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Newbie! - chrisb2511 - 23:rd-Jun-2016

Hi all im new to the site, i ha e a 2012 astra j sri 2.0 cdti vx line. Looking to door some mods! ?


RE: Newbie! - Rusty2009 - 23:rd-Jun-2016

Welcome to VXOC don't forget some pic's.


RE: Newbie! - mrtc - 23:rd-Jun-2016

Hi welcome, can't wait to see your pics,

whats your plans for the car, ?

Sat nav? If so check out the android oem style head unit

http://www.iceboxauto.com/vauxhall-opel-astra-j-android-44-m072

Look in the retro mod sections, there is loads you can do


Newbie! - Tonto - 23:rd-Jun-2016

Welcome to Vxoc mate.


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RE: Newbie! - chrisb2511 - 23:rd-Jun-2016

Thanks guys i tried starting a progress thread but cant get the pictures to work


Newbie! - Rusty2009 - 23:rd-Jun-2016

(23:rd-Jun-2016, 21:42:18)chrisb2511 Wrote: Thanks guys i tried starting a progress thread but cant get the pictures to work

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=370


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RE: Newbie! - chrisb2511 - 24:th-Jun-2016

(23:rd-Jun-2016, 20:11:24)mrtc Wrote: Hi welcome, can't wait to see your pics,

whats your plans for the car, ?

Sat nav?  If so check out the android oem style head unit

http://www.iceboxauto.com/vauxhall-opel-astra-j-android-44-m072

Look in the retro mod sections, there is loads you can do

Definately going to change the head unit, ive seen a pioneer one i like but not sure when im going to do it yet. Would it stop you being able to change car settings?


RE: Newbie! - mrtc - 24:th-Jun-2016

If you going aftermarket, fitting kit is around 140 quid, then u need head unit, at least 300, then if u want the connects 2 interface do you don't lose ability to change clock etc about 100,

Or get a oem sat navigation retrofitted, probably a lot of money,

3rd answer is to go with the icebeat s160 m072 head unit, 290 plus 45 for dab interface


RE: Newbie! - chrisb2511 - 24:th-Jun-2016

(24:th-Jun-2016, 01:31:32)mrtc Wrote: If you going aftermarket, fitting kit is around 140 quid, then u need head unit, at least 300, then if u want the connects 2 interface do you don't lose ability to change clock etc about 100,

Or get a oem sat navigation retrofitted, probably a lot of money,

3rd answer is to  go with the icebeat s160 m072 head unit, 290 plus 45 for dab interface
Something im not going to rush into lol lots of things im thinking about doing. Just making subtle changes at minute till i get a bit of cash together and take ut from there ?


RE: Newbie! - Rusty2009 - 24:th-Jun-2016

(24:th-Jun-2016, 01:31:32)mrtc Wrote: If you going aftermarket, fitting kit is around 140 quid, then u need head unit, at least 300, then if u want the connects 2 interface do you don't lose ability to change clock etc about 100,

Or get a oem sat navigation retrofitted, probably a lot of money,

3rd answer is to  go with the icebeat s160 m072 head unit, 290 plus 45 for dab interface

Sorry mate but your pricing for the fitting kit is well off it's around £180 new that includes the interface and you still have full control over the settings the only thing is you do it via the steering wheel, of course they do come up on ebay every now and then


RE: Newbie! - mrtc - 24:th-Jun-2016

Lol I had been up all night lol


RE: Newbie! - stigeye - 24:th-Jun-2016

I prefer the quality of the branded double dins over the M072, but I prefer the factory look of the M072 over the branded double dins, that and the fact that they are easier to use as they are situated at a better eye level to the ones fitted further down the dash. All being equal though my first choice would always be original equipment, so I would plump for any of the NAVI units given the chance and funds.