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All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: pilotpaul on February 13, 2013, 09:02:07 pm

Title: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: pilotpaul on February 13, 2013, 09:02:07 pm: Evening all,

As the delighted 'new' owner of a lovely Black ED30 I am giving serious thought to an upgrade of the existing MFD2 (DVD) unit.

There is an Ipod dock in the armrest which works well but let's say that the functionality of the whole setup is a little old school !

It looks like my options are as follows :

- RNS510 - looks nice but no DAB and phone prep is extra, but it is 50% of the price of the following....
- VW Kenwood unit - all the toys, looks OEM but is a £1k investment
- Alpine/Pioneer double-din units. All look very nice but the entry price for the all singing versions are close to the price of the Kenwood.

I've had a good look through the forums and the RNS is a favourite. Does anybody have a preferred supplier for this unit, I am a little cautious about going to Ebay ?

Thanks in advance for any advice offered.

All the best,

PP
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Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: Degudodger on February 13, 2013, 09:18:05 pm: Hi PP

PM Eddie-NL, he should be able to help you.
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: Degudodger on February 13, 2013, 09:18:34 pm: BTW Welcome to the forum :)
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: bacillus on February 13, 2013, 10:04:49 pm: You can now get a RNS510 with DAB but they are not easy to source atm...
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: pilotpaul on February 13, 2013, 10:11:59 pm: Thanks for your help so far, it looks like I will need to drop Eddie a line.

PP
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Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: mike72uk on February 18, 2013, 05:16:19 pm: Hi PilotPaul,

Any luck with contacting Eddie-NL? Unfortunately as I'm new to the forum I can't yet PM Eddie-NL

I'm about to take delivery of a 2010 Scirocco with RNS510 (but without DAB or Bluetooth) and want to get hold of him to see if he can do a retrofit of a newer RNS510 unit with DAB and perhaps also install the bluetooth module and loom I have sourced (part number 5K0 035 730 D).

Mike
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: pilotpaul on February 18, 2013, 06:46:42 pm: Hi Mike,

Like you, I am a new member and need 10 posts to PM Eddie - with this one I have 9 !

As soon as I get 10 I'll drop him a line.

Best regards,

PP
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Title: Re: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: torque777 on February 18, 2013, 07:36:12 pm: What about a rcd315 ...sat nav ..bluetooth and dab

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Title: Re: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: pilotpaul on February 18, 2013, 07:57:17 pm: Quote from: torque777 on February 18, 2013, 07:36:12 pm
What about a rcd315 ...sat nav ..bluetooth and dab

Thanks for the tip ! Is that a RNS 315 rather than a RCD 315 ? I wonder if my Canbus supports this model ?

PP
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Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: Squeeguk on February 18, 2013, 08:39:52 pm: If you are interested, I have a year old 'F' version coming up for sale soon with a BT module, I will be changing over to the Alpine INE-W928R.

If you add the RNS 510 and BT module, you are not that far off the price of a top of the range 8" screen Alpine with perfect integration in the VW range. which will give you much better sound quality and better upgrade options in the future.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: torque777 on February 18, 2013, 08:48:27 pm: Quote from: pilotpaul on February 18, 2013, 07:57:17 pm
Quote from: torque777 on February 18, 2013, 07:36:12 pm
What about a rcd315 ...sat nav ..bluetooth and dab

Thanks for the tip ! Is that a RNS 315 rather than a RCD 315 ? I wonder if my Canbus supports this model ?

PP
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sorry ment rns315 !....

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Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: pilotpaul on February 18, 2013, 09:21:22 pm: Thanks Squeeguk for the heads-up on the RNS.

I like the look of that Alpine unit, it looks the business. I look forward to seeing the pictures post-installation.

PP
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Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: Squeeguk on February 18, 2013, 09:37:23 pm: I supplied one to Sanj last week. He will be getting his installed before me, he should have some pics up end of the week or so. I won't have time to do mine for a few weeks yet unfortunately. What do they say about a shoemaker's children???
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: mike72uk on February 19, 2013, 12:34:07 pm: Quote from: pilotpaul on February 18, 2013, 06:46:42 pm
Hi Mike,

Like you, I am a new member and need 10 posts to PM Eddie - with this one I have 9 !

As soon as I get 10 I'll drop him a line.

Best regards,

PP
:driver:

Thanks PP, appreciate it, looking forward to getting the car later this week. Need to build up my post count now.

Regards
Mike.,
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: sanj on February 19, 2013, 06:48:23 pm: Quote from: Squeeguk on February 18, 2013, 09:37:23 pm
I supplied one to Sanj last week. He will be getting his installed before me, he should have some pics up end of the week or so. I won't have time to do mine for a few weeks yet unfortunately. What do they say about a shoemaker's children???

Yes!It should be installed Friday or Saturday all being well and I can't wait,pic's will be available as soon as it's fitted! :happy2:
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: sanj on March 02, 2013, 12:40:22 pm: Car should be back today,can't wait! :smiley:
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: Squeeguk on March 02, 2013, 12:52:35 pm: Sweet, was actually thinking about you the other day and wondering what was happening? Can't wait to see the pics, get some feedback.
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: sanj on March 02, 2013, 03:55:13 pm: Quote from: Squeeguk on March 02, 2013, 12:52:35 pm
Sweet, was actually thinking about you the other day and wondering what was happening? Can't wait to see the pics, get some feedback.

Well i've just been told that it will be Monday now,not happy! :surprised:
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: Squeeguk on March 02, 2013, 04:01:38 pm: What's their hold up Sanj??? Literally takes 20 minutes to do, max 1/3 hour, or are they doing other stuff at the same time?
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: sanj on March 02, 2013, 06:57:17 pm: Hi,i've got them to fit a new cam follower and fit some new xenon bulb's,but it's getting done for next to nowt to I ain't complaining! :happy2:
Title: Re: New ED30 Owner - Nav Unit Upgrade Options
Post by: Squeeguk on March 02, 2013, 10:34:57 pm: Ah, ok. So they doing it as and when they get a chance, cool.