MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Jamesgti on January 26, 2012, 01:55:33 pm

Title: What head unit?
Post by: Jamesgti on January 26, 2012, 01:55:33 pm

Hi, I've brought an 07 gti but I'm yet to pick it up. Im quite/very new to all this, rns, rcd, and all the lingo associated with it.

Was there a particular basic standard model stereo fitted to the golfs and if so what would mine likely be? It has a 6cd changer in the armrest if that helps. The reason being is I want iPod connectivity and when Looking round the car I couldn't see it so I want to sort something out to fit myself.

I know I'm being impatient and I should probably wait to get the car but I just want to find out more about it so I can start planning stuff lol.

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: sub39h on January 26, 2012, 01:59:27 pm

http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/vw/DNX520VBT/

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: grant845 on January 26, 2012, 02:07:40 pm

I bought the Kenwood and I'm really happy with it. The touchscreen can  be a bit tricky to use on the move but I'm sure all touchscreen units are the same!

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Jamesgti on January 26, 2012, 04:33:31 pm

Are there any OEM iPod connection units I can just plug into the standard stereo for now as I don't want to fork out another grand after I just brought the car. That does look nice though, but I can't afford it right now

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: grant845 on January 27, 2012, 09:48:11 am

IF you search for MDI Kit you'll get what you're looking for, probably the cheapest option

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Gene Hunt on January 27, 2012, 10:37:41 am

Pioneer do some great Sat nav/car audio units. :happy2:

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Jamesgti on January 27, 2012, 04:36:52 pm

Thanks for the advice, think I'm going to look into an rcd510  :party:

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Rhino on January 28, 2012, 02:39:37 pm

Quote from: sub39h on January 26, 2012, 01:59:27 pm

http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/vw/DNX520VBT/

does this one have freeview built in.

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Rhino on January 28, 2012, 02:43:08 pm

this is the one i have at the moment, might get new one when i get my gti (saving for)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.szwaywell.com%2FEditor%2Fuploadfile%2F20100412070400915.jpg&hash=30021456b78dab8415ae7e9b341a9ea7eda00e46)

Title: Re: What head unit?
Post by: Nodz on January 28, 2012, 02:45:46 pm

Quote from: Rhino on January 28, 2012, 02:39:37 pm

Quote from: sub39h on January 26, 2012, 01:59:27 pm

http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/vw/DNX520VBT/

does this one have freeview built in.

No it doesn't, if you look at the bottom of that link it shows the accessories for the it and there's a choice of 2 different DVB tuners amongst other things