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Newbie with mod questions
« on: September 21, 2014, 08:27:22 am »
Morning guys

Firstly, sorry if this is in the wrong section,badminton please move.

I'm about to collect a 2007 5dr DSG next week and like with previous cars ive had I like to mod them.

A couple of mods on the hit list are

Remap
Change cloth interior for leather
Change head unit (looking for sat nav, Bluetooth etc)

Any recommendations/hints/tips on what I should be looking out for or links etc on how on to's etc

Cheers guys and btw, only been on the site a day and it's looks like there's a wealth of knowledge on here.

Andy


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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2014, 08:35:13 am »
Hi there,

This thread probably does want moving so i'm sure a moderator will be along soon.

Have a search on here for the questions and you'll find a wealth of knowledge!


In short, I can give a bit of basic info though,

Remap - most people recommend Rtech http://www.r-techpower.co.uk
They're meant to be excellent for maps.

Leather interior - it can be done as far as I know but the interior will be quite pricey as there aren't that many being broken. Keep an eye on the for sale section here.

Radio - if you want to stay OEM you will be wanting an RNS-510 (sat nav) or an RCD-510 (without). You can add bluetooth I believe and the RCD can be bought with DAB.Both are really nice and look a lot better over the standard one. If you fancy it, you can swap your climate controls over for MK6 ones and they display on the radio screen which is a nice touch.

You can also fit the MDI kit in the centre cubby which is the OEM plug in for your phone - play and control music through it :D
« Last Edit: September 21, 2014, 08:38:53 am by jbenekeorr »

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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2014, 02:34:40 pm »
Welcome mate sounds like some good plans

My brothers got some leather heated seats for sale if your interested

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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2014, 04:39:35 pm »
Defo interested Jaffa, are they from a GTi?


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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2014, 05:09:36 pm »

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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2014, 05:14:36 pm »
nice one, i defo like the look of them, and youre not that away from me either.decisions decisions


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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2014, 05:38:13 pm »
where a bouts are you based mate?

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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2014, 05:52:16 pm »
Harrogate mate, so just over an hour or so to Sunderland


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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2014, 06:20:42 pm »
not too far, normally when i buy things they end up being down south  :signLOL:

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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2014, 06:31:31 pm »
yup, i know the feeling - ive been heavily modding cars (vauxhall) for a number of years and travelled all over for stuff.

I'm definately interested, so I'll keep you in mind.

I dont actually collect the car till next week, but i know the stuff i want doing soon and the change from the tartan seats is one of them


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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2014, 07:07:12 pm »
Jaffa, are these a straight swop over? ie no wiring to change/amend

Mine are cloth as you know but are electric and not heated.

Will there be any issues? throw up any lights on the dash

Could i retro fit the heated bit or is that more involved?


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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2014, 09:11:47 pm »
they are a straight swap over  and shouldn't be any lights on the dash

i don't know how to retro fit the heated part of it but I'm sure someone on here will

i also have the climate panel with the heated seat part if you need that as i changed mine to mk6 version

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Re: Newbie with mod questions
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2014, 09:16:34 pm »
Thanks for the info mate.


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