Make sure u write up a post how you did it, then can copy you & avoid all the mistakesBodyboarder wrote: ↑Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:23 pm Hi all .... I’m going to jump on this as well . After speaking with Roy I think I’ll opt for the Bluetooth and usb . I have the single cd in dash and changer in the Center section ... Roy said you can either connect to the stereo or cd changer . Which one is the easiest to access and is one better than the other with regards sound quality?
Any help much appreciated
Thanks
.... also to note I have a coupe , if that makes any difference to accessing ect
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But I’m asking how to do itJembo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:52 pmMake sure u write up a post how you did it, then can copy you & avoid all the mistakesBodyboarder wrote: ↑Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:23 pm Hi all .... I’m going to jump on this as well . After speaking with Roy I think I’ll opt for the Bluetooth and usb . I have the single cd in dash and changer in the Center section ... Roy said you can either connect to the stereo or cd changer . Which one is the easiest to access and is one better than the other with regards sound quality?
Any help much appreciated
Thanks
.... also to note I have a coupe , if that makes any difference to accessing ect
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From what I have read it’s easier to connect to the changer in the rear
2nd gear sideways
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I don’t have the CD changer though I do have the pre wiring. Looking at some videos on YT it looks easy enough to run the cable(s) from front to back
I have dug the cables out of the rear ok, I’ll fit the BT in the back and route the microphone cable to the front I think.
Not sure if one way is better than the other though
I have dug the cables out of the rear ok, I’ll fit the BT in the back and route the microphone cable to the front I think.
Not sure if one way is better than the other though
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Not looked yet - I think the Coupe has some additional screws
This the vid? https://youtu.be/oKMxFPO-DQk
https://youtu.be/bjiypVNQCDE
This the vid? https://youtu.be/oKMxFPO-DQk
https://youtu.be/bjiypVNQCDE
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Fitted mine today. Getting to wires in the boot was a pita and in the end brute force took over. Once in the whole in the boot it was mega easy. Connect everything up drill a small hole to the glove box then pull iPhone lighting cable through plug it in the usb. Then put the boot back together, again a pain but it all went back together okish. All in took about an hour. No more cds
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Well... for those with a //M, fitting’s a little more complicated than a standard Z, so here goes.
1. Tools for the job, trim removal tool, Phillips screwdriver, double sided sticky tape, tape, bowl for screws & gromets & a hoover
2. Disconnect rear boot light
3. Undo the 4 Phillips screws holding the plastic panel with warning triangle
4. Remove both rear light bulb access covers & remove all parts
5. Remove floor
6. Remove left side black grommet next to light cluster
7. Remove grommet on boot floor holding rear vertical carpet
8. Remove left side trim... there are two internal clips that a trim removal tool makes light work of
9. Twist left carpet & rear carpet & support it anyway u like
10. Mine has a CD Player & removing the connectors was PITA
11. Connect with GROM wiring, using double sided tape to stop them rattling
12. Feed through & tie off at regular intervals to the left side to wheel arch
13. Remove roof sensor thingy & rear rubber boot seal - u do not need to release boot lining (like I did) as is a PITA to put back properly
14. Fit mic per pic & feed to rear
15. I sited the GROM unit about 50cm away from car Ariel, sticking to side of car with double sided tape for unit, excess cable & other bits
16. FIT ALL connectors before sticking to side of car
17. Test your handiwork before reassembly
18. Take your time & make it look like no one was there ;@)
19. Good hunting
1. Tools for the job, trim removal tool, Phillips screwdriver, double sided sticky tape, tape, bowl for screws & gromets & a hoover
2. Disconnect rear boot light
3. Undo the 4 Phillips screws holding the plastic panel with warning triangle
4. Remove both rear light bulb access covers & remove all parts
5. Remove floor
6. Remove left side black grommet next to light cluster
7. Remove grommet on boot floor holding rear vertical carpet
8. Remove left side trim... there are two internal clips that a trim removal tool makes light work of
9. Twist left carpet & rear carpet & support it anyway u like
10. Mine has a CD Player & removing the connectors was PITA
11. Connect with GROM wiring, using double sided tape to stop them rattling
12. Feed through & tie off at regular intervals to the left side to wheel arch
13. Remove roof sensor thingy & rear rubber boot seal - u do not need to release boot lining (like I did) as is a PITA to put back properly
14. Fit mic per pic & feed to rear
15. I sited the GROM unit about 50cm away from car Ariel, sticking to side of car with double sided tape for unit, excess cable & other bits
16. FIT ALL connectors before sticking to side of car
17. Test your handiwork before reassembly
18. Take your time & make it look like no one was there ;@)
19. Good hunting
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All fitted and working nicely in my coupe!
I took a slightly different route in removing the rear centre storage compartment. Took about an hour to fit.
I took a slightly different route in removing the rear centre storage compartment. Took about an hour to fit.
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Fitted mine today .... what a great bit of kit
Really pleased I can listen to my music from my phone now / charge / hands free
Really pleased I can listen to my music from my phone now / charge / hands free
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Good Job Jem
Will be ordering mine soon.
Good to meet you and your wheels yesterday
Vince
Will be ordering mine soon.
Good to meet you and your wheels yesterday
Vince
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I already have the GROM in my Z4C. I went for fitting it in the middle. I drilled a small hole in the in the bottom tray of the middle compartment between the seats. Then fed a USB cable through from the GROM. This means I can keep an iPod permanently connected to the GROM, but get at it easily if needed. Or plug in my phone to charge easily.
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This could be what I've been looking for. My E85 has BT, MFSW and 6CD so I assume it'll integrate well.
Does it display on the Pro Nav secreen like the original BT?
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Does it display on the Pro Nav secreen like the original BT?
Nick
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