Satnav Im going to attempt a retro fit sat nav

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 16:27

title says it, I managed to get my hands on the complete sat nav hft/steering wheel/blutooth module, wiring loom, dvd unit and bass works amplifier set up from a damaged type r gt and I am going to attempt to retrofit it.

I have a few questions though

Has anyone done or attempted to do this?

My car is non gt, I can remember reading there is a slight difference in the dashboard, can anyone confirm where this is as the dealer wasnt too sure and ive only seen pics of the unit, it would appear the part of the dash on top of the headunit (if you know what i mean) is slightly deeper on the gt with the upgrade.

Also where does the bass works amplifier go? can i use my standard speakers and maybe get slightly better sound with the amp?

I am assuming alot of the loom wil already be there and just a case of plug and play (fingers crossed) as i imagine it would be more expensive to make all seperate loom for the three variants of the car (abit like the fog light retro fit)

Any tips/advice would be welcome, I know this might not be easy but I got the unit cheap in comparison to what it was new, I never wanted the gt model as have no interest in the air con etc, i instead spent the extra hard earned cash on the milltek, hondata and pipercross combination!

NEEMSTAR · 3rd June 2008, 16:32

good luck

there is a thread in the "supporters" section by "seiken" who did exactly this so it might be worth pming him for any questions

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 16:33

few pictures

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

good luck

there is a thread in the "supporters" section by "seiken" who did exactly this so it might be worth pming him for any questions

This might be useful but cant access the supporters forum, would someone be willing to provide seikens contact details, with his permission of course! I really dont like the look of all that wiring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Addie · 3rd June 2008, 16:39

Lots of cables, have fun and good luck

NEEMSTAR · 3rd June 2008, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by parsey83

This might be useful but cant access the supporters forum, would someone be willing to provide seikens contact details, with his permission of course! I really dont like the look of all that wiring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 quid gets you instant access Buy CivInfo stickers and support the site

regarding his contact details send him a private message
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/members/seiken.html

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Addie

Lots of cables, have fun and good luck

will prob have fun when its done, think I will need plenty of luck to get it there!

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEEMSTAR

4 quid gets you instant access Buy CivInfo stickers and support the site

regarding his contact details send him a private message
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/members/seiken.html

Thanks

I usually just browse the forums so not to good with searching etc and my laptop throws the screen up funny!

Iluvtobrevved · 3rd June 2008, 18:16

would u sell your amp(bass works)

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iluvtobrevved

would u sell your amp(bass works)

prob if i cant use it, how much would you be offering (no insults!)

angie4m · 3rd June 2008, 18:28

Is that the one off ebay? If So I was looking at that! Wondered how easy it would be to fit and if it would work!

wheelnut · 3rd June 2008, 19:08

had a lift last week in one of holdcroft's ctr gt with satnav and the dash drops away towards the screen which is definately deeper than standard display.

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie4m

Is that the one off ebay? If So I was looking at that! Wondered how easy it would be to fit and if it would work!

yep angie the one from ebay, not a bad deal in my opinion!

Unknownsoldier · 3rd June 2008, 19:40

The Type S SN dash is very different to the non sat-nav one, if you want I can do a piccy of the interior with SN if you want.

Tom

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

had a lift last week in one of holdcroft's ctr gt with satnav and the dash drops away towards the screen which is definately deeper than standard display.

From looking at few more pics it seems the top of the radio/unit on the sat nav models curves more at the top leading the piece on top of that to touch the lower part of the display screen thus allowing the bigger screen, its quite deceptive, you would almost think its an entirely different dash (dont know if any of that makes sense as it doesnt read too well)

Unknownsoldier · 3rd June 2008, 20:06

That part of the dash is

Tom

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 21:26

few pigs would be great,particularly around top of head unit

illegalhunter · 3rd June 2008, 21:45

Did you buy this off Ebay , I saw 1 last week went for £550

parsey83 · 3rd June 2008, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalhunter

Did you buy this off Ebay , I saw 1 last week went for £550

yep twas me

illegalhunter · 3rd June 2008, 23:05

Looks like some job , a How to would be good. Best of luck .Did you have a cooper s ? were you on Mini2 ?

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parsey83 Wheelnut Join Date: 26th June 2007 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Im going to attempt a retro fit sat nav title says it, I managed to get my hands on the complete sat nav hft/steering wheel/blutooth module, wiring loom, dvd unit and bass works amplifier set up from a damaged type r gt and I am going to attempt to retrofit it. I have a few questions though Has anyone done or attempted to do this? My car is non gt, I can remember reading there is a slight difference in the dashboard, can anyone confirm where this is as the dealer wasnt too sure and ive only seen pics of the unit, it would appear the part of the dash on top of the headunit (if you know what i mean) is slightly deeper on the gt with the upgrade. Also where does the bass works amplifier go? can i use my standard speakers and maybe get slightly better sound with the amp? I am assuming alot of the loom wil already be there and just a case of plug and play (fingers crossed) as i imagine it would be more expensive to make all seperate loom for the three variants of the car (abit like the fog light retro fit) Any tips/advice would be welcome, I know this might not be easy but I got the unit cheap in comparison to what it was new, I never wanted the gt model as have no interest in the air con etc, i instead spent the extra hard earned cash on the milltek, hondata and pipercross combination!

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NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,393 Thanks: 30 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	good luck there is a thread in the "supporters" section by "seiken" who did exactly this so it might be worth pming him for any questions

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Addie Valve Cap Join Date: 27th May 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Lots of cables, have fun and good luck

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Iluvtobrevved Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 30th March 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	would u sell your amp(bass works)

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angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,773 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is that the one off ebay? If So I was looking at that! Wondered how easy it would be to fit and if it would work!

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wheelnut Valve Cap Join Date: 19th March 2008 Location: yorkshire Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	had a lift last week in one of holdcroft's ctr gt with satnav and the dash drops away towards the screen which is definately deeper than standard display.

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,598 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Type S SN dash is very different to the non sat-nav one, if you want I can do a piccy of the interior with SN if you want. Tom

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,598 Thanks: 62 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts iTrader: (0)	That part of the dash is Tom

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parsey83 Wheelnut Join Date: 26th June 2007 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	few pigs would be great,particularly around top of head unit

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,898 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did you buy this off Ebay , I saw 1 last week went for £550

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,898 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Looks like some job , a How to would be good. Best of luck .Did you have a cooper s ? were you on Mini2 ?