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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: andc1 on 24 February 2011, 20:22

Title: head unit replacement
Post by: andc1 on 24 February 2011, 20:22: ok well im thinking of changing my headunit from standard to a double din one, at the mo i have a gamma tape player, preset equalizer thingy up front and a 6 disc changer and amp in the boot, all vw eqiupment, what is needed to fit the double din? does the amp stay in,i no the front 2 come out and the changer but is it a case of just unplug and plug in new

cheers
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: andc1 on 24 February 2011, 20:42: what you recon on this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTORADIO-GPS-DVD-TV-pour-VW-PASSAT-B5-Golf-4-Bora-polo-/280456170456?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item414c7d8bd8
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: houston on 24 February 2011, 20:45: i wouldnt use one of them, go with a brand name.

youll need the proper wiring adaptor for the premium system but other than that its a straight swap, pull the stereo, eq and support tray out and drop new stereo in
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: houston on 24 February 2011, 20:52: http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/323441/2199129.aspx

bit of info for ya
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: andc1 on 24 February 2011, 21:36: sounds a mission, i'll just lob off the wires and re wire them to the front i think
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: will gti on 24 February 2011, 21:41: Quote from: scoobygolf on 24 February 2011, 20:42
what you recon on this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTORADIO-GPS-DVD-TV-pour-VW-PASSAT-B5-Golf-4-Bora-polo-/280456170456?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item414c7d8bd8

f**k that 54 quid delivery :shocked: same as above tho mate i wouldnt spent that kinda money unless it was sony, alpine etc
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 24 February 2011, 22:47: Quote from: will gti on 24 February 2011, 21:41
Quote from: scoobygolf on 24 February 2011, 20:42
what you recon on this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTORADIO-GPS-DVD-TV-pour-VW-PASSAT-B5-Golf-4-Bora-polo-/280456170456?pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item414c7d8bd8

f**k that 54 quid delivery :shocked: same as above tho mate i wouldnt spent that kinda money unless it was sony, alpine etc

+1, can get alot better quality for less. dont get cheep ebay ones
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: andc1 on 14 March 2011, 19:53: solved! ok for all those(if any) that have the dsp equiped cars i.e amp, changer in boot and gamma and equaliser with the wiring loom fully intergrated into the cars loom, i have the solution to fit aftermarket stereo in so pm me if you need to no the wiring !!
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: Gareth F on 14 March 2011, 19:57: I bought a blaupunkt dab headunit so it was a straight swap and the oem changer etc still fits in and works so well with the oem speakers as it was made for them.

Hats off for re wiring it though :grin:
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: andc1 on 14 March 2011, 20:02: cant take the credit tho, chris from mkiv forum did it for me, hes a auto electrician, based in crawley, this dsp system is great until you want to uprgrade :rolleyes:
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: Toby on 14 March 2011, 20:13: get it sorted then!! get up some pics of how it looks! coulda swung by mine for a cuppa t on ya way back home :rolleyes:
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: andc1 on 14 March 2011, 20:20: yea looks good, finishes it all off now, chuck some pics up tomorrow, major hangnover mate from weekend so needed sleep!!
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: Toby on 14 March 2011, 20:23: Quote from: scoobygolf on 14 March 2011, 20:20
yea looks good, finishes it all off now, chuck some pics up tomorrow, major hangnover mate from weekend so needed sleep!!

light weight :cool:
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: andc1 on 15 March 2011, 09:56: (http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/photo3-9.jpg)
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/photo2-11.jpg)
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/photo1-22.jpg)
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: +49 on 15 March 2011, 11:12: Quote from: scoobygolf on 14 March 2011, 20:02
cant take the credit tho, chris from mkiv forum did it for me, hes a auto electrician, based in crawley, this dsp system is great until you want to uprgrade :rolleyes:

I think i've got the same setup in my 1999 1.8T, So is the gamma an actual upgrade from standard on 1.8t? or just the standard fitment to all 1.8T's?
I wanted just get one of those single load CD players (genuine VW) of ebay,Was hoping it was just plug and play.
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: nadlad on 15 March 2011, 11:45: search on ebay for erising there very good headunits for the money good reviews on ukmkivs
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: +49 on 15 March 2011, 11:45: Quote from: scoobygolf on 15 March 2011, 09:56
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/photo3-9.jpg)
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/photo2-11.jpg)
(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/photo1-22.jpg)

Erm ..that look's sweet :cool:
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: Toby on 15 March 2011, 12:08: That looks snug!! Makes me wana get a dd :/
Title: Re: head unit replacement
Post by: houston on 15 March 2011, 12:41: make a thread with the wiring for the dsp, it should get a sticky!

i may need it in the future