MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: DarkSideJohn on July 13, 2012, 11:56:50 pm

Title: Suggested Alternatives to RNS510 ?
Post by: DarkSideJohn on July 13, 2012, 11:56:50 pm

Hey folks ,

Getting ever so annoyed with my current RCD300 , looking to change it ASAP !
What im looking for is a stylish unit , that is touch screen , supports CD's / MP3's and has a connection for my trust Iphone 4S

I spend a lot of time driving , often just locally so need something reliable and stylish while still offering excellent sound quality. Navigation isnt essential but would be a nice bonus.

Got an initial budget of around the £300 mark but may put this up depending on what I find.

Any suggestions , Reviews ? either OEM or otherwise

Ta muchly :)

Title: Re: Suggested Alternatives to RNS510 ?
Post by: jedi-knight83 on July 14, 2012, 12:03:14 am

Quote from: DarkSideJohn on July 13, 2012, 11:56:50 pm

Hey folks ,

Getting ever so annoyed with my current RCD300 , looking to change it ASAP !
What im looking for is a stylish unit , that is touch screen , supports CD's / MP3's and has a connection for my trust Iphone 4S

I spend a lot of time driving , often just locally so need something reliable and stylish while still offering excellent sound quality. Navigation isnt essential but would be a nice bonus.

Got an initial budget of around the £300 mark but may put this up depending on what I find.

Any suggestions , Reviews ? either OEM or otherwise

Ta muchly :)

simple... rcd510

same as the rns510 but without the hard drive or nav

can be had from £230+

add an MDI kit for the ipod and your all set

Title: Re: Suggested Alternatives to RNS510 ?
Post by: skard on July 14, 2012, 12:07:03 am

There are loads of alternatives, OEM and aftermarket.

I'm delighted with my Zenec NC2010 and you can get a second hand one for a tad over your budget now and again on eBay.
Some pics here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,43748.msg508087.html#msg508087

With a cheap cable it plays/charges the iphone, controllable through MFSW and displays info on highline clocks.

Title: Re: Suggested Alternatives to RNS510 ?
Post by: Gene Hunt on July 14, 2012, 01:15:55 am

Pioneer AVIC-F920BT in mine.

Title: Re: Suggested Alternatives to RNS510 ?
Post by: Nodz on July 14, 2012, 07:28:36 am

If you want an aftermarket that looks OEM+ there's this kenwood one.. Alot of dealers will fit for £999 ad it's approved by VW/skoda/seat etc

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

Title: Re: Suggested Alternatives to RNS510 ?
Post by: Gazza747 on July 14, 2012, 10:09:10 am

I have a Pioneer AVH-2400BT from Halfords for £280. IMHO the cheapest option for a new stereo in terms of what you are looking at. There are a couple of things you need to know with this option:

1. You need to run a lead to a swithced live.
2. You need a decent twin fakra radio adaptor and I have a good one and FM is fine but AM is poor.

Title: Re: Suggested Alternatives to RNS510 ?
Post by: sub39h on July 15, 2012, 10:23:54 pm

Quote from: Nodz on July 14, 2012, 07:28:36 am

If you want an aftermarket that looks OEM+ there's this kenwood one.. Alot of dealers will fit for £999 ad it's approved by VW/skoda/seat etc

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

an alternative to this is the Zenec unit - similar sort of price, arguably better functionality as the sat nav gives arrows on the FIS etc.