Golf GTI Edition 35

[javab0y]

U can get around $300-350 for the rcd, a rns on eBay is about $1k.
Rear ops is about $350 from eBay and install with integration into the rns can be done with Derek at ea. What was quoted for $800?

Really!??? $1K and $350 - bargain!
I was quoted: for $800 it was just the rear sensors (with beeps only - no integration to RNS), fitted and painted to match car colour. Too much?
Wouldn't mind more info... if you have any more.
Also if anyone in Canberra that would do it?

[walbjj]

Heaps of threads here regarding the rns 510 from eBay. Essentially refurbed units but r brand new. Latest maps, latest screens. Costs about $1000ish landed. Most come from Europe.
U can sell ur rcd unit here, might take some work but u should easily find a base golf owner that wants to upgrade their rcd 310 and if u price attractively ~$250-300 then it should sell no hassle

Rear ops unit from eBay, what I have costs about $350, install is another matter. I got mine done with Derek at ea. I can't see jack reversing that's why I got it. Didn't want to get the rvc as it was about $1200.
The unit u got quoted undoubtedly will be a basic audio unit that most straithfield or audio shops could install for about $300. Just FYI, audio parking sensors although helpful r nowhere near as good as visual ones, whether it's coupled with a rvc or some form of visual marker

[javab0y]

Thanks walbjj. I spoke to Derek and he said he can do all/any of (brand new , genuine VW, with warranty) RVC, OPS, RNS!
Just getting to SYD is now the issue. I will see if I can tee something up.

[DoggieHowser]

How much does it cost? I'm assuming we get them plus install from Derek and not source it ourselves from eBay.

And whose Derek?

[Hooti3]

Derek works for European Autotech.

European Autotech, Mona Vale NSW 2103 - Mechanics - TrueLocal

[walbjj]

Derek has the oem parts in stock. However, I was the guinea pig for the ops as he never installed one before mine. I just rocked up with the parts and asked if he could install. He said he would give it a crack. It was a mission. Search my threads for the full story.

Derek smith, owner/proprietor/mechanic at European autotech. One of Sydney's most respected vag workshops. He is a straight shooting, no bs Irishman. But don't hold that against him

[DoggieHowser]

Brilliant. Thanks. That's good news if I don't want to wait for a special order.

[walbjj]

U pay a slight premium for retrofitting due to the labour component but then again u don't have to wait months for specific orders

[Foos]

now if only someone could point to someone in Melb who can do the RNS / OPS

[javab0y]

With regards to fitting and sourcing:
1) is really plug and play? Apart from coding? I.e no fiddling required if genuine VW?
2) does it matter what version I get C/D/F etc?
3) Would this do the trick: BRAND NEW OEM VW RNS 510 SAT NAV MFD3 RNS510 Version F LED V7 Golf Passat Jetta | eBay