Clio stereo upgrade
Discussion
Hi. I need a little help.
Missus has a clio 1.2 extreme thingy on an 05 plate and I want to get her a decent new stereo for her bday so she can connect her iPod to it. Have seen various things such as a wiring kit which plugs into the existing stereo where a multichanger normally would, and has an aux port. To a jvc stereo kit which apparently has everything you need to make both the LCD display and the remote buttons work. Trouble is pretty much all of them say Clio up to such and such date 2005 and I have no idea of the build date. Is there a way I can tell which stereo or wire is compatable? I cannot start taking it apart as I want it to be a surprise and I can't get pics of the current stereo yet as I can't find her keys. Any ideas how I can tell? Is the wire way is any good? Any recommendations on stereos if not?
Bear in mind she is a woman so doesn't appreciate brand names on electrical stuff and doesn't listen to music loud with plenty of bass etc.
Any advice gratefully received. I have until the 22 nd.
Missus has a clio 1.2 extreme thingy on an 05 plate and I want to get her a decent new stereo for her bday so she can connect her iPod to it. Have seen various things such as a wiring kit which plugs into the existing stereo where a multichanger normally would, and has an aux port. To a jvc stereo kit which apparently has everything you need to make both the LCD display and the remote buttons work. Trouble is pretty much all of them say Clio up to such and such date 2005 and I have no idea of the build date. Is there a way I can tell which stereo or wire is compatable? I cannot start taking it apart as I want it to be a surprise and I can't get pics of the current stereo yet as I can't find her keys. Any ideas how I can tell? Is the wire way is any good? Any recommendations on stereos if not?
Bear in mind she is a woman so doesn't appreciate brand names on electrical stuff and doesn't listen to music loud with plenty of bass etc.
Any advice gratefully received. I have until the 22 nd.
Why not go for a parrot kit?
If she's not interested in brands, flashing lights and loud music then I'd leave the std head unit. I have a clio and I've left the standard head unit... I personally think aftermarket units look cheap.
My gf's mum has a parrot kit in her 307cc and it links with her iphone for music and obviously calls.
If you are certain you want a new headunit then as long as she has the clio below, up to 2005 will be fine...
If she's not interested in brands, flashing lights and loud music then I'd leave the std head unit. I have a clio and I've left the standard head unit... I personally think aftermarket units look cheap.
My gf's mum has a parrot kit in her 307cc and it links with her iphone for music and obviously calls.
If you are certain you want a new headunit then as long as she has the clio below, up to 2005 will be fine...
I think this will work...
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_...
and
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_...
There's obviously the advantage of having hands free calling, however, most aftermarket headunits will have this I guess.
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_...
and
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_...
There's obviously the advantage of having hands free calling, however, most aftermarket headunits will have this I guess.
Interesting, hadnt considered a parrot kit and to be honest, i didnt realise you couold play music through them. How does this connect to the stereo then? do you need some leads to connect into the rear of the stereo itself?
The picture is indeed the same style as the missus car, and i agree that the aftermarket stereos dont look as though they will really fit in in terms of styling. Thanks for the advice I shall dig a little deeper i think.
The picture is indeed the same style as the missus car, and i agree that the aftermarket stereos dont look as though they will really fit in in terms of styling. Thanks for the advice I shall dig a little deeper i think.
Audio quality with bluetooth streaming is poor. Something like this is easy to fit (1/2hr) and will do exactly what you're after, with the added benefit of bluetooth handsfree calling.
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=alpine+...
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=alpine+...
Parrot kit connects to standard ISO connectors on radio, audio quality not good but with a nano no use anyhow.
See your local Renault dealer, a multi-function tune point does the job. Connects to the aux input and hides in the glovebox. Has usb, 3.5mm jack and dedicated ipod input, additional lead required which is also available on part no, which charges and allows control of ipod from satellite control.
See your local Renault dealer, a multi-function tune point does the job. Connects to the aux input and hides in the glovebox. Has usb, 3.5mm jack and dedicated ipod input, additional lead required which is also available on part no, which charges and allows control of ipod from satellite control.
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