MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Degudodger on November 28, 2010, 02:38:47 pm

Title: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: Degudodger on November 28, 2010, 02:38:47 pm
Guys,

After todays antics with a flat battery and having to pay through the nose to get it sorted I am reconsidering my options

1 - Revert back to the RCD300 and burn a multitude of CD's
2 - Keep the RCD500 and buy a new Gateway and pay the £150 to get it coded
3 - Buy a After Market headunit

I am VERY tempted to run with three at the moment but would want a stereo which looks as OEM as possible. Currently looking at something along the lines of
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-kenwood-dpx-313y_p-24924.htm (http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-kenwood-dpx-313y_p-24924.htm)
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-kenwood-dpx-503u_p-23436.htm (http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-kenwood-dpx-503u_p-23436.htm)

Its a shame as I really like the OEM look but the cost of the Gateway and getting it coded is outside of what i want to pay.

Apart from the two mentioned what others are out there, also is there some sort of cage adapter and facia?
Title: Re: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: Beastman86 on December 10, 2010, 08:33:39 pm
I'm in a similar boat only haven't got a RCD 500 only a 300 but want something better.
I've seen a nice new Sony XAV-70BT which is kinda cool. check it out
Matt
Title: Re: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: Beastman86 on December 10, 2010, 08:36:03 pm
Oh yeah another thing, anyone know if an RNS510 version B would be alright (i.e. battery drain) with my MY07 gti? I kinda know about reverting to an older firmware but can this be done on the unit and do the older firmware's have SDHC functionality?
Thanks anyone for anything  :smiley:
Title: Re: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: RedRobin on December 10, 2010, 08:37:29 pm
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I've had a Pioneer DD SatNav/Audio HU but now have the Alpine and prefer the Alpine.
Title: Re: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: Degudodger on December 11, 2010, 05:02:16 pm
RR,

Do you have any photos of the HU in you car?
Title: Re: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: RedRobin on December 11, 2010, 05:17:30 pm
Quote from: Degudodger on December 11, 2010, 05:02:16 pm
RR,

Do you have any photos of the HU in you car?


....Yes but on another hard drive which I can't currently access [and no, it hasn't been confiscated by the police investigating my hot babes collection!].

I'll have a search as I might have some on photobucket and post here if I have.
Title: Re: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: apollo13 on December 11, 2010, 05:22:00 pm
Not sure if this helps you out?? I found this on ebay...

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,22361.0.html

I and a few others have ordered them and had no problems, but I think you've already sold your RCD 500??

Im sure you could find someone near you on the VCDS register that would code the new gateway for much less than the dealer?
Title: Re: On the hunt for a Double Din Headunit
Post by: RedRobin on December 11, 2010, 09:03:24 pm
Quote from: Degudodger on December 11, 2010, 05:02:16 pm
RR,

Do you have any photos of the HU in you car?


....Here's some:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2F4_Alpina_Lyon.jpg&hash=5d38de2f57b7a5c95057652cdbb9795d2638d1c6)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FAlpine_iPod_Prince.jpg&hash=8375fc058662f43f2238dec8028039228e8e67a2)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FAlpine_iPod_Night.jpg&hash=695ee1b7a65a2b3cd15e255559fc1fcf34e07201)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb308%2FRedRobin_05%2FAlpina_Berlin1.jpg&hash=745cab69fe26a37c18ba6684cfac4973863c12b8)

It has DVD player and is touch-screen plus everything else you would expect. Note that I have it installed in the upper space.

HTH  :santa: