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Offline Pmcdonald1000

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New head unit
« on: October 07, 2013, 07:33:27 pm »
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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Re: New head unit
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2013, 07:46:08 pm »
Depends what you want, your budget and if you want aftermarket or OEM.
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Re: New head unit
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2013, 08:31:06 pm »
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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Re: New head unit
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2013, 09:14:49 pm »
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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Re: New head unit
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2013, 09:20:35 pm »
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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Re: New head unit
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2013, 09:50:12 pm »
For the sake of £6-£7 might as well just get the antenna adapter :)
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Re: New head unit
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2013, 10:39:34 pm »
Nice one, how do I go about buying one off here? And will it be brand new or second hand?
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Re: New head unit
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2013, 11:03:22 pm »
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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Re: New head unit
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2013, 09:40:28 am »
Quote from: Pmcdonald1000 on October 07, 2013, 08:31:06 pm
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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Re: New head unit
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2013, 10:04:33 am »
OEM all day long!  :happy2:
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Re: New head unit
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2013, 12:10:26 pm »
just to let you know, the RCD510 does not play DVDs
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Re: New head unit
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2013, 05:45:39 pm »
cheers guys thanx for the advice
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Re: New head unit
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2013, 05:51:09 pm »
did the sony one fit flush tho coz the corners arnt rounded like the vw one?
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Re: New head unit
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2013, 06:02:23 pm »
When you make a new thread press "new topic" not "new poll"

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Re: New head unit
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2013, 06:09:28 pm »
ive not got a clue what im doing on ere, ive only just signed up :rolleye:
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