Just a few pictures of a 05 MINI HD unit installed in my 87' Carrera...total cost less thatn $75.00

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...0/ppuser/29582
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...0/ppuser/29582
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...0/ppuser/29582

 

Nice Job.

 

HD? HU= Head Unit. HD =
(looks nice though!)

 

says "HD unit", HeaD Unit, makes sense IMO

 

Can I buy a vowel?

 

Or it just might mean High Def.........

 

Hah! Since only Mods can rename threads, want me to change HD into HU? It would reduce confusion a little bit...

Nice job BTW - that's cool that you've been able to do that. What's next? Adding the MINI Aux input, OEM SIRIUS receiver and/or CD changer?

 

Maybe I should have added a little background. I also have a 06 MINI (Space Blue) Checkmate. That is where I was introduced to the HC system. I must admit that in the beginning, I was just looking for a good radio/CD player for the Porsche. But after I bought it I found that it required an iBus signal in order to work. Since when the radio is out of the car and bench tested is displays "DISABLED", and no one could tell me how to get around it.... then it became a challenge. Not to mention that the radio from MINI is $600 + and you can find one on e-bay everyday for less than $50, it seemed like a good deal.


As to the MINI Aux input, OEM SIRIUS receiver and/or CD changer...that is not a challange, all I have to do is go to MINI and hand then a credit card and they will give me the add-ons to install....it is when someone says that it can't be done....is when it gets interesting!

Now if only I can get a production run on the number of Checkmates for 06'......