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    Retrofitting missing factory options to new-ish LR's; FL2, Evoque, D3/D4, RRS, etc...

    Anyone else interested in this? Fitting missing factory options to newer Land Rovers?

    So far I've done the following;

    2008 Freelander 2
    Upgraded to 14-speaker Surround Sound from 9-speaker Midline
    Retrofitted factory bluetooth phone system
    Retrofitted factory DAB+ digital radio

    2015 Freelander 2
    Upgraded to 17-speaker Meridian Surround Sound from 11-speaker Meridian
    Retrofitted factory DAB+ digital radio
    Retrofitted TPMS system

    Have also done similar upgrades on Jag XF's and XK's

    This sort of thing can also be done on the Disco 3 & 4, Range Rover Sport, other models too. Plus heaps more like the Digital TV, rear entertainment, and so on.

    All as per factory fitment, the integration is seamless.

    Not everything is economically viable to do, but it's all technically possible.

    I can't be the only geek who's into this sort of thing...
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    I'm keen on the factory retrofit stuff, but don't have your level of skill/confidence to dive in without a little guidance.

    Have you documented somewhere the parts and process for the DAB+ install in the 2015 FL2? I've got a 2014 Disco 4 and keen to do this if it's not overly complicated.

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    As with Strydes, I'd be interested in fitting the rear camera and possibly also the Nav (or an after market street NAV and mapping option (e.g. Hema maps) that integrates with the original screen).

    I have a MY12 D4 with the Harmon Kardon HiICE system which is the base standard for camera/NAV in my model. Also in Sydney.

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    Quote Originally Posted by strydes View Post
    I'm keen on the factory retrofit stuff, but don't have your level of skill/confidence to dive in without a little guidance.

    Have you documented somewhere the parts and process for the DAB+ install in the 2015 FL2? I've got a 2014 Disco 4 and keen to do this if it's not overly complicated.
    The components for a DAB+ on a '14 Disco 4 are the same as the '15 FL2, probably only the coax and fiber-optic cables will be different, as the DAB module is located separately to the audio amp.

    Which sound system do you have in yours now? It's a Harmon Kardon with touchscreen?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies View Post
    As with Strydes, I'd be interested in fitting the rear camera and possibly also the Nav (or an after market street NAV and mapping option (e.g. Hema maps) that integrates with the original screen).

    I have a MY12 D4 with the Harmon Kardon HiICE system which is the base standard for camera/NAV in my model. Also in Sydney.
    If you already have the touchscreen then it's only a matter of connecting the Nav module, GPS receiver, and the associated wiring.

    The camera should be pretty straight forward. Let me do a little research and i'll see exactly what's needed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cambo351 View Post
    Which sound system do you have in yours now? It's a Harmon Kardon with touchscreen?
    Mine is the Meridian HiICE touchscreen, looks much like the one you upgraded in the 2015 FL2.

    You're a machine Cambo, all over this stuff. I'll be following LotzaLandies satnat stuff with interest too. Even though his will be a different system for the HK stereo, I've pondered that retrofit for ages too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by strydes View Post
    Mine is the Meridian HiICE touchscreen, looks much like the one you upgraded in the 2015 FL2.
    Well that's easy then

    Rather long thread on it here Freel2.com - View topic - DAB+ MY15 OE Retrofit - COMPLETED!! now that the hard work has been done, the next one is very easy.

    Quote Originally Posted by strydes View Post
    You're a machine Cambo, all over this stuff. I'll be following LotzaLandies satnat stuff with interest too. Even though his will be a different system for the HK stereo, I've pondered that retrofit for ages too.
    Thanks but I haven't done this all on my own...

    So you don't have navigation in yours either?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cambo351 View Post
    If you already have the touchscreen then it's only a matter of connecting the Nav module, GPS receiver, and the associated wiring.

    The camera should be pretty straight forward. Let me do a little research and i'll see exactly what's needed.
    Its a confidence thing.

    Initially I didn't want to cause any issues with the original factory warranty, but that's no longer an issue as it's out of the LR Warranty period.

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    I think for the Navigation it would be more cost effective to use this system

    NEW Land Rover Discovery 4 GPS SAT NAV System FOR 3rd GEN Vehicles in VIC | eBay

    Because the HDD navigation computer from Land Rover is about $2000 as a spare part and i've NEVER seen one 2nd hand for sale...

    The integration looks pretty seamless, especially as it activates the Nav button on the touchscreen. For $1000 it's going to be better value than an OEM retrofit. Assuming that it works as well as they claim.
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    For the reversing camera it looks as though it can connect directly to the touchscreen and just needs to be activated in the CCF. Would need the appropriate wiring too.

    If you can find a used camera at the right price it would probably be reasonable. A new camera is like $500
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