VDO HSP 6931 speakers

Advantages: phat bass!
Disadvantages: speakers are quite deep, so be sure to check your install depth available

...I have a set of these speakers that I run along with a set of VDO 6" splits. I've tried numerous big name brands of speakers (Sony, Pioneer, Kenwoord, JVC), and these VDOs out-do all of them! The speakers provide it all, very clear treble and mid range sound, bit more importantly they have fantastic base. I found that with a full set of VDO speakers (6x9's in the rear plus the 6" splits in the front) running through a 4 channel amp I did not even need a sub. Just be sure to get the HSP range (as opposed to the SSP's). The HSPs have the titanium finished cone and the full butyl rubber surround (this is an important part of these speakers performance). I actually came across this opportunity to write a review as I was scouring the net trying to find a set for my girlfriend, who now wants to kit out her Hyundai Tiburon with VDO speakers...

JonBOY26 26.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of VDO HSP 6931

A brilliant OEM headunit

Advantages: Isn't particularly atractive to thieves and has pleanty of security built in. Connects directly to steering wheel controls in most newer vauxhalls (02 >05)
Disadvantages: Can be annoying to get the security code if lost, No midrange control.

...equipment the VDO doesn't leave you without options, there is a single pre-amp output on the rear for connecting an amplifier to and also connections for an optional CD changer. Security is provided in the form of a removable front panel and if the unit is disconnected from the vehicles power supply for any reason a four digit security code is required to activate it again. The front of the unit also incorporates a red flashing LED that comes on as soon as the keys are removed from the ignition. Looks wise the unit is quite bland looking and is designed to be fitted to a Vauxhall as it has no display of it's own so therefore uses the dash display. The buttons have a solid feel and are laid out quite logically. The fact that it couples to the Vauxhall steering controls means that changing source, track, station and volume can be done...

Speedy_G 03.03.2006 · Read review
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Review of VDO CDR500

The Volvo S60 Diesel SE

Advantages: Volvo , Great looks, Great Drive, Great Car
Disadvantages: None I Can think of

...I Took delivery of this car on the 13th Dec 2002. The car was spotless. It is a black S60 model SE. I work as a senior ambulance officer. The car was then taken to our Ambulance Workshops. It was then fitted with Blue Lights behind the Grill Alternating Headlights that flash, rear blue and red strobes on the rear shelf and a magnetic blue lamp for the roof. It was also fitted with a hands free VHF radio and a VDO Dayton Sat Nav system. The reason for the fititng of the sat nav was that the volvo option was £3000 and the VDO was £1200. This was quite a saving so it was decided that it would be better . Finally the car was fitted with a 100 watt siren . The switched were fitted neatly below the heating controls. The car its self also has electronic seats with memory. The seats are leather and heated. The car has automatic transmission...

curry99 19.05.2004 · Read review
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Review of Volvo S60 Diesel

Astravan 1.7 CDTI 05 Plate.

Advantages: Good Milage and Very Quick
Disadvantages: Lots of road noise, manual windows

...when you need it. before i got this i had the misfortune of driving a 1.9 TDI Golf with a boot full of kit and it was suicide over taking on single carrigeway roads. Inside the interior is nothing specail, its kitted out basic with manual windows, and no air-con, a slight problem in the summer as it does become very hot in the there This van sticks to the road like glue from a habdling point of view and when driving you do hear a lot of road noise, all i can say is get a bit of carpet ot a vauxhall anti-slip mat to stick in the back to reduce it a little, or just turn up the radio and go slowly deaf. i was fortunate to get a VDO Dayton multimedia / sat nav head unit consisting of rds radio with traffic news, CD player with to add a multi changer and of course sat nav. i understand the standard issue one is rather naff. having...

codiak 04.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Vauxhall Astravan LS

Wish they built brand new ones with 4WD

Advantages: Loads and loads of fun, cheap parts
Disadvantages: Cheap but hard to find parts

...moment companion. But even these sounds are things to add to your joy and fun. The instrument gauge is nothing but a simple dial with two lamps (oil pressure and charge) But a wonder as it is, VDO makes great stuff. It was still accurate and working fine... Gears shift awkwardly. You hardly ever make sure the gear has engaged. At times you are sure they did however, you think momentarily before you release the clutch if you shifted into the correct gear. There is no hublock or underdrive to tell you that this car actually is meant for offroading ! Seat comfort is next to none. You only thing you have is the cushion which is actually as thin as a campbed mattress. We were in a mood to try for the first time in our life that movie style sand & sea drive. So did we, to get stuck into a dune. Not only did I have to pay a small...

MuratM 16.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of VW 181

P reg ROVER 600 GSDI Turbo Diesel.

Advantages: Cood MPG figures (with air con swiched off)
Disadvantages: Depreciation, Build Quality lacking in some areas

...putting it off as it was going to cost them too much in time and effort. So i offered them £50 to take it off thier hands, they haggled a figure and £100 was exchanged for the 192,000 mile P-Reg car! As i recovered the car back home, I could not beleive how cheap this car was! I knew that i was going to have to do some work to it & spend a little bit of cash, but all in all it was a bargain. The GSDI model has full leather interior (cream) ABS, Twin Airbags, Air Con, SRS, Electric windows, electric sunroof, 6-speaker audio system, VDO GPS Sat Navigation, Nokia Handfree Car Kit (the proper installed one that routes through the radio & CD Player!) Drive-By-Wire throttle control, optional cruse control. Time to spend some money: --------------------------------------- A new rad cost me £119 and it took me 1 hour to fit. It also needed...

marcs12345 05.06.2004 · Read review
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Review of Rover 620 Di