7" vs 9" Navall or XTrons how does the 9" look

aircub · 29th April 2018, 10:34

Hi,

I am looking to exchange my Navall Eclipse for a New version and have been looking at the 9" version.

I see that it does not fit flush, and the top of the unit sits on the facia, but was wondering if anyone has one and how do you think it looks in the car. The old 7" looks like it should be there, but does the 9" look like a dogs breakfast in the centre console.

Thanks

Dallas · 29th April 2018, 10:57

The 9" does look good, obviously it gives a different appearance where some might say it looks out of place.

But! Many new cars today seem to have this large tablet screen appearance sticking out/up from the dashboard. You only have to look at some of the new KIA's, Fords, Mazda's BMW's, Audi's etc.

aircub · 29th April 2018, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

The 9" does look good, obviously it gives a different appearance where some might say it looks out of place.

But! Many new cars today seem to have this large tablet screen appearance sticking out/up from the dashboard. You only have to look at some of the new KIA's, Fords, Mazda's BMW's, Audi's etc.

How is the glare on these screens, my Navall Eclipse is awful in sunlight.

mh007 · 29th April 2018, 11:06

Personally, I think the 9" looks like it doesn't fit.....square peg & round hole springs to mind!
Only my personal opinion & it does look lovely, just not in our cars.

Sjonnie · 30th April 2018, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by aircub

Hi,

*snip*, but was wondering if anyone has one and how do you think it looks in the car. The old 7" looks like it should be there, but does the 9" look like a dogs breakfast in the centre console.

Thanks

Jubs has one of his own units mounted in his car. I saw a photo of it somewhere in another thread. You could ask him.

Edit: Found the post/thread: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...89&postcount=8

Heddy · 30th April 2018, 17:00

Well, seeing as you asked......I think it looks pretty awful if I'm honest, simply doesn't fit, and if something doesn't fit, it will never look right.

steve-45 · 30th April 2018, 21:08

I think the 7" unit looks like it should be there, and as part of an "old Rover" does not attract unwanted attention of low thieving towrags

The bigger unit looks so obviously aftermarket I would be worried about it being left in the car.

Its not just the cost of it being stolen but the damage the do to get in and remove it, and the way insurance companies see 75's I'm sure that would be enough to write it off !

bigdaddystew · 30th April 2018, 22:44

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/attachment.php?
attachmentid=73295&stc=1&d=1525128177

This is mine and I am quite happy with the outcome..not for everyone but to each there own.

29th April 2018, 10:34	#1
aircub Gets stuck in MG-ZT Cdti 131 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 676 Thanks: 92 Thanked 111 Times in 98 Posts	7" vs 9" Navall or XTrons how does the 9" look Hi, I am looking to exchange my Navall Eclipse for a New version and have been looking at the 9" version. I see that it does not fit flush, and the top of the unit sits on the facia, but was wondering if anyone has one and how do you think it looks in the car. The old 7" looks like it should be there, but does the 9" look like a dogs breakfast in the centre console. Thanks

29th April 2018, 10:57	#2
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	The 9" does look good, obviously it gives a different appearance where some might say it looks out of place. But! Many new cars today seem to have this large tablet screen appearance sticking out/up from the dashboard. You only have to look at some of the new KIA's, Fords, Mazda's BMW's, Audi's etc.

29th April 2018, 11:06	#4
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Personally, I think the 9" looks like it doesn't fit.....square peg & round hole springs to mind! Only my personal opinion & it does look lovely, just not in our cars.

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Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Well, seeing as you asked......I think it looks pretty awful if I'm honest, simply doesn't fit, and if something doesn't fit, it will never look right.

30th April 2018, 21:08	#7
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	I think the 7" unit looks like it should be there, and as part of an "old Rover" does not attract unwanted attention of low thieving towrags The bigger unit looks so obviously aftermarket I would be worried about it being left in the car. Its not just the cost of it being stolen but the damage the do to get in and remove it, and the way insurance companies see 75's I'm sure that would be enough to write it off !