[miopyk]

I had a Parrot 3100 fitted today and my initial impressions are quite good. I had the lcd fitted in the ashtray as I don't smoke and didn't want it stuck on the dash.

I'll post some pictures over the weekend along with a more in depth review once I've used it a bit more.

Miopyk

[miopyk]

Right I've had a bit of a play and it's not too bad. While I've been out this morning I've made and received several call and it works fine. I had optional link fitted so you can use the steering wheel controls as well which again works fine.

The conveniance factor is that you never need to take the phone out of your pocket. You get in turn on the ignition and it connects. Of corse the downside is it doesn't charge the phone battery but then I've got a cable for this and can stick it in the arm rest to charge.

As I said the screen is hidden in the front ashtray so I can hide it away from prying eyes. Here are the pictures:

Now you see it



Now you don't



Miopyk

[petros15978]

It looks great! I had it in my Audi A3 and I had it placed under the A/C/ controls. The functionality as well as the soun quality is exceptional with any parrot I've used (I currently have the ck3000 evolution in my wifes mini cooper convertible). However, we need to find some way to mount the lcd screen of the 3100 somewhere that makes it functional as well as non-obstructive. Furthermore, I love the way the dashboard looks clean now, I cannot imagine a place where the lcd screen can be placed that I would like. I think I will go for the ck3000 (as my wife) to hide it completely and rather use the voice recognition function of the system. Any ideas?

[bmviz]

My last location of lcd control below A/C controls. My ashtray is full of coins :-)
Check this diy for full install details.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49942

[///M3NACE]

what happened 2 ur trim??

[bmviz]

trim is fine - it just low res picture.

[miopyk]

Originally Posted by petros15978

It looks great! I had it in my Audi A3 and I had it placed under the A/C/ controls. The functionality as well as the soun quality is exceptional with any parrot I've used (I currently have the ck3000 evolution in my wifes mini cooper convertible). However, we need to find some way to mount the lcd screen of the 3100 somewhere that makes it functional as well as non-obstructive. Furthermore, I love the way the dashboard looks clean now, I cannot imagine a place where the lcd screen can be placed that I would like. I think I will go for the ck3000 (as my wife) to hide it completely and rather use the voice recognition function of the system. Any ideas?

Are you talking about fitting this in your e90? If so, and you don't want it in your ashtray, then the two other places I was looking at were in the central armrest or the little cubby by the steering wheel.

Funny enough my wife has a MINI Cooper as well and she has been thinking about getting a kit fitted. Where have you got your's fitted (any pictures would be nice too) and if you've got them, is it hooked up to the steering wheel controls?

Miopyk

[petros15978]

Originally Posted by miopyk

Are you talking about fitting this in your e90? If so, and you don't want it in your ashtray, then the two other places I was looking at were in the central armrest or the little cubby by the steering wheel.

Funny enough my wife has a MINI Cooper as well and she has been thinking about getting a kit fitted. Where have you got your's fitted (any pictures would be nice too) and if you've got them, is it hooked up to the steering wheel controls?

Miopyk

I'd love to introduce you to the parrot dealer in my area but taken into account that I live a few thousand miles away from you, I believe that's out of the question. Anyway, the ck3000 evolution is completely stealth-fitted. You cannot see any controls (hidden behind the glovebox) and yes it is hooked to the steering wheel controls. The whole thing (kit, installation and adaptor for steering wheel) cost me 200 pounds sterling. It's quite expensive but installing the OEM carkit comes at a hefty 500 pounds sterling.
So...I can'e really post any pics as you cannnot see anything apart from the mic. We placed it (after many attempts to find the best compromise between stealth and sound quality) between the dials (chrono package) on top of the steering wheel.

[miopyk]

Originally Posted by petros15978

I'd love to introduce you to the parrot dealer in my area but taken into account that I live a few thousand miles away from you, I believe that's out of the question. Anyway, the ck3000 evolution is completely stealth-fitted. You cannot see any controls (hidden behind the glovebox) and yes it is hooked to the steering wheel controls. The whole thing (kit, installation and adaptor for steering wheel) cost me 200 pounds sterling. It's quite expensive but installing the OEM carkit comes at a hefty 500 pounds sterling.
So...I can'e really post any pics as you cannnot see anything apart from the mic. We placed it (after many attempts to find the best compromise between stealth and sound quality) between the dials (chrono package) on top of the steering wheel.

Thanks I'll get the dealer to have a look at it for her.

Miopyk

[Pay2play]

How much was the entire Parrot kit?

[g9sBMW]

anyone tried mounting it here?

[solefald]

Originally Posted by kkajvr6

How much was the entire Parrot kit?

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