hi guys,

i would like to add in some accessories for my new focus tdci...i duno the stuffs i plan to put in can be done or not la...can u pls provide some suggestions on:

1. ICE 7" touch screen unit with features such as cd/dvd player, ipod/iphone, aux-in, radio, bluetooth, usb/sd card, music player, remote control setting via steering controls (which must be upgraded for more functions since my car only have stock audio control with volume and radio channel selector)
2. reverse camera system tat can be displayed on rear view mirror
3. engine start/stop button
4. keyless door entry system/upgrade to any better smart alarm+entry+remote control system (saw one system where onli use smartphone to unlock/lock car, start engine remotely, arm/disarm siren, boot release...can't remember the product name...)
5. cruise control
6. throttle control???not sure if this one is really useful

thx in advance

This post has been edited by yamasce: Nov 30 2011, 02:21 PM

got money all no problem one, lol...

lol tat one i know...problem is i'm noob in these things...need some advices and recommendations ma...which shop to go to...brands to go for...estimated price...complexity (if any)...i'm afraid after buy/fix liao will void warranty or incompatibility issues will start to appear...then no point la...

btw i duno u guys know bugz or not but i heard he is quite well known in this area...

This post has been edited by yamasce: Nov 29 2011, 05:47 PM

There is no one -off installation and everything will sounds good forever...for a start you must have a budget.

Go EA Autoworks. Poison waiting for you :

Void warranty? ... you mean your car is still under warranty period, and you are afraid SC will void your warranty for any, I mean any electrical problem in your car?

err i think u misunderstood wat i was saying here...i dun mean the installation must last forever but at least will b some time b4 it starts to give problems...not juz after install a few weeks or months alrdy so many issues...hv to keep going b to the shop again...

ok thx for the recommendation...

yes still under warranty...i scared when SC found out i did modification to maybe the wirings or any part of the car they will void my warranty..

Be a smart consumer, most of the time SC just full of BS....

I changed and mod plenty of my ICE... but rear mirror heater kong, still they change it for me.

When talk about warranty, I only scare the engine and gear box...

ok...so wat's ur recommendation on ICE for focus tdci?as wat i hv specified earlier...except now i wan to hv the reverse camera display in rearview mirror instead of lcd display...

i really appreciate if anyone could suggest wat kind of brands to go for...things i need to watch out for...estimated pricing...i dun see many options available for cruise control...many throttle control modules though...

This post has been edited by yamasce: Nov 29 2011, 11:38 PM

Add a pioneer 2-Din DVD touch screen player.. ^^ but together with the steering control device, HU casing, will cost u 2k plus..

Sound wise... HU can opt for Alpine or Pioneer.

As of the reverse screen thingy, I think displaying on the HU isn't it better? More visible and larger screen compare to the rear view mirror.

how does the steering control looks like?does it come with pioneer/alpine in a set?

yea initially was thinking bout displaying on the HU but if we think deeper it might not be a good idea coz:
1. anything above/out of camera range (especially the area between bonnet and rear bumper or at the bonnet left and right sides area) u still hv to see the rearview mirror...
2. maybe there are something protruding or a rod-like obstacles hanging from above...you won't know
3. rearview camera is juz to give you better view of anything below eye level (which is the rear bumper area)...so if display at rearview mirror don't need to switch from rearview mirror to lcd and back again (keep nodding ur head up and down like u hv juz taken ecstacy pill lolz)

anyway those are juz my 2cents lo...hehe...any more recommendation on the rest of the items mentioned in my earlier post is much appreciated

The steering control didnt include in the package.. Is optional item..

oic...any suggestion on the steering control?how bout other mods?

i am kinda puzzled... how is that going to be different from the rear view camera displayed at the rear view mirror?

its still the cam angle that dictates your angles to be shown on the rear view mirror... which most probably is still the below eye level view...

i suggest... keep the rear view display at your HU screen... and have your rear view mirror ready... this way... you get both side of the view... top and bottom... or else... just turn your whole body back... its the best method to view when you are reversing despite all the technology...

err difference is can look at the camera display and rearview mirror at the same place instead of needing to look at 2 different places la...why wan to strain ur neck and eyes...it's like we hv alrdy used to do b4 rearview camera available but now got extra rearview display to boost ur confidence in reversing...there's a study that says actually by having the rearview camera display on the rearview mirror is safer than displaying it in HU while reversing...

This post has been edited by yamasce: Nov 30 2011, 06:05 PM

Maybe u can ask him where is the steering control order from.. Coz he is driving the same car as u.. ^^ And he is going to fix a JVC player after the steering control arrive.. http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showuser=24025

Am contemplating the same upgrade as well.
Was considering Pioneer or Kenwood, since Alpine 2DIN is not that common.

Between Pioneer and Kenwood, is it true that Pioneer offer better sound quality, and KW better features?

thanks

all sifus out there...any HU brand 2 recommend for my ride?jvc...alpine...kenwood...pioneer?

just for ur info, pioneer, jvc can get highend model with steering control + good reverse camera below 2k if u lucky....

player wise, it depend on wat is ur usage...

reverse view on hu is good, you are actually noding ur head up and down with the rear view mirror. most car manufacture design the hu at almost eye level to get ready to the new era...dun stay behind...

after u get use the rev cam for 2 days usage, u will know how to reverse..the rear view mirror will only work when u driving and see got police follow u waiting to saman u or not after that....

btw, focus panel had been done and it looks nice, no worry on gap or etc...proven

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Added on December 1, 2011, 1:29 ambtw, the throttle controller i can help u to source, pm me for details...i just need to see whether ur wiring connector is the same or not....

warranty issues? if u get a smart guy to install, they can revert back to ori look if u got prob with the car...

This post has been edited by howiechoo: Dec 1 2011, 01:29 AM