MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Pmcdonald1000 on October 07, 2013, 07:33:27 pm
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I've got an 06' gti and I've got the basic head unit fitted at the min, where is the best place to get a new touchscreen one from?
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Depends what you want, your budget and if you want aftermarket or OEM.
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im after just a decent touchscreen with sd slot and dvd, not too fussed about sat nav. ive seen a few on ebay called erison about 200quid but don't know if there any good
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Get an OEM Headunit.
The one you want is the RCD510, will do everything you want and more. Can be bought on here or on eBay for around £200 ish. Make sure it comes with the security code. You'll also need a FAKRA antenna adaptor too, they cost around £10 (also eBay).
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Not sure you will need a FAKRA adaptor The sockets on the rear of the rcd can be altered easily :happy2:
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For the sake of £6-£7 might as well just get the antenna adapter :)
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Nice one, how do I go about buying one off here? And will it be brand new or second hand?
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Keep an eye out in the For Sale section, they pop up from time to time. Have just had a quick look and there are LOADS on eBay.
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im after just a decent touchscreen with sd slot and dvd, not too fussed about sat nav. ive seen a few on ebay called erison about 200quid but don't know if there any good
Don't get an Erisin mate, I bought one off ebay recently and had nothing but trouble! Yeah it's plug in and play but it's cheap for a reason!! I reviewed the unit and listed the issues here http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,70489.0.html
Ended up sending it back for a full refund and bought a Sony XAV-72BT instead. Yeah it didn't have sat nav but it's so much better in every other way. Plus it works correctly, which is a major plus point over the Erisin :laugh:
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OEM all day long! :happy2:
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just to let you know, the RCD510 does not play DVDs
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cheers guys thanx for the advice
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did the sony one fit flush tho coz the corners arnt rounded like the vw one?
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When you make a new thread press "new topic" not "new poll"
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ive not got a clue what im doing on ere, ive only just signed up :rolleye:
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did the sony one fit flush tho coz the corners arnt rounded like the vw one?
Yep mate, although I had to buy a facia plate thing. The Sony was a pig to try and fit flush as the way the unit slides open to enter a CD means that the first couple of goes it kept catching on the facia! Got it sorted in the end though and really happy with it.
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If you fit a later generation stereo ie rcd510 rns510 etc you will need a can gateway upgrade on pre 2008 chassis build cars ....on the plus side I might be selling my rcd510 soon
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