Aftermarket navigation and Rear entertainment system

[ash333]

Hi,

Anyone here installed an aftermarket navigation system and/or rear entertainment system in their Disco 3?

Any advice on which one to go for?

Thanks,
Ash

[JND72]

Hi Ash

I have a full Alpine system in mine, consisting of:
Roof mount DVD - RSE2
IVA-W502 in dash monitor - Nav unit and i-Pod sit in the glove box, also have bluetooth option for phone and rear camera.

All were installed by Northfield Moorooka, who do great work. Happy for you to take a look if you're in Brisbane.

Also fitted an Audison SRx3 amp to the rh rear compartment in the boot area, powering Dynaudio splits in the front. Have some Morel coax's to fit in the rear doors and I'm done! The amp can power a sub, but we never have space to cart it around and trying to fit one in the car is difficult (and $$$).

Very happy with the system and much cheaper (and better) than the factory LR option available at the time (mine's an MY08 model)

Justin

[Tote]

I've got a HP navigator that I stick on the windscreen and a Phillips DVD and second screen that I power from the socket behind the console. Does the job but I suspect I'm not being of much assistance to you:D

Regards,
Tote

[AndrewM]

Hey Justin, any chance of some picies?
Andrew

[sheckster]

Hi Ash

I have a full Alpine system in mine, consisting of:
Roof mount DVD - RSE2
IVA-W502 in dash monitor - Nav unit and i-Pod sit in the glove box, also have bluetooth option for phone and rear camera.

All were installed by Northfield Moorooka, who do great work. Happy for you to take a look if you're in Brisbane.

Also fitted an Audison SRx3 amp to the rh rear compartment in the boot area, powering Dynaudio splits in the front. Have some Morel coax's to fit in the rear doors and I'm done! The amp can power a sub, but we never have space to cart it around and trying to fit one in the car is difficult (and $$$).

Very happy with the system and much cheaper (and better) than the factory LR option available at the time (mine's an MY08 model)

Justin

second that...pics please and how much was all that fitted?, I got a couple of quotes, around 3-5k

[Phil TDV6]

Hi Ash,

We had a VMS 3000 MkII system fitted to our MY07 TDV6 SE late last year. The VMS is a full multimedia system (DVD/CD/MP3/SD card/USB/Radio) with on and off-road navigation in a double DIN size unit, and 6.5" screen. The street navigation is excellent (IGo) and the system comes with Memory Map preloaded for off-road navigation. We've loaded OziExplorer CE onto it for off-road navigation, as I had used it before we got the VMS.

We didn't get the rear screens fitted, but it is 'dual zone' and will run DVD to the rear while the nav runs in the front. We had a reversing camera fitted, and there is still provision for another camera to be added.

The VMS also has Bluetooth connectivity (I don't have a Bluetooth phone though :() and it has iPod control as well (I don't have one of them either).

Probably not the cheapest option around, but it is a lot cheaper than the LR factory option, and in reality, is more functional for me given it will run OziExplorer (or Memory Map if preferred). I particularly liked the fact everything was in the one unit, and I got sick of my Navman mount falling off the windscreen (and having to hide it every time I left the vehicle unattended).

Our D3 has the HiICE stereo, which has to remain connected because it is part of the computer network. I didn't want to replace it anyway, as the six-stacker is great. So before I bought the VMS, I had my local installer confirm that he could fit it into the cubby hole in the top of the dash (where the factory satnav screen goes), AND that he could run it into the existing system as an 'aux input'. He confirmed both could be done, and was true to his word. He also fitted an extra speaker under the dash, so in reality, I don't need to run it through the main system for around town navigation.

I also had him wire the unit up to my second battery. This avoided any possible conflict with the CANBUS, and on a more practical note, meant I could leave the GPS running during stops (mornos, lunch etc) so the system was ready to go as soon as I was. No waiting for the system to start up and acquire the satellites again, which was pretty painful with my old Navman. The VMS is pretty fast, but it is still nice just hopping in, starting the car and driving off knowing the unit is ready to do its thing.

It is not a flush installation like the factory screen, but I'm very happy with the finished job. The attached photo should give you an idea of what it looks like installed.

[ash333]

Thanks for the info guys. My Disco arrives in about 6 weeks, the dealer mentioned there was an aftermarket navigation unit for about $4k. That sounds expensive to me. I will get more info in a few weeks. I found these pics of a nice install.

Discovery 3 Retro fit navigation - Land Rover Discovery 3 : Vision Tech, Colchester, Essex : Car Audio, DVD Monitor, Navigation, Radar detectors and more (http://www.visiontechonline.co.uk/gallery/itemdet.asp?Id=40)

[powella]

Thanks for the info guys. My Disco arrives in about 6 weeks, the dealer mentioned there was an aftermarket navigation unit for about $4k. That sounds expensive to me. I will get more info in a few weeks. I found these pics of a nice install.

Discovery 3 Retro fit navigation - Land Rover Discovery 3 : Vision Tech, Colchester, Essex : Car Audio, DVD Monitor, Navigation, Radar detectors and more (http://www.visiontechonline.co.uk/gallery/itemdet.asp?Id=40)


That is similar to mine I am running:
- Kenwood KOS-L702 screen
- Kenwood KOS-V500 amp and controller
- Kenwood KNA-G431 - GPS Unit
- Kenwood KNA BT200 - Bluetooth interface

Mine is wired up so the original head unit sends signals to the KOS-V500 for AM/FM and CDs.

Please note that it is a very tight squeze to locate the V500 under the front seats.

Cheers,
AP

[ash333]

AP,

Do you have any pics of your unit installed?
Who did the installation?
Are you happy with it ?
Whats the ballpark costs ?

Sorry to bombard you with questions.

Thanks,
Ash

[powella]

Ash,

No probs with the questions!

I received the car with the Kenwood GPS etc. installed by the previous owner(I am the 2nd owner). Thus how did the install, and how much are unknowns, the parts are available for around $2,500 from a major car audio store.

I can take some pics, but the screen install looks the same as the others....

Cheers,
AP

[ash333]

AP

No need to take pics, I just wanted to know whether the screen looked like the factory setup.

I noticed from your profile that you are in the Hornsby area in Sydney. I am based in the North West of Sydney. Do you get your Disco serviced at a main dealer or do you take it to a Landrover specialist. There is a Landrover specialist in Castle Hill www.bemw.com.au (http://www.bemw.com.au) I was wondering whether you know of these guys.

Thanks,
Ash

[powella]

Ash,

To date only had 1 real service, from a LR dealer, and I haven't heard of BEMW before, so I can't comment much.

Cheers,
AP

[Bushwanderer]

The name doesn't sound like that of a LR specialist though. :o:angel:

[Disco Dude]

Hi,

Anyone here installed an aftermarket navigation system and/or rear entertainment system in their Disco 3?

Any advice on which one to go for?

Thanks,
Ash

Hi Ash - Our Disco3 2009 arrives at the end of Aug 2009 and we have ordered it with the Rear Seat Entertainment system. It was recommended to us that we actually get our own Nav system and have it hardwired (actually the dealer offered that as a suggestion). Just wondering if your baby has arrived and what has been your experience? :spudnikparty:

[LRHybrid100]

AP

No need to take pics, I just wanted to know whether the screen looked like the factory setup.

I noticed from your profile that you are in the Hornsby area in Sydney. I am based in the North West of Sydney. Do you get your Disco serviced at a main dealer or do you take it to a Landrover specialist. There is a Landrover specialist in Castle Hill www.bemw.com.au (http://www.bemw.com.au) I was wondering whether you know of these guys.

Thanks,
Ash

Yup Mark and the boys at BEMW are really good - been using them for years and now a few guys around here have their service / mods carried out there.

Mark is really into the Rally scene with his 3 Series BMW but his workshop is about 50:50 between LR and BMW work.

Just my 10c worth

LRH

[LRHybrid100]

The name doesn't sound like that of a LR specialist though. :o:angel:

British and European Motor Works!!!

Mark's been working on LR's for years

LRH

[ash333]

Hi Disco Dude.

My Disco arrived late last week. We drove to St Albans on the weekend and it performed very well. This is the first 4wd I have ever owned and I was a bit worried about whether it was the right car for me. I have owned 2 BMW's previously and was looking for a bigger car that would fit the wife and 3 young boys. So far, I am very happy with it.

Cheers,
Ash

[ozducati]

so can anyone recommend a car audio place/ or installer for an upgrade maybe??

am looking at an alpine/pioneer / kenwood system with DVD/SATNAV etc.. also any ideas for the back seat? headrests are too narrow, and sloping roof with vent controls rules out a roof mount unit??/

[ash333]

These guys were recommended www.autosoundandvision.com.au (http://www.autosoundandvision.com.au) by Purnell Motors. I havent had a chance to get in contact with them.

[ozducati]

thanks ash... i spoke to strathfield locally the other day, but am not confident with their ability...

would also like a rear seat DVD , but nowhere to fit it? sloping roof, and headrests too narrow...

[ash333]

These guys do screens in the back of the seats

The Life Style Store - Installation Gallery (http://www.lifestylestore.com.au/gallery.php?group=103&dept=car&page=0)

The probably would not be viewable from the 3rd row.

[ozducati]

cool, thanks ash

[Bushwanderer]

Hi LRH,
A recommendation from you is worth noting. :BigThumb:

Best Wishes,
Peter

[JND72]

Guys

Finally got around to taking some pics of our install. Have roof mount Alpine DVD and also Alpine double din headunit with Nav, Bluetooth phone and iPod control & charging. Not the greatest photography, but should be clear enough. Photos are also in my gallery. Northfield Moorooka did all the work, who I'm happy to recommend.

[LRHybrid100]

Hi LRH,
A recommendation from you is worth noting. :BigThumb:

Best Wishes,
Peter

From a guy who buys a manual D3!!! :p

[Bushwanderer]

Just because you're getting too old to drive a manual. ;)

[Disco Dude]

Hi everyone - Well we got our Landrover Discovery 3 on the weekend and we purchased the Rear Entertainment package. We are so dissappointed because apparently it only plays through head sets and not through your speaker system..WTF??? Does anyone know how to operate it or the codes needed?

No-one at Landrover apparently has the code we need (Queensland Office) nor do they know how to go about getting it connected through the Auxilary system. We keep getting instructions for a completely different system. No manuals were provided by the dealer, Queensland Office don't have any manuals either - it is all really really frustrating!

We are so bummed because we have little kids and they can't wear the headsets. I know it sounds terrible but we live in the country and the DVD is the only thing that gets us from A-Z in a happy place.

I would really appreciate any suggestions people! :confused:

[CaverD3]

Try asking on DISCO3.CO.UK - Dedicated to Discovery 3 and LR3 Owners and Enthusiasts (http://www.disco3.co.uk) someone there will know.

[Disco Dude]

Thanks - I have already run it through that site and there isn't anything there either. I have registered and run it as a new thread - will let you know if I get any responses.

How about this though - rang Landrover UK to see if they had anything and they refused point blank to answer any questions - because we aren't from England...Puuhleese!!!!!

[Neil P]

The Dealer should be contacting LRA ,who should sort this for you.
Which QLD Dealer are you with ?

[Disco Dude]

They are trying to sort this out with them and they are having the same problem. Very frustrating!! The dealer has been brilliant to be honest - it seems LRA has let us down. I actually spoke with another dealer, Bruce Lynton on the Gold Coast and they said they had never seen or heard of a rear entertainment package like this one and they had no manuals - every manual instruction that they gave me was for a wrong system too.

Everyone seems to think it is the system that is the "vogue" system which usually goes in the Range Rover.

It seems like LRA have got a shipment of these cars in with no instructions - full stop. The dealer has said agreed if the manual turns up and it does say that you can't play it back through the speaker system only he will wire it up for us so it is no longer an issue.

We got the rear entertainment package thrown in when we brought the car - apparently it is worth $4000+ - the jury's out on that one at the moment! :cool:

I will keep you posted so that if anyone else purchases the system they know what they will have to go through or do!!

[powella]

BTW did you have a look at GTR:
http://www.ownerinfo.landrover.com

There are a couple of options there, also you can check the RRS manuals out as well.

Cheers,
AP

[Disco Dude]

We have looked at that site and the manual that is there for Rear Entertainment Package is for the previous system. It is also a manual for a touch screen system which we don't have with the new system.

Thanks for the suggestion though....back to the drawing board!

[talltales]

Hello I fitted an aftermarket 7" gps from ebay and loaded it with Igo street software and OziExplorer CE. I have all the Raster Maps of Ausralia and all the Hema Desert Maps series on SD Card. This works great. We ahve just been to Lake Eyre via Tibooburra, Strezsleki and back up the Birdville and walkers corossin to innaminka. The unit is wired to the second battery and mounted on the dash. After 3000km of dirt roads all worked fantastically. All the cost was under $1000 andthe 7" screen also has AV input for a reversing camera. I got an external camera from ebay for $65 with wiring and mounted it below the rear high mounted brake light. Again all works fine. By the way I have a 05 Disco 3 S model with raised coils, dual batteries and ARB steel bar. I fitte Rhino track to the roof and have three bars that I mount mu rack to when travelling.

[Disco Dude]

Well the final consensus is that this you beaut $4,000AUD system can only be played back through headsets (that aren't even wireless AND we only got two with the car). The big problem is that every time you open the door the headsets fall out onto the road - they don't like that very much!!:mad:

We can get it to play back through the speakers if we purchase the additional $4,000AUD Sat Nav/Bluetooth system. :eek:

A suggestion was to get a cord with a male plug each end and connect it through the door jack and the console auxilary but again - just a short term solution which won't work because how long before you forget and open the door and rip a plug or socket out?

The dealer has kindly offered to hardwire it for us but it means that we lose one auxilary point in the back - not an issue for us but could be for other people.

So there you go - this is just a thought for people who have purchased or about to receive the last of the new Disco 3's. We notice that Disco 4 literature actually states that the stereo plays back both through headsets and the car sound system.

A tip for all the young players out there!

Thanks!

[chuck]

I recently had an Alpine drop down dvd fitted by Freeway Car audio in Malvern.
Two cordless headsets supplied with stunning sound.
Car has been wired to be able to plug in thru aux which when played thru the hi ice sound system is fantastic.
Picture is fantastic.
Top notch installation looks great.
They picked up & delivered the car to & from the dealer prior to me picking it up.
Paid by phone they posted receipt.
Significantly less than half of $4000.00.
Would highly recomend.
They have pictures of Landrover installations on their website.
The dvd player is incorporated in the unit & playstations & the like can be incorporated.
I did not really want one however my wife insisted for our grandaughter.
I now would consider it money well spent.

Regards

Chuck

[Ashes]

We've had a couple of portable units for 3 years now and they have been the difference between a relaxing drive and the drive from hell on many a long trip. The 2 units between the 3 kids works pretty well. Nearly at the stage where we might complete the set:eek:
It would be neater to have integrated units but we also find the units get a good workout outside the car as well. The headphones are wired but that works for us so we can still listen to a CD or the radio.

[djhampson]

Does anyone know where you can get a fasica kit for the D3 so you can retrofit a single din head deck?

[CSBrisie]

I went the Kenwood option like powella. Its brilliant and screen is 7 inch and flush fitted where the factory screen goes. Cost was $3500 from Strathfield; Nav is Garmin (Kenwood); SD card allows TOPO etc. You end up with:

Reverse camera
iPOD
Sat Nav
Bluetooth
DVD
TV optional

all connected to original radio and CD

Highly recommended.

[CaverD3]

djhampson
Single Din and double din here:

Car Stereo Fitting Kits - Land Rover (http://www.nexxia.co.uk/Car_Stereo_fitting_kits/land_rover.htm)

[stetch03]

Hi BlackPerth,

I have also purchased the Kenwood model, however the the company that installed my system cannot get the sound to come through the speakers.

So when the phone rings, I need to turn down the sound from my stereo. There is also no sound when directing me to an address.

Is your system the same?

Thanks

[powella]

They need to wire it as follows:
- front speaker ouput from the original radio (from the back of the radio for lowline, or from the AMP under the drivers seat) into the level input for the KOSV500(or 1000).
- rear speaker output from the original radio - DO NOT Connect
- outputs from the KOSV500(or 1000) back to the original speaker wires.

That way the radio is fed through the Kenwood system.

Cheers,
AP.

[stetch03]

Thanks Powella,

I have told the company that installed mine that it can be done, and he informed me that it would take half a day to do. Is that correct?

Also, just to clarify that the GPS would have sound; and I don't need to turn down the stereo sound to answer/talk on the mobile phone once it is wired to your specs?

Thank you once again.

[powella]

Mine behaves like this:
When I answer a phone call the front speakers are muted.
When the GPS states a direction, the front speakers are muted.

The only small challenge is that the SUB(if you have a High Line set) is still connected to the LR radio, thus you may get some rumbling.

Cheers,
AP

[CSBrisie]

powella sounds like he knows what he is on about!

[Fozzie]

Any chance of some pics from Blackperth and powella ? this is a dilemma that I want to resolve !:eek:

[Sash_Disco2]

g`day boys

I have fit a double din and then a fold out one after a while... long story short its not worth changing everthing I have had to change the harmon kardon amp... whe you put the dvd player in you dont have control of you buttons on your steering or the setting... if you want images of what I have done let me know...

[Diego Luego]

Just to clarify something in this thread.

I have a RRS 2008 and would like to integrate a 7" GPS and a reversing camera.

When you fit a new sound system to a D3 ( and therefore a RRS) do you lose the use of the steering wheel controls and/or the trip computer, as apparently these are controlled through the original head unit. The aftermarket dealer I contacted suggested that I would lose these, which I find unacceptable. Is he talking through his hat?

I am not interested in rear seat DVDs, just the large touch screen GPS and the reversing camera.

[NavyDiver]

Just to clarify something in this thread.

I have a RRS 2008 and would like to integrate a 7" GPS and a reversing camera.

When you fit a new sound system to a D3 ( and therefore a RRS) do you lose the use of the steering wheel controls and/or the trip computer, as apparently these are controlled through the original head unit. The aftermarket dealer I contacted suggested that I would lose these, which I find unacceptable. Is he talking through his hat?

I am not interested in rear seat DVDs, just the large touch screen GPS and the reversing camera.
One national car accessory supplier offered to install reverse camera, GPS and blue tooth but it would have removed the DSC and reverse sensor as well as the entire existing radio cd unit in the D3 SE tdv6 (quoted about $1200) declined due them not know what else they might disconect - LOL. Freeway car audio offered a good solution which is a little pricey and did not take toppo maps. See http://www.freewaycaraudio.com.au/gps_navigation.html

I understand a new option might being developed specifically for us. Let you know asap. I am waiing for this option which should be beter on several fronts. Nice Gent at AMV ringwood let me know about it. :)

[Sash_Disco2]

here some image of my d3 set up..........

[Sash_Disco2]

here some image of my d3 set up..........

by the way I have installed all of this stuff and custom made by my self heheh :)

[djhampson]

I just bought a Lilliput 669GL-70NP/C/T 7" HDMI touchscreen (http://www.lilliput.cn/669GL-70NP.html)which I'm going to try and squeeze into the cubby hole.

First impressions are that it will fit with a little persuasion. I'll then connect it to a Car PC that I'm going to buy tomorrow.

[Sash_Disco2]

I just bought a Lilliput 669GL-70NP/C/T 7" HDMI touchscreen (http://www.lilliput.cn/669GL-70NP.html)which I'm going to try and squeeze into the cubby hole.

First impressions are that it will fit with a little persuasion. I'll then connect it to a Car PC that I'm going to buy tomorrow.

its not going to work buy this screen its alpine.... this is what I have


Alpine Electronics of Australia (http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=57)

and here some images heheh

[djhampson]

Qe? Why won't it work?

I'm not connecting to any LR amps or headeck tho...

[Sash_Disco2]

if you want preferct fit and a original look buy the apline... but if you want to just to sit it in there then yeah.... buy what you want hehehe:)

[djhampson]

The Alpine isn't a touchscreen and can't be connected to a PC either.

I'm going to disassemble the Lilliput and either cut down the existing case or make a new one up to make it fit in.

mp3car.com has a lot of information about making a custom install get that factory-look.

[Sash_Disco2]

mate what ever you think its going to suitable for you... but I have been trough 6 screen this is the only one that can fit wright and I am a bit perfectionest :)
if you need help let me know

[Watpub]

The Alpine isn't a touchscreen and can't be connected to a PC either.

I'm going to disassemble the Lilliput and either cut down the existing case or make a new one up to make it fit in.

mp3car.com has a lot of information about making a custom install get that factory-look.

For what its worth I'm no rocket-scientist in these matters, but I had an Alpine unit in my Landcruiser and it was absolutely brilliant - it definitely was a touch screen unit. It's iPod, DVD, and TV functionality was grouse.

The only let down was the navigation unit. Originally I had it fitted with a NesaNAV system which was the bees-knees - even had a lot of the dirt tracks on it and a great zoom feature.

However, when I came to update the maps I was told that NesaNAV wasn't doing them any more :mad:. So I upgraded the installation to include the new Alpine navigation unit - Version 1 = piece of crap (wrong directions - made me turn left instead of right once in Adelaide - and poor quality maps). If I could have hooked it up to a NavMan or TomTom it would have been fantastic.

Regards, Ron

[djhampson]

Yeah its definetly not sutiable for what i want.

I'm making a Car PC which will have a Windows or Linux PC runnig in the back.

Therefore I need a touchscreen with VGA \ DVI \ HDMI inputs.

One idea you have given me though is to get a case from the Alpine screen and retrofit the guts of my Lilliput into it. That would fitting it into the dash easy.

Just need to find a 2nd hand or damaged alpine screen now.

[powella]

There is a conversion possible on the Kenwood 7" screens to enable usb output. I am just not sure how to get a decent image from the PC to the screen.

Given the Keenwood is a relatively easy mount it might be an option.

AP

[doddsy]

Hi, did you get the "made in china" job off ebay ? I've been looking at them ? Whats your opinion after 6 months of use ?
Also did you get any ipod integration ?

Cheers

Doddsy