MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Alltorque on November 11, 2012, 10:24:25 pm
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Hi all
What would be my best option for music/ Bluetooth/phone on a 57 plate gti.
What I would like is to play the music from my iPhone (wirelessly) and make hands free calls all via the the cars steering wheel controls,
I thought about fiscon or parrot for the phone, but will a rns 510 do phone /music functions,, if so which one is the best?
Thanks,,,,,
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RNS-510 .
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So,, does the rns 510 have built in Bluetooth for phone and an internal hard drive,, ??
If it had an internal hard drive It would be easier than trying to stream from my phone.
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Rns-510 has a 30gb-ish hdd. If you want bluetooth its an extra module. Only just noticed i can change tracks via my mfsw when playing through bluetooth!
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So,,I need an Rns510 with a Bluetooth module,, and that will do what I want??
Is this easy to fit? Does any of it need "coding" to work??
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RNS simple to fit, Bluetooth can be a pain as you need to remove the drivers A pillar and some other panels to route the mic to the OEM location. Both units will require coding.
Where are you based? A few of us on here can do retrofits.
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I was faced with this dilema recently, so priced up the following:
RNS510: £500
Bluetooth module: £150
iPod input: £110
Total: £760
At that point i spent £85 on a Parrot Mki9200 on ebay (my 3rd now as it happens) and upgraded the maps on my MFD2 for £15. The Parrot allows me to stream music from my iphone via bluetooth, pulls music off an SD card in the glovebox, and i have full control of my ipod (also in the glovebox), with the iPod display being replicated on the Parrots display. Obviously, the call quality is also very good, as can be expected from a Parrot product, in addition, the internal amp on the Parrot is just as good sound quality wise as the standard VW kit.
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I went for a rcd510 with dab and a Bluetooth module.
Same as RNS but without nav, DVD and hard drive but I filled a 32gb sd card with mp3s and it has a built in 6cd changer
You might also have to change the can gateway if your car is older than 2008
Eddie-NL on here can provide you with a gateway and precode it for your car, he also does the Bluetooth kits(genuine vw)
My Bluetooth works with an iPhone 5 and worked with my iPhone 4
What I paid
Rcd510 £210 (eBay)
Can gateway £75 (Eddie)
Bluetooth kit £140 (Eddie)
Sd card £20 (eBay)
Dab ariel £20 (eBay)
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So,, does the parrot come with the lead and connectors for the iPod? I want the car to look totally standard inside and only use the factory controls,,
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Really do find my iPod connection (in the armrest) a PITA so never use it.
As BAZ300 posted regarding info and prices!! :happy2: :drinking: :happy2:
I also have an RCD510 DAB with 32GB SDHC card with several hundred albums on it, does take about 45secs to boot, and a separate Bluetooth fitted (by Eddie-NL).
All controllable via your touchscreen unit or via MFSW with display on the highline.
RNS510 a much better unit that has a hard drive to store music on and obviously comes with the benefit of DVD and SAT NAV and the ability to have a Rear View Camera fitted.
:happy2:
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Have a look at the dension five, have it in my 07 with a rcd500 stereo, picked mine up on eBay for 90, buy nows are 190 ish but seen the odd one come up for what I paid. Very happy with its Bluetooth functions controlled through mfsw and highline cluster. Have used with a USB stick and phone Bluetooth for music but is should work with IPhones. Easy fit, had to reset twice since install about two months so not perfect but I'm happy with it for the cost.
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So,, does the parrot come with the lead and connectors for the iPod? I want the car to look totally standard inside and only use the factory controls,,
Comes with everything bar the SOT-976 lead which costs <£10 off ebay. iPod and SD cards are hidden in the glovebox.
All controlled by this wireless controller, which ive now refitted in the ashtray, so totally hidden when not in use:
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just had fitted 2 days ago everything you need
rns 510 h led
k05 phone kit ( voice activated as well )
aerial upgrade / sharkfin
5 metre cabling
gps antenna
mk6 rear view camera integrated into the 510 unit
great system and fitted by golfman
I have zero units in sight in the car, zero cables, full functionality, mic built into oem fitting above your head, instant Bluetooth as soon as I step into the car, just code your phone once installed and that's it, also have full phonebook on the 510 screen, and the mk6 camera is the best on the market.
this is the best possible set up but does come at a cost although most of that is the 510 unit itself, also when I am on the phone I don't have to raise my voice in order to be heard, audio unit will self mute as soon as call is made and as I said it is voice activated at the press of one button
golfman also does a great fitting service
:happy2:
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Sounds like an epic setup, but im assuming it was more than the £85 my Parrot cost me lol.
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Sounds like an epic setup, but im assuming it was more than the £85 my Parrot cost me lol.
yeah was a bit more than that lol but I needed the 510 as well and the cabling from new aerial, glad I got it done though, well worth it :happy2:
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Hi how much did the camera cost? Did you have to change the rear boot badge mechanism too?
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the camera completely replaces the badge, huge unit, also the mk6 camera does not fit the mk5 until you cut a bit of metal away, this is hidden inside the area though, about the size of a bit of bread,,, then the edges need to be sealed just to keep rust at bay,,, the kit comes with all the cables and you should source it from eddie-nl as he knows these systems, that's where I got mine.
as far as I know not many people have fitted this unit as it is expensive but I tell you what when its done you will not regret it
golfman can fit these and he is based in Dundee
camera was around £350 and fitting will be on top
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Just pricing exact same setup myself, not sure whether to do it in stages due to cost or if the hassle's worth it. I've got an aftermarket Parrot to go in of I wanted.. doesn't do BT streaming from my iphone tho
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The OEM BT is great, and as it uses the HU's amp it gives great sound. It's generally best to do it all in one go if you can as a lot of the same parts need removing to install various items and ideally you don't want to be removing and re-installing the trim all the time. If you get somebody else to do it, it also ends up cheaper on the installation costs due to this.
The other option is a good after market unit which does it all. I'm considering replacing my RNS and OEM BT with one of the new Alpine 928's as they now display on the MFD too, which they never used to do.
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Ok, still a bit confused,,, but might give it while and fit one of those kenwood units, they seem to have the things I need,, still a bit pricey for me at the mo though,..
But,,, thanks for all your advice,,, :happy2:
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The Fiscon kit does A2DP streaming from most bluetooth enabled devices...
couldnt recommend the RNS510 highly enough though...
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The Fiscon kit does A2DP streaming from most bluetooth enabled devices...
couldnt recommend the RNS510 highly enough though...
510 unit dude plus Bluetooth unit supplied by eddie,, I just step in the car and never even touch my phone, start the 510 and straight into my phonebook on screen.
brilliant
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Ah, I think I misunderstood that,,, I was under the impression that the rns510 didn't have Bluetooth,,,,
So it's a module that I have to add?? See, I won't need streaming if the rns has its own built in hard drive,
Does seem the way to go,,,
So what exactly do I need??? Can I fit it myself??? Will I need any adapters/ different plugs or coding???
Cheers.
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You will need an RNS 510 of course, then a BT module. These can be got off of Eddie-NL on here and then fitting is quite simple really, you would need to remove the old radio firstly, then some trim around the drivers side for the BT module and microphone which goes up behind the A pillar and across under the roof lining into the centre section where the map lights are. Then you need to do some coding.
Depending on where you are in the country, a few of us can do it for you.