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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: GTIFIVE on 17 April 2008, 15:44

Title: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: GTIFIVE on 17 April 2008, 15:44

Hi,

Looking for a retro fit bluetooth phone kit for my GTI. I don't have a multi function steering wheel and I'm only really fussed with being able to safely pick up calls (not too bothered about seeing the phone book or dialling out while driving).

What neat solution do you recommend? Easy DIY or good East Dorset fitters?

Many thanks,

Jon

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: duzza on 17 April 2008, 15:47

Quote from: GTIFIVE on 17 April 2008, 15:44

Hi,

Looking for a retro fit bluetooth phone kit for my GTI. I don't have a multi function steering wheel and I'm only really fussed with being able to safely pick up calls (not too bothered about seeing the phone book or dialling out while driving).

What neat solution do you recommend? Easy DIY or good East Dorset fitters?

Many thanks,

Jon

I bought this....

http://www.nicomm.co.uk/Phones/Phone-Accessories/Other-Accessories/sc1337/p1265.aspx

It clips over your sun visor to the extent youd hardly know it was there, turns itself off when you get out of the car as well. Excellent sound for both you and the other caller.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: CocoPops on 17 April 2008, 16:48

What radio/computer do you have?

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: GTIFIVE on 17 April 2008, 17:02

I have the 6CD in dash unit. Is that an RCD500 on something?

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: Greenouse on 17 April 2008, 18:55

I have the Parrot CK3100. Works really well and the blue display compliments the GTI's lighting  :cool:

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: 2007GTI on 18 April 2008, 08:24

Ill second that on the parrot ck3100, really good, had it year now, no probs.  it says a lot for the product that 18 months after launch they haven't upgraded it, just the colour of the plastic, as it does exactly what its meant to.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: 08micsta on 18 April 2008, 09:07

Might I suggest you take a look in the maintenance section? A user called "The Doc" who is a car electronics engineer of sorts I think did a write up there for what I think was a Parrot Bluetooth install.

Large images and very detailed write up. That may help. If you cant find the thread I can dig it up for you.

Looking at that thread it will be a easy DIY fit and very neat afterwards.

Mike  :smiley:

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: DamoGTI on 18 April 2008, 10:27

I have the nokia one which I have to say is brilliant! Im amazed everytime i get in the car it pings and picks up calls, turns the radio down and back up after the call.

No compliants at all

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: CocoPops on 18 April 2008, 10:32

Or you could get the VW/Skoda/etc OEM bluetooth?
http://www.octavia-vrs.com/technical/bluetooth.html

I have it with my RNS510 (it allows touch screen dialling/phone book access) but it appears to work with all radios etc.
Drop Stu an email, tell him Lee/CocoPops sent ya and hopefully he can recommend a solution with the OEM kit.
It sits nicely under the seat (in proper brackets and locating lugs) and the mike actually has a prepared location in the headlining (near the front lights).

So no cutting or locating bits that shouldn't be there.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: dieselman on 18 April 2008, 11:26

Quote from: CocoPops on 18 April 2008, 10:32

Or you could get the VW/Skoda/etc OEM bluetooth?
http://www.octavia-vrs.com/technical/bluetooth.html

I have it with my RNS510 (it allows touch screen dialling/phone book access) but it appears to work with all radios etc.
Drop Stu an email, tell him Lee/CocoPops sent ya and hopefully he can recommend a solution with the OEM kit.
It sits nicely under the seat (in proper brackets and locating lugs) and the mike actually has a prepared location in the headlining (near the front lights).

So no cutting or locating bits that shouldn't be there.

I can also vouch for the bluetooth kit from stu a fantastic piece of kit which works fantastic with my RNS510 :grin:

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: Beefy McMoo on 18 April 2008, 13:41

+1 for VR Stu, great guy and a good bit of kit.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 18 April 2008, 14:10

Does Stu fit or just supply the parts? could do with this being fitted myself ... gonna get caught one of these days by some over zealous spotty faced fascist...err sorry I mean nice Policeman who is not one of the rotten apples that spoil the otherwise untarnished barrel.  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: CocoPops on 18 April 2008, 14:12

He can supply only or supply and fit...
only thing being... he's a LONG way south of you... he's in Fareham.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 18 April 2008, 14:14

Ah...thats that out then...thanks for the heads up...i will contact him anyway.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: vRStu on 18 April 2008, 23:13

There is a guy in Dundee who's fitted kits from me that might be able help if that was any good to you.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 19 April 2008, 07:23

Thanks Stu, can you PM me his details? or put them up here?? I will contact him...though it may be a couple of months before i can get to dundee.  How much are the parts?

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: vRStu on 19 April 2008, 07:32

Yep - I'll send you a PM.

Title: Re: Which Retro Bluetooth?
Post by: GTIFIVE on 21 April 2008, 11:38

Thanks Stu, I've PM'd you too.
I'm in Wimborne, Dorset so not a million miles away...