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Reviews (3)
01 Apr, 2017
Everything you need for three Givi boxes
These fit my 3 E45 cases (circa 2000's) very well.
The kit comes with three identical barrels, six identical keys (far too many!), three circlips, and three black barrel sleeve inserts that prevent the barrel from turning when no key is inserted.
It's unlikely you'll need the barrel sleeves as you can reuse your existing ones if they aren't damaged, though if the metal sleeve has been rotated by force in the plastic body of the case (perhaps during a break-in) then you will have to ensure you make repairs to prevent the sleeve from further movement or security will remain compromised.
Easy to fit: 1, Open the box, leaving the key in the barrel. 2, Note the lock arm position against the barrel as there are four possible ways to mount it and only one will work - take a photo. 3, Remove the circlip holding the lock arm to the barrel, and remove the arm. 4, Slide the barrel out of the metal sleeve with the key in place (the key keeps the barrel pins flush to the barrel). 5, Clean the existing sleeve to remove any filings or swarf from the original barrel, and lube with a light grease. 6, The new barrel will come with a key already inserted, just slide the barrel straight back into the existing sleeve, making sure the key is in the correct orientation to give maximum reach through the sleeve to allow the arm to be fitted. 7, Fit the arm in the correct position (turn the key to ensure proper installation - does the arm go the right way, or will it end up jamming under the handle in the lock position?). Once you're sure it looks right, only then apply the circlip.
If you're using the original sleeves you'll only need a small flat bladed screwdriver to ease the circlips on and off, but if you need to change a sleeve you will likely need a metal file to remove a moulded locking shoulder if your boxes don't have the recess to accommodate this. I think later boxes would incorporate this recess as it helps to prevent the entire barrel and sleeve from rotating under force, however my older boxes don't and I had to remove the shoulder. A file works, but a small angle / bench grinder takes 5 seconds, saves 10 minutes, and justifies why you bought them in the first place (though remember to wear goggles and gloves :-) ).
The circlips can be fiddly, but taking your time and holding the clip with a fingertip during removal will prevent them pining away from you. Installation with a circlip tool is problematic due to them being so small, and the best way to clip them back into place is to push the initial jaws of the clip as far as it can go onto the barrel shaft using finger pressure, then carefully use the tip of the screwdriver to push the clip fully home from the centre of its protruding edge: Make sure you don't slip off the circlip and stab your hand. Do this in a well lit place in case the circlip makes a bid for freedom at any point.
Finally, test the lock to ensure smooth operation.
14 Sep, 2016
Good sound in small to medium rooms, very good value at price bracket
This unit gives good sound in medium room at reasonable levels, shouty if pushed so best as back ground rather than party engine. Radio ok, though scanning for stations is required before they can be selected and sometimes the auto tune is slightly off resulting in hissing against the signal: Scan again after moving the aerial and you should be ok, scanning takes a couple of minutes. , Bluetooth connects fine, if you want to change the device connected to the speakers, kill bluetooth on the previous device to unpair. The remote is quite small but the range is workable across a room. No frills here but don't lose it at pairing a new one might be an issue, so I've read on Google. Relatively low, hides on kitchen cupboards well. Comes with power adapter, 3.5mm-to-3.5mm lead, and a phono Aux lead along with the remote. Got this as a returned item special for £30, bargain at this price. Might not be as good value at £70 new, but only one with a radio at this price point so can't be too choosy if on a budget - shouldn't show you up at a gathering either :-)
10 Jun, 2007
Garmin StreetPilot i3 - Outstanding value - Grab one!
9 of 9 found this helpful The Garmin StreetPilot i3 is a tennis-ball sized, fully functional GPS satellite navigation system with colour screen, clear loudspeaker and detailed UK roadmap software on a removable transflash card, powered from a 12v socket adapter-lead, or 2xAA batteries for up to 6hrs.
I'll explain it's shortcomings first. The compactness of it's design precludes the use of a traditional keypad or touchscreen, instead a roller-button facilitates menu-navigation and data-input. This is fiddly and time-consuming by comparison: Imagine typing the word 'aquatic'; easy on a keyboard, but with the scroll wheel it's roll up to 'a', down to 'q', down a bit more to to 'u', back up a long way to 'a' again, - you get the idea. The screen is also not as big as the more modern units of today, in fact it's quite small. However, all information is presented to overcome this shortfall: The graphics are crisp and clear, your ETA/speed and general heading digits are easy to interpret and the colours are rendered in excellent contrast. That's all the gripes. No, really, that's it, there is nothing else I can say negative about the i3, except maybe it should have been painted silver or black - the blue is OK, but doesn't blend with most interiors! What ever you may miss on the screen, the loudspeaker makes up for in voicing timely information in absolute clarity. The unit comes into it's own when the voice is turned on, making it a joy to follow when on the move. If you are not following a calculated route to your destination, the unit shows your current position in either 3d or vertical-look-down views, your general heading and your current speed. Motorways, major roads, side roads and various landscape features all have their own colours (ie, motorways are red, main-roads are orange, etc). Across the top of the screen is the name of the road you are currently driving down. When you do search for a location and calculate a route, your route is mapped in red for you to follow, and the current-speed bar now shows your ETA as a function of distance, type of roads and associated speed limits. It does not take congestion or traffic-lights into account, so be sure to factor those in. The unit will recalculate your route should you stray. Points Of Interest (POI's) can be manually entered, or downloaded from a PC. UK speed-camera POI's are particularly useful as the unit can be set to warn you of an approaching camera if you are above the speed limit. The unit comes pre-loaded with a slew of POIs covering fuel stations to shops. I recently bought a 1gb trans-flash card and loaded up the maps of France, the unit proved invaluable when trying to get through Paris and having to find fuel stations. The i3 attaches to your windscreen, or any other flat, non-porous surface, using a heavy-duty rubber clip-sucker, with a ball on the end. The unit clips securely onto the ball. It's small enough to use on a motorbike, but you'll have to be ingenious about where and how you mount it! If you use rechargeable batteries, the unit will recharge them when running off the 12v supply. This is very handy if you have routed your cabling so it cannot be quickly removed, but still need to use the unit elsewhere. The software is easy to use and not really much to write home about. Other maps are available on eBay should you need to go abroad, mostly with full instructions - just ask the seller. Overall, a must-have device. I'd say 9/10. Get one today!