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Offline dry664

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Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« on: August 04, 2011, 05:18:50 pm »
I need to get bluetooth and IPod in my 2005 GTI - Ive currently got an MFD2 with an IPod connector that doesn't charge the IPod or show track names etc. I don't want to spend too much money. Here's my options as I see it:

1. Buy a Parrot BT kit. I'm worried about doing this as I think IPod sound quality will make my ears bleed.

2. Buy one of these cheap headunits as a replacement from ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ES878EU-7-VW-Car-DVD-Player-Sat-Nav-TMC-DVB-T-iPod-/320725093848?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item4aacb48dd8

I like that they look OEM and everything is integrated but are they rubbish?

3. Get hold of a reconditioned/used Pioneer AVIC/Kenwood DNX520. A bit more money.

4. Save my pennies and blow 800+ on a reconditioned RNS510 w/bluetooth module.

It seems the RNS route is very popular here. What do you pros think gives the best value? Cheers.

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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2011, 12:51:22 pm »
what about a rcd310 £100 or cheaper on ebay
oem bluetooth kit £150ish
mdi kit £115ish
and new can gateway £75ish

you will have the lot all oem then
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2011, 07:23:18 pm »
I want to keep the nav as well. I am very difficult aren't I :smiley:
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2011, 07:30:52 pm »
i had one of the cheap sat nav head units , not worth it mate.... you better off saving up for a rsn510
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2011, 07:58:30 pm »
Cheers Demon. Thought that might be the case. Some of them do look quite cheesey!

Would the RNS510 be plug and play into a 2005 GTI or would I need additional cables? Can bus?
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2011, 08:14:02 pm »
Quote from: dry664 on August 05, 2011, 07:58:30 pm
Cheers Demon. Thought that might be the case. Some of them do look quite cheesey!

Would the RNS510 be plug and play into a 2005 GTI or would I need additional cables? Can bus?

You'd need a newer CAN gateway  :happy2:

Around £80 I believe
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2011, 08:35:21 pm »
cheap ebay out you can get them from £70-85

you will just need to code it , which isnt that hard
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2011, 08:53:00 pm »
Cheers guys. What if I went for a Kenwood dnx520 or Pioneer Avic 9210? Would I need the can gateway for them as well?
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2011, 10:08:38 pm »
no can gateway is only needed if your using the rns510
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Re: Cheap Upgrade from MFD2
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2011, 04:28:42 pm »
Thanks all
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