Pure highway 400

johnnyb44 · 20th October 2017, 23:12

Hi.
This post may be in the wrong place but I thought it may get the best viewings here ( Had a couple of beers tonight so apologize for any spelling mistakes )
Money is tight and I can't really justify spending a few ££ pounds on the modern double din radios that's on offer ,but I really do fancy having dab in my trusty 75. I,m really tempted by the Pure highway 400 at the moment. It looks neat and very versatile , and really want to get away from being forced into listening Chris Evans in the morning on my commute to work. Every morning my ears are offended by the cheap Tarzan affects and stupid French horn that he thinks are great. Further more Steve Wright in the afternoon drive me crazy on my way home with his dreary music, but its the only radio station I can pick up here in the Marches without interference. ( radio 2)
So I was thinking of a dab and the Pure highway 400 seems to fit the bill. Halfords are selling them for around £130 and will tune into the existing radio keeping things nice and neat ( just how I like it :=)
But before I go spending my hard earned cash on one ,do you more knowledgeable people here know more about any pit falls that it my present. As said before money is tight and I don't want to buy something that's going to turn out a gimmick and end up something that looks good but doesn't work properly
Anyway thanks for reading and any replies given.
All.the best
Johnny. :=)

sworks · 20th October 2017, 23:41

I’ve fitted an earlier 300 and it worked ok for what it is although quite difficult to make the screen look ‘factory’. I’ve fitted a few pure kits that integrate into a manufacturers satnav screen and use its display and they worked as though it was fitted from the factory and was quite impressive for the cost

Snetty · 21st October 2017, 05:38

Pure are excellent manufacturers, check out dabonwheels.co.uk as it gives loads of good advice.

baxlin · 21st October 2017, 06:53

I had one of the early Pure Highway units in my 75, but I had to double up on the screen mounted aerial to get it to be completely reliable, and I couldn't hide all the wires.

flying_pig · 21st October 2017, 14:34

Why bother with adapter if you can get dd unit with GPS for about same money

BlackMGB · 21st October 2017, 18:08

I got one for the wife because she likes radio
but reception not that good on dab it keeps dropping out
window aerial not worth the money the magnetic one is much better
it has ended up in my mgb because i use the usb for my music not radio

20th October 2017, 23:12	#1
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,705 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Pure highway 400 Hi. This post may be in the wrong place but I thought it may get the best viewings here ( Had a couple of beers tonight so apologize for any spelling mistakes ) Money is tight and I can't really justify spending a few ££ pounds on the modern double din radios that's on offer ,but I really do fancy having dab in my trusty 75. I,m really tempted by the Pure highway 400 at the moment. It looks neat and very versatile , and really want to get away from being forced into listening Chris Evans in the morning on my commute to work. Every morning my ears are offended by the cheap Tarzan affects and stupid French horn that he thinks are great. Further more Steve Wright in the afternoon drive me crazy on my way home with his dreary music, but its the only radio station I can pick up here in the Marches without interference. ( radio 2) So I was thinking of a dab and the Pure highway 400 seems to fit the bill. Halfords are selling them for around £130 and will tune into the existing radio keeping things nice and neat ( just how I like it :=) But before I go spending my hard earned cash on one ,do you more knowledgeable people here know more about any pit falls that it my present. As said before money is tight and I don't want to buy something that's going to turn out a gimmick and end up something that looks good but doesn't work properly Anyway thanks for reading and any replies given. All.the best Johnny. :=) __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

20th October 2017, 23:41	#2
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	I’ve fitted an earlier 300 and it worked ok for what it is although quite difficult to make the screen look ‘factory’. I’ve fitted a few pure kits that integrate into a manufacturers satnav screen and use its display and they worked as though it was fitted from the factory and was quite impressive for the cost __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

21st October 2017, 06:53	#4
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	I had one of the early Pure Highway units in my 75, but I had to double up on the screen mounted aerial to get it to be completely reliable, and I couldn't hide all the wires. __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

21st October 2017, 05:38	#3
Snetty Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ingoldisthorpe Posts: 1,114 Thanks: 731 Thanked 415 Times in 274 Posts	Pure are excellent manufacturers, check out dabonwheels.co.uk as it gives loads of good advice.

21st October 2017, 14:34	#5
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	Why bother with adapter if you can get dd unit with GPS for about same money

21st October 2017, 18:08	#6
BlackMGB Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Letchworth Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I got one for the wife because she likes radio but reception not that good on dab it keeps dropping out window aerial not worth the money the magnetic one is much better it has ended up in my mgb because i use the usb for my music not radio