New multimedia system for current focus!

elgreko · 04-05-2009, 12:15 PM

Just told by a very reliable sourse that VDO/Continental is going to bring in sound systems for the current focus and mondeo! They do the lot CD,DVD,GPS,Blue tooth,TV and more! will keep you posted!

warren77 · 04-05-2009, 01:23 PM

Very interested....looking forward to hearing more.

Tj-zetec · 04-05-2009, 07:05 PM

I received "my ford" magazine the other day and it said that the LV focus range will have USB and iPod connectivity. It didn't say what brand. It's a little annoying actually as my LV XR5 doesn't have it. There's a few guys on the xr5 forums that have imported parts from Europe as the st has this setup but it's costing them around $600!!

warren77 · 05-05-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tj-zetec

I received "my ford" magazine the other day and it said that the LV focus range will have USB and iPod connectivity. It didn't say what brand. It's a little annoying actually as my LV XR5 doesn't have it. There's a few guys on the xr5 forums that have imported parts from Europe as the st has this setup but it's costing them around $600!!

$600 isn't that bad if you get DVD, GPS and a reverse camera input. I would be interested in that! Actually, $600 is quite cheap.

Some on ebay going for around the $700USD mark but am not sure about their quality, which is why haven't bought as yet.

Tj-zetec · 05-05-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by warren77

$600 isn't that bad if you get DVD, GPS and a reverse camera input. I would be interested in that! Actually, $600 is quite cheap.

Some on ebay going for around the $700USD mark but am not sure about their quality, which is why haven't bought as yet.

If you do get DVD and gps inputs then yeah it would be worth it but I'm pretty sure it's just an ipod and USB input for the existing Sony head unit.

If if that's all you get then I know for a fact that you can get an aftermarket setup for much cheaper. I sure did in my LR.

warren77 · 05-05-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tj-zetec

If you do get DVD and gps inputs then yeah it would be worth it but I'm pretty sure it's just an ipod and USB input for the existing Sony head unit.

If if that's all you get then I know for a fact that you can get an aftermarket setup for much cheaper. I sure did in my LR.

Oh. If that is the case, then very much not interested!

Excuse my ignorance on the LR (I have a Mondeo not a Focus) but does it have the steering wheel controls and the unique shape of the head unit? How did you go about making it all look good and maintain the use of the controls?

I am basically after a slot in head unit, which retains the use of the steering wheel controls, has a reversing camera option and GPS. Touch screen, tv and dvd are desirable without being mandatory.

elgreko · 05-05-2009, 05:55 PM

The units coming in are just slot in same connectors and all, and retain steering wheel control!! They will probably be a ford option, But I have connections!!!!!! :evil3: I think the same as this one. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320363821759

#Russ#Es# · 06-05-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by elgreko

The units coming in are just slot in same connectors and all, and retain steering wheel control!! They will probably be a ford option, But I have connections!!!!!! :evil3: I think the same as this one. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320363821759

They seem like a great unit! Looking forward to hearing more

Stugots · 11-05-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by elgreko

The units coming in are just slot in same connectors and all, and retain steering wheel control!! They will probably be a ford option, But I have connections!!!!!! :evil3: I think the same as this one. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=320363821759

I'd like to see some more screen shots. If this is not a genuine ford part it's probably a Chinese made after market unit with a dog ugly interface. There was some on ebay a while ago and the screen shots were horrid.

Another point of concern is the LED's in there are red/orange which might not look that good in a green or in BlackLS style blue dash lit Focus

elgreko · 12-05-2009, 08:27 AM

As soon as I here from my source, I will post the info. This should be in the next few weeks!
Neo..

BlackLS · 12-05-2009, 10:13 AM

The ebay link above seems to have an improved interface:

Here's a screenshot
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/20...showimage.html

sumpPUMP · 12-05-2009, 02:46 PM

If they end up being $600, that would be a steal. I could see them flowing out the door at that price.

rand0mn00b · 27-05-2009, 11:22 PM

Am definitely interested. Kinda let down that the Focus doesn't do MP3 =\

Any more info on this upcoming product?

BlackLS · 28-05-2009, 10:19 AM

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=921

Tj-zetec · 28-05-2009, 10:56 AM

That's pretty gnarly.

Shame it won't fit in the LV though

Stugots · 28-05-2009, 11:10 AM

I think this one would integrate best.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=150347081997

Clean, simple layout and similar to stock rotary knobs and fonts.

BlackLS · 28-05-2009, 02:54 PM

There is a LV model

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=922

jweb · 28-05-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

There is a LV model

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=922

wow i would love that in my XR5 when i purchase it.Oh forgot to say i test drove one on wednesday,and blow away,still would like an lsd,as i am so used to them and have adapted my driving to them.But still great great car!!.

Tj-zetec · 28-05-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

There is a LV model

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=922

Oh I wish you hadn't shown me that.

But, Silver wont work with my car and $1200 butts could go towards a Dreamscience unit.

That's how i'm convincing my self off of it anyway.

portpiro · 22-06-2009, 09:18 AM

hey guys,

long time listener, first time caller.

just bought myself a tdci on the weekend, real keen to replace the stereo.

elgreko heard anything more on this topic?

cheers

elgreko · 23-06-2009, 05:11 PM

Na just contemplating on buying one!!

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Originally Posted by portpiro

hey guys,

long time listener, first time caller.

just bought myself a tdci on the weekend, real keen to replace the stereo.

elgreko heard anything more on this topic?

cheers

elgreko · 23-06-2009, 05:19 PM

This one is good as well but no maps and $319 USD and $150 USD for delivery to Australia.

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

The ebay link above seems to have an improved interface:

Here's a screenshot
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/20...showimage.html

sumpPUMP · 24-06-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by elgreko

This one is good as well but no maps and $319 USD and $150 USD for delivery to Australia.

should be good these days as it around 80 - 85c US to aus dollar.

elgreko · 25-06-2009, 10:57 AM

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Thinking of buying one of these systems!! http://www.cartek.com.hk/services/e...atID=14&lang=us oem ford, focus at bottom of page they also come in black. $300US for unit $50US for Maps, $50US for freight. $400US total thought it was a good deal!! Any one have one of these????

a_misfit · 25-06-2009, 12:25 PM

link is broken ^^^

portpiro · 25-06-2009, 03:16 PM

forgive my ignorance elgreko but are any of these the VDO ones you were referring to in your original post?

rand0mn00b · 25-06-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by a_misfit

link is broken ^^^

http://www.cartek.com.hk/services/es...O-9009&lang=us

based on the screenies, the GPS portion looks a lot like those from my MIO. don't know if it will work as nicely tho =\

portpiro · 02-07-2009, 09:19 PM

bump

elgreko - heard anything about the VDO system???

leakey · 04-07-2009, 08:45 PM

This is interesting. Never seen one here though.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-focus-st-...3A1%7C294%3A50

elgreko · 05-07-2009, 02:38 PM

Haven't heard anything for a while! sorry guys no news!!

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Originally Posted by portpiro

bump

elgreko - heard anything about the VDO system???