Headunit installation - Mk5 Golf

[granular]

Hi all just got myself a MK5 GTI and wondering if anyone here has experience in or can provide some info on installing a new headunit.
I'm looking at the Alpine iLX-007E because of it's apple carplay integration.
Just wondering if anyone knows how it goes with the steering wheel controls, canbus battery drain problems and where to get a fascia surround for it?

Thanks in advance!

[JustCruisn]

I did this for both my Jettas

From nexxiamail.co.uk
2 x CT24VW03 - Volkswagen Radio Fascia Adapter Jetta Passat Polo Touran - 7.91 each, 15.82 total
2 x CTSVW002.2 - CTSVW002.2 Volkswagen Steering Control Adapter Canbus - 33.29 each, 66.58 total
2 x CTSONYLEAD - Connects2 Sony Patch Lead - 3.29 each, 6.58 total
1 x PPX - Postage & Packing - 21.95 each, 21.95 total
Net Amount: 110.93 GBP

On install I realised I also needed an ISO to Sony specific plug
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HARNESS ISO TO SONY APP8SP4 - Supercheap Auto


That should be a good start, adjust for Alpine / Pioneer etc

That all works perfectly no cutting anything.

[Shanrus]

Have you looked at maybe buying an RCD 330 instead?

[granular]

Thanks JustCruisn. Guess that connects2 brang stuff u mentioned is the way to go.
Yes Shanrus I have looked at the oem options but am figuring that an aftermarket unit like the alpine will sound and operate better. Correct me if I'm wrong. Plus will also be cheaper not having to purchase a bluetooth module.

[The_Hawk]

From all accounts the RCD330 is a brilliant piece of kit, well worth the upgrade.

[granular]

From all accounts the RCD330 is a brilliant piece of kit, well worth the upgrade.

Yep, heavily leaning towards the rcd330 option now. Been doing some more reading and looks like it will integrate nicely.
Anyone know where to get a canbus gateway recoded in sydney? That seems to be the only issue standing in the way.

[arsenalroc]

Anyone know where to get a canbus gateway recoded in sydney? That seems to be the only issue standing in the way.

You can pick up a canbus gateway or emulator off ebay - probably easier/cheaper?

[jpdp]

Anyone know if a rcd330 would work in a R36 with Dynaudio?

[kamold]

Anyone know if a rcd330 would work in a R36 with Dynaudio?

Not the same way as an rns or rcd can switch to line level balanced output.
You'd have to use a line out converter as rcd330 is speaker level unbalanced output only.

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[greyhamism]

Not the same way as an rns or rcd can switch to line level balanced output.
You'd have to use a line out converter as rcd330 is speaker level unbalanced output only.

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I think there's a way to get a line level signal without a converter, but it involves some soldering to the back of the unit, giving you (i believe) FL/FR/RL/RR channels . You'd still have to find a way to splice that signal into the Dynaudio harness, but i spose the 330+ features set might be attractive enough to warrant such an install

[The_Hawk]

I think there's a way to get a line level signal without a converter, but it involves some soldering to the back of the unit, giving you (i believe) FL/FR/RL/RR channels.

Do you have any more details on that? I have a mate with a (new to him) Polo considering the RCD330+ and RCA outputs would be very handy to have since he also wants an amp/speaker upgrade. (and line converters tend to suck).

[greyhamism]

Do you have any more details on that? I have a mate with a (new to him) Polo considering the RCD330+ and RCA outputs would be very handy to have since he also wants an amp/speaker upgrade. (and line converters tend to suck).

It takes a bit of piecing together given the source ive found is in russian, but here's that page ive been following : RCD330g Plus Desay - ?????????? - 4PDA

Heres and example of a mod done (again in russian :/ ) with a home made amp that you probably wouldn't need if you where hooking it up to an amp : rcd 330 desay линейный выход — бортжурнал Skoda Octavia 1.8 apr st 1+ (1.2 bar) 2012 года на DRIVE2

Hope this helps