I think it's quite an old model tbh. Was in when I got it but does everything I want so happy with it, it connects to steering wheel but not the dash display.
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Head unit recommendations
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I think it's quite an old model tbh. Was in when I got it but does everything I want so happy with it, it connects to steering wheel but not the dash display.
Awesome, can I ask you a few questions; Is it any good? Where did you get it from? Does it work with steering wheel and Dashboard Display? Does it have GPS and other fancy stuff
Thanks very much
Dave.
If I was buying right now and didn't want the Philips for some reason, this used Kenwood would probably be something I would go for even though I'm not crazy about the design
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenwood-DNX-520VBT-Touchscreen-GPS-Car-Sat-Navigation-DVD-USB-Bluetooth-Rns-510-/251908296990
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kenwood-DNX-520VBT-Touchscreen-GPS-Car-Sat-Navigation-DVD-USB-Bluetooth-Rns-510-/251908296990
Awesome, can I ask you a few questions; Is it any good? Where did you get it from? Does it work with steering wheel and Dashboard Display? Does it have GPS and other fancy stuff
Thanks very much
Dave.
Yeah it's decent for 180 mate
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What's your thoughts on this head unit?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141641333626&alt=web
Thanks guys, appreciate any help given.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141641333626&alt=web
Thanks guys, appreciate any help given.
Haha I should of seen that coming Saint .
Ive just gone on ebay and that Phillips offer is no longer running.
Ive just gone on ebay and that Phillips offer is no longer running.
That is a shame, oddly enough this no-name Android one interests me in that it doesn't have that Ebay-run-a-mile feel. I'd still choose the Philips or a 2nd hand Kenwood first but I'd take a punt on it over the Pioneer one mainly due to it running Android
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pumpkin-Android-Capacitive-Navigation-Bluetooth/dp/B00R7CR2NM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pumpkin-Android-Capacitive-Navigation-Bluetooth/dp/B00R7CR2NM
Just wondering Saint, would any double din stereo be suitable? Not totally sure if I should looking for a unit which only states Vw or Seat in the title? I'm aware on how stupid this sounds.
Thanks again for all your help.
I don't think that is a stupid question, a lot of people seem to want something that appears to be specifically designed for the car or car type. The Philips unit I bought is totally non-specific to VW family vehicles but the Connects2 cables looked after that.
I suppose there is the issue of the physical fitting being easier if the unit has the four screwhole lugs that directly fit the VW family but I had no issues with the normal Double Din cage inside the VW adaptor. Back to the Pumpkin units on Amazon, here is a slightly different design that to me looks a bit nicer which says
I must admit that I would increasingly be inclined to take a gamble on the unknown factors here given the huge apps support of Android, I particularly like the OBD2 thing with Torque
I suppose there is the issue of the physical fitting being easier if the unit has the four screwhole lugs that directly fit the VW family but I had no issues with the normal Double Din cage inside the VW adaptor. Back to the Pumpkin units on Amazon, here is a slightly different design that to me looks a bit nicer which says
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pumpkin-Capacitive-Multi-touch-Navigation-Multi-media/dp/B00RDRE8FG
I must admit that I would increasingly be inclined to take a gamble on the unknown factors here given the huge apps support of Android, I particularly like the OBD2 thing with Torque
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I like this one, looks quality. Love the android system. Just read the review on Amazon and reads well.
Thanks Saint. You've obviously got the patience of one (see what I did there)
Another thing I would be wary of with units that aren't listed as VAG compatible is the fitting of the fascia. Compatible units will have the same front face dimensions and radius on the corners as OEM media units making it possible to fit the OEM fascia. Non compatible units may mean the fascia either won't fit at all or it will be a poor fit with gaps around the edge / corners.
The Philips which is a generic double din inside the Golf Mark V Double Din adaptor fits like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spw-H6yfrh8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spw-H6yfrh8
i purchased an eonon 5153, an android based unit, ive downloaded my copilot app, google play and stored all my music on it and downloaded all my usual apps, has wifi so connects to my hine wifi. Im reallt pleased with it, start up takes 30 seconds ish but i usually wait fir a minute before driving off anyway.
