Thinking about it...

[SteveS]

Hey all,
Im thinking about buying a MK5 GTI Eddition 30.
Probably in the Gray or Black... not sure yet.

should i? is there a new one coming out early 08??
how easy it is to change the HU in these, as i currently have a apline 9855R, JL 1000/1 and 13w7 and that HAS to come with me!!

any reasons for or against the car id appreciate..

thanks all   

[p3eps]

I ordered an Ed30 in grey after a couple of test drives back in Feb.  It should be with me in the next 6 weeks or so.
Like you I have a 9855R that I was going to take with me - but then I've swapped it for a iDA-X001 instead cause I found the iPod controls on the 9855R too annoying!  I also have the KCE-300BT on order too.
I currently have a CanBus adapter, a fascia plate, an aerial converter and I also have a shark fin aerial on its way - so I can get it all installed as soon as the car arrives!  There are a few tutorials on swapping head units if you look around.

There is supposed to be a MK6 Golf out in Autumn 2008 which worried me a little, but then people say that the GTI wont get a replacement until after that.  I cant be bothered waiting a year and a half for a car (3 months is bad enough) so I'm just sticking with my order! 

Have a look around the forum and read what people say who've recently purchased an Ed30.  There are plenty of good reviews on the net, and plenty of happy customers and pics on here!

[SteveS]

gawd, im worried about the wait!! is that normal wait??

where did u buy the bits from? does it work with the steering controls?

[p3eps]

The CanBus adapter was from www.racetechuk.com for about £70 I think - and should work with the steering controls.  The fascia was about £10, the sharkfin was about £25 and the aerial adapter was about £3 - all from eBay.

The normal wait for a new Ed30 seems to be about 12-16 weeks depending on your dealers allocation. Some get it slightly quicker, and others are longer.  Kinda sucks!!

[SteveS]

gawd, thats quite a wait!!

i tried looking on that site and couldnt find the canbus? lol maybe im being stupid 
So this £70 product would allow me to control the 9855r?

Dont suppose u have msn do u mate?

[p3eps]

I couldnt find the CanBus on there either, but if you email them they'll sort you out.
Cant remember the exact price, but pretty sure it was about £70 ish. 
You can wire up the 9855 with a cheap £10 ebay adapter, but it takes a bit of jiggery pokery and wont auto dim with your headlights or work with the steering controls.  Racetech sell the Blapunkt CanBus which is universally compatible with all stereos and is probably the cheapest one too.

No MSN for me... I don't have the time for it anymore 

It sure is a LONG wait though... feels like an eternity to me!

[SteveS]

just been told i would have to wait 7-12weeks for one!!! gawd

[p3eps]

I was told 8-12 weeks - but it looks like its going to be nearer 16 by the time it actually turns up 

[paulm007]

Get a black one, you know you want to 

[sharpie]

any reasons for or against the car id appreciate..

Don't get me wrong, ED30s are nice, but what about any other car you could get for the best bit of £20k?

Impreza P1 for £8k on autotrader, £10k on some serious turbo work, £2k for a holiday.

if you have your heart set on a golf, what about a mk4 r32 and sort some tubby stuff out with the change?