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Navigation CD for 2001 Silver Seraph/Bentley Arnage?

Discussion in 'British' started by krazykarguy, Dec 11, 2018.

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  1. krazykarguy

    krazykarguy Formula Junior

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    #1 krazykarguy, Dec 11, 2018
    Hi all -

    My dad has a 2001 RR Silver Seraph Concours, and it has the antiquated (but still functional) built-in Alpine GPS navigation system.

    The problem is that the technology of the day made the maps regional, a problem 'solved' by Alpine by using multiple discs for different regions. His car originated in California, and as such, has the CD/DVD for that region. It does him no good in the north east US where the car is currently operated.

    I have suggested retrofitting a Garmin unit to the flip-up panel in the dashboard, but he wants the car 100% original, as it is the only Concours Edition car we have ever seen in a two-tone paintjob. As it is, it's 1 of only 22 CE cars.

    I know it's a long shot, but does anyone have a lead on these discs, or, by some stroke of luck want to trade a 'north east' disc for a 'south west' one? I'd assume that the Bentley Arnages equipped with the navigation would use the same discs, but cannot say this with certainty.

    Best regards-
    Matt
     
  2. Bluebottle

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    #2 Bluebottle, Dec 11, 2018
    Have you tried contacting Bentley (who would have built the car)?
     
  3. krazykarguy

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    #3 krazykarguy, Dec 11, 2018
    Yes, we have contacted Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Alpine. None of them were of any assistance.
     
  4. Bluebottle

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    #4 Bluebottle, Dec 11, 2018
    Ebay?
     
  5. davidoloan

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    #5 davidoloan, Dec 11, 2018
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    #6 kevfla, Dec 11, 2018
    Check with a BMW dealer. This is a common question on a site for VW Phaetons, that may have similar regional map discs.
     
  7. davidoloan

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    #7 davidoloan, Dec 11, 2018
    I don't think the BMW discs are compatible, with the original Alpine systems, or that they will have the part no.
     
  8. Bluebottle

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    #8 Bluebottle, Dec 12, 2018
    Agreed. The satnav from 2001 is probably fairly useless anyway. Much better to use an up-to-date TomTom or similar actually to navigate, and take it out when you want the car to look the part.
     

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