Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:30 pm
What a really great piece of kit. My to do / must have list just keeps on getting longer.
Matt
Cabin : Club Location : Eastleigh Posts : 883 Join date : 2010-03-28
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:32 pm
With your gadgets and go faster stripes, I am constantly amazed by your love for our 'old style', basic, vans. On second thoughts they're full of gadgetry. Cookers, kettles, fancy bottle openers........
Cabin : Flight 001 Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K. Posts : 14335 Join date : 2009-09-27
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Sep 09, 2014 1:33 pm
Think TARDIS Matt!!
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Tallulah
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Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Sep 09, 2014 2:06 pm
Better still, if you already own one of the Pioneer multimedia car systems, CarPlay compatibility can be added with a free firmware upgrade! The same is probably true for existing Alpine multimedia systems, but I haven't checked.
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:02 pm
Dear Santa,
I would like a giant iPhone 6, and Apple Watch and an Apple Carplay for christmas!!
This is all gonna cost us a fortune!
scm_101
Cabin : Exec 076 Location : Bristol, UK Posts : 35 Join date : 2016-06-29
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:06 am
Has anyone fitted a large (double din?) audio unit to their van? I have the standard (single din?) pioneer unit from danbury, and really like the look of some of the CarPlay enabled ones, which all seem to be the bigger size. Can it be done? I had been putting this off for a while, mainly because of cost, but also because of security worries, but this pioneer unit (SPH-DA130DAB) is reasonable (£250) and also has a removable fascia. Just got CarPlay in my car and love it, so would love to get it fitted for the spring.
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Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:06 pm
Cabin : Exec 076 Location : Bristol, UK Posts : 35 Join date : 2016-06-29
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:17 pm
That's the single DIN one - right? Very clever design. I think I might go for that one, as should just slot into the existing gap. Great to hear you like it. Thanks for the tip.
Skytiger
Cabin : Exec 008 Location : Central Scotland Posts : 1792 Join date : 2010-09-04
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:39 pm
Essentially scm_101you need to cut a bigger hole in your dash
A view from the back shows my plate I spot welded to the dash in order to screw the stereo to it.
I welded plates in because my dash was out at the time but you could probably support the stereo off the handbrake bracket with less effort.
scm_101
Cabin : Exec 076 Location : Bristol, UK Posts : 35 Join date : 2016-06-29
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:25 pm
Great photos, and such a neat job. Thanks. Definitely a job for the spring. Simon.
scm_101
Cabin : Exec 076 Location : Bristol, UK Posts : 35 Join date : 2016-06-29
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:12 pm
Some pics of my CarPlay installation. Thanks for all the advice provided above. I went for the PIONEER AVH-Z7200DAB. While the credit card was out, I also got an 8" sub-woofer (fitted under the back seat) sounds great now. Reversing camera is also v welcome.
MintyKnott
Cabin : Club Location : Southampton Posts : 14 Join date : 2020-09-25
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:31 pm
Great photos of the PIONEER AVH-Z7200DAB. looking at getting one ourselves. Did you need to modify the dashboard at all for the screen to sit properly, and did you need an internal cage to support it?
simonnat
Cabin : Club Location : Surrey Posts : 26 Join date : 2020-10-06
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:20 pm
Love ours! Tim @VWKAMPERS did ours!
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MintyKnott
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Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:43 pm
Which Sony model is it? It obviously fits well in front of the top overhanging of the dash?
Scotsrogue
Cabin : Club Location : Ayrshire Posts : 73 Join date : 2021-01-18
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Tue Feb 23, 2021 5:22 pm
MintyKnott wrote:
Which Sony model is it? It obviously fits well in front of the top overhanging of the dash?
Its a Sony XAV-AX8050D
I have one a love it. Listening to DAB Jazx FM is well worth it
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willintheabyss
Cabin : Club Location : South West, UK Posts : 3 Join date : 2021-04-24
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Wed May 05, 2021 9:43 am
simonnat wrote:
This looks really smart and something I'm keen to add to my bus. Quick question; does the screen size block or limit any of the dashboard functions? Can you still open the glove box etc?
Cheers
MintyKnott
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Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Wed May 05, 2021 10:38 am
Our local mechanic fitted the "pop-up" Pioneer multi-media interface. I use an I-Phone and my husband, an Android. It's brilliant! He made a metal support to hold it from behind and we attach the phones via the glove-box. Also added re-view camera for reversing. Very happy!
Scotsrogue
Cabin : Club Location : Ayrshire Posts : 73 Join date : 2021-01-18
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Wed May 05, 2021 10:51 am
willintheabyss wrote:
simonnat wrote:
This looks really smart and something I'm keen to add to my bus. Quick question; does the screen size block or limit any of the dashboard functions? Can you still open the glove box etc?
Cheers
No problem with the glove box. It is neat but it doesn’t foul it
Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Thu May 06, 2021 9:16 am
scm_101 Which reversing camera did you decide? The Panasonic one or something else? Pete
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TimV Admin
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Subject: Re: Apple Carplay Sun May 09, 2021 12:37 pm
We adjust the hinge on the glovebox at VWK when we fit the Sony units, so they sit slightly to the left - thereby not fouling the screen frame. Brilliant pieces of kit. I love mine.
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