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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: luke300586 on 04 August 2012, 20:35

Title: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: luke300586 on 04 August 2012, 20:35
what is everyones opinion of head units aftermarket or oem, what did everyone go for
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: james2 on 05 August 2012, 14:19
Kenwood.

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa479/james2452/HPIM0525.jpg)
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 05 August 2012, 14:45
Aftermarket
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Granta Gti on 05 August 2012, 15:13
I have a double din kenwood DVD system and looks a lot better than standard. Just remember if you go aftermarket you will need an aerial amp as standard have them built in
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: cullygti on 05 August 2012, 15:24
aftermarket sony with bluetooth etc just stream all my music from my phone through my sony set up ftw  :cool:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: AD1.8T on 05 August 2012, 18:06
Pretty good but i wish it had more pre outs !
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab25/yellowmgzr/Mobile%20Uploads/0f910849.jpg)
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: james2 on 05 August 2012, 21:28
Pretty good but i wish it had more pre outs !
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab25/yellowmgzr/Mobile%20Uploads/0f910849.jpg)
  :cool: How you clean the dash in your car, mine looks old and dusty.  :evil: My stereo is starting to blend in with all the dust on it.  :shocked:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: AD1.8T on 06 August 2012, 09:20
I had a proper ocd clean 2 months ago stripped all the interior out except the dash lol
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: james2 on 06 August 2012, 22:30
ill get some kind of dash cleaner/plastic cleaner.
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: damien010685 on 06 August 2012, 22:37
I have full pioneer touch and nav.... Its epic!!! makes the car look a lot more modern than the old crappy 6 cd and radio
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: luke300586 on 10 August 2012, 10:58
what you think of this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_869163_langId_-1_categoryId_165474#tab1

or this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_868945_langId_-1_categoryId_265857#tab1

dunno what one would be best in the golf
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 10 August 2012, 13:05
I like the look of the CDE-W235BT double din unit
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: AD1.8T on 10 August 2012, 13:17
That second link is the updated version of what i have the only difference is its display is 2 lines rather than 1 there doing a clearence on my one £50 i would save £100 and go for that !
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: luke300586 on 11 August 2012, 13:51
thanks for the advice nearest one is in ireland so its a no go for me:(
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: cullygti on 11 August 2012, 14:00
if your looking for a new head unit try here they are the cheapest iv seen for most head units

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/home.html
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: GTi_James on 11 August 2012, 14:07
how about this, half the price of halfords

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110880035980?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110880035980?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: james2 on 11 August 2012, 19:04
kenwood cheap.  :cool: but well worth the money.  :wink:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-DPX-313Y-DOUBLE-DIN-CAR-CD-MP3-STEREO-TUNER-FRONT-AUX-IN-WITH-REMOTE-/320915667821?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4ab8107b6d
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: GTi_James on 11 August 2012, 21:10
kenwood cheap.  :cool:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-DPX-313Y-DOUBLE-DIN-CAR-STEREO-MP3-AUX-IN-INCLUDES-REMOTE-CONTROL-/180723371243?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2a13f3cceb

are those any good?
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Wazzzer on 11 August 2012, 21:16
Yes, I am currently rocking one  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/061120091103.jpg)
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: GTi_James on 11 August 2012, 21:33
Yes, I am currently rocking one  :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/061120091103.jpg)

oooo that is sxc, i'm torn between the two now lol
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Wazzzer on 11 August 2012, 21:53
wish I'd spent a bit more and got the USB version though  :sad:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: s-l-i-x on 11 August 2012, 22:31
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6931/img1133os.jpg)

Alpine FTW!
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: james2 on 11 August 2012, 22:35
kenwood cheap.  :cool:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KENWOOD-DPX-313Y-DOUBLE-DIN-CAR-STEREO-MP3-AUX-IN-INCLUDES-REMOTE-CONTROL-/180723371243?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2a13f3cceb

are those any good?
love it ,and i put the welcome message to :"welcome vw golf gti" as it comes on.  :evil:  :grin:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: james2 on 11 August 2012, 22:38
wish I'd spent a bit more and got the USB version though  :sad:
i know but do you want a usb stick sticking out of it.  :wink:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Steve_PD on 11 August 2012, 22:41
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6931/img1133os.jpg)

Alpine FTW!

Is that a VW cubby hole? Looks upside down. Vents should be at the top :huh:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: james2 on 11 August 2012, 22:46
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6931/img1133os.jpg)

Alpine FTW!

Is that a VW cubby hole? Looks upside down. Vents should be at the top :huh:
no it the right way up ,you put your lose change in the holes.  :evil:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Steve_PD on 11 August 2012, 22:49
Good way of saving :grin:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Toby on 11 August 2012, 22:51
I had the same as above!! Still have it but unsure to install in to new car  :lipsrsealed: crackin headunit! Sack the cd's off!!
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: GTi_James on 12 August 2012, 10:27
if your worried about a sticky out USB get one of these then

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/14366695/Hewlett-Packard-V165-8GB-USB-Flash-Drive/Product.html?searchstring=usb+memory+stick&searchsource=0&searchtype=allproducts&urlrefer=search (http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/14366695/Hewlett-Packard-V165-8GB-USB-Flash-Drive/Product.html?searchstring=usb+memory+stick&searchsource=0&searchtype=allproducts&urlrefer=search)

last time i checked you'd need a CD library to fill 8GB and is great for those who dont have Ipods or Iphones  :cry:

though i did get a £280 Blackberry Playbook free with my Curve and it hasnt failed me yet and i have that Ichat or whatever they call it for Iphone users and BBM  :smug:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: s-l-i-x on 12 August 2012, 21:53
(http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6931/img1133os.jpg)

Alpine FTW!

Is that a VW cubby hole? Looks upside down. Vents should be at the top :huh:

Yes, its upsidown as its the only way it would go back in. I like my stereos up as high as possible, as the gear stick would be in the way and your arm hits it when pressing buttons.

No change in there unfortunately, im too poor even for change, hence the dirty jeans  :grin:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: Steve_PD on 12 August 2012, 23:25
How big is your arm if it hits the buttons!
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: cullygti on 12 August 2012, 23:26
bluetooth is where its at and stream all your tunes from your phone usb is so last year  :grin:
Title: Re: aftermarket vs standard gamma, rcd etc
Post by: GTi_James on 13 August 2012, 10:54
bluetooth is where its at and stream all your tunes from your phone usb is so last year  :grin:

 :drool: