MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: SooperD on July 15, 2013, 09:10:46 pm

Title: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: SooperD on July 15, 2013, 09:10:46 pm

Hi all, I have the very basic, non mp3 playing, no aux etc headunit in my mk5 GTI. Im desperately looking for a good upgrade that can just be plugged in and away to go. Would love to hear your feedback on what you have and what you think is the best "Standard" looking, non Sat-Nav, double din headunit for a mk5 Golf.

Cheers in advance.

D

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: SooperD on July 15, 2013, 09:25:54 pm

Forgot to mention that its a 2005 model.. Would also like info on if the unit would need to have the "power drain" workaround etc.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: Degudodger on July 15, 2013, 10:22:26 pm

Best OEM non Sat Nav head unit is the RCD510 but you will need a new Gateway to keep the dreaded battery drain at bay. For pre coded Gateways speak to Eddie-NL

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: skard on July 15, 2013, 10:26:40 pm

Quote from: Degudodger on July 15, 2013, 10:22:26 pm

Best OEM non Sat Nav head unit is the RCD500 but you will need a new Gateway to keep the dreaded battery drain at bay. For pre coded Gateways speak to Eddie-NL

Think you mean the RCD510 bud, the 500 is the integrated CD changer version of what he already has.

The RCD315 looks ok too, again it'll need an updated CAN

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: Degudodger on July 15, 2013, 10:28:36 pm

Well spotted - corrected :)

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: SooperD on July 15, 2013, 10:31:21 pm

Thanks for the input so far guys.. Mine isnt the CD changer version. I believe (guessing and looking at pictures on google) I have the very basic RCD300.

Have been reading and wondering about how the whole "Gateway" "Can" thing so will do some more research. How easy are they to update/change or whatever it is that needs to be done? Ive seen the Fuse trick on here but dont like the idea of having some wire with a fuse in it connecting stuff together  :scared:

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: Andy on July 15, 2013, 10:39:09 pm

I  have the alpine ine s900r in mine and its excellent  but a bit expensive  thou

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: gjseb16 on July 16, 2013, 09:27:40 pm

try this one I have got
best 300 quid ever spent
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,69280.0.html

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: SooperD on July 16, 2013, 09:38:45 pm

Now that does look good mate! Cheers. Fits in with the standard look too.. Do you know the Model number etc?

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: gjseb16 on July 16, 2013, 10:46:54 pm

I can't remember at minute will have a look on box think it's is Kenwood dnx520vbt mate you can get a dab one as well

Title: Re: Best Non Sat-Nav original Double din to get?
Post by: LondonGT on July 17, 2013, 06:14:22 pm

I have this too. It's good for the money.