Thread: Finally got my L322

Originally Posted by Defender Mike

Yep it's a chinese unit but it's fitted with the same plugs to go direct into the landrover. Chinese stuff these days isn't bad. All my radar & plotter from raymarine is made in China. There are not many companies left who don't outsource to China for components then assemble themselves.

yes sir you are right, there a lot of companies making good stuff in china, however, with experience with these units, I can say there is a big difference between a Raymarine C Series Plotter or ST60 pilot (I've got one of each) and these plug'n'play units. There was a big in depth thread a couple years ago about these exact units.

Just because some stuff made in china is good doesn't mean it all is - I had one of those units in another car - behind the fascia it is a standard unit that fits many cars (they change the fascia and the plugs) - they are cheap for a reason (they don't even match the profile of the timber trim either side and sit over the panel below)... If you are happy with cheap all good - happy for your stoke, But they are no comparison to a quality unit.

Originally Posted by harlie

yes sir you are right, there a lot of companies making good stuff in china, however, with experience with these units, I can say there is a big difference between a Raymarine C Series Plotter or ST60 pilot (I've got one of each) and these plug'n'play units. There was a big in depth thread a couple years ago about these exact units.

Just because some stuff made in china is good doesn't mean it all is - I had one of those units in another car - behind the fascia it is a standard unit that fits many cars (they change the fascia and the plugs) - they are cheap for a reason (they don't even match the profile of the timber trim either side and sit over the panel below)... If you are happy with cheap all good - happy for your stoke, But they are no comparison to a quality unit.

I will do a test on it and report how well it works over the next few months . We will see how it goes . it has a 2 year warranty and backing from an Aussie company in Melb & Sydney called Digoptions. Everything I have read about them is good lots of positive feedback on Ebay & other sites.

Just drained the oil and pulled the sump off the gearbox. Never been changed in its life oil dirty and a bit of very fine metal sludge on the magnet. No lumps and nothing to scary but I'm glad I have that extended warranty for the next 3 years .

Originally Posted by Defender Mike

Just drained the oil and pulled the sump off the gearbox. Never been changed in its life oil dirty and a bit of very fine metal sludge on the magnet. No lumps and nothing to scary but I'm glad I have that extended warranty for the next 3 years .

Cut the filter open after you change it, mine was the same but has small amounts of TC clutch material. (I had also changed for a HD TC at the time)

I'm keen to see the head unit fitted as it is a easy upgrade for those of us the only have the standard stereo with pixel issues.

I was looking at this unit as it was android and would work with OBDII for diagnostics
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Capac...245472442.html

Same facia as your one. I was thinking of painting it silver to match the factory unit

the dash in the X5 has a different fwd-aft profile.

Originally Posted by Steinzy

I'm keen to see the head unit fitted as it is a easy upgrade for those of us the only have the standard stereo with pixel issues.

I was looking at this unit as it was android and would work with OBDII for diagnostics
Capacitive Pixels 1024*600 DualCore A9 1.6GHz 7" Android 4.4 Car DVD Player GPS Suitable For BMW X5 M5 E39 E38 E53 3G WIFI Radio-in Car DVD from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Same facia as your one. I was thinking of painting it silver to match the factory unit

I'm getting it fitted on the 10th when I get back from Brisvegas. I will post some pics. I saw the Aliexpress one but went for the aussie importer dig options for the 2 year warranty and ease of communication. Don't paint you can get the vinyl stick on or get a full wood kit like the one I just bought . It does have a slightly curved facia but still fits ok.

Left Palm Beach Sydney this morning with a full tank pulled into Ashgrove Brisy with 10 litres left only took 90 at the pump. That's under 9 litres per 100k .

Clocked 1035 ks, I am very impressed with this car . I sat on the speed limit everywhere. Dropped into Balina & Ocean Shores to visit friends. Still did the full journey in 12 hrs most comfortable long drive I have ever done. I went over Barringar range to try it out around the bends and it also handles quite well.