Changing Standard Unit for Sat Nav in GTI?

[maxamus]

Hi Guys

Im thinking of changing the standard stereo unit (which is RCD300) in my gti for this one (VW MFD2 Sat Nav):

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CD-VW-MFD2-MFD-2-SAT-NAV-GOLF-MK5-PASSAT-EOS-GPS-RNS_W0QQitemZ260115867149QQihZ016QQcategoryZ75327QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would this be a straight swap or is it even possible?

[Creepy Coupe]

I thought the DVD based unit was the one too have?

[DaveN]

The DVD will allow all of europe on one DVD where as the CD is per region.
I have one and it was a straight swap, be careful where you place then antenna for good reception.
I had to trim the edges of the dash surround to stop squeaks but I am a freak when it comes to squeaks and rattles.

Dave N

[paulm007]

What about changing the RCD300 for a head unit that will play MP3s, (not sure which RCD version that would be?)

Would I be better off getting something like this? (The one at the bottom of the page!)

http://www.caraudiodiscount.com/acatalog/volkswagen_cd_changers.html

And how easy would it be to fit?

(sorry for hijacking the thread!)

[s_tether]

See previous posts:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=58547.0

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=57166.0

and

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/thread/170547.aspx

Si