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Has anyone ever installed this canavie unit in their car?
android based system with Carplay on a massive screen. the picture below is from the company directly. they claim it is compatible with my car but im skeptical and dont know what the cons are here. i just purchased a 2012 xkr Cab Black on Black being delivered in a couple of weeks
Has anyone ever installed this canavie unit in their car?
android based system with Carplay on a massive screen. the picture below is from the company directly. they claim it is compatible with my car but im skeptical and dont know what the cons are here. i just purchased a 2012 xkr Cab Black on Black being delivered in a couple of weeks
I'm very wary of this product because the touchscreen controls so many different functions. I doubt that the manufacturer in Shenzen, China has actually fitted this unit in an X150, tested all the touchscreen functions, and verified that they work without any problems. It's easy to Photoshop a static display onto a Jaguar dash. Where's the video that proves everything works? What if it doesn't and fries some modules? What recourse do you have with a vendor in China? Pick a number between zero and none.
Thanks, but no thanks. I wouldn't be a Guinea pig, even if they sent me a free unit.
All of these functions in the car are software based anyway so if you can write the proper code, sure it would work. I have not yet researched this company to see how well
regarded they are but it is surprising they picked a car with such a limited market, one of the reasons aftermarket upgrades are essentially non-existent. It appears they make replacement head units for numerous makes and models.
I like this mod and I'm considering it. You can find it on AliExpress for a half of a price, so worth trying (worse case scenario- I will return it).
Key concerns which I have:
- how to control all of vehicle settings (eg MPH/KMH on a dashboard)
- does it really work with entire audio system (all speakers)
There is a considerable lack of detail for specs/features on their site so no way to know for certain but yes it is possible to do what they did and retain full functionality just no way to know that unless either they provide those details or someone is willing to be a guinea pig.
The OEM unit is a GUI running off of Microsoft Windows if that helps and the controls are CANBUS/MOST. Honestly the hardest/most expensive bit would be the custom fabrication to fit in place seamlessly.
As I said in my post #6, "What recourse do you have with a vendor in China? Pick a number between zero and none."
I no longer buy anything made in China, unless there is no other choice.
I bought my XKR because it is gorgeous and was designed and built for driving. Infotainment isn't a priority for me. I'm .
I enjoy my infotainment on a 65" screen from the comfort of my recliner.