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Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« on: 25 July 2008, 11:41:43 »
My CD changer is starting to play up not reading discs etc , have cleaned the heads a few times but it just does not want to play ball.

I am looking for a replacement that can use the MID.

After a CD/MP3 player, have not got a steering wheel control at all as its currently fitted with a Phillips SC804 and 6 disc changer.

Any recommendations for a make/model would help. Many thanks
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #1 on: 25 July 2008, 11:46:13 »
whats your budget?
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #2 on: 25 July 2008, 13:03:29 »
Whoops forgot about that looking up to the £150-200 mark
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #3 on: 25 July 2008, 13:07:25 »
Some Sony, Kenwood & Pioneer units will talk to your car.  Think 'Sub display out' is the term you are after.

I only have experience of Pioneer, which have come in about £100 over your budget.  This unit (BT-DEH700) does colour match perfectly, and has built in bluetooth hands free as well.

I have only done it on minifacelift as well, so done the steering controls as well as the MID.  Dont forsee lack of steering controls as a problem, but you never know.

The other problem is space is tight to fit it all in.
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #4 on: 25 July 2008, 15:12:28 »
Thanks Jimbob, looed at that one and think that the DEH-P7000UB will fit the bill for just a smidge over £170.

Still willing to hear of any other suggestions.
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #5 on: 25 July 2008, 15:15:43 »
Looks ok (except for the blue illumination)

You will need an adaptor as well to control the MID, not cheap I'm afraid
http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=CADPI150

Not sure I would bother again, you get radio station names, but not cd text / mp3 names.


Is the one I got...I love the colour matching and phone support
http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_product.php?partno=DEHP700BT
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #6 on: 25 July 2008, 19:12:05 »
Remember that pre minifacelift MIDs (8 digit) and post mini facelift MIDs (10 digit) are different, which may affect adapters needed?
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #7 on: 26 July 2008, 16:59:12 »
Why not just get a replacement boot changer? Got an sc804 CDC and boot changer for £40 plus postage here...
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Re: Replacement Head Unit for a 97 Omega
« Reply #8 on: 26 July 2008, 20:27:48 »
I was shown a becker unit, so understated it's lovely, totally blends in without looking like mission control at night!
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