embrace Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Afternoon all, Thought it was time to upgrade my head unit, just found this on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-DIN-Android-5-1-Car-Headunit-DVD-Player-GPS-DAB-WiFi-3G-OBD2-DVR-BT-RDS-/191896277578?hash=item2cade8d24a:g:jFgAAOSw-4BXX73M Ive had a search but cant seem to find an awful lot about them, anyone fitted similar how did you get on etc, problems and results etc? Thnx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Buster was looking at app radios the other day, drop him a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygranite Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 i have a eonon very similar to that no problems at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 been running a xtrons head unit for about a year now with no issues...thinking about upgrading to the same unit myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F100Jay Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Had loads of these cheap double din head units. Android ones an all. Years ago i only bought branded head units. No more. Functionality from these is greatly improved over anything branded. You only seem to get basic features from the likes of alpine etc. At least without spending eye watering money and only difference is it comes with a known badge. Enjoy fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybo Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Fitted this same unit a couple of weeks ago. Yes great functionality but had to take it out this week as it was causing a battery power drain. Something about the acc wire running through the cab bus possibly. Needs rewiring but haven't got to the bottom of it yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I am usually a brand snob but these new models seem to be getting good reviews, especially with the ugraded android 5.1. Think I may treat the 2nd car to one and run it for a while to see how it goes. Taybo - I read somewhere that the xtrons have their red/yellow (i.e acc power/permanent power) wires should be swapped to ensure no drain. If you are loosing memory functions i.e. radio settings then give that a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybp Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Had several xtron head units over the years the early ones had lots of features but were poor quality the last one i had a few years back was much better quality wise certainly very good for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob350 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 How about cheaper ones like this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GPS-Navi-6-2-Double-2Din-Car-DVD-Radio-Headunit-Android-4-4-WiFi-3G-BT-Camera-/272405600128?hash=item3f6ca39780:g:m4AAAOSwtnpXoGND Or EVEN CHEAPER http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Double-2Din-Car-DVD-Player-HD-Touch-Screen-HeadUnits-Bluetooth-FM-MP5-USB-AUX-/162083494114?hash=item25bcedd8e2:g:3FkAAOSwNsdXTBxI Was thinking about getting the 55 quid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobie140 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've got a similar one fitted, been good only issue i have is any time it tries to up date it keeps saying it has no space for data. I've got extra USB and micro SD cards fitted and moved all the apps it would let me over to them but it still says i'm short on space. I'm sure it will be an easy fix I've just not sussed it out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) How about cheaper ones like this. http://www.ebay.co.u...4AAAOSwtnpXoGND Or EVEN CHEAPER http://www.ebay.co.u...FkAAOSwNsdXTBxI Was thinking about getting the 55 quid 1 55 quid one seems too good to be true. Screen must be total shite, no? Someone buy one and let us know! P.S. I'm impressed by the OBD2 of the one in the OP. Handy. Edited October 18, 2016 by Aashenfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybo Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hi Stan, yes read about the red and yellow live wire swap. Mine is not fitted atm. Waiting for a sat nav cubby to arrive before refit and sort wiring issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybo Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hi Stan, yes read about the red and yellow live wire swap. Mine is not fitted atm. Waiting for a sat nav cubby to arrive before refit and sort wiring issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybo Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hi Stan, yes read about the red and yellow live wire swap. Mine is not fitted atm. Waiting for a sat nav cubby to arrive before refit and sort wiring issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 How about cheaper ones like this. http://www.ebay.co.u...4AAAOSwtnpXoGND Or EVEN CHEAPER http://www.ebay.co.u...FkAAOSwNsdXTBxI Was thinking about getting the 55 quid 1 I have the top one of those and it's very, very, good for the money, although it's not android. I will upgrade to android when I can face diving into the spider's web of wiring again lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-blade- Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Hi Stan, yes read about the red and yellow live wire swap. Mine is not fitted atm. Waiting for a sat nav cubby to arrive before refit and sort wiring issues. But check first before changing any wiring! my new Xtrons android 5.1 HU wiring was correct as far as Yellow/Red goes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I am a fan of the generic unbranded stuff, run through a decent amp and they sound very good, although i did buy an android at the beginning of the year and not got on with it all when it comes to wifi downloads, always seemed to have signal issues even with near full wifi showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embrace Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks for all the comments guys. has anyone done a guide for fitting one and linking up the boss nd steering wheel controls etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taybo Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I found this article very useful when doing mine: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/106961-350z-headunit-replacement-guide-with-links-to-parts/page__hl__%2Bwiring+%2Bhead+%2Bunit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly64 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Is this unit installed in the cubby above the standard unit or in place of it ? Edited November 6, 2016 by Nelly64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Is this unit installed in the cubby above the standard unit or in place of it ? It replaces the standard head unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STYLZ Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 (edited) Can anyone recommend a good android one that has a removable face or screen with sat nav, dab, dvd, camera inputs. Been looking for a name brand buy there's nothing I like less than £700. Budget of around £200. Edited November 6, 2016 by STYLZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly64 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Is this unit installed in the cubby above the standard unit or in place of it ? It replaces the standard head unit. Thanks for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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