Discover Pro 8" System in Australia - problems, solutions & VW dealers

[dtpearson]

Hmm not sure why you bought the Helix from Amazon.... I got mine in Aus for less that that....... I have the focal splits and they are great.

I couldn't find it anywhere in Aus. Where did you source it from?

I asked the VW dealer and they had never heard of the system, so i figured OS was the only option, 90% of the info i found on the Helix system was from german websites and forums, there is very little info about it on the web apart from forums, and overseas VW websites that only show very basic info about the system.

Do you have a MK6 or MK7, i know there is a focal kit for the MK6, but i havent been able to find out if it can easily be fitted to the MK7. I love Focal gear and i have had their speakers in quite a few of my previous vehicles.

[peekay34]

The dealer that advised are wrong I wonder if they bothered to ask VW direct ... I bought mine through my dealer Rex Gorell when I bought the car...... I have a MK7 Performance Pack BTW... I would recommend you ring the following which is where I got mine re the Focals... speak to Joe.

Len Day Car Radio
www.lenday.com.au
249 Moorabool Street
Geelong VIC
(03) 5221 4325

[dtpearson]

Thanks PK i will give them a call. No surprise that VW dealers don't know much about VW. I usually find when buying a car i know FAR more about them than the dealers do.

[jazzyjames999]

Thanks PK i will give them a call. No surprise that VW dealers don't know much about VW. I usually find when buying a car i know FAR more about them than the dealers do.

Hahahaha so true!!

[Euro Car Upgrades]

hi guys,
We have managed to secure a bunch of Discovery Pro Systems at much more reasonable price than $3k+
and we are hoping this will be a constant supply.
Forum members get free shipping on this item and we also have one brand new fascia in stock left to suit Golf R with Piano Black finish.
Please send us an email for speedy reply if you have any questions
Generally the unit is plug & play and it available from our website on this link

[Matt P]

Hi liquidforce

can the dab+ antenna be fitted to a discover media (gti). assuming its a genuine soloution?

thanks

[Euro Car Upgrades]

Hi Matt

No can do on Media.

Hi liquidforce

can the dab+ antenna be fitted to a discover media (gti). assuming its a genuine soloution?

thanks

[DV52]

Hi Matt

No can do on Media.

liquidforce: interesting response!! Why not - what's the limitation in the media unit ?

I have be told by a colleague in another forum that the media units have native DAB+ capabilities. Is the problem hardware, or software (or both)?

[Euro Car Upgrades]

Will double check this tomorrow when we have access to ETKA and let you guys know.
Personally I have not heard about a Discovery Media and we had quite a few here for tests hence my guessed assumption.

[Euro Car Upgrades]

Correction
DAB+ is an option on Discovery Media Unit
You need to replace the unit with DAB unit and get the CP removed by VW.
You will also need a DAB antenna.
Confusion has been cleared. Example part number with DAB 5G0035858 with PR QV3

Hi liquidforce

can the dab+ antenna be fitted to a discover media (gti). assuming its a genuine soloution?

thanks