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23 January 2007, 01:31 PM
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Got the Kenwood DDX-6029 in my STi have to say it a lovely piece of kit, the buttons light up blue but i dont notice it to much to be honest. Ive also got the disc changer in the boot and the Kenwood Bluetooth handfree phone thing 
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03 February 2007, 02:32 AM
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Hi all.. First post so be gentle......
I'm thinking of fitting one of the Kenwood units to my 2004 wrx (2004/2005 interior) n the next few weeks .
Is there anything I should be aware of when fitting? Or is it a direct to centre the cage?
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I'm thinking of fitting one of the Kenwood units to my 2004 wrx (2004/2005 interior) n the next few weeks .
Is there anything I should be aware of when fitting? Or is it a direct to centre the cage?
Cheers
03 February 2007, 10:13 AM
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Take your time as it scratches very easily so avoid prising it off with a screwdriver etc.
03 February 2007, 10:18 AM
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03 February 2007, 10:36 PM
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Yes, be aware that Kenwood's new range will be out in the UK within a few weeks and includes double DIN units with USB2, full speed iPod control and even one with built in Garmin sat nav......
04 February 2007, 05:54 PM
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They are not supposed to. There is a wire that is supposed to be connected to the handbrake so you can only watch DVD's when Stationary.
Although if you don't connect the wire it works all the time.
Just be careful that the cops don't see it on whilst driving. 
04 February 2007, 06:30 PM
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05 February 2007, 09:36 PM
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unconnected everything worked bar the DVD...but when earthed the DVD worked as well,stationary or moving
06 February 2007, 08:32 AM
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I've just ordered one of these. Can't wait to get it. Was it fiddley changing the holes in the brackets to get it to fit flush Jon?
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06 February 2007, 05:29 PM
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Fit it first and see if you're happy with it,if not you just have to elongate the holes in the cage a litte bit.You'll see what I mean when you have it all apart
07 February 2007, 09:23 AM
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Just had fitted the 6029 with bluetooth,sat nav,I-pod and changer- What a great bit of kit- Only one problem can't get the contacts/phone book to transfer to the car bluetooth unit from my phones-Samsung D500 and Z-400. I've contacted both Samsung and Kenwood and tried what they suggested but can't get it work- Anyone had the same problem and how did you resolve it-or didn't you!!
07 February 2007, 10:16 PM
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I fitted mine in today and must say that I'm really pleased with it. It sticks out a bit more than Elmers (that could be a good thing though 
) because once I had all those cables stuffed in behind it I didn't want to take it back out to alter the brackets. I'll put some pics up tomorrow. The bloke I got it from is a big seller on Ebay and very helpful. £412, delivered within 24hrs and extremely well packaged.
) because once I had all those cables stuffed in behind it I didn't want to take it back out to alter the brackets. I'll put some pics up tomorrow. The bloke I got it from is a big seller on Ebay and very helpful. £412, delivered within 24hrs and extremely well packaged.
07 February 2007, 11:27 PM
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I've got the ddx-6029 - no you cant change the colour - in fact thats one of the downsides of it for me in that the user interface is very basic, only change the wallpaper which is carp. A big missed opportunity imo.
The other disadvantage is ipod control with the add on is also poor. no search facility or jump to through the touch screen although slight easier with the remote.
Plus sides though - add on sat nav / tmc available - excellent but pricey.
Good bluetooth add on available and very reasonable price..
The other disadvantage is ipod control with the add on is also poor. no search facility or jump to through the touch screen although slight easier with the remote.
Plus sides though - add on sat nav / tmc available - excellent but pricey.
Good bluetooth add on available and very reasonable price..
14 February 2007, 06:55 PM
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I've got the ddx-6029 - no you cant change the colour - in fact thats one of the downsides of it for me in that the user interface is very basic, only change the wallpaper which is carp. A big missed opportunity imo.
The other disadvantage is ipod control with the add on is also poor. no search facility or jump to through the touch screen although slight easier with the remote.
Plus sides though - add on sat nav / tmc available - excellent but pricey.
Good bluetooth add on available and very reasonable price..
The other disadvantage is ipod control with the add on is also poor. no search facility or jump to through the touch screen although slight easier with the remote.
Plus sides though - add on sat nav / tmc available - excellent but pricey.
Good bluetooth add on available and very reasonable price..
14 February 2007, 06:57 PM
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14 February 2007, 08:33 PM
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Is it not time you came along to a local get together in Northampton?
I fitted an Ipod cradle/charger in my car via the cd changer plug and it does a good job. You can't control it through the headunit though, but having it stuck on the dash makes it easy to select the tracks straight from the Ipod. The only downside being that the cradle is on display even if you take out the Ipod, thus making it more of a temptation to break into I suppose. All the above from the Autoleads range.
