MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: dry664 on August 04, 2011, 05:18:50 pm

Title: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: dry664 on August 04, 2011, 05:18:50 pm

I need to get bluetooth and IPod in my 2005 GTI - Ive currently got an MFD2 with an IPod connector that doesn't charge the IPod or show track names etc. I don't want to spend too much money. Here's my options as I see it:

1. Buy a Parrot BT kit. I'm worried about doing this as I think IPod sound quality will make my ears bleed.

2. Buy one of these cheap headunits as a replacement from ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ES878EU-7-VW-Car-DVD-Player-Sat-Nav-TMC-DVB-T-iPod-/320725093848?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item4aacb48dd8

I like that they look OEM and everything is integrated but are they rubbish?

3. Get hold of a reconditioned/used Pioneer AVIC/Kenwood DNX520. A bit more money.

4. Save my pennies and blow 800+ on a reconditioned RNS510 w/bluetooth module.

It seems the RNS route is very popular here. What do you pros think gives the best value? Cheers.

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: DamoP on August 05, 2011, 12:51:22 pm

what about a rcd310 £100 or cheaper on ebay
oem bluetooth kit £150ish
mdi kit £115ish
and new can gateway £75ish

you will have the lot all oem then

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: dry664 on August 05, 2011, 07:23:18 pm

I want to keep the nav as well. I am very difficult aren't I :smiley:

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: DamoP on August 05, 2011, 07:30:52 pm

i had one of the cheap sat nav head units , not worth it mate.... you better off saving up for a rsn510

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: dry664 on August 05, 2011, 07:58:30 pm

Cheers Demon. Thought that might be the case. Some of them do look quite cheesey!

Would the RNS510 be plug and play into a 2005 GTI or would I need additional cables? Can bus?

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: Weston on August 05, 2011, 08:14:02 pm

Quote from: dry664 on August 05, 2011, 07:58:30 pm

Cheers Demon. Thought that might be the case. Some of them do look quite cheesey!

Would the RNS510 be plug and play into a 2005 GTI or would I need additional cables? Can bus?

You'd need a newer CAN gateway  :happy2:

Around £80 I believe

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: DamoP on August 05, 2011, 08:35:21 pm

cheap ebay out you can get them from £70-85

you will just need to code it , which isnt that hard

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: dry664 on August 05, 2011, 08:53:00 pm

Cheers guys. What if I went for a Kenwood dnx520 or Pioneer Avic 9210? Would I need the can gateway for them as well?

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: deebow on August 06, 2011, 10:08:38 pm

no can gateway is only needed if your using the rns510

Title: Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
Post by: dry664 on August 08, 2011, 04:28:42 pm

Thanks all