MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Sharif on May 08, 2011, 02:54:41 pm

Title: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: Sharif on May 08, 2011, 02:54:41 pm

Hi guys,

Just picked up a new double din headunit from the CAS sale today. I was wondering, what double din facia adapter do you guys recommend?

I would ideally like to get an OEM one from the dealers, but not sure if they stock the part.

Does anyone know any alternatives that match the dash of the MK5 GT TDI?

Thanks

Sharif

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: stealthwolf on May 08, 2011, 07:16:02 pm

I think the issue is getting the right colour trim for the surround. OEM is always the way forwards as I've found that (in other cars) anything else just looks crap.

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: alackofspeed on May 08, 2011, 10:34:04 pm

The connects2 adapter is good, and looks OEM.

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: Sharif on May 09, 2011, 09:46:41 am

Quote from: stealthwolf on May 08, 2011, 07:16:02 pm

I think the issue is getting the right colour trim for the surround. OEM is always the way forwards as I've found that (in other cars) anything else just looks crap.

Yep thats exactly what im after, im thinking of cutting out the storage compartment of the oem one I bought from VW if I cant find a good alternative.

Quote from: alackofspeed on May 08, 2011, 10:34:04 pm

The connects2 adapter is good, and looks OEM.

Any pics of it fitted bud?

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: martinbickley on May 09, 2011, 01:52:21 pm

I'm fitting one in my GT TDi tomorrow.

Will put some pics on when it's all done.


Martin

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: Sharif on May 09, 2011, 04:01:52 pm

Thanks dude much appreciated.

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: martinbickley on May 09, 2011, 09:35:11 pm

No worries.  Here's what it looks like at the moment.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg192.imageshack.us%2Fimg192%2F3614%2Fdsc05769or.jpg&hash=5ad146e4198b2e2d0347f768dd5c2bb734a8f5a4)

Just need to get it fitted.



Martin

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: alackofspeed on May 09, 2011, 09:43:17 pm

Quote from: Sharif on May 09, 2011, 09:46:41 am

Quote from: alackofspeed on May 08, 2011, 10:34:04 pm

The connects2 adapter is good, and looks OEM.

Any pics of it fitted bud?

I don't I'm afraid - I sold it last week to someone on the forum. It should be with them soon, so perhaps they'll post images.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,28883.msg366093.html#msg366093

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: martinbickley on May 10, 2011, 08:20:27 pm

Fitted!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg813.imageshack.us%2Fimg813%2F1162%2Fimg0661i.jpg&hash=7017684c213f45a86cd511af0c402d9b82084575)


Martin

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: alackofspeed on May 10, 2011, 08:31:55 pm

What brand of facia plate is that? It looks to be slightly proud of the surround, or is it my eyes playing tricks?

Title: Re: Double DIN Facia Adapter?
Post by: martinbickley on May 10, 2011, 09:33:42 pm

It does stick out a bit, exactly the same as the climate displays.

Its a Connects 2 CT23VW01 from Dynamic Sounds.

I like the fact it matches the climate displays myself.


Martin