My New Ice

Chanser · 23-07-2003, 18:55

Got Sony System installed today

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Click 1
Click 2
Click 3

Didn't use the adapter but I'm sure I need to install it just for other radio stations like AM and MW.

FabiaTDi · 23-07-2003, 19:03

Looks good, how does it sound?

Its quite handy having the VW/Skoda adapter thingy.
e.g you can control the head unit display brightness with the instrument dimmer switch etc. Also stops the HU clock losing its memory etc...

Chanser · 23-07-2003, 19:24

Well it sounds good as long you don't make it too loud

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Didn't have the memory loss problem you mentioned, clock still the same , remembers tracks I last played.
Whenever I put on the headlights the HU dims down for some reason

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**robmawer** · 23-07-2003, 19:32

So, speakers are next to be changed?

Smart looking piece of kit though - is that MD changer in the boot mounted against the side?
I find boot pictures quite disorientating with three walls of carpet...

Rob.

Chanser · 23-07-2003, 19:37

Yup a MD changer

, ya never know whats next

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SkodiRS · 23-07-2003, 23:55

I had ones off these on order, well an CDX MP70 (or something like that), only to be told they didn't have any in stock and weren't going to get anymore. Probably becasue it was replaced with the MP80.

Couldn't wait so I got a Blaupunkt MP72 Los Angeles instead.
PC style cd tray is an excellent idea and can double up as a drinks holder.

Have youplayed around with the 7 different display colours yet?

Damn it looks good.

Well at least I can console myself with the fact that I was able to upgrade the front speakers with the money I saved getting the Blaupunkt.

I think it's a good idea to use the adapter to short out the K-line. K-line doesn't actually affect the stereo but will cause your dealers 1552 tool some serious damage. Not sure whose liable in such an instance.

Cheers.
Adrian.

Chanser · 24-07-2003, 03:47

Will probably install the adaptor today, I got my local Skoda dealer to do it. They charged £47 inc VAT which is a bit overpriced but anyway, I was surprised they didn't install the adaptor. Just shows how much they know about installing stereos

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Played around with the different colours on the backlight which is nice

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SkodiRS · 24-07-2003, 09:27

Yep....ask my local ldealer about fitting an aaftermarket unit and they had no clue on any problems.

Maybe they should have found out the hardway.....oh...I'm not so cruel.

**robmawer** · 24-07-2003, 09:46

My dealer "outsources" all their aftermarket audio issues, which is at least a step in the right direction if it's not something they know about!

£47 inc VAT isn't bad if they fitted the changer and loomed it to, most places will charge you £35 just to fit a headunit!
And I agree with the others that it would be a good precautionary measure to fit the adapter...

Rob.

funkyjutel · 24-07-2003, 10:29

Hi,

Nice looking kit. What type of Skoda is it in?

Have you done any more ICE i.e sub,amps, components??

Would be interested to know??

Chanser · 24-07-2003, 19:44

It's in a fabia, installed the adapter boy was it a tight squeeze

to fit!
Haven't installed any amp or sub yet, though I don't think have any space to install it, but may change the speakers later.

Dr Zoidberg · 24-07-2003, 20:49

Very nice. I have the MP80 waiting to go in my Octavia at the weekend once I get the speakers for it.
What colours can you get on the display?

Chanser · 24-07-2003, 21:10

The colours well you get orange, purple, blue, white, green, pinky-purple and orange

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Got my stereo from scenic car audio, check the ice links in briskoda

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Dr Zoidberg · 24-07-2003, 21:38

Thanks for that , I'm looking forward to having a play at the weekend.
I got my MP80 from MCS-direct for 285.

Chanser · 27-07-2003, 19:10

Hmm I'm still getting the memory loss problem after I installed my adapter

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Dr Zoidberg · 27-07-2003, 22:57

Just swap over the red and yellow wires in the bullet connectors on the Sony lead.

Chanser · 28-07-2003, 00:47

What put the red wire to the yellow connector and vice versa.

Dr Zoidberg · 28-07-2003, 07:21

Yep , thats the one

23-07-2003, 18:55	#1
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My New Ice Got Sony System installed today . Click 1 Click 2 Click 3 Didn't use the adapter but I'm sure I need to install it just for other radio stations like AM and MW. __________________

23-07-2003, 19:03	#2
FabiaTDi VT5 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,001 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looks good, how does it sound? Its quite handy having the VW/Skoda adapter thingy. e.g you can control the head unit display brightness with the instrument dimmer switch etc. Also stops the HU clock losing its memory etc... __________________ Was: 2003 Allard Tuned Fabia vRS VT5 Turbo Conversion Now: 2008 Audi A3 Sportback TDI

23-07-2003, 19:24	#3
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well it sounds good as long you don't make it too loud . Didn't have the memory loss problem you mentioned, clock still the same , remembers tracks I last played. Whenever I put on the headlights the HU dims down for some reason . __________________ Last edited by Chanser; 23-07-2003 at 19:32.

23-07-2003, 19:32	#4
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	So, speakers are next to be changed? Smart looking piece of kit though - is that MD changer in the boot mounted against the side? I find boot pictures quite disorientating with three walls of carpet... Rob. __________________

23-07-2003, 19:37	#5
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yup a MD changer , ya never know whats next . __________________

23-07-2003, 23:55	#6
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	I had ones off these on order, well an CDX MP70 (or something like that), only to be told they didn't have any in stock and weren't going to get anymore. Probably becasue it was replaced with the MP80. Couldn't wait so I got a Blaupunkt MP72 Los Angeles instead. PC style cd tray is an excellent idea and can double up as a drinks holder. Have youplayed around with the 7 different display colours yet? Damn it looks good. Well at least I can console myself with the fact that I was able to upgrade the front speakers with the money I saved getting the Blaupunkt. I think it's a good idea to use the adapter to short out the K-line. K-line doesn't actually affect the stereo but will cause your dealers 1552 tool some serious damage. Not sure whose liable in such an instance. Cheers. Adrian. __________________ Adrian.

24-07-2003, 03:47	#7
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Will probably install the adaptor today, I got my local Skoda dealer to do it. They charged £47 inc VAT which is a bit overpriced but anyway, I was surprised they didn't install the adaptor. Just shows how much they know about installing stereos . Played around with the different colours on the backlight which is nice . __________________

24-07-2003, 09:27	#8
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Yep....ask my local ldealer about fitting an aaftermarket unit and they had no clue on any problems. Maybe they should have found out the hardway.....oh...I'm not so cruel. __________________ Adrian.

24-07-2003, 09:46	#9
robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,476 Members Car: Octavia 1.6 Ambiente Thanks: 2 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts	My dealer "outsources" all their aftermarket audio issues, which is at least a step in the right direction if it's not something they know about! £47 inc VAT isn't bad if they fitted the changer and loomed it to, most places will charge you £35 just to fit a headunit! And I agree with the others that it would be a good precautionary measure to fit the adapter... Rob. __________________

24-07-2003, 10:29	#10
funkyjutel Detail Doctor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Just round the corner from Willie Shakespeare, close to his mum's gaff and not far from the centre of england.... Posts: 646 Members Car: Yes it's a Skoda..Yes it's fast dear! Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting Install Hi, Nice looking kit. What type of Skoda is it in? Have you done any more ICE i.e sub,amps, components?? Would be interested to know?? __________________ Funky Fathering Is Where It's At

24-07-2003, 19:44	#11
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's in a fabia, installed the adapter boy was it a tight squeeze to fit! Haven't installed any amp or sub yet, though I don't think have any space to install it, but may change the speakers later. __________________

24-07-2003, 20:49	#12
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Very nice. I have the MP80 waiting to go in my Octavia at the weekend once I get the speakers for it. What colours can you get on the display?

24-07-2003, 21:10	#13
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The colours well you get orange, purple, blue, white, green, pinky-purple and orange . Got my stereo from scenic car audio, check the ice links in briskoda . __________________

24-07-2003, 21:38	#14
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,745 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 194 Times in 145 Posts	Thanks for that , I'm looking forward to having a play at the weekend. I got my MP80 from MCS-direct for 285. __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

27-07-2003, 19:10	#15
Chanser Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 101 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Silverline and VW Passat Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmm I'm still getting the memory loss problem after I installed my adapter . __________________

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