Golf R Observations and Questions

[Jasonpb]

The flash to pass halogens have been removed from the bi xenon's in the Mk6 which is one option I miss from the Mk5. One option I like is the ability to play audio from your iPhone through the stereo via bluetooth as it makes selecting songs faster. I'm lucky to use 7% of the phones battery when playing music via bluetooth for an hour.

Has anyone else found that the Dynaudio can be buggy as my unit has rebooted itself and also has became unresponsive on a few occasions?

Mine works flawlessly...

[MurphyTheElf]

Has anyone else found that the Dynaudio can be buggy as my unit has rebooted itself and also has became unresponsive on a few occasions?

Dynaudio is just an 8-way amp and some speakers. The fault is more likely to be in your head unit.

[Icarus]

I was hoping that the various issues are addressed in a firmware revision.
I don't want the dash pulled apart to replace the RNS510.

[ratedr]

Can someone with a golf r in possession elaborate on the foam usage in the enginebay?? All the cars I have seen have foam where bonnet rests when closed... Still there post delivery?

[ratedr]

Another question, can you put roofracks on a 3 door golf? Normally the supports sit under door seals on 5 door... Don't think this would work on 3 door...

[Corey_R]

Another question, can you put roofracks on a 3 door golf? Normally the supports sit under door seals on 5 door... Don't think this would work on 3 door...

Yes you can. Whilst I haven't looked it up for the Golf, I've always owned 3 cars and I've had the one set of Thule roof racks which I've taken from car to car. Usually the only thing required to be changed are the "feet" (as long as you stay within the same "size class" of car).

[REXman]

Question:

So anyone know If we can get TV working in the RNS-510 (Sat Nav GOLF R) unit?

Which of the parts from Kudafec (that G-Rig mentioned) would you need?

There is this thing but it just looks like a cable, and its $169 euro?? Price sounds reasonable but its.. just a cable harness type thing. Any info would be greatly appreciated cause the product descriptions at Kudafec are not very clear.

Are these good parts/brand/quality?

THANKS!

[Jasonpb]

Can someone with a golf r in possession elaborate on the foam usage in the enginebay?? All the cars I have seen have foam where bonnet rests when closed... Still there post delivery?

There's some rubber where the hinges are that looks a bit like foam but it's not, well last time I checked I haven't ever been able to squish foam and have it spring back into shape...

[DAL344]

Anybody got a price for a Milltek cat-back?
I'm still waiting for a price from Golfwagen in Perth after a couple of emails & a follow-up phone call!

[G-rig]

I was hoping that the various issues are addressed in a firmware revision.
I don't want the dash pulled apart to replace the RNS510.

It's a piece of p1ss to get the HU out of the MK6 compared to the MK5 so don't stress. You don't have to deal with the over complicated design and creaky hard-plastic-on-plastic like the mk5.

[G-rig]

Question:

So anyone know If we can get TV working in the RNS-510 (Sat Nav GOLF R) unit?

Which of the parts from Kudafec (that G-Rig mentioned) would you need?

Apparently there is a video adapter (not 'video in motion') that works, not sure how well (works in all golfs with RNS510 not just the elitest model).

YouTube - 2010 VW Passat R36 iPhone Input

Maybe give Northfield Moorooka a call to confirm which one.

[dave_r]

It's a piece of p1ss to get the HU out of the MK6 compared to the MK5 so don't stress. You don't have to deal with the over complicated design and creaky hard-plastic-on-plastic like the mk5.

That might be the case for a normal person, but dealer service monkeys seem to have no brain and are missing thumbs so even the simpliest of tasks ends up being an issue. In Icarus's case, if he can't fix the issue with firmware, then its gonna have to go back to the dealer.

[REXman]

Apparently there is a video adapter (not 'video in motion') that works, not sure how well (works in all golfs with RNS510 not just the elitest model).

You mean even the poorer, humble not-as-good Golfs can get in on the action?

That's awesome!

[masev]

Does the RCD510 (non-satnav) have video capabilities?

Judging by that website, it doesn't??

[AdamD]

Does the RCD510 (non-satnav) have video capabilities?

Judging by that website, it doesn't??

The only video it'll do (AFAIK) is from a reverse camera feed - and only if the car in which it was fitted was supplied with an RVC from the factory; otherwise there's no video input. No easy TV or video playback options for the RCD-510.