This is not to debate which Tracking system is best and why so please let's not go there, what I wanted to point out and ask is this.

The kit arrived in the post today in advance of the engineer fitting it, so I opened it up as I was curious to see what it all looked like. I can't fathom why certain parts in there.

There is a speaker box and bracket and a small microphone, exactly the same as you'd find in a mobile phone car kit. As usual I have some pics for illustration below, the final picture shows the parts I mean, the first one just shows all the contents.

Anyone know why they are there?



 L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

They are there to use two additional subscriptions options you can have - emergency calls & safespeed.
Emergency calls allows you to call the control room and ask for assistance.
Safespeed warns you when you are approaching a speed camera zone by bleeping. Your speed is measured by the GPS and if you are still exceeding the speed limit just before you approach the camera, the beeps get loader and faster.

The TrackStar unit is basically the same as the TrafficMaster SmartNav unit. This is why both these options are available to TrackStar users. Even if you are not using these features, the engineer should normally still fit these extra items so that the features can be simply activated later or by the next owner.

PS. Should of purchased this from your fellow RRSports forum member I'm a TrafficMaster SmartNav/TrackStar dealer, as mentioned on previous posts on this subject. Matt
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A shot in the dark, but does this system come with the function that allows the control centre to speak to you? e.g. you have a crash and the system immediately contacts the control centre and puts you in touch "hands free"? I think the BMW Assist feature can include that... although not sure how it works from a technical perspective.

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Thanks Mpwox11,

Now I understand. I shall not be going for either of those extra products and will ask them not to fit it all, I don;t want an additiona mike and speaker in the car I am not going to use. I'll keep them for whe I sell the car on in the future.

Sorry I didn't use you, forgot totally, probably would have got it cheaper too eh!

As you are an installer, how much disruption is there to dash and interior when fitting these things? I am concerned the interior will need pulling apart and not go back like it should, have seen that so many times on car kits etc. L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

RRUK wrote:

Thanks Mpwox11,

Now I understand. I shall not be going for either of those extra products and will ask them not to fit it all, I don;t want an additiona mike and speaker in the car I am not going to use. I'll keep them for whe I sell the car on in the future.

Sorry I didn't use you, forgot totally, probably would have got it cheaper too eh!

As you are an installer, how much disruption is there to dash and interior when fitting these things? I am concerned the interior will need pulling apart and not go back like it should, have seen that so many times on car kits etc.

RRUK wrote:

As you are an installer, how much disruption is there to dash and interior when fitting these things? I am concerned the interior will need pulling apart and not go back like it should, have seen that so many times on car kits etc.

Company in question I bought the unit from and who are arranging the fitment are called Driven In Car.

http://www.drivenincar.com/

It is possible to worry yourself to death over these things I'm sure, but then you could also the same amount about NOT having a tracking system on your car, even if the cost balances out, what about the peace of mind factor etc. If the thief wants to trash your car at least he'll get caught trying to with a tracker installed rather than getting away scot free.

It's swings and roundabouts I suppose. L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

RRUK,

There also the thought that if your car get's nicked and damaged, would you want it back?

It is likely that these guys you purchased the TrackStar are getting one of TrafficMaster's nationwide fitting agents. It is probably Global AutoTech (tel 08707 1690077). Well they do 90% of the SmartNav installations, so I assume they also fit the TrackStars. It might be worth asking Drivenincar if this is the case. If it is, then you could call Global AutoTech directly and ask them for a guy who has experience of fitting in the RR Sport. Global AutoTech do deal direct with the end users and charge the dealer or end user the same price. Matt
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RRS ownership for 1 yr, then D3 for 2 yrs. Then cut back to old bangers and working my way back up through two Peugeots in 6 months. Now got Saab 9-5 2.3t and enjoying the performance!

Thanks for that, I shall enquire L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

I spoke to DrivenInCar, they have put my mind at rest. They use a company called TSN Automotive for the installations, he said they have done well over 20 Range Rover Sports and many Range Rovers and the guy who does my patch has done a large proportion of those. He said that the Sport is actually one of the easier cars to fit to, compared to Mercedes which are difficult. I guess you could read that as the Sport falls to bits easily!

Anyway, they're fully insured and I don't feel like I am going to be a guineau pig install, which is nice.

And....reeelax.

Here's a link to the VSIB page detailing accredited installers of all things security.

You can scroll through this list to find your local accredited installer.

http://www.vsib.co.uk/AllSearch.asp L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

If by Mercedes, they mean the ML, then I'd agree. That was the last car I did (my own) and it was a pig to fit. Hence why I pay others to do it now. Matt
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RRS ownership for 1 yr, then D3 for 2 yrs. Then cut back to old bangers and working my way back up through two Peugeots in 6 months. Now got Saab 9-5 2.3t and enjoying the performance!

I've got the RAC Trackstar fitted in mine.....which did cause the removal of the GPS display, but no rattles.

I fitted the Origin B2 - GATSO/GPS detector rather than the Trackstar safespeed option as they "update" the unit periodically, which means not very often, which around the London area is a bit of a gamble. The Origin I update every week, especially for the extra units that are installed in road works around the M25.

RAD,

Who did you buy it fron and do you know which company fitted it?

Did you watch the install? If so, did it make you take sharp intakes of breath as things were pulled apart? L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

To be honest.......it was done at the dealers prior to delivery, although with the exception of an earth wire, you wouldn't know it was there.

I guess its down not just to company that you choose, but more importantly, the fitter.

If I was going to do it again, I would ask them to do it at my place or work at or my house.....then I could keep an eye on their progress.

That's twice the screen and the surrounding panels have been off. Once for the Trackstar and once for the NAV/TV module (which only partially works).