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Title: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: felixbf on 30 May 2020, 16:30
Full install Android Deck to replace stock 2015 outdated deck.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W5PWr4LD2jOgJmfC1RvDV3EHBskTaFJ9/view?usp=sharing[/img]](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W5PWr4LD2jOgJmfC1RvDV3EHBskTaFJ9/view?usp=sharing) (http://[img)

Foot Rest added.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RG29Eb2DThpcrquIOjzym2Ieeyeh67g9/view?usp=sharing[/img]](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RG29Eb2DThpcrquIOjzym2Ieeyeh67g9/view?usp=sharing) (http://[img)

Fitted a dynamic Rearview camera and gloss black side mirrors.

Still, a few other mods to do.

Video of the Android deck below :).
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-V86NZqw2yZQB0ze38uEPzHp9JOxnh0b/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-V86NZqw2yZQB0ze38uEPzHp9JOxnh0b/view?usp=sharing)
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: fredgroves on 30 May 2020, 17:53
That's a pretty neat unit!

Is it just android auto or a whole android platform with a sim card.?

Got a link to where you got it from?
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: felixbf on 30 May 2020, 21:46
Thanks man.

All bought from Aliexpress :grin:

Aucar 10.1" Android Touch
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33048350415.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.77d94c4d0KLTDZ

Rearview cam
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33009949119.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.77d94c4d0KLTDZ

Mirror Cover Replacement Caps Shell
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32789639325.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.77d94c4d0KLTDZ

The foot rest is no longer available, but I am sure another seller would have one. :cool:
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: fredgroves on 31 May 2020, 10:06
Is the unit entirely in the dash or is it like the vw one with a brain box in the glove box?

Makes that garmin one look like trash though and arguably better than the ancient vw design too.
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: felixbf on 31 May 2020, 10:56
Quote from: fredgroves on 31 May 2020, 10:06
Is the unit entirely in the dash or is it like the vw one with a brain box in the glove box?

Makes that garmin one look like trash though and arguably better than the ancient vw design too.

The brain in the glove box remains there, only the actual deck as a whole gets removed. The until is full Android, basically a 10' tablet.
This one here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x51EGh5IzXQ is for LHD vehicle, but the same hardware. It will give you a better view.

It is plug and play and connects directly to the "brain" in the glove box
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: felixbf on 31 May 2020, 11:06
Quote from: fredgroves on 30 May 2020, 17:53
That's a pretty neat unit!

Is it just android auto or a whole android platform with a sim card.?

Got a link to where you got it from?

It has USB output which will be routed to your glove box or the little box on the drivers side. That can be used with a dongle or you could just hotspot your phone as the device itself has Bluetooth and WiFi built-in.
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: fredgroves on 31 May 2020, 16:20
So you run the apps on the device itself not using your phone with android auto?
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: Talk-torque on 31 May 2020, 22:23
Sounds like it would run OBD11. 🤔
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: felixbf on 01 June 2020, 08:50
Quote from: fredgroves on 31 May 2020, 16:20
So you run the apps on the device itself not using your phone with android auto?
Correct. No Android auto needed. You can watch Youtube while driving too. :whistle:
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: felixbf on 01 June 2020, 08:51
Quote from: Talk-torque on 31 May 2020, 22:23
Sounds like it would run OBD11. 🤔
Nope plug and play. Vw fitted it in for me, does not void warranty either.
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: fredgroves on 01 June 2020, 09:46
No he meant you could run OBD11 on the unit itself - to make mods without using a phone!

You could even do it while driving.... what could possibly go wrong.
Title: Re: Internal MODS I made since getting my GTI in August 2019
Post by: felixbf on 01 June 2020, 09:51
Quote from: fredgroves on 01 June 2020, 09:46
No he meant you could run OBD11 on the unit itself - to make mods without using a phone!

You could even do it while driving.... what could possibly go wrong.

Oh lol, I guess so. :grin: