a perfect match for the other plastic on the dash. If you are going to spend £100 on a piece of plastic then its important that its right.

Raistlin · 10th January 2008, 15:05

I'd have to agree with you there Eammon.

Even though I didn't pay the full price for mine I was worried that it'd look odd when fitted to the car but it doesn't.

In fact it looks OEM when seen with the rest of the centre console.

Rob Bell · 15th January 2008, 17:09

Is this the German or US one chaps?

CDTi · 15th January 2008, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Bell

Is this the German or US one chaps?

I got mine from the US. I think Paul(Raistlin) got his from another member. I'm sure he will be along to clarify.

Raistlin · 15th January 2008, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDTi

I got mine from the US. I think Paul(Raistlin) got his from another member. I'm sure he will be along to clarify.

Mine was from the USA as well

Rob Bell · 16th January 2008, 12:20

I guess no one has yet tried our German friend's product then? I've been in touch with them - and assuming that they can supply a bezel I might just go down this route if for no other reason than to see whether their quality is up to scratch too!

But I am in a quandary though - should I really go the tried and tested route given the expense involved?

Raistlin · 16th January 2008, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Bell

I guess no one has yet tried our German friend's product then? I've been in touch with them - and assuming that they can supply a bezel I might just go down this route if for no other reason than to see whether their quality is up to scratch too!

But I am in a quandary though - should I really go the tried and tested route given the expense involved?

From what I can remember Rob, the German fascias were not gaining any negative feedback on fleabay so I would assume that they are acceptable.

Certainly cheaper than the chap in the USA but I'm convinced he is just pushing for as much as he can get. They really are not worth that sort of money in their own right.

CDTi · 16th January 2008, 13:01

This Seller has unpainted fascias: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blende-D-DIN-B...QQcmdZViewItem

Seems to sell them for as little as €30/£20: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=270200189074

The finished BIN price is about €150/£100 inclusive of postage: http://search.ebay.de/search/search....zel&category0=

There must be a lot more than just a few coats of paint involved for a price difference of €100

10th January 2008, 14:45	#103
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	FWIW, the finish on the fascia that I got is a perfect match for the other plastic on the dash. If you are going to spend £100 on a piece of plastic then its important that its right. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

16th January 2008, 13:01	#110
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	This Seller has unpainted fascias: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blende-D-DIN-B...QQcmdZViewItem Seems to sell them for as little as €30/£20: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...m=270200189074 The finished BIN price is about €150/£100 inclusive of postage: http://search.ebay.de/search/search....zel&category0= There must be a lot more than just a few coats of paint involved for a price difference of €100 __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

10th January 2008, 14:03	#102
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I might do the same - and then make a decision as to which HU to buy. I'd like to get a Pioneer - but they're pretty expensive with sat nav...

10th January 2008, 15:05	#104
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'd have to agree with you there Eammon. Even though I didn't pay the full price for mine I was worried that it'd look odd when fitted to the car but it doesn't. In fact it looks OEM when seen with the rest of the centre console.

15th January 2008, 17:09	#105
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Is this the German or US one chaps?

16th January 2008, 12:20	#108
Rob Bell Gets stuck in ZT-T CDTi + Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 561 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I guess no one has yet tried our German friend's product then? I've been in touch with them - and assuming that they can supply a bezel I might just go down this route if for no other reason than to see whether their quality is up to scratch too! But I am in a quandary though - should I really go the tried and tested route given the expense involved?