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RCD 510, worth the investment?
« on: February 07, 2013, 01:07:37 pm »
looking for a bit of advice about this. have the out of the factory stereo and was thinking of buying once of the above? Not bothered with the RNS510 as I've sat nav on the mobile.
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2013, 01:10:24 pm »
they are a great unit , gives you the option for ipod connection (mdi) and bluetooth. you may need a new canbus gateway though
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2013, 03:08:35 pm »
I've an 08 one, think I should be alright without the canbus ?
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2013, 03:09:23 pm »
think your right. only 5 more posts and you can pm  :happy2:
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2013, 03:12:04 pm »
Excellent...
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2013, 03:12:40 pm »
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2013, 04:27:56 pm »
Worth every penny

You will never regret if you install

RCD 510 (preferably DAB)
RNS 510
RNS 315
 
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2013, 04:30:56 pm »
Quote from: bakili on February 07, 2013, 04:27:56 pm
Worth every penny

You will never regret if you install

RCD 510 (preferably DAB)
RNS 510
RNS 315
 

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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2013, 04:42:48 pm »
What's the going rate for an RCD510?
Can you hook up a reversing cam to the DAB version?
Is there a version of the RCD510 that won't need a Can bus upgrade on a 55 plate GTI?
If not which gateway is best to go for?

Sorry for all the questions, just thought it's a good thread to add the content to.  I've been wanting an RCD/RNS 510 for ages now.
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Re: Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2013, 04:56:23 pm »
Ive fitted an rcd510 to mine , very pleased with it , and no need to change can gateway on mine being 57 plate :)

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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2013, 05:12:35 pm »
With any of these headunits can you have dvd/tv upgrade? And if i was to get an aftermarket one say pioneer or something similar what is this can bus upgrade that i need?

Sorry to sound dumb, new cars are fancy and beyond me  :chicken:
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2013, 05:43:49 pm »
Quote from: camfollower on February 07, 2013, 04:42:48 pm
What's the going rate for an RCD510?
Can you hook up a reversing cam to the DAB version?
Is there a version of the RCD510 that won't need a Can bus upgrade on a 55 plate GTI?
If not which gateway is best to go for?

Sorry for all the questions, just thought it's a good thread to add the content to.  I've been wanting an RCD/RNS 510 for ages now.


A basic RCD510 will cost around £180+ and the RCD510 DAB is usually £220+. RNS510 go from £350 for the early version and from Version C (then on they are LED versions), expect to pay £450+.

I'm pretty sure that for all the aforementioned Headunits that you will need a Canbus upgrade in a 55 plate or else you'll get battery drain. Personally I'd PM Eddie-NL on here and see if he can help you regarding this.

Quote from: MightyMullet on February 07, 2013, 05:12:35 pm
With any of these headunits can you have dvd/tv upgrade? And if i was to get an aftermarket one say pioneer or something similar what is this can bus upgrade that i need?

RNS510 is the one for the RVC (Rear View Camera) although IIRC there are some versions of the RCD510 with the video capability but are rare so stick with the RNS10 for that feature.

I have a RCD510 DAB and its great, I'm not bothered (and don't need) a Sat Nav so was enough for me but now I want to add the RVC so am going for a RNS510.

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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2013, 05:46:54 pm »
Excellent info there mate, Cheers! :happy2:
I'll PM Eddie-NL.
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2013, 05:53:18 pm »
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Re: RCD 510, worth the investment?
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2013, 07:14:18 pm »
I picked RNS 315.

With RNS 315 advantages are

You can get Nav, bluetooth, Dab and rear view camera support all in one

Disadvantages are

Wont work with red dot MFD
Smaller screen
No DVD
Difficult/Expensive to update maps
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