What ICE for a Mk1 Tuscan?

[LoonyTunes]

Looking to upgrade from the Factory fitted stuff I currently have. I'd like a CD/SatNav/USB/Blue Tooth head unit that actually fits in the pod.

Anybody have any ideas or systems they have themselves?

Thanks

[brownspeed]

I think there is at least one thread on the Tamora/350/sag forum where a member fitted a double DIN unit with integral blue tooth/reversing camera/sat nav/electric ball scratcher. if your more adept than I with the PH search function- its in there somewhere....

if its a sound upgrade you seek; I carried out an inexpensive upgrade in my Tam with a Sony single DIN sized mechless head unit, Kenwood underseat subwoofer, 6" Clarion rear speakers and Alpine dash mount tweeters with crossover.

[LoonyTunes]

Thanks - I'll try and track it down.

[Tonymg]

Stereo lol iv never had any on in my Tvrs I am thinking of taking them out? no point?

got the radio on all the time in the Mini

[LoonyTunes]

Bit confused as to why you posted a picture of your mini with the door open

Still, SatNav is useful as is bluetooth and a radio/music for when it's raining or on a long drive...

[Hunter T]

I put in a pioneer avic system. Single din. It has apple car play and mirror link. This means your maps messages contacts from your phone al come up on the fold out screen, also has dab etc, touch screen and can be expanded to connect cameras. Really good system that can be put back to original st any time as no alteration of interior is required

[LoonyTunes]

Hunter T said:

I put in a pioneer avic system. Single din. It has apple car play and mirror link. This means your maps messages contacts from your phone al come up on the fold out screen, also has dab etc, touch screen and can be expanded to connect cameras. Really good system that can be put back to original st any time as no alteration of interior is required

Interesting. Which avic system in particular and do you have a picture you could share?

[smighall]

I had a clarion fold out screen with satnav job in mine but have just taken it out for a single din non satnav DAB unit. I use my phone with Waze for satnav when needed and it's much easier than the built in satnav. Also DAB works much better than FM for me with reception in the Tuscan.

Aerial wise, i installed a bee sting style one in the rear (take the big rubber bungs out of the boot and you can install in the void there).

Speakers, i've relocated the rear side speakers into the rear bulkhead (holes were already cut in the fibreglass). I've also made some fibreglass door pods to take a 17cm speaker on each door with a tweeter higher up in the door. All of these are driven off a 4ch amp in the boot.

I also have a sub (one of those small underseat all in ones) that's installed at the end of the passenger footwell behind the carpet so it's all hidden.

All of the above has massively improved things, especially when you're on a long cruise and not pushing on. I can get some pictures tomorrow if it'll help.

[Hunter T]

LoonyTunes said:

Interesting. Which avic system in particular and do you have a picture you could share?

Was top of the range this time last year, can’t remember the model at mo but il look and take pics tomorrow

[LoonyTunes]

smighall said:

I can get some pictures tomorrow if it'll help.

Hunter T said:

Can’t remember the model at mo but il look and take pics tomorrow

That would be very kind of you both and much appreciated.

Thanks.

[Hunter T]

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Edited by Hunter T on Thursday 19th July 09:10

[LoonyTunes]

Thanks for that - it's VERY interesting! How far out of the front of the pod does it stick? That's exactly the kind of thing I think I want.

[Hunter T]

It’s adjustable for reach and angle, I have mine clear the pod by about 10 mm when screen out

[smighall]

Headunit with CD insert phone holder for satnav/spotify etc


Front speakers



Rear Speakers


Subwoofer (Kenwood KSC-SW11) under this carpet at the end


Amp in boot


DAB Aerial (Mounted diagnoally bottom right to top left in the void in the rear bumper)

[LoonyTunes]

Excellent jobs, both of you, and very helpful too. Thanks for your input it really is appreciated.

Edited by LoonyTunes on Thursday 19th July 11:32

[smighall]

I had a Clarion NZ502e previously, whilst the fold out screen all cleared everything fine, i just couldn't get on with it for the satnav etc and didn't feel it suited the car properly.

[LoonyTunes]

smighall said:

I had a Clarion NZ502e previously, whilst the fold out screen all cleared everything fine, i just couldn't get on with it for the satnav etc and didn't feel it suited the car properly.

Whats the model number of this current unit please?

[Chim450]

I’ve got a Parrot Asteroid Classic, an Android head unit with a pretty decent integrated Amp and excellent hands free phone. I don’t personally like the “pop up” screens so I use my phone for Sat Nav and Bluetooth the voice to the head unit. I’ve got component speakers in the original location and some tweeters mounted under the top part of the dash, there is a powered subwoofer in the boot. It all looks original and tidy but sounds awesome!

[Chim450]

I’ve got a Parrot Asteroid Classic, an Android head unit with a pretty decent integrated Amp and excellent hands free phone. I don’t personally like the “pop up” screens so I use my phone for Sat Nav and Bluetooth the voice to the head unit. I’ve got component speakers in the original location and some tweeters mounted under the top part of the dash, there is a powered subwoofer in the boot. It all looks original and tidy but sounds awesome!

Edited by Chim450 on Friday 20th July 23:32

[Fusion1]

Joying single din android 8" fits perfect and works great.