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Offline Syy

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What head unit is this?
« on: August 31, 2012, 09:38:36 am »
Hi Guys,

Unfortunately my 08 plate Ed30 doesn't have a single option on it, and im getting a bit bored of burning MP3/Data CD's to listen to music . I appreciate this may have been covered many many times but i am unsure what head unit i have and what i need to gain iPod connectivity.

I want to keep the car as OEM as possible..

The head unit is black in colour with 6 silver buttons either side of the LCD screen and has "mp3" written above the CD mechanism.

if any body can help me out that would be much appreciated :)
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Re: What head unit is this?
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2012, 09:48:50 am »
RCD 300  :happy2:

If your budget allows get the RNS 510 and MDI interface for ipod. Great bit of kit

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Re: What head unit is this?
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2012, 10:00:49 am »
Great thanks, So im guessing thats the bargain basement version :(

couple more questions...

So can iPod connectivity be added to this unit? (sorry im not really keen on the RNS510 and its out of my budget)

Ive just had a search around the forum could i upgrade to the one in the middle (RCD500 i think ?) and then add the MDI for ipod connectivity in the arm rest / glove box ?

If so does anybody know what i would need part wise?

appreciate the help guys :)
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Re: What head unit is this?
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2012, 09:44:14 pm »
Quote from: Syy on August 31, 2012, 10:00:49 am
Great thanks, So im guessing thats the bargain basement version :(

couple more questions...

So can iPod connectivity be added to this unit? (sorry im not really keen on the RNS510 and its out of my budget)

Ive just had a search around the forum could i upgrade to the one in the middle (RCD500 i think ?) and then add the MDI for ipod connectivity in the arm rest / glove box ?

If so does anybody know what i would need part wise?

appreciate the help guys :)

Not sure about the iPod connectivity to a 300 or 500, but you need an RCD510 or the RNS for the mdi unit - as not compatible with the older units. (plus mdi are currently cheaper to buy - loom is more though to be fair)

If you want a good unit at not too much cost go for a RCD510. I upgraded from a 500 and the difference is amazing - touch screen is ace plus looks better on the car - and you can add the VW Bluetooth to run through it too (which I have also just done)  :happy2:

Do you have an armrest? If not I wil be listing a couple over the weekend, one of which is the mdi/iPod/cdchanger version so space for you to put in what you want :)

A selfless plug but look out if interested or send me a PM

Simon
« Last Edit: August 31, 2012, 09:45:59 pm by brookesb32 »
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Re: What head unit is this?
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2012, 07:24:52 am »
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