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      11-16-2020, 08:51 PM   #1
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Anyone an expert with own+ radio upgrades. Ccc to Vic-nbt

Looking to upgrade I care my cc but don't want to use a cheesy China screen
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If you don't want the cheesy China screen you can either do a CIC retrofit or NBT retrofit but both are expensive options.

The Avin units are reasonably popular because they fairly closely mimic some of the existing IDrive 6 UI while supporting Android and being much cheaper and easier than a full retrofit.

Everything is made in China so YMMV.
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Whole forum on this.

If you don't want the cheesy China screen you can either do a CIC retrofit or NBT retrofit but both are expensive options.

The Avin units are reasonably popular because they fairly closely mimic some of the existing IDrive 6 UI while supporting Android and being much cheaper and easier than a full retrofit.

Everything is made in China so YMMV.
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If you don't want the cheesy China screen you can either do a CIC retrofit or NBT retrofit but both are expensive options.

The Avin units are reasonably popular because they fairly closely mimic some of the existing IDrive 6 UI while supporting Android and being much cheaper and easier than a full retrofit.

Everything is made in China so YMMV.

I don't mind paying for good quality just worry the Avon will be too aftermarket -ish... anyone on Long Island have one I can put eyes on?
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I don't mind paying for good quality just worry the Avon will be too aftermarket -ish... anyone on Long Island have one I can put eyes on?
This guy does a pretty comprehensive teardown


Might be worth watching Youtube just to see what things might annoy you, then see if you can find someone with a unit to play with to see how big those deal breakers are.

He seems to indicate the Bluetooth audio quality is pretty good but there are some UI limitations. Better than CCC for sure but certainly not perfect.
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