MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: screech on November 23, 2011, 11:19:52 pm

Title: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: screech on November 23, 2011, 11:19:52 pm

Hey guys,

Pick up my mk5 on sunday, and one of the first things i want to do is change the headunit to something a bit better, im thinking a touchscreen one that can have ipod/iphone control?
From reading previous posts around im guessing the unit iv got is an RCD300..?

Its in a 2008 GT sport TDI 170 if thats any help..?


Any advice?


cheers

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: daveangel on November 24, 2011, 08:50:13 am

Yep the rcd300 was fitted as standard and is a particularlly lousy head couples with equally lousy front door speakers. Low and high only with no mids. I would suggest you consider a plan for the whole system. I upgraded by door speakers with the Vw upgrade pack which was a total waste of time and money.

The rns510 Isthe daddy if you want nav or just a lot of things to play with and upgrade in the future?  It has the best support and tinker optoons  The rcd 510 If you don't. I would avoid Chinese units with your life.

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: DamoP on November 24, 2011, 09:42:31 am

i have an rcd310 cheap if your on a budget  , if your upgrading to a new version head unit get an mdi kit  :happy2:

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: sundance on November 24, 2011, 12:12:44 pm

Any recommendations on replacement door speakers?

Also rcd/rns510 is 4 x 20w.  Most aftermarket units are 4 x 50w.  Can you still get reasonable sound quality from head unit power alone?

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: screech on November 24, 2011, 12:42:16 pm

That's great thanks for the replies.

Il keep a look out on eBay etc. the cheap copies are a definite no no for me!!

I do plan on upgrading the whole system eventually, once I get it I can make a good plan for the doors! Watch this space!!


Cheers.

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: daveangel on November 24, 2011, 07:31:36 pm

Rainbow 320.25 front speaker package get a very positve write up if you can stomach the price, as an oem upgrade??

i think i would like to hear them first tho? :signLOL:

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/13866.html

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: sundance on November 25, 2011, 01:54:24 pm

Wooaaah pricey!   :drool:

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: screech on December 07, 2011, 08:00:12 pm

Well iv got my hands on an RCD510, so just need to get an MDI kit.

I don't suppose anyone knows the part number?

Cheers

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: Phil Miller on December 07, 2011, 08:29:44 pm

Quote from: screech on December 07, 2011, 08:00:12 pm

Well iv got my hands on an RCD510, so just need to get an MDI kit.

I don't suppose anyone knows the part number?

Cheers

pm Demon666 he has about 5 brand new kits :happy2:

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: WolverineMAc on December 07, 2011, 08:50:08 pm

Are the units not listed on here

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: Phil Miller on December 07, 2011, 09:02:20 pm

Quote from: WolverineMAc on December 07, 2011, 08:50:08 pm

Are the units not listed on here

he is moving abroad for work so is selling off all his stock, he texted me yesterday about the MDI units, not sure if he still has any on here for sale tho

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: screech on December 07, 2011, 09:29:31 pm

Any idea how much for?

Part numbers?

Cheers.

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: biffobear on December 10, 2011, 10:16:44 pm

wots an mdi kit?

Title: Re: What replacement OEM unit?
Post by: Phil Miller on December 10, 2011, 10:23:29 pm

Quote from: biffobear on December 10, 2011, 10:16:44 pm

wots an mdi kit?

like this mate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MEDIA-INTERFACE-MDI-RNS510-MFD3-RETROFIT-KIT-0060-/280571187261?pt=UK_CE_GPS_Accessories_Software_ET&hash=item415358903d#ht_2718wt_1270

ideal if you have an iphone or ipod :happy2: think he was selling them for £100 but dont quote me on that :signLOL: