turbo_lew

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connects2

hi Guys

just thought i`d join and introduce myself, my name is stuart and i work for the company that produces the Autodab product (connect2) so if you have any questions on how it works or anything car audio related just give me a shout and i`ll try and help you out as best i can.

cheers

Stu

bruce_miranda

Stu,

Any chance of a Group Buy?

kleynie

Is there any way to use the BMW diversity amp and an OEM aerial?

connects2

hi bruce

if you would like to contact me on stuart.jones@connects2.com we can go through what you require.

cheers

Stu

drsaleem

Hi

I was thinking of installing the autodab for my E60

This is for for Stu or possibly anyone else who could help me out with a few queries
1. For better reception , would you recomend any other aerial , for example , in terms of signal strength/ reception

http://www.raysmith.co.uk/connects-2...connector.html
or
http://www.raysmith.co.uk/hal1-jvc-c...b-antenna.html

2.As this is a relatively new product, from the feedback that you have been getting, would you recomend any additional piece of equipment or any add on to improve signal strenth or quality


3.
In terms of signal strenth , is there any difference in terms of quality if the aerial that is supplied in the kit is fitted on the top of the windscreen( just near the mirror) as compared to the passenger side of the windscreen (demonstrated and recomended by connects2)
Reason being , as its on the side, it can still be seen from the outside and prove an attraction / curiosity to thieves to look inside and see whats in the car. as well as aesthetics
If its on top of the windscreen, near or just below the screen , its less conspicous

4. A more open question !
what has the feedback been like?
What are the common complaints/ pitfalls during installation ( apart from it being close to the airbags and requiring professional installation)

drsaleem

Hi Stu

1. For better reception , would you recomend any other aerial , for example , in terms of signal strength/ reception

http://www.raysmith.co.uk/connects-2...connector.html
or
http://www.raysmith.co.uk/hal1-jvc-c...b-antenna.html

2.As this is a relatively new product, from the feedback that you have been getting, would you recomend any additional piece of equipment or any add on to improve signal strenth or quality


3.
In terms of signal strenth , is there any difference in terms of quality if the aerial that is supplied in the kit is fitted on the top of the windscreen( just near the mirror) as compared to the passenger side of the windscreen (demonstrated and recomended by connects2)
Reason being , as its on the side, it can still be seen from the outside and prove an attraction / curiosity to thieves to look inside and see whats in the car. as well as aesthetics
If its on top of the windscreen, near or just below the screen , its less conspicous

4. A more open question !
what has the feedback been like?
What are the common complaints/ pitfalls during installation ( apart from it being close to the airbags and requiring professional installation)


5.Personal question
Do you personally recomend any installers in the Birmingham/ Walsall/ Sutton Coldfield area.
I was speaking to the Halfords guy in Cannock. He told me that they had a presentation from Connects2 but no information on Installation and that they had never fitted one..... yet.
I dont want to be their first guinea pig !!


Thanks
Sal

turbo_lew

If your looking for better signal strength don't bother with any internal glass mount aerial, get an external mag mount for the roof.

I've not added any add ons except for an aerial.

Fitting is easy, disconnect the battery and you shouldn't have any problems with the air bag. Remember to feed any wires behind the bag and not in front. Or unplug anything.

The only problems I've had is reception but that down to my area and the text display is a little slow but that might be the car as it apears to work fine on other makes.

If you do want/need an installer please use a proper audio center, they are more likely to have worked on modern BMW and know not to unplug anything without disconnecting the battery first.

The autodab is a good little unit thats far cheaper than a full retro fit.

drsaleem

Thanks for the reply
The autodab works by transmitting as an fm signal - rds. how is the sound quality? is it the same as FM or better quality
how does the sound quality compare to a retrofit?
cheers

turbo_lew

If i turn it up loud you can hear a little static, might need the wires adjusting.
Its not noticeably unless there is silence on the station.

There is another add on on the market i found last night.
http://www.celsusice.co.uk/shopdisp_6005.php also check out somewhere l like "dab on wheels"