After getting my XS last week, I wanted to fill the cubby hole with a retro fit Sat Nav, but I didnt' want to spend a fortune or have a gaping gap around the screen. In the end I opted for the Sony NV_83 with was only £76 in the Halfords SALE if you ordered online & collect at the store. This model is 145 x 87mm so is a perfect size for the FL2 cubby & here she is fitted...



I also wanted to avoid any wires, but wasn't keen on removing the centre console but I found a dead easy way of routing the cable!

1. Remove the rubber tray
2. Drill out the left hand location hole to fit the power lead
3. Open the glove box & feel across until you can touch the cubby box & see your fingers through the drilled out hole
4. Repeat & feed the cable up through the hole without knocking the vent open/close mechanism off
5. Remove the ball/socket + suction cup form the NV-83, 4 screws & a good pull!
6. Fit the NV_83 to the docking antenna bit, plug in the power & push into the cubby
7. Route the cable out of the glove box by tucking it under the footwell/centre console plastic trim along to the rear 12v socket, job done!

The unit can still be removed & I turn mine on/off by using the 12 socket so I don't have to remove the unit I'm very happy with it 4.8" screen all for £76

...oh & I know Sony aren't rated much for Sat Nav, but it works well, pick up a signal in no time & I don't use them that much...just wanted a goodlooking screen! Also if you have windows Vista you'll have to download 'windows mobile device centre 6.1 32bit' to get the CD to run/install!

Nice install might look into that option myself now how do you switch it on do you have to keep removing it or just touch the screen.  Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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Barton Freelander wrote:

Nice install might look into that option myself now how do you switch it on do you have to keep removing it or just touch the screen.

Thanks, I just plug in the 12v lead into the rear socket to turn it on & when I unplug the lead you get the option to turn off via the screen, so the unit can stay fixed (wedged) in there all the time & just use the large 12v socket to manually turn it on/off...

Barton Freelander wrote:

thanks just ordered one.

Good choice, I can post more pics if you have issues installing it, I used a 10mm drill bit to open up the left-hand hole & the only issue I had was accidentally knocking off the connecting arm for the air vent behind the open/close 'wheel' when I was feeding the lead through ....which after abit of fiddling I was able to snap back on!

Also, the fit is pretty snug, not jammed in but also not loose & 0.60mph in 11.6 secs means it won't come flying out under 'heavy' acceleration

most straight forward install yet, Like sony made it for the FL2 cubby hole  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I had ordered one online but no one local has one in stock now.  Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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Barton Freelander wrote:

I had ordered one online but no one local has one in stock now.

The NV_92 is the same size although not sure of the price Also, there's an NV_73 but that maybe only be 4.3" screen???

found one in huntingdon 25 miles away but need to ring them in morning for a stock update all my local ones say stock online but when you ring store they have non.  Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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Barton Freelander wrote:

found one in huntingdon 25 miles away but need to ring them in morning for a stock update all my local ones say stock online but when you ring store they have non.

One thing I've noticed today is that the screen isn't as smooth as tomtom i.e. when you've just left a roundabout it looks like you're still on it for a second or two??? But it catches up pretty soon & I'm not a heavy sat nav user, just wanted a cheap screen to plug the hole on average I might use it once a month to go somewhere I've never been before...

Not something i will use that much thats why i did not go for the oem setup but i like yours hows it filled the gap agree tomtom is good i use one in my van at work,let hope not Huntingdon have one then i can install it in 2 weeks once the motor is here, i'm having a parrot kit wired in so might get them to do the sat nav wiring into the dash.  Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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Manage to get one. lets hope i've made a good choice now going by yours i think it will look great.  Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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Barton Freelander wrote:

Manage to get one. lets hope i've made a good choice now going by yours i think it will look great.

Good news, I had to search around abit! Just make sure that you connect the rear power socket/sucker assembly but remove the 4 screws & pull out the ball joint so to avoid it hitting the back of the cubby & not allowing the screen to fit flush!

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Barton Freelander wrote:

Manage to get one. lets hope i've made a good choice now going by yours i think it will look great.

Good news, I had to search around abit! Just make sure that you connect the rear power socket/sucker assembly but remove the 4 screws & pull out the ball joint so to avoid it hitting the back of the cubby & not allowing the screen to fit flush!

Cheers thanks for the tip.  Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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Yes, you can't complain at that price and it does fit the hole nice and snug. I think it's the best effect that you will get without spending a fortune.

If you wanted the fully fitted look without too many complications in wiring, then the Kenwood 6.95" touch screen and the seperate KNA GPS would do the trick, but then you are looking at 5x the price.

Alternatively, look at truckers satnavs. Garmin do a Streetpilot 7200 at £550. It measures 7.5"x4.5"x2.2" and in theory, should fit in the gap or with the original metal TFT touch screen holder. You might have to Stanley knife the small plastic tabs that do nothing, either side of the blowers but don't quote me on that one.

Thanks Podcast for the info, managed to get a NV U82 from Halfords which is the same as the 83 but without the bluetooth - that's all I could get hold of. Planning to install at the weekend. Like you I just anted something to fit the hole as I already have a Tom Tom for my other car. 2007 GS TD4, Narvik Black, Privacy Glass, Chrome Tubes, HSE alloys, Clear repeaters, detachable tow bar and retro fit Sony Sat Nav