VDO Sat Nav Finally Installed 56k NO

[phunkey_monkeh]

Finally got it all installed and working.
Its great. The accuracy is a little out, but im currently running on 2001 maps, I have a 2005 map cd arriving tomorrow so that should sort out that problem.

The installation was a quick job for now, as im heading to the Nurburgring on Friday. I wanted it up and running for then.
The GPS antenna is going to be repositioned later today to the rear parcel shelf.

When i get back from Germany I will get a proper mount for the screen and hide any bits of cable that still show.

All in all, very happy. I still have a TMC Reciever to fit, but im not too bothered about that for now.
Anyway, a few pics.

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/boot1.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/boot2.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/boot3.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/gpsantenna.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/screen.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/bootscreen.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/menu.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/map1.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/map2.jpg

http://www.nickywitts.plus.com/vdo/map4.jpg

 

[Tom]

Mate i would order the cover from renault for that unit in the back

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

yeah i am.
Already got the part numbers from Mike

 

[Tom]

dashtop?

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

when the bank allows yeah

 

[Pete]

Is this the one that links into the standard hu?

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

Links in what way Pete?

 

[JJ172]

If you dont mind me asking, how much did that set you back?

 

[Liam]

looking good mate, glad you got it done. Whos sorted it for you in the end?

they are great systems. When you say the accuracy is out just with the maps I take it?

if you get the lat/long read out its spot on I take it?

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

I paid £510 for it all together.

Thats a really good price considering i got a TMC Reciever aswell which is normally £130 extra.

Brand new they are about £1500 i think.

Yeah, the roads are routes it takes are a little strange, but im hoping the new maps will sort that.

The ones i have are from 2001, and i think sat nav was probably in its infancy at the time.

 

[JJ172]

Are they easy to install? Where might I ask did you get it for such a great price?

 

[phunkey_monkeh]

Pretty easy once you get your head around it.

I got it from ebay. They normally go for £400-600 (without the TMC unit)