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Offline Roadkill

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Handsfree advice
« on: 26 January 2010, 20:08 »
I have recently bought a second hand Mk5 GTI DSG, which is good fun (although a bit tame after my old Elise... sigh).  It has a wired mobile phone prep, and I am keen to get a cradle, but I haven't yet been able to find a list of what is available for what phones.  From what I have read on the forum, it doesn't sound like I am likely to have much luck!

If I don't have any luck with the above, does anyone have a recommendation of a bluetooth handsfree kit that I can replace the old one with?

Offline jaydubveedub

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #1 on: 27 January 2010, 08:08 »
Apparently the FISCON bluetooth kit is quite good. Not tried it myself though.
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Offline mb

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #2 on: 27 January 2010, 18:50 »
If it's the VW phone prep then unless you have an old phone, you wont get a cradle.  I had this on my car which I eventually removed and fitted the Skoda Bluetooth kit.

I've installed a few Parrot kits in other cars which are good.

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #3 on: 27 January 2010, 22:25 »
Thanks for the advice, guys.  It sounds like a Bluetooth kit is the way forward - my phone is pretty new, plus BT is more future-proof.

Offline 2007GTI

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #4 on: 27 January 2010, 23:35 »
I've had one of these for 3 years, excellent pieces of kit

http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits/ck3100-lcd
« Last Edit: 28 January 2010, 10:32 by 2007GTI »
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Offline ifti

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #5 on: 28 January 2010, 14:28 »
I also have the Parrot kit like 2007GTI.

You can see mine here - just below the vent.
All cables etc are hidden.
The microphone is on the same side - just above the pillar. Again cable etc is hidden.

This was already set up when I bought the car. Does the job perfectly fine, and Im very happy with the placement etc as well.


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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #6 on: 28 January 2010, 16:01 »
I made myself a spanky custom bracket

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Offline Golfgirl

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #7 on: 30 January 2010, 20:45 »
I've got a Parrot CK3000 Evolution and it does the job :smiley:

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #8 on: 30 January 2010, 21:05 »
I made myself a spanky custom bracket



I have my iPhone paired with my parreot - but where yours says 'iPhone' mine just says 'localhost'. Everything else works as per normal.
How did you get your to read iPhone?

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Re: Handsfree advice
« Reply #9 on: 30 January 2010, 23:44 »
its down to what the phone is called, try and rename it in itunes, should solve it.
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