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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: bgbazz on 07 January 2016, 16:53
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My Mk4 is pretty much bog standard....on the inside at least, but I'm thinking of a few changes.
My centre console has the Gamma radio and the Climatronic display panel and an empty, but handy slot at the top...I have a huge problem seeing the Climatronic panel when I'm driving and I'm wondering if it's feasible, and possible to move everything up one position. In other words, have the radio at the top, climate stuff next and the handy storage slot, at the bottom.
Anyone ever done, or considered this? The only problem I can see is the cup holder...but I can do without one of them, if needs be.
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OK, I'm guessing no one has needed to do this, so the next question will be...how many of you have kept the original setup with the gamma etc?
If you have changed or updated to something better, I'd love to see some pics of what you have now.
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OK, I'm guessing no one has needed to do this, so the next question will be...how many of you have kept the original setup with the gamma etc?
If you have changed or updated to something better, I'd love to see some pics of what you have now.
Looks like I stick with the Gamma then.
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OK, I'm guessing no one has needed to do this, so the next question will be...how many of you have kept the original setup with the gamma etc?
If you have changed or updated to something better, I'd love to see some pics of what you have now.
Looks like I stick with the Gamma then.
put a decent stereo in place of standard 1 I have a double din pioneer in the mk4 :smiley:
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The climate control unit isn't DIN E sized so it's not a case of easily swapping positions about. It's not a million miles out but would need a bit of messing:
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/Su0AAOxyVLNS37QN/$_1.JPG)
The gamma unit is very old now in terms of features but that combined with the 6 dash CD changer to me looks the best. Anything aftermarket stands out a mile but obviously can gain you loads more tech.
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my blue mk4 has this set up :smiley:
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/IMG_2380_zps33edcfc3.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/IMG_2380_zps33edcfc3.jpg.html)
my black mk4 the factory nav :smiley:
(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc419/barrym381/image_zpsktewxahq.jpg) (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/barrym381/media/image_zpsktewxahq.jpg.html)
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Thanks guys...that's the sort of response I was hoping for with my original post.
I don't enjoy anywhere near the sort of choice for gadgets/upgrade stuff that you blokes do, but if I have something specific to chase after, it makes life a little easier. Ebay is not usually the place for me to search, as most sellers won't entertain buyers from outside the UK...original freight costs plus the possible costs involved in returning a faulty unit make for a very careful selection in the first place.
Even chasing up a CD player to fit in the original position has meant visits to numerous breakers yards...result = nil, so far!
Getting stuff fitted is quite another story!!! Most of us put up with what came with the car...regardless of the age.
barrym381....that looks really nice from where I'm sitting!
jv....I'm not averse to a little trimming. My Dremel is very handy for that sort of thing.
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most new head units these days come with a multi plug so its just a case of standard out new 1 in :smiley:
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Thanks mate...I'll keep looking for one similar to yours.
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They both look good, but the one in your blue car has a cd player, so that might suit better. :wink:
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Thanks mate...I'll keep looking for one similar to yours.
:smiley:
They both look good, but the one in your blue car has a cd player, so that might suit better. :wink:
both have cd players the black car has 6 disk changer in the boot as standard :smiley: we use places like this
http://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-stereos?cm_re=mmtechnology-_-Caraudio-_-Carstereos
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Cheers...I'll go on the hunt and see what I can find over here. :smiley:
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Well, I spent a few hours driving around and checking out what's available etc. A few units caught my eye and will get some closer attention, but I was wondering...did these MK4s ever come with a cd player factory fitted?
If so, would anyone care to give me a bit of info on how it performed etc etc? Most of what I saw today was flashy stuff with all the bells and whistles (nothing really wrong with that), but I would quite like to find something that looks like it's been there since day one.
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Yes:
A single in-dash CD player to go with the Gamma tape unit.
A 6 CD in-dash unit to go with the Gamma tape unit.
A 6 CD boot mounted changer to go with the Gamma tape unit.
All work like a CD player.
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Thanks jv...since I posted, I've been on Ebay looking...quite a few listings, but few with any real details...more research needed!
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my old 4 motion had this set up :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-PASSAT-GAMMA-RADIO-6-DISC-CD-CHANGER-WITH-CODE/151937312791?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34996%26meid%3Decb1e55e229e44259f177f9e48d75993%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D221990966861
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Thanks mate...that's one I saw and have it on my watch list.
I sent the seller a question about 20 minutes ago.
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I found another one that seemed to be in better condition than this one and grabbed that.
Had to get a mate in the UK to bid for me, but done with no probs...
...just have to wait couple of weeks for it to be delivered.
Thanks for the useful advice guys. :smiley:
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Believe it not, the better looking one turned out to be a dud...I ended up getting the one that barrym381 suggested. I still had to use the services of my mate in the UK to get it, but it's now mine. Should arrive here in early Feb and then the fun will start....a complete redesign of the console positioning.
Big thanks to all who offered advice. :smiley: