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Offline Phil_H

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Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« on: March 08, 2015, 06:57:31 pm »
I know this is asked about a million times a day...but...

I want an RNS510, but it's way down the priority's list. I currently have an RCD300 which is looking a bit worse for wear.

Are these worth a punt at less than 200 notes?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stereo-7698CU-Car-SatNav-GPS-VW-PASSAT-GOLF-MK5-6-T5-EOS-POLO-JETTA-Caddy-Skoda-/121361712755?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c41b8c673

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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2015, 12:13:57 pm »
Found this....which answers my question to some extent.


http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,93270.0.html


Would like to see a proper review though before I buy one.

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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2015, 01:16:01 pm »
How about a Dynavin, just seems better quality in that they are happy to pay to put Parrot hands free into it etc.
Pm some of the guys who have fiited one?
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,87290.0.html
£180 for that one you listed just seems too cheap, the amp could be terrible
GT TDI sport 140 08plate,RCD510 DAB, leather armrest, euro cup holder

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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2015, 03:17:38 pm »
Yeah I looked at that, still alot of cash. I only want something to tide me over for a yr or so. RNS is way down my priority list....but really not liking my worn out buttoned RCD300.

My Cambelt/Waterpump are due so thats what my RNS money is going on this week :)

Then it's tyres...Cruise Retro fit, wheel alignment.

Then Cam chain :)

Then somewhere i'll fit in an RNS upgrade.

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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2015, 03:23:41 pm »
How about this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Stereo-Radio-RCD510-USB-CD-SD-MP3-IPOD-Golf-GTI-PassatB6-Tiguan-Touran-Caddy-/231443605703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e31d28c7

I'd rather buy this for £100.00 as it looks more OEM. Still has options for usb, aux and mdi.

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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2015, 05:55:27 pm »
Yeah I looked at that, still alot of cash. I only want something to tide me over for a yr or so. RNS is way down my priority list....but really not liking my worn out buttoned RCD300.

My Cambelt/Waterpump are due so thats what my RNS money is going on this week :)

Then it's tyres...Cruise Retro fit, wheel alignment.

Then Cam chain :)

Then somewhere i'll fit in an RNS upgrade.
Absolutely agree with you there.
My cruze came before rcd510, don't know how I lived without cruze before  :happy2:
If you save up for a good headunit , you can put it in your next VAG car , its like an investment.... :signLOL:
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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2015, 06:34:51 pm »
How about this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Stereo-Radio-RCD510-USB-CD-SD-MP3-IPOD-Golf-GTI-PassatB6-Tiguan-Touran-Caddy-/231443605703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35e31d28c7

I'd rather buy this for £100.00 as it looks more OEM. Still has options for usb, aux and mdi.

No Nav....and I'll need a Canbus adaptor. For £75 more I can get the one in my first post and although it may not have the OEM look as much as the one above, it has loads of features!

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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2015, 07:06:37 pm »
RNS310 - cheap as chips and you'll not need to upgrade your gateway.
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Re: Cheap RNS Copy...worth a punt?
« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2015, 07:28:14 pm »
Yeah, just been looking at them on eBay.

Found one from a 60 plate Seat (Needs GPS adaptor)....

Will this boot up with "Seat"?

There are a few others, but not sure if I need one from a VW....the Skoda ones seem to have "Skoda" printed in the front.