Thread: D4 base spec aftermarket headunit upgrade by Driven Sound Vision Technology

Originally Posted by twr7cx

As a follow up from previous discussions in Aerpro FP8409K Install kit to suit Landrover discovery 4 - allows aftermarket double , Android auto/Apple car play in D4? and Aerpro CALR05 for fitting double DIN aftermarket headunits into low spec D4 vehicles

Our base space MY12 D4 is heading off for an aftermarket headunit upgrade by Driven Sound Vision Technology. They've previously done this to another customers Discovery 4's, check out CarPlay Retrofit Solutions & Custom Audio Fabrication using the Connects2 wiring adapters to retain the factory steering wheel controls and reverse parking sensors while making a customer surround for the new headunit to replace the factory screen in that location.

It does mean the old stereo control buttons are redundant non-functional and still sitting on the centre of the dash but probably a better look than the Aepro dash plastic kits - in my opinion.

They mentioned during conversations that they intend to manufacture these custom surrounds when time allows - so may become a future option for others not near them.

Ours will be similar to the link, but instead of the Alpine headunit, we are going with the Pioneer DMH-Z635BT as it adds wireless Apple CarPlay feature. It's also a shallow mount so will fit in place (at present it seems that only this Pioneer and the Alpine they previously used can work in this position). We are also adding in a reverse camera.

Will report with pictures and details on completion.

Thanks for this.
Note my location is a bit away, and I'm one of those waiting with bated breath to fit one when they get a kit (or can supply the bits for my local car audio man to do the job). HINT HINT.

Perhaps you can give them a gentle reminder that we common folk are waiting on their expertise. They did tell me the kit was on the back burner due to expanding local work.
The only good thing about the delay is that they are obviously so very busy locally and good to see someone getting a peripheral benefit from COVID.

PS in my case I don't even have an OEM reversing camera, but would love to add that functionality if easily added. Otherwise I could live without it if I could just get all the other functionality, plus if not built in, a USB port to listen to my music on long trips.
EDIT just read specs and USB is included - I want one too.

Originally Posted by twr7cx

As a follow up from previous discussions in Aerpro FP8409K Install kit to suit Landrover discovery 4 - allows aftermarket double , Android auto/Apple car play in D4? and Aerpro CALR05 for fitting double DIN aftermarket headunits into low spec D4 vehicles

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There was never going to be a problem - it’s. 2012 vehicle.

It’s 2010-2011 that are the problem children.

Originally Posted by Tombie

There was never going to be a problem - it’s. 2012 vehicle.

It’s 2010-2011 that are the problem children.

Bugger - misread that, assuming a 2.7 would be either an 09 or 2010 model

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Bugger - misread that, assuming a 2.7 would be either an 09 or 2010 model

2.7's were the base spec engine until MY13 when it changed to a single turbo version of the 3.0L. Personally, we've intentionally gone for MY12 2.7 vehicles for our two D4's under the hope that they're hopefully the most refined and sorted out after being used from 2004 onwards in D3 prior and they offer the backup of later model Ford Territory engines as replacements.

I believe that the first two years of D4 production - 2010 and 2011 perhaps? used a Ford entertainment system. These are identifiable by the small screen and two buttons on the right hand side. I think MY12 changed over to a LR system which used a different small screen without the two buttons on the side. Then later in the D4 production there was another change/update.

The previous vehicle that they did detailed in the weblink above and on Facebook at Page not found | Facebook was to a 09/2014 built vehicle. I'm still hoping that there is no differences or issues with my MY12 getting done...

Originally Posted by twr7cx

2.7's were the base spec engine until MY13 when it changed to a single turbo version of the 3.0L. Personally, we've intentionally gone for MY12 2.7 vehicles for our two D4's under the hope that they're hopefully the most refined and sorted out after being used from 2004 onwards in D3 prior and they offer the backup of later model Ford Territory engines as replacements.

I believe that the first two years of D4 production - 2010 and 2011 perhaps? used a Ford entertainment system. These are identifiable by the small screen and two buttons on the right hand side. I think MY12 changed over to a LR system which used a different small screen without the two buttons on the side. Then later in the D4 production there was another change/update.

The previous vehicle that they did detailed in the weblink above and on Facebook at Page not found | Facebook was to a 09/2014 built vehicle. I'm still hoping that there is no differences or issues with my MY12 getting done...

The MY13 in 3.0 TDV6 is still the same twin turbo 3.0L as the SDV6 just "detuned" in the ECU.

Originally Posted by Redrex

The MY13 in 3.0 TDV6 is still the same twin turbo 3.0L as the SDV6 just "detuned" in the ECU.

We know

We’re talking of the 2.7 09-11 model with a different stereo and communication protocol which makes upgrading the base Spec stereo a challenge.

Not the simply flash upgraded 3.0

Here's a post to break your dial up...


Job done, here's the pictures of various stages:



We ended up optioning for the Pioneer DMH-Z6350BT headunit (which has wireless Apple CarPlay and is a shallow design to fit in this location) and the camera is anEcoMaster unit (which apparently is basically ford OEM quality for the aftermarket). I'm not sure I'm totally happy with the reverse camera though as none of the back of the vehicle can be seen in the footage which doesn't help with reversing to line up a trailer hitch to the tow ball and lacks a reference point of the vehicle.

They've had another Disco 4 turn up for the job, pictures on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/driven.soun...62513641178991


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