Latest satnav options for Disco 3

[Nicool]

Hi guys,
As i am about to join the Disco3 crew with a used purchase (most likely a Disco 3 SE from 2005-2007), i am looking for the best options in regards to fitting an aftermarket sat nav, with reverse camera connection.

Ideally i’d like it like:
-screen as large as possible
-integrated in the dash, but as high as possible. In that empty space between the 2 air vents if possible
-with Apple carplay support
-with reverse camera support
-with bluetooth connection for phone, music in the car

The only option i’ve seen so far is to fit a 6.1 inch Pioneer screen AVH-Z5150BT, in the bottom space where the original CD reader is.
However i’ve seen the HSE model has a screen fitted between the aircon openings above, i am thinking that’s better.

Is this the setup you’d recommend?
I’ve searched for discussions on that topic but didn’t find anything more recent than 2016, so with the new satnav systems coming, i thought i’d ask for recent advice here.

Cheers
Nicolas

[Aussie Jeepster]

I took delivery yesterday of a Garmin 775MTS.
It has all the Hema maps plus it takes the Garmin wireless reverse camera.
16.5cm x 9,5cm screen is huge and I will mount in the lower right corner of the windscreen.
This has only just been put on the market, and does its updates via wireless connection.
will be playing with it over the weekend.
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[loanrangie]

I would get the car first then look at options, V6 petrol models were mostly low spec so unlikely to get satnav which also means no screen. There are options for a double din unit to replace the factory stereo or add an extra unit to the empty dash space but this will need to be diy.

[Aussie Jeepster]

I would get the car first then look at options, V6 petrol models were mostly low spec so unlikely to get satnav which also means no screen. There are options for a double din unit to replace the factory stereo or add an extra unit to the empty dash space but this will need to be diy.

Yep, mine is an SE and no screen.
That's why I went with the Garmin unit.
It would fit in the space where the screen goes, but I've already filled it up with "stuff"!

[Nicool]

Yep, mine is an SE and no screen.
That's why I went with the Garmin unit.
It would fit in the space where the screen goes, but I've already filled it up with "stuff"!
I’d love see photos once you’ve done fitting it :)

[Nicool]

I would get the car first then look at options, V6 petrol models were mostly low spec so unlikely to get satnav which also means no screen. There are options for a double din unit to replace the factory stereo or add an extra unit to the empty dash space but this will need to be diy.
Yes, i was definitely going diy, or actually get a specialized shop to fit it for me.
Found one, but they proposed only 1 fitting option whereas i’d like it higher up
I’ll try to post the photo they sent once back home tomorrow

[Aussie Jeepster]

Dead easy - I replaced my old GPS with the new one.
Whilst the screen is large, it's not too large, and in the lower corner there is minimal interference to visibility.
And you can see why I don't put it in the middle, although it could fit there.
Alan
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[101RRS]

I have a Garmin in the little cubby box above the radio - will not do all you ask but works for me.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1875/44685283521_f2f36ebc13_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2b5FKYM)normal_Gamin GPS (https://flic.kr/p/2b5FKYM)

[PerthDisco]

I have a Garmin in the little cubby box above the radio - will not do all you ask but works for me.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1875/44685283521_f2f36ebc13_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2b5FKYM)normal_Gamin GPS (https://flic.kr/p/2b5FKYM)

Nice one. Are all the wires routed behind the facia? Is it picking up gps ok from that position?

[101RRS]

The power cable still runs at the side just not had the time to pull the dash apart to route the cable through the back of the cubby. No issues with reception.

[PerthDisco]

The power cable still runs at the side just not had the time to pull the dash apart to route the cable through the back of the cubby. No issues with reception.

It’s so easy to pull off that cover you could run power supplies. I’ve been thinking of running USB outlets into that handy space but love the Garmin screen which would actually work compared to the LR version

[shack]

Nice one. Are all the wires routed behind the facia? Is it picking up gps ok from that position?We have one that looks the same in our d3, it was in when we bought it,
however I have re routed the cables and run power up behind it, wasn't that hard at all, and the gps connection is never an issue

[loanrangie]

This is what i'm planning on doing once i get some service items out of the way, i'm happy with the factory radio but want the option to play music from USB and to run some Android apps.

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Satnav screen with android app (https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/satnav-screen-with-android-app-161843.html)

[Nicool]

It’s so easy to pull off that cover you could run power supplies. I’ve been thinking of running USB outlets into that handy space but love the Garmin screen which would actually work compared to the LR version
Before the Garmin, did you have a factory screen fitted there or the space was empty?
I’d love to have my new GPS/bluetooth system fitted there, but my disco (bought one!) is a Disco 3 SE with nothing in that space currently.

[Nicool]

This is what i'm planning on doing once i get some service items out of the way, i'm happy with the factory radio but want the option to play music from USB and to run some Android apps.

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - Satnav screen with android app (https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/satnav-screen-with-android-app-161843.html)

Thanks for the link mate, that’s exactly the sort of result i would like. I’ll read it in details.

What a local shop (Sydney) has proposed me is similar to the kit that these guys from Melbourne sell:
Pioneer Apple Carplay & Reverse Camera Upgrade to suit Landrover Discovery III 2005-2010 (https://www.streetsoundvision.com.au/pioneer-avhz2150bt-apple-carplay-reverse-camera-up)

It looks neat, but i’d like to maintain original radio system, and have the pioneer in the top space.
The thing i need to figure out is whether i can get the pioneer to do music/bluetooth phone via the car’s 6 speakers while still maintaining the original radio functional. Maybe using its AUX input and then all goes through car radio.

Cheers
Nicolas

[shack]

On the discovery 3s that have the low line audio unit, it's reasonably easy too fit whatever system you want, we were happy with the garmin gps, so I removed the original head unit and fitted a double din android job.
Had a faulty one for a start, but the replacement is going well so far, it has torque pro obd2 on it, which is quite problematic, however most everything else is good, reasonable sound quality, good reversing camera, steering wheel controls, tpms, Wi-Fi and gps. I have installed exploroz and hema on it for when we go bush and they both work ok,
Biggest failings are obd2 connectivity, hit and miss wheel controls,(don't seem to work when it's really cold) and the depth of the unit prevents it from being tilted back far enough for the screen angle to be easier to view.
Cheers James

[loanrangie]

The space in the top dash is only suitable for compact unit without a CD drive as it needs to tilt back.
Generic obd tools don't well on LR's do I'll use my gap tool with its app.

[wayneD]

before I sold my D3 I was looking at installing a GPS for city and offroad and I was looking at VMS. Apparently they have a unit that will slot in to the cubby hole. I used a VMS offlroad windscreen mounted unit and found it to be very good.