New tyres and audio upgrade required

Had a look today and there are no sockets for power or anything on the centre cubby box. Mine has the socket at the front of the console just below the dash. Looks like I will have to pursue the side panel removal and the cables suggested. Jax has quoted me $395 for the Pirelli and $255 for a General Grabber, but that sounds too cheap for a decent tyre.

Are you saying there's no plastic flap on the outside of the back of the centre cubby box that's accessed from the 2nd row seat area?

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Originally Posted by BPTP7270

Had a look today and there are no sockets for power or anything on the centre cubby box. Mine has the socket at the front of the console just below the dash. Looks like I will have to pursue the side panel removal and the cables suggested. Jax has quoted me $395 for the Pirelli and $255 for a General Grabber, but that sounds too cheap for a decent tyre.

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Hi. Don't dismiss the GG AT. I've done 5500km with them on my D4 19 inch rims. Excellent road manners (both wet and dry) and low road noise. Excellent offroad (mud, rock and gravel) with no punctures or side wall damage. Tread wear is even and minimal so far. I'm doing a 5 tyre rotation every 5000 kms.

Regards Trif.

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Originally Posted by BPTP7270

Had a look today and there are no sockets for power or anything on the centre cubby box. Mine has the socket at the front of the console just below the dash. Looks like I will have to pursue the side panel removal and the cables suggested. Jax has quoted me $395 for the Pirelli and $255 for a General Grabber, but that sounds too cheap for a decent tyre.

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I have the D4 3.0 SE with base audio, and do have the AUX IN.

Have you found the power outlet that is on the back of the console? It is under a plastic flap on the back of the console (access from 2nd row footwell area). The aux-in is next to it, under the flap.

By the way, there is also a slide out cupholder there as well - right down next to the floor, and easy to miss.

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Are you saying there's no plastic flap on the outside of the back of the centre cubby box that's accessed from the 2nd row seat area?

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I could say that because I looked last night and didn't see any sockets, but then I wasn't looking for a flap of any sort. I am wondering if you mean a big flap that covers both sockets ? The car is actually in for a service today so I will have a closer look when I pick it up. Maybe I should have spent more time reading the handbook.

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Originally Posted by trif

Hi. Don't dismiss the GG AT. I've done 5500km with them on my D4 19 inch rims. Excellent road manners (both wet and dry) and low road noise. Excellent offroad (mud, rock and gravel) with no punctures or side wall damage. Tread wear is even and minimal so far. I'm doing a 5 tyre rotation every 5000 kms.

Regards Trif.

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Hi Trif, Does that sound like the same tyre at that price? If so I will have a serious look at it because that is a massive saving of $600 for a set of 4 and with 45000ks on the clock in 12 months, its an expensive exercise each year. Thanks

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Originally Posted by BPTP7270

Hi Trif, Does that sound like the same tyre at that price? If so I will have a serious look at it because that is a massive saving of $600 for a set of 4 and with 45000ks on the clock in 12 months, its an expensive exercise each year. Thanks

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Hi again. I believe they would be the same tyre. My 19's were fitted for $296 each. The 18's are usually cheaper for the same tyre. Here is a link to another thread showing the tyres fitted new to my car. You can verify if they are the same tyre as you have been quoted.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...t2-19-a-6.html

The thread starts off about GG AT2 (the older model) but more recent posts are regarding the newer GG AT. In regards to fuel economy, this has improved since those posts, l think probably due to the engine running in.

Regards Trif.

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Originally Posted by BPTP7270

I am wondering if you mean a big flap that covers both sockets ?

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Yes, that's it.
I was aware of its existance from the D4 release info. I had a patch lead with me when I picked-up the vehicle in order to have music on the 600 km drive home.

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Originally Posted by Graeme

Yes, that's it.
I was aware of its existance from the D4 release info. I had a patch lead with me when I picked-up the vehicle in order to have music on the 600 km drive home.

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I think someone broke into my car overnight and installed those plugs. Who would have thought they were hidden under that big black flap. Thanks to all for your help.

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Originally Posted by trif

Hi again. I believe they would be the same tyre. My 19's were fitted for $296 each. The 18's are usually cheaper for the same tyre. Here is a link to another thread showing the tyres fitted new to my car. You can verify if they are the same tyre as you have been quoted.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...t2-19-a-6.html

The thread starts off about GG AT2 (the older model) but more recent posts are regarding the newer GG AT. In regards to fuel economy, this has improved since those posts, l think probably due to the engine running in.

Regards Trif.

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Hi trif, they look like a fairly robust tyre. I had a set of the scorpions on a previous vehicle and found them good for traction, but only got about 30,000ks from the set. I will probably give the GG AT's a try because they seem like excellent value for money and from the forum, ahve a pretty good reputation. Iwill amke sure that they are the correct model GG.

Thanks