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DG, nay probs. The mic just fits when lid is shut but you have to coil the cord. However when in use the mike is normally on my thigh or on the terrain response. The Mic I have got has a scan button and channel up/down button too so really a one touch option.
Really happy with it, at totally removable when needed, and the cool box can be fitted back quickly.
24th Oct 2008 8:32 pm
MacLeod 313
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Flinty, just popping outside in the dark and rain, just for you mate
Bet you thats the bit I cut out......2 mins
24th Oct 2008 8:33 pm
flinty99
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I bet you just wanted to go and play really and I'm now the excuse with SWMBO
24th Oct 2008 8:36 pm
MacLeod 313
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The part number is FHY500030
its cold out there
24th Oct 2008 8:42 pm
MacLeod 313
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You betcha, does look grand flinty. I will take a pic tomorrow with the Mike fitted. Its is tight with lid down, but does fit ok.
24th Oct 2008 8:44 pm
flinty99
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Thanks... Who said you should be in the naughty corner
I think you deserve the weekend out.
24th Oct 2008 8:45 pm
MacLeod 313
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Nah, everytime I come out I upset someone
Its nice here in the corner , and its MY CORNER
24th Oct 2008 8:52 pm
MacLeod 313
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Just been outside again and hopefully you will see why I decided to fit the unit in there. With the tray fitted the mike is now fitted and the lid still closes.
However DG did have a valid point, and if you decide to do this too then I wuld suggest the Mike needs to have the channel up and down buttons, or scan button, and a volume control. Otherwise you have to drive with the lid fully open.
25th Oct 2008 10:44 am
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Just an observation Mac ..what happens if you have the rig the front end of the cubby and turn it around so that the mic connector is on the drivers side ??21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
25th Oct 2008 10:52 am
MacLeod 313
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DG, I was going to fit it that way. But, and its a GREAT BIG BUT, if you look at the pic with the Mike fitted and Lid open, see the bit of the lid where it is hinged. You need this recessed area for it all to fit without touching.
If you fit the unit the other end the lid tapers towards the catch area and it would'nt close.
Valid point there, and well pointed out question. In my opinion its only the Midland, or President Harry that will fit this way, both upto the job well and with numerous measurements taken, whole cubby area removed to hide wires I feel this is the best way to go.
25th Oct 2008 11:01 am
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I did it this way.....
Held on VERY securely by som eheavy duty Velcro. It's the stuff designed for use outdoors as well, so judging by it's strength so far, have no doubt it will be strong enough. Saves having to scuff up the leather seat or remove the fridge
Anyway, here's the pics, sorry not great quality, but best I can do on an iPhone as it's getting dark....
I've bought a cheap £4.99 extension speaker from Maplins and it sits neatly velcro'd behind the H fascia at the top just under the air vent.
Been using it to test today on the way down the M6/M1. I thought it might rub on my knee, but plenty of room, easily clear without me having to make any kind of conscious effort to avoid it.
Cables routed cleanly tucked under the centre console & out to the back of the car to the aeriel.Bodsys Brake Bible
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27th Oct 2008 7:17 pm
MacLeod 313
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When I started to tackle the cool box removal i thought to myself why am I bothering, and seeing yours there Bodsy I wished I had seen it before. I would have copied you. The Midland is a great little unit anyway, and prooves we can tuck them anywhere really. Except between the Leather seat and cubby box, like you I value the leather too much to scuff it
27th Oct 2008 8:09 pm
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I bet you just wanted to go and play really and I'm now the excuse with SWMBO
its cold out there
, and its MY CORNER
