Fitted swish new headunit properly

[imported_puntomatt]

Thought I'd start a fresh thread for this as I have some pics of my fiddling. My jobs today were:

1. fit the ipod adaptor,
2. get DVD playback with the purchase of a proper loom.

To start with I took apart the centre console on the dash so I could get a good look about in there. I was going to run the ipod cable into the glovebox but the screws were really awkward to get to so I decided to run the cable to the cubby hole below the astray - perfect size and there's an access hole for the lighter wiring, so no modification required.

From the pic it looks like I need a facia, but the one I have doesn't fit right with this HU, will need to get a Dremel

Behind the ashtray:

Full view:

Headunit in action:

FAO Darren. The ipod interface is an absolute joke, I hate it already :evil:

 

[imported_abyss113]

hehe i told you you would hate it you think the likes of JVC would at least be able to make the left go left and the right well go right but no

 

[imported_puntomatt]

I've got a few gripes with the interface actually:

1. pressing up moves you through the menu and down is enter, why not let "enter" be enter ffs. And moving up through a filetree from the start is against anything I know.

2. if I press enter at any stage - which is easy to do - I go right back to the beginning.

3. you have to hold the navigation button down to move faster through the library but it takes a fooking age...the HU really need a wheel on it like the newer Alpine units.

Using it while driving is pretty much impossible - I'm not even gonna try it's so long-winded. Just means I have to be prepared before I drive anywhere