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Double Din Fasica Progress [UPDATED: 1st September 2017]

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Post by markplant » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:08 pm

Hats off to you sir :thumbsup:
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Post by IAmOrion » Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:08 pm

markplant wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:08 pm Hats off to you sir :thumbsup:
Ha, thanks :D
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Post by cyrilsneer88 » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:15 pm

Coming on strong... This is exciting!
The straight edged vent slits are much preferred, better suits the angles in the car. While I Like the idea of another USB port, personally don't like wires around the dash if I can help it, so not for me...
same with the branding.. like the idea but not for me.

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Post by IAmOrion » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:18 pm

cyrilsneer88 wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:15 pm Coming on strong... This is exciting!
The straight edged vent slits are much preferred, better suits the angles in the car. While I Like the idea of another USB port, personally don't like wires around the dash if I can help it, so not for me...
same with the branding.. like the idea but not for me.

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Well, the USB would be optional just like the vents. In my case, my Pioneer has 2 USB ports, 1 for car play etc and 1 for anything else. So makes sense to get a "flush mount usb" thing and plug it into port 2. Passenger could use it to charge phone, or use a usb stick for extra music or whatever.... blah blah blah lol.

Yeah I was hit and miss myself on the Z4 branding part... think I'll just delete it ha
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Post by cyrilsneer88 » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:49 pm

I get it, Ive got an extra USB port on the pulloff panel that overhangs the ashtray nice and stealthy for charging 8) as you mentioned though, pretty cool how you can just 'export' individual variations!!
so do you have to physically plug your phone into your pioneer unit to use carplay?

Its a neat idea i just like the idea of keeping it clean and as stock looking as poss which is what appealed in the first place! That's just my 2 pence anyway.

Going back to the hot air issue, any further thoughts on controlling airflow so the vents could still function??
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Post by IAmOrion » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:58 pm

cyrilsneer88 wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:49 pm I get it, Ive got an extra USB port on the pulloff panel that overhangs the ashtray nice and stealthy for charging 8) as you mentioned though, pretty cool how you can just 'export' individual variations!!
so do you have to physically plug your phone into your pioneer unit to use carplay?

Its a neat idea i just like the idea of keeping it clean and as stock looking as poss which is what appealed in the first place! That's just my 2 pence anyway.

Going back to the hot air issue, any further thoughts on controlling airflow so the vents could still function??
Yeah CarPlay relies on a USB connection. I have a Brodit mount for the iPhone so that should be all good and not really have any cable on show. I know what you mean about keeping it as sock as poss... guess I'll see how I feel once I'm fitting ha

Erm no not as of yet. It was only upon closer inspection earlier I discovered it's not as simple as cutting the vent shorter... some of it's a metal frame :o so will work that one out when I get to that stage lol
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Post by cyrilsneer88 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:05 am

I see, I thought it would work via Bluetooth! Regarding the metal frame behind... Does that mean you haven't got enough space to fit your unit in? Or just not enough space to re-route the airflow?

Looking forward to more updates mate
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Post by IAmOrion » Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:08 am

cyrilsneer88 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 9:05 am I see, I thought it would work via Bluetooth! Regarding the metal frame behind... Does that mean you haven't got enough space to fit your unit in? Or just not enough space to re-route the airflow?

Looking forward to more updates mate
Depth wise of the stereo unit. I'll take some pics later which will help explain it better. My wheels are arriving today so I'll be sending the afternoon doing stuff on the car :)

Will also try and work out how much I need to cut out etc
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Post by k31ron » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:48 am

great progress!, I think no Branding keep it clean

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Post by Roundozo » Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:33 pm

I also think no branding. If people want to wrap it, it'll be really difficult with the Z4 logo. You could always buy a boot set and stick it on afterwards if you want it.
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Post by Buckz » Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:07 pm

Roundozo wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:33 pm I also think no branding. If people want to wrap it, it'll be really difficult with the Z4 logo. You could always buy a boot set and stick it on afterwards if you want it.
Agreed. Plain is the way. I personally like to keep things simple.
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Post by IAmOrion » Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:10 pm

Yup all agreed, no branding as you're right wrapping would be a nightmare!

Thanks for the input all :)
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Post by Leesfarm07 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:45 pm

This tech is way over my head but I'm seriously loving this and would be very interested in the finished article :thumbsup:
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Post by IAmOrion » Fri Jun 16, 2017 4:39 pm

Leesfarm07 wrote: Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:45 pm This tech is way over my head but I'm seriously loving this and would be very interested in the finished article :thumbsup:
Thanks :D

I've decided to write a "project z4" post that will cover all the actual work involved as well as all the other bits I'll be doing. I will keep this thread updated with results of the fascia too though :)
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Post by Ant » Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:26 pm

No branding imo, enough logos already on the steering, the gearstick all the wheels boot/bonnet etc

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