bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) A couple of pictures... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />A couple of things to consider before buying one...All you need to put one of these in a Lupo, is the unit it's self, a GPS antenna and a Sat Nav CD. You won't need any P&P cables that are being sold on E-Bay. EDIT: yes, yes you will you silly fool! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":rolleyes:" border="0" alt="rolleyes.gif" /> The unit will *NOT* play audio CDs, so a CD changer or a Phatbox are highly reccomended!Versions D and G are for all intents and purposes very similar when installed in to the Lupo. G has a couple of slightly better functions, but it's nothing to write home about. G is *NOT* compatible with the phatbox.The amp in the MFD is 100x better than that in the Gamma unit, and it really goes well with the standard components!I'm over the moon with it - it looks much better than I thought it would. Edited October 18, 2005 by bossjohnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Superb, truly superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Looks good John!(So, next time we meet in Iver, will you be arriving at the pub or in the field down the road?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Super, super cool.Do you need a pilots license to use one though?If so I think I might need to take lessons! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Well, if I ever went anywhere in my Lupo I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Looks good John!(So, next time we meet in Iver, will you be arriving at the pub or in the field down the road?)<{POST_SNAPBACK}> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Damn, I'd hoped that had escaped your memory! *gets out men in black flashy device*I'd only just got the other one, and to be fair the field was only about a mile from the pub! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blush:" border="0" alt="blush.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I want one...............how much was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) That particular one is a D, and was £400 all in from a chap in Poland (BodyCarStyling). It included the antenna, a set of *ahem* highly original CDs (I've got my own originals anyway), delivery, *and* a set of P&P leads which I didn't need, and might sell on.Edit: Found out I did actually need the P&P lead... Edited October 18, 2005 by bossjohnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_lupogti_ Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 just hope theifes dont take a fancy 2 it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 just hope theifes dont take a fancy 2 it!!!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>That's my only worry, but I'm hoping as it's OEM and needs a code, it'll put them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) Wahey! Congrats, that looks fantastic John! Very impressed. The circle is now complete!My worry would be the nickability, but theres not much that can be done about that really, and I imagine thieves stealing these to order will be checking out Golfs and Passats rather than looking in a Lupo. Edited October 14, 2005 by AndyW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Aye, that was why I originally went for the MCD!If this gets pinched I'll be gutted... and I'll be getting an MCD instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 If this gets pinched I'll be gutted...The guy I work with had his MFD nicked recently, and a friend had his MFD2 taken too...Most of these are nicked to order I'd think, so I'd be slightly less worried in a Lupo than I would be in a Golf. That said, these aren't *that* easily pulled out, so a thief would need a bit of time to do it, so I think I'd be little wary about where I'd park, but thats a given anyway really.I worry about my car a lot down here for some reason, although the car park mines in is secure in theory, the dozy cvnts they get to guard it aren't the brightest people I've met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 damn i want that so much! got the oem aerial fitted, just gotta get the unit! out of interest, how much would you sell the leads for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) If you're thinking of fitting it to your loop, you don't need the P&P leads! They're for the FIS cluster in cars that have it (which the loop doesn't)*Edit by bossjohnc - you need the lead...* Edited May 10, 2006 by bossjohnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payna Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 i was looking at these on ebay the other day, i cant afford one though.....i dont mind map reading anyways! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> *not jelous in the slightest!* style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":mrgreen:" border="0" alt="mrgreen.gif" /> looks awesome though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 looks well nice, finishes off the dash a treat, bargain as well for £400 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I found out when coming home from work, that if you switch the headlights on, the background of the map goes black! Fantastic! (yes yes, simple things, I know style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 i really want a version g for mine, 4 x 40 watts etc! so it all plugs straight in?thinking of getting one from herehttp://www.satnavsystems.com/# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) crap John, that looks so much better than the last one.does it come from a Lupo? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Edited October 14, 2005 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) There's very little difference between D & G - none as far as hardware is concerned. The main difference comes when you plug it in to a car with an FIS cluster.It does, literally plug straight in. Just need the antenna and the CD and you're away style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Edit: *arrgh - need P&P cable too!* Edited May 10, 2006 by bossjohnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Dare I ask the price John? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) Dare I ask the price John?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>That particular one is a D, and was £400 all in from a chap in Poland (BodyCarStyling). It included the antenna, a set of *ahem* highly original CDs (I've got my own originals anyway), delivery, *and* a set of P&P leads which I didn't need, and might sell on.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />I think they can be got for cheaper if you're willing to hang around - but this seemed a good "all in" deal.Edit: Silly me - I *did* need the P&P lead Edited October 18, 2005 by bossjohnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 (edited) Im sorry John.Thought Id read it correctly.Bit too steep for me, but cant wait to see yours.Best unit Ive seen.edit Just noticed the screen twists to face the driver as well! Edited October 14, 2005 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 feck me mate that looks stunning! might have to save up for onr of these badboys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 it will play dvds, playstion. etc aswell. A friend of mine has one, only thing is it only has one rca out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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