CLIO MK3 - Aliexpress Sat/Nav new Head units - Opinions

[ilcaccillo]

Hello,
I've seen there's new/modern Sat/Nav and Radio Head Units for the CLIO MK3 being sold on Aliexpress.

These Modules replace completely the old and outdated unit in the Clio 3.

Did anyone tried any of these units?

https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005...41611ef6dd!12000031355013702!rec!PT!757814645

https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005...41611ef6dd!12000034276625479!rec!PT!757814645

 

[Robbie Corbett]

For 130 euros I'd just give it a go and see! Can't be any worse than whatever its replacing.

 

[Gavin.]

I bought one of the higher spec’d ones the other day, been looking at them for months. Justnavi Q10 4+64 I went for. Reviews seemed decent, even one pictured in a UK based Megane RS. Nothing to lose really.

 

[ilcaccillo]

I bought one of the higher spec’d ones the other day, been looking at them for months. Justnavi Q10 4+64 I went for. Reviews seemed decent, even one pictured in a UK based Megane RS. Nothing to lose really.

Thanks

I have some doubts,
I’m not familiar with Android devices.

What is the practical differences (in usage) of having 8GB RAM instead of 4GB?

And also the difference of it being 128GB instead of 64GB?

I don’t know what could be the best choice for me

Thanks

 

[Gavin.]

Basically go with the higher the better, lower ones may lag. I’d avoid the 1/2gb ram models and the space 32gb or more should be okay

 

[ilcaccillo]

Basically go with the higher the better, lower ones may lag. I’d avoid the 1/2gb ram models and the space 32gb or more should be okay

Do you have the parking camera installed?

Does the screen changes for the rear camera automatically when you put gears in Reverse?

Thank you

 

[Gavin.]

Do you have the parking camera installed?

Does the screen changes for the rear camera automatically when you put gears in Reverse?

Thank you

I don’t have it yet, it’s on route. Does come with a camera though, will need a reverse wire link to switch over when put into reverse but it will work that way when done.

 

[ilcaccillo]

Nice one mate.

Do you know also if it works with parking sensors? or is it prepared for it?

Thank you

 

[Gavin.]

Parking sensors are not linked to the existing stereo, will continue to work as normal.

 

[ilcaccillo]

I don't have parking sensors in my car, it doesn't have it.

I would like to install in the future and was just asking if you knew if parking sensors could be connected and work with the New android Head Unit or not?

 

[Gavin.]

If you were to install an off the shelf parking sensor system it would completely independently of the head unit so would work fine.
In regards to retrofitting an OE parking sensor system, 1. I’m not sure if it’s possible or not but 2. Again it would work fine as it’s an independent system.

 

[ilcaccillo]

Thanks.

I never seen a Clio 3 with original parking sensors of installed with parking sensors from factory so I don't know how it's supposed to work original.
I tried to find youtube videos showing Clio 3 with original parking sensors but also couldnt find it.
If they could come installed from factory I don't know if you just had some bleeps coming out of the radio speakers or if you have any indicator screen.

The OEM parking sensor kits for sale on the web look a bit low quality and the interface is a bit ugly, you have to install/glue and uggly indicator part somewhere in the dashboard. If the new Head unit had the option to connect parking sensors to it, then it would be great and easy

 

[Gavin.]

Even the OE parking sensors don’t use the sound system speakers, it’s a totally separate speaker that beeps. The parking sensor system is not connected to the audio system in anyway.

 

[ilcaccillo]

I see,
thanks

in other cars it's incorporated in the Media/Radio/Audio system and main screen. I though with the Clio 3 would be the same

Thanks for your help

 

[Gavin.]

We’ll it’s arrived, will have a go at fitting it over the weekend

 

[Gaz_]

Be interested to see how you get on

You just have a Tom Tom originally?

 

[Gavin.]

Be interested to see how you get on

You just have a Tom Tom originally?

Will let you know.

Nope, just the standard RS screen with the RS Monitor in the Megane.

 

[Gaz_]

I've got a shitty Tom Tom on my facelift - only thing that annoys me about it

I have read the Tom toms are harder to integrate

I just want something that's oe ish looking (and decent fit on the dash) that works with the controls and has Android auto

 

[Gavin.]

Reviews on this seemed decent, been looking at them for months and months. Will see how it is soon.

 

[ilcaccillo]

Well, it looks pretty good for sure, much better than the original unit.

So your car is a Megane and you bought the Megane model and not the Clio 3 model, is that right?

 

[Gavin.]

Well, it looks pretty good for sure, much better than the original unit.

So your car is a Megane and you bought the Megane model and not the Clio 3 model, is that right?

Correct, Megane 250. They do the same model for the Clio 3.

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[ilcaccillo]

The same model for the Clio 3 is the same as the one I showed in my first post in this thread

thanks

 

[ilcaccillo]

Reviews on this seemed decent

Could you please let me know where I can find reviews of these units?

I can't seem to find them, maybe Im looking in the wrong places...

 

[Gavin.]

It’s not something you’ll find on Whathifi 😂

Few on YouTube and on the Megane version here: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPHH9mO

Make of them what you will.

 

[ilcaccillo]

Thanks mate

 

[Gavin.]

Not had a lot of time to play with it yet but from what I’ve seen so far it’s worth the £150 I payed. Very responsive, not laggy at all.
Couple of issues I need to sort but all wiring based, steering remote isn’t working yet and I need to find an adapter loom to I can use my Pioneer inline amp. Also need to sort a switch live for the sub.

CarPlay works really well. Will give it some use now and see how I get on.

 

[ilcaccillo]

Looks good.

So what model did you buy in terms of number of cores and RAM?

 

[Gavin.]

4gb ram and 64gb storage I went for

 

[ilcaccillo]

So I guess that should already be an 8 Core model.

Being fast, responsive and no lag are really important attributes.

Have fun with it, it’s a great way of modernising a Megan’s or a Clio

 

[ilcaccillo]

I ordered an 8 Core , 4GB RAM and 64GB internal

Hopefully it's powerful enough for my needs.
It comes with quite a few spare parts that I wanted like the Rear camera for parking and the DVR

Can't wait to install it