Dynavin N6 install -Pics!

[Ricky Bobby]

Nice Olek, I'm still a few months out from getting one of these. I also saw a post from Jungerishere on page 10 where he said the mic can be attached magnetically on the dash bracket behind the unit (and thus 100% stealth) and signal isn't affected, apparently its more affected by the auto-detect setting for COM ports on Igo software

[525iT_Feen]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Nice Olek, I'm still a few months out from getting one of these. I also saw a post from Jungerishere on page 10 where he said the mic can be attached magnetically on the dash bracket behind the unit (and thus 100% stealth) and signal isn't affected, apparently its more affected by the auto-detect setting for COM ports on Igo software

I just ran it with the GPS and tucked it right the grab handle. You can't see it unless your looking for it:


GPS antenna:


As Jeff can tell you from dealing with me from the last few days I am no audio installer. I had my dad, whose a retired Volvo/BMW tech of 40 years, cut the dash bracket down for me and pretty much just went with it for the rest of the install. I definitely didn't go all out with looking for better ways to do it so my install might not be the best but it will definitely be a confidence builder for those who are considering doing this as a DIY.

[Doru]

Originally Posted by 525iT_Feen

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GPS antenna:


As Jeff can tell you from dealing with me from the last few days I am no audio installer. I had my dad, whose a retired Volvo/BMW tech of 40 years, cut the dash bracket down for me and pretty much just went with it for the rest of the install. I definitely didn't go all out with looking for better ways to do it so my install might not be the best but it will definitely be a confidence builder for those who are considering doing this as a DIY.

I like how you have positioned the GPS antenna. I will probably revisit my install and reposition it there as well.
Concerning the mic - I'm not a fan of that position. Yes, it's tucked away, but if (once in a blue moon, granted) you're driving with someone else in the car, and the passenger would like to talk as well, it would be very hard for the receiving party to hear your passenger. In my case, when I drive with my wife, we receive phone calls from the kids for example, and it's either her or me or both talking to them. having the mic dead center where the OE mic slot is, makes for perfect reception for the receiving party. But again, at that instance, I position the mic to whoever is talking - the mic is unidirectional (It's tilted to the driver usually, but when we both talk - like conference call - then I rotate it to the middle, if this makes sense).

[525iT_Feen]

Originally Posted by Doru

I like how you have positioned the GPS antenna. I will probably revisit my install and reposition it there as well.
Concerning the mic - I'm not a fan of that position. Yes, it's tucked away, but if (once in a blue moon, granted) you're driving with someone else in the car, and the passenger would like to talk as well, it would be very hard for the receiving party to hear your passenger. In my case, when I drive with my wife, we receive phone calls from the kids for example, and it's either her or me or both talking to them. having the mic dead center where the OE mic slot is, makes for perfect reception for the receiving party. But again, at that instance, I position the mic to whoever is talking - the mic is unidirectional (It's tilted to the driver usually, but when we both talk - like conference call - then I rotate it to the middle, if this makes sense).

Doru, it all makes plenty of sense. I considered the same position as yours but preferred it to be hidden. I'm 6'4 so it sits in the perfect position for me to speak to it. I thought about passengers but its rare that actually happens and I can always just switch the phone to speaker.

Different strokes for different folks but I definitely get your reasoning.
EDIT: if you do reposition the antenna do your absolute best to avoid removing the rear view. Its a bitch to put back on (even though you've probably dealt with this already when wiring the first time).

Originally Posted by X5only

Yes, new from Jeff J&T Dist. I've looked everywhere in the box- nothing. I have the USB cable. It's definitely missing. I'll ping Jeff about.

Yea. As long as your antenna has good position it should fire right up with the SD card. I like that it takes half the time my coworkers eonon did.