Upgrade to better standard Head Unit

[seeka]

Hey guys,

My 197 has a bog standard CD player which I'd like to upgrade. I don't want to get an after market headunit as I don't like the look so I'm looking at upgrading to a better standard Renault system. I know some 197s have an MP3 compatible CD player like the one in the pic (not from a clio obviously).

My (possibly daft) question is does this CD/MP3 headunit play MP3s directly from a CD with MP3s on it? Or is it just a connector at the back to an external MP3 player?

Cheers!

 

[Chrisgti6]

It will play MP3's on a CD

Chris

 

[Jimmy]

There is also an AUX port where you can connect a lead so you can play music from an Ipod/MP3 player. There is a guide for this in the How To section of the forum, which is accessible if you become a paid member

 

[Dmonk197]

but your sound will still be crap- have the same problem, im slowly changing my mind to change the HU as i also wanted to stay OEM.

 

[AshfordNimbus]

I've got the unit you've pictured - sound is ok, but I fitted an aftermarket unit and it made the speakers clip constantly. I've just bought a 200 with a different unit again and it sounds so much better. I'll grab an image tonight. Should all be plug and play with each other.

 

[antnee]

You can get OEM looking aftermarket headunits, Becker make some. They make units with USB, bluetooth, etc