Alternative to RNS 510 - Welcome all options

[GTI-Ross]

Hey guys, looking to update from the standard CD player in the GTI. Looking at specs the RNS 510 looks the top VW one. But what alternate option is there?

I dont want any sh*tty Chinese reps. It also doesnt have to have Sat-Nav. Just an all round good stereo, iPhone / iPod connection would be ideal.

Thanks guys

[Squeeguk]

All depends on your budget. Top end I would look at the Alpine INE-W928R. Giant 8" screen with perfect integration in the VW range with display of the radio and Bluetooth on the MFD (FIS). It also streams Bluetooth audio. It does everything except make the coffee. Aim at around the £1100 with the VW integration and installation kit included.

Another great unit at a really good price is the Alpine IVE-W535BT. I fitted one yesterday and it's a great unit that does everything you need excepting Nav. Being Alpine, you know these units are going to produce the goods. This unit will be around the £370 mark plus the fitting kit, etc.

[GTI-Ross]

Yeah forgot to mention, would like to keep it under £400

[Baz300]

Rcd510 its just an rns510 without nav/DVD player

You can pick them up on eBay for £200 and buy a mdi kit for your iPod

[GTI-Ross]

All depends on your budget. Top end I would look at the Alpine INE-W928R. Giant 8" screen with perfect integration in the VW range with display of the radio and Bluetooth on the MFD (FIS). It also streams Bluetooth audio. It does everything except make the coffee. Aim at around the £1100 with the VW integration and installation kit included.

Another great unit at a really good price is the Alpine IVE-W535BT. I fitted one yesterday and it's a great unit that does everything you need excepting Nav. Being Alpine, you know these units are going to produce the goods. This unit will be around the £370 mark plus the fitting kit, etc.

Got a link to the second one? Also you know anywhere that sells them second hand or refurbed?  Thanks

[GTI-Ross]

All depends on your budget. Top end I would look at the Alpine INE-W928R. Giant 8" screen with perfect integration in the VW range with display of the radio and Bluetooth on the MFD (FIS). It also streams Bluetooth audio. It does everything except make the coffee. Aim at around the £1100 with the VW integration and installation kit included.

Another great unit at a really good price is the Alpine IVE-W535BT. I fitted one yesterday and it's a great unit that does everything you need excepting Nav. Being Alpine, you know these units are going to produce the goods. This unit will be around the £370 mark plus the fitting kit, etc.

Got a link to the second one? Also you know anywhere that sells them second hand or refurbed?  Thanks

Wow that Alpine IVE-W535BT looks pretty nice, just been reading about it....might have to look further into it 

[Hurdy]

Kenwood do an RNS510 equivalent that is very good and works with all the interfaces for the VW including reverse sensors/camera, MFSW etc. VW even sell them through the dealerships. They are £1k new, but I'm sure there will already be a few cheaper second hand ones on ebay somewhere.

[skard]

You can get a used Zenec NC2010 roundabout that price now.

CANbus integration for MFSW and highline, Parrot bluetooth, SatNav, iphone playing and charging, inputs galore etc.

[Squeeguk]

All depends on your budget. Top end I would look at the Alpine INE-W928R. Giant 8" screen with perfect integration in the VW range with display of the radio and Bluetooth on the MFD (FIS). It also streams Bluetooth audio. It does everything except make the coffee. Aim at around the £1100 with the VW integration and installation kit included.

Another great unit at a really good price is the Alpine IVE-W535BT. I fitted one yesterday and it's a great unit that does everything you need excepting Nav. Being Alpine, you know these units are going to produce the goods. This unit will be around the £370 mark plus the fitting kit, etc.

Got a link to the second one? Also you know anywhere that sells them second hand or refurbed?  Thanks

I can supply, and they are too new I would think to be available second hand, although you never know.....

[GTI-Ross]

All depends on your budget. Top end I would look at the Alpine INE-W928R. Giant 8" screen with perfect integration in the VW range with display of the radio and Bluetooth on the MFD (FIS). It also streams Bluetooth audio. It does everything except make the coffee. Aim at around the £1100 with the VW integration and installation kit included.

Another great unit at a really good price is the Alpine IVE-W535BT. I fitted one yesterday and it's a great unit that does everything you need excepting Nav. Being Alpine, you know these units are going to produce the goods. This unit will be around the £370 mark plus the fitting kit, etc.

Got a link to the second one? Also you know anywhere that sells them second hand or refurbed?  Thanks

I can supply, and they are too new I would think to be available second hand, although you never know.....

whats the best price for Alpine IVE-W530BT?  and  Alpine IVE-W535BT

[Squeeguk]

All depends on your budget. Top end I would look at the Alpine INE-W928R. Giant 8" screen with perfect integration in the VW range with display of the radio and Bluetooth on the MFD (FIS). It also streams Bluetooth audio. It does everything except make the coffee. Aim at around the £1100 with the VW integration and installation kit included.

Another great unit at a really good price is the Alpine IVE-W535BT. I fitted one yesterday and it's a great unit that does everything you need excepting Nav. Being Alpine, you know these units are going to produce the goods. This unit will be around the £370 mark plus the fitting kit, etc.

Got a link to the second one? Also you know anywhere that sells them second hand or refurbed?  Thanks

I can supply, and they are too new I would think to be available second hand, although you never know.....

whats the best price for Alpine IVE-W530BT?  and  Alpine IVE-W535BT

That is the best price I can do on the IVE-W535BT. The IVE-W530BT I can do for £285. The IVE-W535BT does display output, while the IVE-W530BT does not. You would also need to factor in the fitting kit which includes the surround and cage and the steering stalk adapter or Iso connector adapter.

[GTI-Ross]

All depends on your budget. Top end I would look at the Alpine INE-W928R. Giant 8" screen with perfect integration in the VW range with display of the radio and Bluetooth on the MFD (FIS). It also streams Bluetooth audio. It does everything except make the coffee. Aim at around the £1100 with the VW integration and installation kit included.

Another great unit at a really good price is the Alpine IVE-W535BT. I fitted one yesterday and it's a great unit that does everything you need excepting Nav. Being Alpine, you know these units are going to produce the goods. This unit will be around the £370 mark plus the fitting kit, etc.

Got a link to the second one? Also you know anywhere that sells them second hand or refurbed?  Thanks

I can supply, and they are too new I would think to be available second hand, although you never know.....

whats the best price for Alpine IVE-W530BT?  and  Alpine IVE-W535BT

That is the best price I can do on the IVE-W535BT. The IVE-W530BT I can do for £285. The IVE-W535BT does display output, while the IVE-W530BT does not. You would also need to factor in the fitting kit which includes the surround and cage and the steering stalk adapter or Iso connector adapter.

bit of a noob...."does have display out"

and also steering stalk, is that so the button on steering wheel works?

[Squeeguk]

Yep, it displays on the MFD from what I can tell. I would need to verify with Alpine though, but I know with the Corsa I did, I had to get the adapter harness from Alpine which allows the radio to display in the central dash display. This also allows the steering controls to work and is plug and play so no cutting any wires or anything. It's superb and a much better option than the cheaper after market alternatives.

See here:

http://www.alpine.co.uk/support/perfect-vehicle-integration-uk.html

and click on Volkswagen.

[GTI-Ross]

Yep, it displays on the MFD from what I can tell. I would need to verify with Alpine though, but I know with the Corsa I did, I had to get the adapter harness from Alpine which allows the radio to display in the central dash display. This also allows the steering controls to work and is plug and play so no cutting any wires or anything. It's superb and a much better option than the cheaper after market alternatives.

See here:

http://www.alpine.co.uk/support/perfect-vehicle-integration-uk.html

and click on Volkswagen.

Thanks for the info, what happens if your not too bothered about MFD or steering wheels controls. would it just be the stereo and fixing bracket?

[Squeeguk]

Nope, you would still need an iso harness to connect from iso on the back of the radio to quad lock in the car. You could go for the cheaper ones, but they will probably need some wire splicing or cutting on some of them.