J Dub Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I have to say I am warming to this more and more, yet a little dissapointed there is now the price tag of £650 yet they do offer installing included, but many like me live to far away to take it for install and I am guessing you have to source and fit your own relocation panel and if I am doing that, I just as well install it myself. If it takes them 2 hours(ish) to install and demo, that to me should bring the unit only price down a fair chunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7alj Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 To me im glad i got this unit fitted im sorry but everyone seems to be going on about the price if you dont like the price dont buy. Its supply & demand remember ttints only got 25 units & dont know when anymore are coming in so they knew they would sell what they had so as a business can you blame them for getting what they can and remember the e46 is not a car made anymore so there wont be many made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 To me im glad i got this unit fitted im sorry but everyone seems to be going on about the price if you dont like the price dont buy. Its supply & demand remember ttints only got 25 units & dont know when anymore are coming in so they knew they would sell what they had so as a business can you blame them for getting what they can and remember the e46 is not a car made anymore so there wont be many made Not an employee of TTints are you . It's a hard thing to advertise effectively. I think that the majority of their market is on this website. Ok they may sell the 25 but I wonder how many others they will sell after that if they alienate this websites users? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7alj Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 no mate i dont have anything to with them i was just happy with the unit & the service i recieved basicly it was 650 for the dynavin or double that at least for second hand retro fit bmw unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I was only joking pal. I see where you are coming from but I think that people don't want to settle for second best. £650 is a lot to just settle with. I think people would just find it that little easier to live with the niggles and uncertainty for closer to the £500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I was only joking pal. I see where you are coming from but I think that people don't want to settle for second best. £650 is a lot to just settle with. I think people would just find it that little easier to live with the niggles and uncertainty for closer to the £500. To be fair though, £650 including all the fitting is not too bad. TTints state that they will convert from a single to double din, does that mean that if i want one i dont need to buy the relocation frame ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 To be fair though, £650 including all the fitting is not too bad. TTints state that they will convert from a single to double din, does that mean that if i want one i dont need to buy the relocation frame ? A lot of people don't want fitting though! No you hbe to buy the relocation kit yourself if you want a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewok Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 What about street fighter 2 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richy_Boy Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Blimey, you might be able to get these straight from China for about $450 + delivery (that's about £290 + delivery + import TAXs). Hmm might look into this a bit more...! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Blimey, you might be able to get these straight from China for about $450 + delivery (that's about £290 + delivery + import TAXs). Hmm might look into this a bit more...! Rich gimmie gimmie gimmie Now thats a price I can live with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 All, Does anyone have a pic or know how big a gap you get if you dont get a new relocation unit when going from a standard business CD to one of these units ? I have spoken to TTints and they say you get a very small gap anyway and people normally dont bother with the relocation unit. Interested to hear opinion and very interested in photos of anyone who has not had one installed. Update - I got a picture from TTints of an install without the relocation unit, i think i will have to get one as i would not want to see that gap below the heating controls. I'll link the picture into this later. One question, how can i confirm which relocation unit i need from the 2 types ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7alj Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 you do really need the relocation kit as the heater unit dont fit right by that i mean it dont clip in so it just sits there & moves around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suhail97 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 If you go to www.alibaba.com there are a few bmw e46 dvd units for sale. I 'm gonna have a look into buying one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7alj Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 had a little drive out today and play with the dynavin my only real problem was the glare from the screen the sat nav worked fine ipod also & even hooked my little girls mp3 player via usb port & listened to max & ruby & teletubbies all worked fine bluetooth on my iphone worked fine made & recieved calls no problem one thing that i would of liked on ipod was album art on the screen but you cant have it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakey Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Rookie, what did you pay for your relocation unit ? My local dealer is quoting £53.68 + VAT (16mm unit) but i am sure i have seen other threads where people have paid nearer £30 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOKiE Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I paid £53.68+VAT as well mate. I originally ordered the 18mm unit in error and that was about £30. I have no idea why the 16mm is so much more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I paid £53.68+VAT as well mate. I originally ordered the 18mm unit in error and that was about £30. I have no idea why the 16mm is so much more expensive Yep I did exactly the same! Felt a bit ripped off but it's just not right without everything in the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
325i Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Does the unit have digital freeview DVB-T? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7alj Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 yes it does has freeview digital tv but you have to be in digital area for it to work im in london & we dont get it till 2012 i agree about the relocation unit you do really need it . i got 16mm version of ebay for 60 pounds with aircon unit & switch panel ive sold the aircon unit for 20 pounds & im sure the switch panel will sell so i think i got good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Where the hell in London are you? I've had digital tv for the last few years. There aren't many places (if any) left in the country that don't have it. 2012 is simply the year that the terrestrial signal gets shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7alj Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 2012 is the year analogue tv switches over to digital tv then you will get freeview chanels without the need for satalite dish , cable box or freeview box basicly the dynavin will only pick up tv in the areas that have switched over i was in wales at the weekend & picked up freeview chanels as they have switched over hope this explains it & im in highgate n6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 2012 is the year analogue tv switches over to digital tv then you will get freeview chanels without the need for satalite dish , cable box or freeview box basicly the dynavin will only pick up tv in the areas that have switched over i was in wales at the weekend & picked up freeview chanels as they have switched over hope this explains it & im in highgate n6 Eh? Everyone will need a freeview box. Digitial TV is exactly that, a digital signal. The digital signal then needs to be decoded - hence the freeview box (or built in decoder like on new TV's). I honestly, do not see how whether or not they have cancelled the terrestrial signal would effect it or not. The Dynavin has a digital receiver. It will show digital tv. Simples. It may be that the digital signal isn't very good in your area, but it should be find being a London postcode (us Londoners always get the best signal and fastest internet ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m7alj Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 i cauld go to crystal palace & park right under the main transmitter & still wouldnt pick it up if you google digital tv coverage this will explain all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 i cauld go to crystal palace & park right under the main transmitter & still wouldnt pick it up if you google digital tv coverage this will explain all There may be a small capital outlay for additional equipment (such as a set-top box) required as some television sets are not capable of decoding the digital signal. In order to receive Freeview, you have two options: 1) Purchase a new television that has a built-in Freeview receiver. This may be more of an added expense than you had previously hoped for, but if you were planning to replace your television anyway, this is probably the best route to go. 2) Purchase a special set-top box that allows your existing television to receive digital television signals. If you do not wish to purchase an entirely new television then this option will probably appeal to you and it will work just as effectively. Digital set-top boxes are currently available for purchase and will allow your existing television to receive the digital new programmes now and after the switchover. Taken from the Big Switchover site. There is a digital signal being directed at my house. It comes down the aerial and hits my freeview box, at which point it gets decoded and displayed on my screen. With the Dynavin, the signal hits the aerial, hits the box and then gets converted and shown on screen. It's really simple in my mind and I can't find any reading that says anything different. If yours isn't working then I'm clearly missing something. I don't understand how a digital receiver can't pick up a digital signal and be displayed on the unit. I tried googling it but I'm either misreading or not reading the correct parts. Can you point me in the right direction as I'd like to understand this fully. (I like to learn!) ETA: Once the switchover has completed there will no longer be any analogue signals; equipment that is designed to receive only analogue signals will not work with the new digital signal. <--- That is from the Digital UK website. Trust me, you will need a freeview box (or satellite or cable or Digital ready TV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
325i Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 There may be a small capital outlay for additional equipment (such as a set-top box) required as some television sets are not capable of decoding the digital signal. In order to receive Freeview, you have two options: 1) Purchase a new television that has a built-in Freeview receiver. This may be more of an added expense than you had previously hoped for, but if you were planning to replace your television anyway, this is probably the best route to go. 2) Purchase a special set-top box that allows your existing television to receive digital television signals. If you do not wish to purchase an entirely new television then this option will probably appeal to you and it will work just as effectively. Digital set-top boxes are currently available for purchase and will allow your existing television to receive the digital new programmes now and after the switchover. Taken from the Big Switchover site. There is a digital signal being directed at my house. It comes down the aerial and hits my freeview box, at which point it gets decoded and displayed on my screen. With the Dynavin, the signal hits the aerial, hits the box and then gets converted and shown on screen. It's really simple in my mind and I can't find any reading that says anything different. If yours isn't working then I'm clearly missing something. I don't understand how a digital receiver can't pick up a digital signal and be displayed on the unit. I tried googling it but I'm either misreading or not reading the correct parts. Can you point me in the right direction as I'd like to understand this fully. (I like to learn!) ETA: Once the switchover has completed there will no longer be any analogue signals; equipment that is designed to receive only analogue signals will not work with the new digital signal. <--- That is from the Digital UK website. Trust me, you will need a freeview box (or satellite or cable or Digital ready TV) +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
