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[tigers_gonads]

Would you be offended if I called you a clever bastid 

No seriously, that's a cracking job you have done there bud 

I'm looking at maybe turning my fag tray into a iPod dock then mounting a DAB display unit on the front face if I can find one which is slim / small enough not to look too out of place 

[MetalRush]

Found the player on eBay (actually a friend did  )
Without Bluetooth:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Useful-Black-Remote-Control-USB-SD-FM-MP3-Audio-Player-Module-DIY-/151553153657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2349459a79
With Bluetooth: http://www.ebay.com/itm/281312963000?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (not sure this one will fit, since it is slightly wider).

I ordered the first one (same as VXL V6).
Will keep you posted.
Have to order a new soldering iron first... mine just died 

[B-Buster]

@ OP: a very interesting solution. Mr. Metalrush and myself are very interested as we would like to create a similar function in our cars.

Found the player on eBay (actually a friend did  )

And you are working on a 2015 sir, not a 2013.

[05omegav6]

Given the interest attracted by this, is there scope to make up kits for a modest profit?

[tidla]

Wouldn't work for me....

I'd be constantly stubbing out ciggies on the  display 

But seriously... looks a neat idea 

Be perfect for the taxi then seeing as how you can't smoke in it...

Andy do you have any pics of the internal connections?

I have an old cdc3 unit with the lid off. If i stick some piccies in the test zone, would that help highlight the connection points or are they in the other part of the unit?

(CD changer element seems pointless to me as you would just put all your tunes on the memory stick)

[VXL V6]

Thanks for all the great comments 

Ashtray seemed to be the tidiest solution to me, but there are plenty of options - I considered removing the R/H centre air vent at one point but as my phone is in a holder up there on a dashmount bracket it's a little awkward to access. Limiting factor of the ashtray is the depth / size but this module fits just fine.

As far as the modifications to the head unit, it is well documented on the Internet, Hardwarekiller's site amongst many others have the instructions, all very simple stuff, but the more difficult side to it is routing the cable sensibly and using a plug and socket arrangement (If you've got an NCDC/R you will need to take the unit out for a Nav Laser at some point!) to enable the head unit to be removed.

NCDC 2013 / 2015 are physically identical, it's only the presence of a Telematics on the CAN bus that makes a 2013 a 2015 (except a few legends on the Bezel). NCDR 1100 / 1500 are identical to each other in the same way but there's a slightly different method of interfacing as the CDC3 unit is a physically separate unit.

By the way, I take no responsibility for anyone who damages their unit trying to get it out of the car!

[tidla]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUK2fOau0gs

I think someone should send him some new tunes for his basic overview of the unit.

[05omegav6]

Thanks for all the great comments 

Ashtray seemed to be the tidiest solution to me, but there are plenty of options - I considered removing the R/H centre air vent at one point but as my phone is in a holder up there on a dashmount bracket it's a little awkward to access. Limiting factor of the ashtray is the depth / size but this module fits just fine.

As far as the modifications to the head unit, it is well documented on the Internet, Hardwarekiller's site amongst many others have the instructions, all very simple stuff, but the more difficult side to it is routing the cable sensibly and using a plug and socket arrangement (If you've got an NCDC/R you will need to take the unit out for a Nav Laser at some point!) to enable the head unit to be removed.

NCDC 2013 / 2015 are physically identical, it's only the presence of a Telematics on the CAN bus that makes a 2013 a 2015 (except a few legends on the Bezel). NCDR 1100 / 1500 are identical to each other in the same way but there's a slightly different method of interfacing as the CDC3 unit is a physically separate unit.

By the way, I take no responsibility for anyone who damages their unit trying to get it out of the car!

That made I chuckle

[Steve B]

Been meaning to ask you.. Ive got one of them factory fitted phone holders like yours in the pic and want it gone.. Are they on a inline fuse or is there a fuse for them under drivers wheel 

[VXL V6]

It's not factory fitted, it's a Bury kit on a Dashmount bracket connected to the telephone prewiring via an Autoleads 06-109B cable.

Post up a pic of the one installed in yours and might be able to tell you more.

[Steve B]

It's not factory fitted, it's a Bury kit on a Dashmount bracket connected to the telephone prewiring via an Autoleads 06-109B cable.

Post up a pic of the one installed in yours and might be able to tell you more.

Will do that tomorrow when the sun is up 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I think the OP has missed a critical point with this install, beautiful though it is. Personally this wouldn't work on my car, because if my ashtray is permanently blocked, I would have no-where to store a 1pence piece, a screwed up petrol receipt and self-tapper screw which I've forgotten where it came from.

 

[VXL V6]

You could use that useless storage area under the headlight switch....

The one with the slots cut into the lid for coins.....

[TheBoy]

The one with the slots cut into the lid for coins.....

Yes, the designers had a brainfart moment there

[Nick W]

The one with the slots cut into the lid for coins.....

Yes, the designers had a brainfart moment there

One of several.