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Bluerex
08-10-2007, 05:09 PM
My T5 looks like it will come with a boring CD/Radio combo in the double DIN slot. I have been snooping around at after market GPS/DVD/MP3 options... been a bit disappointed both with range (minimal) and cost (3K+) I like the look of this (http://www.vmscarpc.com.au/content/products_main/avnc/4wd/main/main.html)but haven't found pricing yet...
What are the other T5 owners doing??:D

C

shogun2
08-10-2007, 06:59 PM
I'm supposed to get mine replaced by VWA shortly, as Eurovox went broke.

Bluerex
09-10-2007, 08:03 AM
I'd be interested in what they give you as a replacement. Did you have a nav unit or just music??

Charles

shogun2
11-10-2007, 07:47 PM
It's an expensive story - I originally wanted the rear camera (something like a $300 option) However, when I said that they said I had to have the sat nav at $3000 to get the LCD screen:???:

MultiplexMan
26-11-2007, 03:37 PM
I've gone with a Garmin Nuvi 660 sitting on a friction mount in the dash tray.

Power and external GPS antenna wiring is routed to the tray - so no dangly bits. The Nuvi has a great user interface.

Head unit is an Alpine W202E running a rear vision camera.

If you want one integrated solution (AV, GPS, DVD, camera) Eclipse do a couple options around the $2K mark.

Cheers, MM

Transporter
09-12-2007, 04:52 PM
Hi, everyone
Just bought Navman S90i - very nice unit, many features but screen not as bright as Nuvi 660 i've bought for my daughter's GolfV. Screen in Navman has more usefull information on the screen and give you warning when close to red light and safety cameras. Here is the link.
http://www.navman.com/Navman/Templates/productinformation____69882.aspx

tapsy
23-05-2008, 03:06 PM
My T5 looks like it will come with a boring CD/Radio combo in the double DIN slot. I have been snooping around at after market GPS/DVD/MP3 options... been a bit disappointed both with range (minimal) and cost (3K+) I like the look of this (http://www.vmscarpc.com.au/content/products_main/avnc/4wd/main/main.html)but haven't found pricing yet...
What are the other T5 owners doing??:D

C

Does the standard CD/Radio have any imput for MP3? i only want something that runs my ipod

Lams
23-05-2008, 04:02 PM
I think the RNS510 would be nice in the T5 - may need to use a Can-bus 1.6 to 2.0 converter though!

shogun2
24-05-2008, 02:24 PM
Well, just got home with the new sat nav. Unfortunately they didn't give me the right manual, so I'm having some fun trying to work out how to use it. I don't even have a model name. Can anyone help?
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/shogun2/L1020713.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b251/shogun2/L1020712.jpg

Y2008
24-05-2008, 03:02 PM
the model is MFD but i think there was 2 versions of it a D and G i think with different interface. I was looking at it for the polo. How is it ?

shogun2
24-05-2008, 03:05 PM
I think I need to wait to learn how to use it properly. It's very different from the eurovox they took out. Do you know how they go with having the Sat Nav and CD's playing simultaneously?

tapsy
19-12-2008, 07:37 AM
I think I need to wait to learn how to use it properly. It's very different from the eurovox they took out. Do you know how they go with having the Sat Nav and CD's playing simultaneously?

how are you going with this nat sat? I am looking at doing something for the T5, and would like it 'in dash' anyone know of any good systems that are out there currently?
:driver:

shogun2
20-12-2008, 03:14 PM
After some months use, and a couple of interstate trips - I would go for an outboard Garmin, or something similar. The MFD doesn't allow you to choose down to the street number, only gives a range, doesn't provide the street names in the voice mode, is slow to load at startup, and I generally don't like it.
I also have Garmin Nuvi 760, and it's a lot nicer to use, is upgradable for POI's etc, gives you the street names and is a lot faster to start.
I asked the dealer if they could put the one out of the Golf in it (is this the RCD510?), and he said that it wouldn't fit into the console.
Also the reversing camera (which was the original reason we got the sat nav) is too dark, and just about useless.
Was good that they did the changeover under warranty, but it ain't good, and I can't recommend it.

Baytown
23-12-2008, 07:11 AM
I've fitted a Kenwood DDX 8035 DVD player. Runs DVD, CD, IPOD, Usb stick, Am-FM, Fitted for Bluetooth capability, and has reversing camera facility. It also has Sat Nav, but the Kenwood box that you need to buy is around $800, with one on EBay Oz at present. I have a Tom Tom 910 which is 3 years old, but it is bullet proof, so will stay with that option at present.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Ken

tapsy
23-12-2008, 08:37 AM
i'm looking at the kenwood DNX7320 have check out the pioneer and the alpine but the kenwood is cheaper and is far easier to use, they have a new model coming out in Jan/Feb so i might wait for that, i just like the idea of having every thing in the ONE unit and nothing on the dash, (ipod, reverse camera, gps, hands free, i have a reverse camera on the dash at present but will wire it up to the in dash unit. The beach came with a double din radio with nothing else not even mp3.
I will just have to part with a few wads of cash :eek: I love toys..:)

unemployed
11-02-2009, 05:09 AM
I just had the Kenwood DNX7320 installed. Unit cost $1850 from Audiocomm.

VW Installation is easy as kenwood supply VW installation notes and kit.

Does everything. Has navigation, reversing camera etc. Plays iPod Classic videos to rear roof mount monitor in T5 Kombi Beach.

It is easier to get the kids into the Van and once we are moving it keeps kids very happy.

tapsy
11-02-2009, 01:08 PM
Hi unemployed

(hey am i doing something wrong)

we had the Kenwood installed too pretty happy except the sat nav goes on some stupid routes to get to the final destination??, dammed if i can figure it out.:duh:

love the hands free phone set up and ipod though :driver::driver:
with the Cbus etc. do you have it running (radio etc) on accessories as well?
as before the radio would run with key in ignition but the Kenwood doesn't.

unemployed
11-02-2009, 01:38 PM
The VW supplied radio worked with and without the key in the ignition. The Kenwood in dash unit still has power (flashing security led) but will not operate unless key is in auxillary position or the engine is running?

The overhead monitor has been wired up to run off the second battery and I must remember to power it off after watching a film.

I will be asking audiocomm for a fix so kids can watch films at night in the back without leaving the key in the ignition. I certainly don't want the kids starting up the van if they get bored with the film.

tapsy
11-02-2009, 05:16 PM
we had a switch put in that powers up the unit, also have to make sure we turn it off, runs of main battery , you can see it below the esp switch

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/IMG_3354JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/IMG_3356JPG-1.jpg


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vT8LtL8dzWA/SZJ66gRT1oI/AAAAAAAAAbE/MMOisYz4tPQ/IMG_3356.JPG

95vr6
11-02-2009, 08:02 PM
we had a switch put in that powers up the unit, also have to make sure we turn it off, runs of main battery , you can see it below the esp switch

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/IMG_3354JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/IMG_3356JPG-1.jpg


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_vT8LtL8dzWA/SZJ66gRT1oI/AAAAAAAAAbE/MMOisYz4tPQ/IMG_3356.JPG

You can pick up ACC at the IGN switch, Brown/Green stripe or install a CAN BUS adapter at the head unit for ACC, HAND BRAKE, SPEED SENSE.

tapsy
12-02-2009, 03:04 PM
You can pick up ACC at the IGN switch, Brown/Green stripe or install a CAN BUS adapter at the head unit for ACC, HAND BRAKE, SPEED SENSE.

Thanks 95vr6, the Brown with the green stripe did it! :biggrin: thanks now i can stop the motor and still have the radio/ipod on, the switch will be handy we can be away from the car without key in IGN. unemployed might like that idea so the kids don't take off and leave him stranded. thanks again:)

ps how come the pictures disappear ? then they are back again??

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/IMG_3354JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/02/IMG_3356JPG-1.jpg

http://picasaweb.google.com/tarjmahal/KombiBeach?pli=1&gsessionid=BOUUl9VqONmF5KrAJwM83g#5301434851676006 354

unemployed
14-03-2009, 12:12 AM
Audiocomm have offered to fix my problem of running the DNX7320 without key in the ignition by putting a switch to power on/off the head unit (free of charge).

I must say the Kenwood is looking good and performing very well. Because the large dash area below the windscreen is very exposed to sunlight ( and satellite) the antenna was ok to install inside the dash near the front of the windscreen. The satellites are located very quickly. The downside of the big windscreen is the sunlight does often strike the lcd screen. I am tempted to keep a bit of black cardboard handy to wedge in at the top of the unit to provide shade. Any ideas on dash modifications that would reduce the sunlight on the screen would be appreciated.

MultiplexMan
14-03-2009, 05:27 AM
The downside of the big windscreen is the sunlight does often strike the lcd screen. I am tempted to keep a bit of black cardboard handy to wedge in at the top of the unit to provide shade. Any ideas on dash modifications that would reduce the sunlight on the screen would be appreciated.

I've got the same issue with my 2DIN Alpine. I'm playing around with some plastic sheet (ex A4 folder) to make a cowl. If I ever get a shape I'm happy with, I'll rework it in fibreglass... Not all that happy with how the Alpine does not sit flush with the fascia either :duh:

tapsy
17-03-2009, 11:36 AM
I'm playing around with some plastic sheet (ex A4 folder) to make a cowl. :duh:

I made one up from an A4 folder , black and just bent it a bit to suit. it just slides in at the top when i need to have it, i don't use it all the time mainly around midday is the worst with the kenwood you can tilt the screen forward too.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_3405JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_3406JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_3407JPG-1.jpg

unemployed
26-03-2009, 03:49 AM
The dnx7320 head unit and over head monitor both now run from the second battery in the Kombi Beach. This is going to work very well. Even if I do forget to power of I will still be able to start the car next day.

If I get a chance over easter to stay in one spot for a few days I may find out how long I can run the ICE before needing the second battery to recharge.

This always on configuration also allows my son to input destination check current location or investigate alternative routes without having the key in the ignition.

I am currently looking at Garmin Roadtrip on the macintosh. I will be trying to get Shonky Topo maps on the DNX7320.

I know Garmin have released a Garmin topo map on SD card and I might try that if I can work out how to get the wife to sign the delivery slip.

unemployed
04-11-2009, 05:19 AM
I will be trying to get Shonky Topo maps on the DNX7320.

Shonky maps on a new SD card works on the DNX7320. I just swap the SD card when I get to the gravel roads.