At last!!

Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:45 pm

Finally got a good dash and black radio so I can swap out the hideous satnav!!

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Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:59 pm

i no this is a timeless dash without the nav, but i love the retro feel of the Nav setup, lol! its so Amstrad! Mine is always stowed unless i need to amend some audio settings.

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:10 pm

Beedub wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:59 pm i no this is a timeless dash without the nav, but i love the retro feel of the Nav setup, lol! its so Amstrad! Mine is always stowed unless i need to amend some audio settings.

Can this option be coded ? I always drove with screen down but whenever you altered radio channel or CD choice the screen popped back up

admittedly its been a while since my last 85/86 but doesnt the screen pop up when you alter volume on steering wheel ??
Whatever i could never work out how to completely store it down .

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:18 pm

Congratulations Simon.

Personally I don't find the Sat Nav dash offensive, and like Beedub I usually keep it stowed unless I want to change stereo settings or look at the OBC.

I don't use the stereo much (the S54 is too good a soundtrack) but when I do the screen pops up and I just stow it again. I don't remember it opening again when I've changed the volume.

Beedub · Post by **Beedub** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 8:25 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:10 pm
Beedub wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:59 pm i no this is a timeless dash without the nav, but i love the retro feel of the Nav setup, lol! its so Amstrad! Mine is always stowed unless i need to amend some audio settings.
Can this option be coded ? I always drove with screen down but whenever you altered radio channel or CD choice the screen popped back up admittedly its been a while since my last 85/86 but doesn't the screen pop up when you alter volume on steering wheel ??
Whatever i could never work out how to completely store it down .

The gent that does all the ghost alarms at work and big audio installs did something as mine doesn't open at all unless i press the open button at the top. its always flat. I have no idea what he did , ill ask when hes back in the shop midweek.

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:24 pm

Never seen someone flimper a dash before

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:37 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:24 pm Never seen someone flimper a dash before

I absolutely do think its the way ahead!
Anyone wanting to get rid of the clunky old Sat Nav should consider this.

Of course, the fact I have a good standard dash for sale is irrelevant.

Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:33 am

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:37 pm
pvr wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:24 pm Never seen someone flimper a dash before
I absolutely its think its the way ahead!
Anyone wanting to get rid of the clunky old Sat Nav should consider this.

Of course, the fact I have a good standard dash for sale is irrelevant.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:00 pm

Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:33 am
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:37 pm
pvr wrote: ↑Sun Oct 30, 2022 10:24 pm Never seen someone flimper a dash before
I absolutely its think its the way ahead!
Anyone wanting to get rid of the clunky old Sat Nav should consider this.

Of course, the fact I have a good standard dash for sale is irrelevant.

Justino · Post by **Justino** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 3:47 pm

I would really like a plug and play option to update the oe sat nav screen to one with better resoloution/brightness- one that doesn't lose the other controls/readings, but perhaps incorporated apple car play, or touch screen.

I think the best options are an android based system, but I no longer have the time to try and figure it all out. I've also seen someone swap out the screen for a phone behind the bezel.

For now I am using Alexa Car to give an auto audio standard bluetooth connection so I can play sat nav directions through the audio - but its not perfect.

DMike · Post by **DMike** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:00 pm

Long, long time ago I sourced the part numbers and browsed ebay for retrofitting the satnav, as some fellow forum members had had balls to cut the dash. Luckily, chickened and just fabricated a phone holder for my cell phone with nav software. Still have that 9300i communicator in a drawer…

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:23 pm

Who would cut the dash (in 2 cars)

Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:13 pm

Phase one complete.

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ShaunKC · Post by **ShaunKC** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:31 pm

Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:13 pm Phase one complete.
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Wow that is not the work of an afternoon! I certainly think it will be worth it in the end though.

Simon 3.2M · Post by **Simon 3.2M** » Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:42 pm

ShaunKC wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:31 pm
Simon 3.2M wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:13 pm Phase one complete.
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Wow that is not the work of an afternoon! I certainly think it will be worth it in the end though.

A couple of hours in reality - in hindsight I’d have removed the seats just to make access a little easier.

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