Parrot Kit fitted

rstoughy · 19-02-2011, 09:29 PM

Bought myself a Parrot kit for the CSL from our one and only Mark.
Told him what i was looking for and he recommended and supplied a very nice looking MKi9100 kit with all required wiring at a very good price

I wanted to keep the interior looking as original as possible so spent a bit of time planning where everything was going to go.

The control unit is mounted in behind the glove box in a handy cubby hole below what i think is the ECU.

I mounted the Mic on top of the rear view mirror and ran the cable into the roof lining through the same location as the cables for the rain sensor.
It then runs down the N/S A pillar using the clips already there for other cables and into the control unit.

The screen i wanted but was unsure where i was going to place it.
After a bit of head scratching i decided on the ashtray as the location.
This required the drilling of a small hole for the cable but i decided that i could live with it as its in behind the screen anyway.
Cable then runs under the console and in behind the glove box into the control unit.

The ipod lead again required a 20mm hole to be drilled for it's gromet and this i done inside the glove box frame (plastic bit you remove to get to the ECU) This allows me to plug in the ipod and shut it in the glove box out the way. It can be controlled by the parrot control buttons and details are displayed on the screen

The Parrot control buttons are wireless so can be mounted anywhere.
I placed it around a bit but decided that it was best up out of the way so a little bit of Velcro and it now sits up on the roof.

The loom for the head unit / Parrot kit is pretty bulky once its all together so i again spent some time getting this all tidy and out the way.

Only required one confirmation call to the Jedi master about some cables and i was happy.

Heres some pics.

The Mic

The display screen

The control buttons

Thanks for the service and the advice Mark

chrisburns · 19-02-2011, 09:33 PM

Nothing better than a nice neat install that can be hidden - well done.

sailorbaz · 19-02-2011, 10:19 PM

That is very tidy job and has given me an idea, especially now Mark is running an offer on this kit.

I have a 3200 installed at the moment, together with an iPod connection though and this would replace both. I installed the screen/controller in the wee cubby hole by your right knee, would work with a bit of velcro too, ;-)

s.mac · 19-02-2011, 11:11 PM

nice install mate
I was thinking of an ioplay then I could lose the radio/cd player and just use my iphone for radio, tunes and voice
have you kept the radio with the parrot ?

**Mark CSL** · 20-02-2011, 09:35 AM

Good work Paul

If i ever need an install in aberdeen i will be calling you

funtime · 20-02-2011, 09:39 AM

Awesome install mate - looks really good

Mark I might have to give you a call when I pick mine up

What parrot kit is this by the way as you list loads on your latest offer flyers!

19-02-2011, 09:29 PM	#1
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,948 Casino cash: $25408	Parrot Kit fitted Bought myself a Parrot kit for the CSL from our one and only Mark. Told him what i was looking for and he recommended and supplied a very nice looking MKi9100 kit with all required wiring at a very good price I wanted to keep the interior looking as original as possible so spent a bit of time planning where everything was going to go. The control unit is mounted in behind the glove box in a handy cubby hole below what i think is the ECU. I mounted the Mic on top of the rear view mirror and ran the cable into the roof lining through the same location as the cables for the rain sensor. It then runs down the N/S A pillar using the clips already there for other cables and into the control unit. The screen i wanted but was unsure where i was going to place it. After a bit of head scratching i decided on the ashtray as the location. This required the drilling of a small hole for the cable but i decided that i could live with it as its in behind the screen anyway. Cable then runs under the console and in behind the glove box into the control unit. The ipod lead again required a 20mm hole to be drilled for it's gromet and this i done inside the glove box frame (plastic bit you remove to get to the ECU) This allows me to plug in the ipod and shut it in the glove box out the way. It can be controlled by the parrot control buttons and details are displayed on the screen The Parrot control buttons are wireless so can be mounted anywhere. I placed it around a bit but decided that it was best up out of the way so a little bit of Velcro and it now sits up on the roof. The loom for the head unit / Parrot kit is pretty bulky once its all together so i again spent some time getting this all tidy and out the way. Only required one confirmation call to the Jedi master about some cables and i was happy. Heres some pics. The Mic The display screen The control buttons Thanks for the service and the advice Mark __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 16yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

20-02-2011, 09:35 AM	#5
Mark CSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 8,777 Casino cash: $42229	Good work Paul If i ever need an install in aberdeen i will be calling you __________________ www.procarkits.co.uk

19-02-2011, 09:33 PM	#2
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	Nothing better than a nice neat install that can be hidden - well done.

19-02-2011, 11:11 PM	#4
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	nice install mate I was thinking of an ioplay then I could lose the radio/cd player and just use my iphone for radio, tunes and voice have you kept the radio with the parrot ?

20-02-2011, 09:39 AM	#6
funtime S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sussex Posts: 613 Casino cash: $5830	Awesome install mate - looks really good Mark I might have to give you a call when I pick mine up What parrot kit is this by the way as you list loads on your latest offer flyers!