Hi everybody,
First off, apologies if this has been posted, but since the search function is displaying a blank page, I have to start a new tread.
I've bought a used 2012 1.6 (85KW) Opel Astra Classic 3 (former H) Petrol with LPG system installed.
I would like to start upgrading from the inside out and start from the HU (standard CD30 MP3 + BID 3 line display).
From what I've read so far, upgrading the HU on an Astra can be a nightmare.
The car don't have the BC activated (no function displayed when pressing the BC button).
I would like to install an Android unit and keep the steering wheel controls and there are couple of ways to do that. The problem is, the position of the HU is not great in terms of using it for NAV etc. (too low in the panel) and is posing a security risk if used while driving.
Has any of you guys, managed to MOD something like:
Option 1:
7-8 inch display in place of BID, able to display BC information (replicate BID) and be used as AUX for audio on original HU (Android would be best)
Option 2:
Fit an entire Android 2 din HU in place of the BID and relocate the BID elsewhere
Option 3:
Upgrade the HU to something 2 din and upgrade the BID to something android and somehow connect them and keep the steering wheel controls
You see where this is going, right?
I'm probably coming off like a nutjob but I'm new in the Astra world and will probably end up keeping the original HU and BID but I will be extremely grateful if someone throws some ideas that will not require selling a kidney, of course .
Best regards,
Dame
First off, apologies if this has been posted, but since the search function is displaying a blank page, I have to start a new tread.
I've bought a used 2012 1.6 (85KW) Opel Astra Classic 3 (former H) Petrol with LPG system installed.
I would like to start upgrading from the inside out and start from the HU (standard CD30 MP3 + BID 3 line display).
From what I've read so far, upgrading the HU on an Astra can be a nightmare.
The car don't have the BC activated (no function displayed when pressing the BC button).
I would like to install an Android unit and keep the steering wheel controls and there are couple of ways to do that. The problem is, the position of the HU is not great in terms of using it for NAV etc. (too low in the panel) and is posing a security risk if used while driving.
Has any of you guys, managed to MOD something like:
Option 1:
7-8 inch display in place of BID, able to display BC information (replicate BID) and be used as AUX for audio on original HU (Android would be best)
Option 2:
Fit an entire Android 2 din HU in place of the BID and relocate the BID elsewhere
Option 3:
Upgrade the HU to something 2 din and upgrade the BID to something android and somehow connect them and keep the steering wheel controls
You see where this is going, right?
I'm probably coming off like a nutjob but I'm new in the Astra world and will probably end up keeping the original HU and BID but I will be extremely grateful if someone throws some ideas that will not require selling a kidney, of course .
Best regards,
Dame