robmeister1969

Thanks again NebOd - I've added the security brackets to the Connects2 cage and the fit is very neat. I have a Pioneer AVH-X5600BT unit and have connected it to my old iPhone 5 via the VGA adaptor. Whilst I'm impressed with the far better sound quality of the Pioneer HU, I'm not that impressed by the 800x480 screen and also find it very hard to see the screen on a sunny day with the roof down. I haven't tried an anti-glare cover yet. I think like many other comments on the web, there is so much more to come with smartphone integration into HU's, and at the moment it's very far from perfect.

Great write up which helped me enormously with my install and I also have the Sound Package Plus with Ask amplifier. Also saved me a couple of hundred pounds by being able to buy my Pioneer AV-X5600BT online and avoid fitting charges. Could I check a couple of things with you: - with the Connects2 double din fitting kit, there is a cage and brackets - are you supposed to use both together which I guess locks the head unit to the cage and provides security against removal? I think I can use the cage only with the 'security' coming from replacing the trim. I don't think you comment on the brackets. - my head unit turns off as soon as I switch my ignition key off, whereas when the CDR24 was installed I think it went off when I removed the key from the ignition (equally it will only turn on when I turn the key to the second position and not just when I put the key in the ignition) - is that the same for you? Best regards Robbie