Veyron VNS-VW Fitted and running

[brinks787]

Yep, thats the one.  It just plugs in the lighter/power socket and the antenna comes with windscreen suckers so you can run it behind the glovebox and up the a-pillar.

I didn't want to do that and rarely have back seat passengers so just ran the aerial lead along the centre console and up the back of the passenger seat.  I've looped the top of the antenna in a knot around the headrest supports.  You can't really see it and it works just fine that way.

There are some other more professional ones that you can hardwire in and plug into the aux-in of the stereo but they're a bit more pricey and a bit more of a faff.  It's worth giving the V-DAB+ a go to at least see if you get a decent signal in your area.  Buy it from Amazon and then you can always return it if you find there isn't much coverage in your area.

[chrisvectra]

Yep, thats the one.  It just plugs in the lighter/power socket and the antenna comes with windscreen suckers so you can run it behind the glovebox and up the a-pillar.

I didn't want to do that and rarely have back seat passengers so just ran the aerial lead along the centre console and up the back of the passenger seat.  I've looped the top of the antenna in a knot around the headrest supports.  You can't really see it and it works just fine that way.

There are some other more professional ones that you can hardwire in and plug into the aux-in of the stereo but they're a bit more pricey and a bit more of a faff.  It's worth giving the V-DAB+ a go to at least see if you get a decent signal in your area.  Buy it from Amazon and then you can always return it if you find there isn't much coverage in your area.

and this unit works well and picks up stations ok?

[brinks787]

For me it does, 50 odd stations.  Although I only use it for a handful.

[chrisvectra]

For me it does, 50 odd stations.  Although I only use it for a handful.

Would you do me a favour and see if it picks up Gold and radio 5 live before I order one

[paulw123]

Some other add on dab options here:-
http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/Integrated_add-on_DAB_car_radios.html
personally I wouldn't want anything plugged into lighter socket. Some are hidden away with remote control, some work with vw steering wheel controls..

[chrisvectra]

id prefer to have something hidden away but the glove box already has the tv receiver unit and the sub box unit as well..
I have ordered this so will see what happens lol

[chrisvectra]

Yep, thats the one.  It just plugs in the lighter/power socket and the antenna comes with windscreen suckers so you can run it behind the glovebox and up the a-pillar.

I didn't want to do that and rarely have back seat passengers so just ran the aerial lead along the centre console and up the back of the passenger seat.  I've looped the top of the antenna in a knot around the headrest supports.  You can't really see it and it works just fine that way.

There are some other more professional ones that you can hardwire in and plug into the aux-in of the stereo but they're a bit more pricey and a bit more of a faff.  It's worth giving the V-DAB+ a go to at least see if you get a decent signal in your area.  Buy it from Amazon and then you can always return it if you find there isn't much coverage in your area.

I bought one of these units coverage is fine but because the FM signal is so poor in the car this keeps dropping out and sounds worse then the FM.. I thought that this would plug into the Aux and play thru there but it come with a jack plug and the Veyron head unit only has a USB and a ipod connector

[brinks787]

For me it does, 50 odd stations.  Although I only use it for a handful.

Would you do me a favour and see if it picks up Gold and radio 5 live before I order one

It does indeed.

You can check stations in your local area here though

http://www.ukdigitalradio.com/

[chrisvectra]

I bought one of these units coverage is fine but because the FM signal is so poor in the car this keeps dropping out and sounds worse then the FM.. I thought that this would plug into the Aux and play thru there but it come with a jack plug and the Veyron head unit only has a USB and a ipod connector

[paulw123]

Get rid of it on ebay  ..........get yourself an rcd510 DAB 

[chrisvectra]

Get rid of it on ebay  ..........get yourself an rcd510 DAB 

this unit does it have tv,dvd,satnav reverse camera etc?

[chrisvectra]

At my wits end with this now

[chrisvectra]

Get rid of it on ebay  ..........get yourself an rcd510 DAB 

this unit does it have tv,dvd,satnav reverse camera etc?

[paulw123]

How about RNS315?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-VW-RNS-315-DAB-BLUETOOTH-sat-nav-navigation-Golf-Passat-Jetta-Tiguan-RNS-510-/251358094615?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a861c2517
I don't think there is a battery drain issue with this headunit. Has Bluetooth and DAB in it, so a lot cheaper than adding these to RNS510, hopefully an expert will add more advice....

[Phil_H]

I just picked up an RNS 315 with DAB for £175

Hopefully will do all I need :)