MY NEW BECKER H/U! (pics)

philmots · Aug 25, 2006

This is the becker grandprix, finally decided to go with the red and im really happy with that choice! It just plugged straight in and sounds absolutley mint even with the std speakers! im going to upgrade them next weekend i think though..

the bluetooth is great on it, hands free is really clear with K800i. and im most happy with the looks, it blends into the dash as well as i could hope for! so all in all very happy!

rating - 9/10

some pics

Middo · Aug 25, 2006

spot on mate, how an aftermarket HU should look

see u went for the red lol

Pedro · Aug 25, 2006

I like that..alot!

how does the bluetooth work? is there a mic on the HU?

Has · Aug 25, 2006

Thats sweeeet

How much it set you back then?

philmots · Aug 25, 2006

yeah i love it too, well happy. the mic is seperate, plugs in the back. its got about 1.5 metres of wire so i routed it under the dash, under steering column, and up the drivers side of the dash behind the door seal, and its just above the drivers vent. dont look out of place atall ill have a pic of that tomorrow

The Big Yin · Aug 25, 2006

Middo said:
spot on mate, how an aftermarket HU should look

Says it all really Glad you went for red

Pedro · Aug 25, 2006

Is there an adaptor that works with the stalk/display?

Forgot to ask this..

philmots · Aug 25, 2006

Pedro said:
Is there an adaptor that works with the stalk/display?

apparently so yes, if anyone knows where i can get one from though it'd be appreciated

DebV6 · Aug 25, 2006

Middo said:
spot on mate, how an aftermarket HU should look

see u went for the red lol

Totally agree, love that, you've definitely persuaded me on that one!! Nice and subtle and looks like it blends in perfectly.

Blue4Ever · Aug 25, 2006

lovely IMO.

Adamhodg · Aug 25, 2006

looks well smart that does!

Giles · Aug 25, 2006

very nice

Alan · Aug 25, 2006

Stunning mate...

Is it face off??

Final Maxim · Aug 26, 2006

Alan · Aug 26, 2006

Their faces are nearly as warm as yours FM ^^

Final Maxim · Aug 26, 2006

nathanl · Aug 26, 2006

thats is lovely - soon as someone says where you get leads for the stalk im getting one!

Pedro · Aug 26, 2006

nathanl said:
thats is lovely - soon as someone says where you get leads for the stalk im getting one!

Ditto:approve:

Iain C · Aug 26, 2006

BECKER??
Never heard of em..
Its not very bling but i bet it works better than my alpine

7MAT · Aug 26, 2006

Looks very nice!

I nearly went for a Becker head unit myself - but found out that you can't have both an ipod and steering wheel control adaptor fitted at the same time.

Alan · Aug 26, 2006

Iain C said:
BECKER??
Never heard of em..
Its not very bling but i bet it works better than my alpine

Never heard of Becker??

They make some of the best in car stuff around mate....

philmots · Aug 26, 2006

7MAT said:
Looks very nice!

I nearly went for a Becker head unit myself - but found out that you can't have both an ipod and steering wheel control adaptor fitted at the same time.

yeah i think i heard that from one of your posts! i werent too bothered as it plays mp3 cd's anyway..

do you know where can get the stalk adaptor from? not that im too fussed about that either

Alan · Aug 26, 2006

For the stock adaptor try here: http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/home.htm matey..

7MAT · Aug 26, 2006

^^^^^^^^^^^^^

http://www.incartec.co.uk/

I just phoned them up and bought one direct.

Becker head units are std equipment in the Pangani Zonda - top quality stuff!

d4ve86 · Aug 26, 2006

i love that head unit looks great, id want the ipod and the steering wheel controls tho... ^^ u sure it cant be done?

Does it come with the mic for hands free calling etc?

philmots · Aug 26, 2006

7MAT

its probably me being dumb but does the becker unit not actually need any additional adaptor to make it work? as it dont list becker on there.

how much are they?

Clart · Aug 26, 2006

LOOKS crap

7MAT · Aug 26, 2006

philmots said:
7MAT

its probably me being dumb but does the becker unit not actually need any additional adaptor to make it work? as it dont list becker on there.

how much are they?

I've just had a look and you are correct they are no longer listing Becker?

I know that they used to do one as I purchased it from them direct, after speaking to Becker and confirming that I would not be able to connect both there ipod connection and a display / stalk adaptor I purchased a pioneer HU. Incartec then took the becker lead back and kindly swapped it for a pioneer lead for me.

The adaptor for my car being a later can bus model cost me £99. If your original renault stereo is pre-can bus then you are only looking at around £30.

7MAT · Aug 26, 2006

You don't need an adaptor for the stereo to work just the renault stalk control for volume etc.

As I wanted / needed bluetooth phone connection + ipod + stalk control I went for a Pioneer system, not as nice looking IMHO as the Becker but still very pleased.

http://cliotrophy.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1205&highlight=bluetooth

7MAT · Aug 26, 2006

Becker listed here;
http://www.incartec.co.uk/Resources/new29_800.pdf

philmots · Aug 26, 2006

thanks alot mate, great help... as i said not fussed about the ipod, its quite happy sat in its dock on my seperates at home!

just added a few more pics if anyone wants to see

philmots · Aug 26, 2006

Thomss · Aug 28, 2006

Looks spot on.

miltage2 · Sep 5, 2006

ok i seriously considering buying the becker grand prix for my car, just a couple of q's if thats ok,

1. is it easy to install? Does it looks quite flush?

2. Is there no where that does the adaptor for the steering control?

3. Where did you get yours and how much did it cost?

Thanks in advance. Stu

Brasseye · Sep 5, 2006

that does look real good........ matches nice

Adam · Sep 5, 2006

very nice matey...

ive got a pioneer with bluetooh and its an ace feature...

i have got the incartec stalk adapter and that is great.

just awaiting on some rainbow spekers and then eventually an ipod nano

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=161233

philmots · Sep 6, 2006

miltage2 said:
ok i seriously considering buying the becker grand prix for my car, just a couple of q's if thats ok,

1. is it easy to install? Does it looks quite flush?

2. Is there no where that does the adaptor for the steering control?

3. Where did you get yours and how much did it cost?

Thanks in advance. Stu

1) easy to install just unplug the old and plug the new one straight in, ive never swapped one over before and was dead easy, dont even need instruction, ive not looked them yet. its perfect flush in the middle but because the dash is curved id stay it prtudes by about 2 or 3mm at the edges. doesnt look bad though.

2) ive not got round to getting the adaptor yet but incartec do them

3) got mine from car audio security, 300 sheets!

just got 4 new speakers in too and it sounds mint!

miltage2 · Sep 6, 2006

Thanks for that fella

MY NEW BECKER H/U! (pics)

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