Adding Dab Radio To Oem Radio

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Dads looking into the new i40 tourer. However I know he was always noseying at cars with the option of DAB radio.

Seen the PURE Highway 300Di .

Is there any better options ?
 

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That PURE thing looks terrible to be fitting to a new car syc, expecially with such a nice interior as the I40. Wouldnt add anything to my I30
 

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Yeah it does stand out a bit Paul.

Suppose it's something he can do without. His idea behind it is due to the whole digital change over
 

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Halfords do a "auto DAB" unit for £149.99 integrated unit etc maybe worth a look at compatabilty with your dads car .?
 

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Halfords do a "auto DAB" unit for £149.99 integrated unit etc maybe worth a look at compatabilty with your dads car .?
Cheers bud, was actually in halfords earlier today, think i seen it, rather ugly tho, as long as I know theres options out there if it becomes a necessity :grinning:
 

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Coverage wasn't that great, but that was 2 years ago..... It was a thin enough wee aerial, and had it in the side window but it was a bit awkward.

I have DAB built in to my current motor and it's great - I love it and the audio quality I'd so much better, which the Pure didn't really offer. More stations, yes..... Better quality, no.
 

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Cheers bud, was actually in halfords earlier today, think i seen it, rather ugly tho, as long as I know theres options out there if it becomes a necessity :grinning:

this is integrated into the rear of the radio all you'll see is the aerial the rest is hidden.. That the same as what you were looking at ?
 

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Bumping this thread. Got a courtesy car this week which has DAB and it's great, I really like it.

Want to add it to my E46 but not sure where to begin. I don't want an aftermarket headunit as I want OEM and to keep the existing wheel controls too. Any advice?
 

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Also, yes it is fantastic. The A8 had it and it will definitely be on my to do list when I get a replacement. Great signal at home now too.
 

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I thought there'd be like 3 stations on it but there's loads of great ones. It's brilliant!

Will look into headunit options. I'd like something that looks exactly like the OEM unit lol. Not a fan of bling, flashy units. OEM all the way (must be getting old!!)
 

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I thought there'd be like 3 stations on it but there's loads of great ones. It's brilliant!

Indeed, setting the presets is usually the first thing I do when I get in the hire car. You are pretty much guaranteed to always be able to find a song you like and avoiding adverts!
 

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Hmm an additional controller/remote isn't what I'm after either. A headunit with an adaptor for the MFSW may be the better option in that case.

Was hoping it would be a magical £30 add on that just plugs into the back of the headunit lol. More research (& budget) required!!
 

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I thought there'd be like 3 stations on it but there's loads of great ones. It's brilliant!

Will look into headunit options. I'd like something that looks exactly like the OEM unit lol. Not a fan of bling, flashy units. OEM all the way (must be getting old!!)
if you have an eclectic taste in music BBC R6 is good
 

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Recently had to update my stereo in the daily car, got one with DAB support, Pioneer H/U and a £20 halfrauds DAB aerial, love it :grinning:
Some black spots around the country still but we're getting there
 
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