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Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: It’s all about the bass...
« Reply #30 on: 15 March 2025, 05:15 »
Might be worth looking at an oem hk retrofit...

There are kits available on AliExpress but they are pricey, the install shouldn’t be too bad, but there may be a fair bit of dismantling involved, particularly the door panels , speakers and associated wiring, but having said that, once started it may not be that bad, I once retrofitted HID headlights with AFS to one of my Mk6 GTIs, I fitted everything exactly as would have been done in factory, it was a big job, but not too difficult, I think the HK install would probably be similar in terms of difficulty levels, although the kit on AliExpress has the rear tweeters, they would need fitting in to the rear doors, this may be difficult, so new rear door panels with the tweeter grills already in them may be needed in order to make life easier, for a competent installer/DIYer it could actually be a relatively easy and satisfying upgrade, it would then just need OBD11 or VCDS to code it.

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Offline GE90

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Re: It’s all about the bass...
« Reply #31 on: 15 March 2025, 08:25 »
Yep, considering that, but need door cards too, so would require a complete strip of a source car.

If something comes up, I’ll be very interested.

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Re: It’s all about the bass...
« Reply #32 on: 15 March 2025, 09:08 »
Might be worth looking at an oem hk retrofit...

There are kits available on AliExpress but they are pricey

VW Golf 8 Harman Kardon Full Kit Car Audio Upgrade - Premium Sound System Installation Bundle
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQoi4vQ

Pricy? That's hundred and fifty quid...
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Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: It’s all about the bass...
« Reply #33 on: 15 March 2025, 21:46 »
Might be worth looking at an oem hk retrofit...

There are kits available on AliExpress but they are pricey

VW Golf 8 Harman Kardon Full Kit Car Audio Upgrade - Premium Sound System Installation Bundle
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQoi4vQ

Pricy? That's hundred and fifty quid...

Unfortunately not, have another look, that is for the A pillar tweeters ONLY, there are two options to choose before checkout, the full kit is £1500.
Current -
8.5 GTI, Dolphin, Pan roof, Area view, DCC, Queenstown wheels, HUD, HK, Spare wheel.

Gone -
2022 Mk8 GTI DSG, Kings Red.
2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
2010 Mk6 GTI Manual, Carbon Grey.
2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
2002 Mk4 GTI, Indigo blue pearl.
1991 AX GT.
1984 Mk1 XR2.
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Re: It’s all about the bass...
« Reply #34 on: 15 March 2025, 23:00 »
Ahhh classic Ali bait and switch
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