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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: rsreid2000 on 01 August 2010, 09:08
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I will be looking to buy an ED30, GTI or R32 in the next few months so I have started looking. I want a DSG but I have noticed that the PRNDS on the dash is vertical on a few cars but on the majority it runs along the bottom. Is there a reason for this (i.e. Imports).
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On cars with a hi-line mfd (optional extra or comes as standard with factory satnav) the PRNDS is at the bottom. The standard mid-line mfd is half the screen size and the PRNDS is vertical.
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Further to the previous post I strongly recommend you make sure you get hi-line.
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But... If you are fitting an aftermarket stereo you don't strictly need high-line, it doesn't really offer as much as people say, a bigger diagram of the car when a doors option, and some features like setting the timing for how long lights stay on after car locks etc, which can all be done via VCDS.
In my opinion;
If you are keeping the standard radio, or upgrading to a RNS500 etc, installing bluetooth, hi-line definately worth it.
If you are planning on using an aftermarket stereo/bluetooh, then hi-line is not essential.
What IS essential, is a multifunction steering wheel! :)
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I've had a DSG for nearly 4 years, I also fitted an RNS 510, and haven't missed the hi line or multi function wheel.
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I've had a DSG for nearly 4 years, I also fitted an RNS 510, and haven't missed the hi line or multi function wheel.
I used to have RNS510 without MFSW and it was a real pain (and dangerous) to keep looking down to change station or switch to phone/ipod/satnav. Now I have MFSW and it is so much more convenient that I would say it's essential.
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i have factory fitted satnav, but my gear options run vertical??
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i have factory fitted satnav, but my gear options run vertical??
That's odd!
I wonder if the sat nav was added to the car i.e. it wasn't speced with it from the factory.
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i have factory fitted satnav, but my gear options run vertical??
Been retro-fitted at some point, do you have a shark fin at the back or a normal aerial?
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you have to do it most other cars, hardly an cars have MFSW!
I've had a DSG for nearly 4 years, I also fitted an RNS 510, and haven't missed the hi line or multi function wheel.
I used to have RNS510 without MFSW and it was a real pain (and dangerous) to keep looking down to change station or switch to phone/ipod/satnav. Now I have MFSW and it is so much more convenient that I would say it's essential.
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Of course! My point was that with the RNS510 there are so many many functions to it, and the touch screen is often a challenge on a bumpy road (with 18" wheels), that RNS510 and MFSW are the perfect match and worth recommending if they can be found.
you have to do it most other cars, hardly an cars have MFSW!
I've had a DSG for nearly 4 years, I also fitted an RNS 510, and haven't missed the hi line or multi function wheel.
I used to have RNS510 without MFSW and it was a real pain (and dangerous) to keep looking down to change station or switch to phone/ipod/satnav. Now I have MFSW and it is so much more convenient that I would say it's essential.
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standard arial on mine its a 56 plate 2007 model if that helps, i dont no if its been fitted since new or not, but the sat nav now doesnt work anyway just goes to the start up screen n freezes have to turn the engin of and on again to get it back to radio/cd/bluetooth :(