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Solly619

Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 40

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Ipanema Sand

DAB radio fitted

Just had an email from just connect me they have a deal on for today, £169.99 fitted and they come to you👍 I've not had it done but I think some on here may have, reviews seem positive

http://www.justconnectme.co.uk/justdrive-d...r-adaptor/ 2010 XS Part Leather, Side Steps, Retro fitted 2014 Halogens with DRL & Sig Strip, tinted rear windows (looks much better!) 2 front dash speaker fitted, big improvement! Dash Cam, Full side moulding kit and centre cubby box and soon to be Dab

30th Nov 2015 12:07 pm

pcheaven

Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 1459

looks interesting

30th Nov 2015 12:13 pm

boxer998

Member Since: 19 Jan 2016
Location: wirral
Posts: 10

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Buckingham Blue

Any more on this? FL2 SD4 HSE lux auto
98 Defender 90
Past
08 FL2 SX
90 VW T25 pop top

Disco 1 300Tdi
Disco Td5
RR P38 2.5 D
Freelander 1 Perkins D
J plate Defender 110 200Tdi
D plate 90 TD

5th Feb 2016 2:12 pm

SYFL2

Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2550

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Hmmmm interesting any updates appreciated.

5th Feb 2016 2:36 pm

wjohnm

Member Since: 10 May 2014
Location: Glos
Posts: 84

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Sumatra Black

Looks tempting, but aerial looks a bit small. If you read other threads about DAB the LR one is much bigger. FL2 11 S Black 😂
Gone Disco2 TD5 GS

5th Feb 2016 4:16 pm

andyk159

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Skegby
Posts: 368

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Similar concept to this , http://www.dabmotion.co.uk

Had this in my previous car. Worked well. Andy
Freelander2 HSE (59 Plate, MY10 spec)

5th Feb 2016 9:28 pm

Cambo

Member Since: 08 Mar 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 408

2008 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

There is maybe a more integrated aftermarket DAB solution available.

This company makes a DAB module which works exactly like the OEM system, not via FM-Tuner

http://mobridge.com.au/products/most-dab

You see they list the Disco 3 and RRS, well the OEM DAB modules on those are the exact same units as used in the FL2.

I contacted them earlier this week, the local price here for that unit is $550 which is about £215, I believe there is a reseller in the UK as well.

I am hoping to test fit one in our FL2 to see if/how it works. 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

5th Feb 2016 11:36 pm

PWe

Member Since: 28 Jun 2014
Location: Somerset
Posts: 47

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Orkney Grey

looks interesting Cambo,
I installed an Autodab unit to my Freelander 1 some years ago (I have also always worked in radio Comms) and I feel that the main issue facing anyone that wishes to retro fit DAB is not keeping things digital as the digi to analalogue units have sufficient signal level to to maintain a better than FM audio quality, but the antenna. Get the antenna wrong and you'll be unhappy no matter what solution you go for.
The other key point is how you control the device, a remote control in a vehicle is not a good idea.

6th Feb 2016 8:25 pm

Paul1966

Member Since: 21 Dec 2013
Location: Cannock
Posts: 308

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

andyk159 wrote:
Similar concept to this , http://www.dabmotion.co.uk

Had this in my previous car. Worked well.

I have one of these in mine and it works a treat.

6th Feb 2016 8:57 pm

xtd5

Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: Hants.
Posts: 125

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Barolo Black

I have the DABmotion ROLA too - next best thing to factory fit
Remote control fixed to the dash with double sided tape to ensure it doesn't get lost.

8th Feb 2016 1:30 pm

Cambo

Member Since: 08 Mar 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 408

PWe wrote:
I installed an Autodab unit to my Freelander 1 some years ago (I have also always worked in radio Comms) and I feel that the main issue facing anyone that wishes to retro fit DAB is not keeping things digital as the digi to analalogue units have sufficient signal level to to maintain a better than FM audio quality, but the antenna. Get the antenna wrong and you'll be unhappy no matter what solution you go for.

Yep, would agree with that.

If I can get hold of one of those units to test, I would first try using the factory antenna in the window glass with the factory antenna amplifier, and compare it to a standalone antenna as well. It's just a matter of making an adaptor cable SMD to Fakra, and these are readily available.

PWe wrote:
The other key point is how you control the device, a remote control in a vehicle is not a good idea.

This is my biggest gripe about aftermarket equipment, having additional screens on the dash or remotes, doesn't cut it for me. The radio interface might be a little clunky or dated, but it's better than having crap stuck all over the place. I also want to use the steering wheel controls. 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

8th Feb 2016 2:12 pm

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