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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: jd_30 on 04 January 2008, 16:47

Title: MK5 MFD2 Retro Fit
Post by: jd_30 on 04 January 2008, 16:47

Hi,

I'm new to this and have been looking at replacing my current RCD500 with the OEM navigation unit!
I've got an Edition 30 and when speccing it didn't fancy paying a crazy amount of money for the factory nav

I've had a look at the Kenwood DNX7200 and although it looks amazing I am worried about it being stolen so that's why I'm looking at the OEM

I've been searching through the forums and it seems for the money I want to spend I should be looking at the DVD MFD2 Level C

I've seen them on ebay and there is one that I am intrested in with the Unit, Antenna, Code and Disc

If I want to connect an MP3 player to it though what else do I need (I have just a standard MP3 player with the 3.5mm jack and not an ipod!!)

Is this everyting I will need or have I overlooked something?

I just want to get it right befroe I shell out the money

Any help would be much appreciated and just to say what a great forum this is

Thanks

JD

Title: Re: MK5 MFD2 Retro Fit
Post by: T88OMM on 04 January 2008, 20:05

Quote from: jd_30 on 04 January 2008, 16:47

Hi,

I'm new to this and have been looking at replacing my current RCD500 with the OEM navigation unit!
I've got an Edition 30 and when speccing it didn't fancy paying a crazy amount of money for the factory nav

I've had a look at the Kenwood DNX7200 and although it looks amazing I am worried about it being stolen so that's why I'm looking at the OEM

I've been searching through the forums and it seems for the money I want to spend I should be looking at the DVD MFD2 Level C

I've seen them on ebay and there is one that I am intrested in with the Unit, Antenna, Code and Disc

If I want to connect an MP3 player to it though what else do I need (I have just a standard MP3 player with the 3.5mm jack and not an ipod!!)

Is this everyting I will need or have I overlooked something?

I just want to get it right befroe I shell out the money

Any help would be much appreciated and just to say what a great forum this is

Thanks

JD

If im being honest mate I would not go for any of the MFD units, they are really poor, I had one in my last car and it was just a huge disappointment. Volkswagen have just released the RNS 510. This is the new version of the MFD, it has a touchscreen, 3d road maps and a 30gb hard drive, they may be a little more expensive than the MFD, around 1000GBP on ebay but trust me it will be worth it, plus you are keeping it OEM.

Title: Re: MK5 MFD2 Retro Fit
Post by: maxamus on 04 January 2008, 21:15

Quote from: T88OMM on 04 January 2008, 20:05

Quote from: jd_30 on 04 January 2008, 16:47

Hi,

I'm new to this and have been looking at replacing my current RCD500 with the OEM navigation unit!
I've got an Edition 30 and when speccing it didn't fancy paying a crazy amount of money for the factory nav

I've had a look at the Kenwood DNX7200 and although it looks amazing I am worried about it being stolen so that's why I'm looking at the OEM

I've been searching through the forums and it seems for the money I want to spend I should be looking at the DVD MFD2 Level C

I've seen them on ebay and there is one that I am intrested in with the Unit, Antenna, Code and Disc

If I want to connect an MP3 player to it though what else do I need (I have just a standard MP3 player with the 3.5mm jack and not an ipod!!)

Is this everyting I will need or have I overlooked something?

I just want to get it right befroe I shell out the money

Any help would be much appreciated and just to say what a great forum this is

Thanks

JD

If im being honest mate I would not go for any of the MFD units, they are really poor, I had one in my last car and it was just a huge disappointment. Volkswagen have just released the RNS 510. This is the new version of the MFD, it has a touchscreen, 3d road maps and a 30gb hard drive, they may be a little more expensive than the MFD, around 1000GBP on ebay but trust me it will be worth it, plus you are keeping it OEM.

I would also suggest the RNS 510. Its more expensive but worth the money!!!
I retrofitted the CD based MFD2 in my GTI and i have to say it isnt the best thing but i wanted to keep it OEM.