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Offline Pmoky gti

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arm rest
« on: March 25, 2010, 10:59:51 am »
hi guys looked at loads of forums and on here cant seem to find a decent fitting guide?some of the pdfs i find are not avaible
ive got a armrest with 6 cd changer in to fit,it also came with the centre console bit with the rolltop cup holders,not sure if wana fit that though,anyone know part number for the wire from headunit to changer?
also whats better to use i also bought a usb dock that fits into changer slot,suggestion guys?
many thanks paul
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2010, 11:31:59 am »
Hi Pmoky,

Im fairly sure the centre arm-rest should be a easy fit, and will just be the reverse process of taking it off which is detailed in alot of threads and post.  The whole centre console is a little more involved.


As for the cables for the CD changer you have two choices, first is Kufatec MDI cable
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p1113_MEDIA-IN-MDI-Interface---Harness---VW-Golf-5.html

Or you can buy the cable itself, but have to mod it into the main connector yourself, and find an earth point.
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p517_CD-Changer-Cable---RNS-E--RNS-2--MFD-2--RNS-510--Delta.html

I assume the USB device for the changer slot is an MDI interface, and looks like this?
http://www.kufatec.de/shop/popup_image.php/pID/1131/imgID/0

If it is then my preference would be this as via another cable you can also have full ipod control with id3 tags displayed, but I believe you will need a RNS or RCD 510 for this to work (but may be wrong on this point.

If you dont fit the rol top cup holder let me know as im on the look out for one at the moment.

Rich


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Re: arm rest
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2010, 02:54:21 pm »
Quote from: Pmoky gti on March 25, 2010, 10:59:51 am
hi guys looked at loads of forums and on here cant seem to find a decent fitting guide?some of the pdfs i find are not avaible
ive got a armrest with 6 cd changer in to fit,it also came with the centre console bit with the rolltop cup holders,not sure if wana fit that though,anyone know part number for the wire from headunit to changer?
also whats better to use i also bought a usb dock that fits into changer slot,suggestion guys?
many thanks paul
........don't forget there are the rear air con vents as well. :happy2:
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2010, 03:06:07 pm »
Yeah, unless like me you have gone for decorative rear aircon vents!  :ashamed: I plan to eventually get them plumbed in, but I dont sit in the back of the car, so not too worried  :P and to fit them you will need new pipes Pmoky and remove the entire center tunnel including gear stick.

Part No. for the piping is:
•   CD Changer Air Duct: Part Number 1K0 864 255C (1K0864255C)
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2010, 03:20:42 pm »
I have the 2 dogs in the back of my car, the English Bull likes to push his head between the front seats and lean on the armrest, he has successfully broken both rear vent direction controls... oh well, as said, don't use them anyway!
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2010, 05:58:25 pm »
Glad mine came with the 6 disc changer & arm rest already fitted.  :smiley:
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2010, 12:25:52 am »
so had this lot to fit

ended up just fitting the armrest and taking out the air duct pipe,was in the way

also not fitting the roll top cup holder too much hard work lol so this is up for grabs so rich if you want or anyone else let me know and can sort out price etc

took out cd changer and slotted in the usb port too as it had more storage space,anyone know part number and price for cable from head unit to changer in armrest?

cheers paul
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2010, 09:13:23 am »
I'd be interested in the cup holder and the airduct paul if you can let me know how many beer tokens you want plus postage, does the cup holder have the bottle opener in it?

Rich
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2010, 12:46:56 pm »
fitted :happy2:

with usb in but not working, need to get wire from stealers,any idea on price guys?or part number?


and rich ill send you pm if i can about cup holder and duct pipe
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2010, 01:14:57 pm »
Good work mate, looks awesome what head-unit are you using the USB with?  Makes a massive difference to the car having the arm-rest in, and alot more comfortable on the long cruises.  :happy2:
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2010, 01:23:21 pm »
cheers :happy2:
just standard rcd300 but looking to get newer headunit maybe rns510 or 500 whatever they are called,not bothered about sat nav
but fancy the touch screen ones on the mk6 golfs and polos
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2010, 11:48:52 am »
Hi,

I am wanting to retrofit a centre armrest, could you tell me where you got yours from?

many thanks

Chris
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2011, 04:03:57 pm »
As it saves starting a new topic, I'm looking to retrofit an armrest to my GTI.

Anyone point me in the right direction with regards to part numbers etc?

My understanding is that there are a few variations of what can go in the armrest, such as, an empty storage space, ipod connector, usb connector or cd changer?

Cheers
Nick
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2011, 09:30:55 am »
I'm kicking this back to life as it almost provides what I want but not quite. I recently had an RNS 510 fitted by Darren (Ace operator) and now want to get rid of the CD changer in the armrest and fit an alternative. I know the MDI is the popular choice but I'm not too keen on the re-cabling it involves and would be quite happy with just the USB dock as shown above . The CD changer cabling is already there so that's half the job done. I'm aware of its limitations but I just thought it would be better than fitting the blank bin thing and would possibly give me a covered phone charging and storage box. Prices on e bay are stupidly high at the moment so an alternative might be to get the blank bin and fit a chassis mounted USB terminal with a voltage dropper as required, or get the old Ipod cubby and convert it to USB.  Does anybody have anything to offer ( maybe an old USB box!!) or am I right off the map?
Regards,
John
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Re: arm rest
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2011, 01:26:46 pm »
Does the MDI usb adoptor work with the std RC300 unti?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-SEAT-SKODA-MDI-MEDIA-IPOD-MP3-USB-ARMREST-ADAPTOR-/250786376753?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a64086c31

I have read it a few times that it only works with touch screen?

I currently have an Ipod connection in the arm rest put would like to swop it for a USB

Can anyone help?

Thanks
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