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Jon Robson · Jul 17th, 2007, 06:50 PM

I have a Dooper on order for September delivery, and am tempted by the DAB radio option but I really don't want to spend the extra £285 on it at the moment. Is it possible to retrofit the DAB module at a later date or is the headunit completely different? Or is there an aftermarket solution on the horizon?

mikeythemini · Jul 17th, 2007, 07:38 PM

its the same headunit
Mini are very slow in bringing out retro fit kits for the r56 but it should be do-able but you will pay well over double

Harpo · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:18 PM

I specced DAB on mine, and am so glad I did.

Reception (unless you live in a very low density population area) is good, and you don't get all the crud stations that are on FM (unless they too have taken the digital route).

Also, Channel 4 are launching an ensemble of 10 stations soon, so will offer even more choice.

Just go for it.

Jon Robson · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:38 PM

It would be nice to have the DAB, but £285 is a lot of money for it... If it was £100 I would say that's a fair price but I think MINI are seriously overcharging for this!

mikeythemini · Jul 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Car DAB is generally a lot more expensive than home. e.g. the kenwood hideaway DAB is £300-£400

Harpo · Jul 17th, 2007, 09:11 PM

Another solution would be to get a battery operated unit such as this one...

MOVE - Intro

...and hook it up to the iPod connector.

Not pretty, but pretty cheap.

Jon Robson · Jul 17th, 2007, 11:41 PM

Oh decisions, decisions... already gone over my original budget, that Pure Move unit is nice and compact but it wouldn't be the same as an integrated system. Looks like I'll have to sell some more clag on eBay and save some pennies... I can see this baby topping the £18K mark before long! Will have to decide soon as the car is on 1200 build code now and can't dither too much more before the spec is set in stone.

sjoshi · Aug 17th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Hi

I am also speccing up my Cooper and I was wondering about the DAB radio, is it that much better than the standard radio (stations aside) ? Is the recp and quality as good as a Pure evoke?

Be interested in your options.

Jul 17th, 2007, 06:50 PM	#1
Jon Robson Dooper Driver! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kent/Sussex border Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 105 Offline	DAB radio - can it be added later? I have a Dooper on order for September delivery, and am tempted by the DAB radio option but I really don't want to spend the extra £285 on it at the moment. Is it possible to retrofit the DAB module at a later date or is the headunit completely different? Or is there an aftermarket solution on the horizon?

Jul 17th, 2007, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 9,470 Online	its the same headunit Mini are very slow in bringing out retro fit kits for the r56 but it should be do-able but you will pay well over double Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 4,651 Offline	I specced DAB on mine, and am so glad I did. Reception (unless you live in a very low density population area) is good, and you don't get all the crud stations that are on FM (unless they too have taken the digital route). Also, Channel 4 are launching an ensemble of 10 stations soon, so will offer even more choice. Just go for it. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 9,470 Online	Car DAB is generally a lot more expensive than home. e.g. the kenwood hideaway DAB is £300-£400 Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jul 17th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Another solution would be to get a battery operated unit such as this one... MOVE - Intro ...and hook it up to the iPod connector. Not pretty, but pretty cheap. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

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Jul 17th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jon Robson Dooper Driver! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kent/Sussex border Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 105 Offline	It would be nice to have the DAB, but £285 is a lot of money for it... If it was £100 I would say that's a fair price but I think MINI are seriously overcharging for this!

Jul 17th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jon Robson Dooper Driver! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kent/Sussex border Local Time: 03:03 PM Posts: 105 Offline	Oh decisions, decisions... already gone over my original budget, that Pure Move unit is nice and compact but it wouldn't be the same as an integrated system. Looks like I'll have to sell some more clag on eBay and save some pennies... I can see this baby topping the £18K mark before long! Will have to decide soon as the car is on 1200 build code now and can't dither too much more before the spec is set in stone.

Aug 17th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
sjoshi MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:03 PM Posts: 1 Offline	DAB Radio Hi I am also speccing up my Cooper and I was wondering about the DAB radio, is it that much better than the standard radio (stations aside) ? Is the recp and quality as good as a Pure evoke? Be interested in your options.

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