[KenL]

If I have the HiFi upgrade, would it be possible to add the DAB module?

If yes, how easy would it be? Could I do it myself without ripping the car apart?

Thanks :smile:

 

[f99lr]

Have you seen the module on ebay i looked at that and thought the same.

 

[CC07ERS]

Sounds like a job for mikeythemini

 

[mikeythemini]

The module should be fairly easy to add if they will sell you the wiring loom & fibre optic cabling. Then there is just the aerial to sort - I am not sure what aerial DAB uses when its specced from the factory

 

[CC07ERS]

Looks like its a no no if mikey say it . Ah well it was a good idea.

 

[Olly.]

Isn't the DAB module in the boot? If so presumably this would be an interior out job

Shame as I wish I specced this.

 

[KenL]

I was thinking it went on top of the amp or something.

I was hoping that it would just be a plug in job, like adding the six disc changer was in the R50 with the wiring already in place.

 

[KenL]

Would the DAB aerial need to be different Mikey?

My Pure digital radio in the house has a basic rod arial.

 

[CC07ERS]

The DAB is on the oposit side , as for the arial its like a digital signal the arial needs to be upgraded . Check it out @ www.realoem.com

 

[djnas]

Ive been getting problems with my DAB cutting out when I switch the rear window heating on. The engineer said that the DAB aerial is built into the rear window.

 

[CC07ERS]

Well thats interesting to no.

 

[popey]

Ive been getting problems with my DAB cutting out when I switch the rear window heating on. The engineer said that the DAB aerial is built into the rear window.

From what I've read I dont think thats true.

 

[Olly.]

My dealership has kindly reminded me that I should have specced DAB by giving me a courtesy car with it installed It is a good bit of kit

 

[djnas]

From what I've read I dont think thats true.

Hi Popey,
What have you read (hmmm, are they telling me pork pies ), as my DAB still isnt working when I put the rear heated screen on?

Still waiting on a fix from Mini HQ

 

[KenL]

Had a look at my car today. No obvious wiring in place for adding the DAB module.

Also on the right side there is no space for it. You would need a different boot trim on that side.

 

[popey]

Ive got it on the new car thats coming next months

 

[mikeythemini]

Unless Mini bring out a retro fit kit (module, aerial, wiring & fibre optics) then I can't see this happening. It is possible to add a kenwood DAB module to play through the factory stereo but it aint cheap, I have done a couple in Aston V8 vantages

 

[KenL]

Unless Mini bring out a retro fit kit (module, aerial, wiring & fibre optics) then I can't see this happening. It is possible to add a kenwood DAB module to play through the factory stereo but it aint cheap, I have done a couple in Aston V8 vantages

Money no object for these owners!

Must be cool working on such great cars though Miikey, got to take them out for a thrash do you

 

[mikeythemini]

Money no object for these owners!

Must be cool working on such great cars though Miikey, got to take them out for a thrash do you

Never thrash them, but let the customers take me out & thrash them
The best one was ringing a customer to say is MacLaren SLR was ready & he said "can you deliver it"

 

[KenL]

The best one was ringing a customer to say is MacLaren SLR was ready & he said "can you deliver it"

What a cr*p job