After purchase fitment of RNS510 Sat Nav

[kwijmbo]

HI,

I ordered a Golf GTI in March but chose not to option the Sat Nav as it was a bit ordinary. I'm a bit cut that the dealer knew I wanted it but didn't tell me that two weeks later there was a new version RNS510 that could have been added to the order.

Anyway the point is, I want it, but need to know what the details are as far as getting it, fitting it, the sharkfin antenna and price etc.

Being a typical car dealership, everything that was possible at purchase is now impossible at delivery so I'm being told that it's not able to be done. I just don't believe this somehow.

So just wondering, I remember seeing something/someone/somewhere on the MKVForum about a bloke in Brisbane had fitted one to his GTI so I was curious to see if anyone here may know him or know more about fitting RNS510 to a new GTI. Yes mine comes with the large MFD from factory.

I'm in Brisbane.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Paul

[jb747]

Contact Alex here alex@hp.net.au or call 1300 730 949.

I spoke to him last week, and have arranged to purchase and fit a 510.

The thread you're probably thinking of is this one http://www.ozvolks.com/forums/showth...sted=1#post576

[Logzy]

Ive fitted one myself quite easy.
No shark fin antenna just a gps antenna in the dash works fine.

It can be done, its plug and play. All you'll need is the antenna adapter for the 2 am/fm antenna as the sockets in the 510 are closer together so require an adaptor.

I have one to sell if you want it PM me

[Tensixty6]

Hi Logzy, does the RNS510 unit have the centre console mounted 6 CD stacker system?

[jb747]

I think you'll find that it can work with a stacker, but have to ask why. I'm not even going to bother putting an iPod interface on mine. That hard drive will do the job nicely.

[Maverick]

Hi Logzy, does the RNS510 unit have the centre console mounted 6 CD stacker system?

If you don't have this in your car it doesn't come with it.

You would be best off buying the multimedia interface and plugging in a 32GB memory stick. Or a 320GB hard drive

[Tensixty6]

I've got 2006 GTI with the factory SatNav, including the 6 stack CD unit.

[gordon]

Hi Logzy, does the RNS510 unit have the centre console mounted 6 CD stacker system?

The centre console mounted 6 CD stacker is an optional extra with RNS 510

I optioned both RNS 510 and 6 disc stacker and i'm not all that impressed - for starters the CD artist/track info doesn't display on RNS 510 for any of the 6 slots (works perfect on RNS 510 DVD/CD slot), plus i think CD selection via RNS 510 is clunky - easier to push the buttons on the stacker IMO!

I'd stick with Ipod adapter!

[Logzy]

The 510 has a 30gb HD in it and 20gb of that is useable for mp3's plus it takes a 2gb SD card.
I really dont see the need for anymore than this so dont bother with a cd stacker.
Its so much better not having cd's in the car.

The only reason i would consider adding a mulitmedia interface is to play video from the ipod through the 510. THere are a couple of interfaces out there that will do it but i really dont need it, not for 250 euro anyway.

[LiFers]

Out of interest have you tested a SDHC card in it?

[Maverick]

The 510 has a 30gb HD in it and 20gb of that is useable for mp3's plus it takes a 2gb SD card.

I've heard you can get 8gb cards to work in the RNS510, have you tried any larger ones yet?

[Logzy]

I've heard you can get 8gb cards to work in the RNS510, have you tried any larger ones yet?

No. I've only used a 1gb. I did read somewhere that 2gb was the limit and someone else couldnt get a 4gb working.

[THE KOP]

No. I've only used a 1gb. I did read somewhere that 2gb was the limit and someone else couldnt get a 4gb working.

I've read the same and have only tried a 2GB card in mine.

[Maverick]

No. I've only used a 1gb. I did read somewhere that 2gb was the limit and someone else couldnt get a 4gb working.

It depends on the card and it's setup internally. I'll try and find some more and test some when I get my unit. It's kind of stupid to limit it like that. I wish they had a usb port instead (then they wouldn't make their money out of their multi media interface!).

The reader I think is a bolt on piece on the bottom of the RNS510 from what I've read but I don't think it has a usb interface that connects it (maybe internally).

If it could read SDHC cards that would be perfect as I would just toss a 32GB in there.

[jb747]

Owners manual says a max of 2gb. But it also says that it can use DVDs carrying up to 4.7 and 8.5 gb....so I might try transferring via 'mega' MP3 DVDs.