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Thread: HELP Wanted (PAID) - Install RNS510 clone into MK5

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    HELP Wanted (PAID) - Install RNS510 clone into MK5

    Hi all,

    (report after the board crash)

    as subject suggests.. Looking for someone who is experienced with MK5 installs to help put in a RNS510 clone unit.

    This will mean putting in Sat nav antenna, Dual TVB-T tuner antennas.. etc

    I'm not sure what else is needed...

    Yes there are plenty of guides out there, but I'm not comfortable doing it myself or even taking it to a shop like Strathfield that hasnt done mk5 installs as the plastics dont looks all that strong.

    LEt me know if you can help or can recommend someone / shop that can do it

    Im in Sydney, North Ryde area.

    Cheers.
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    Its not that hard if you take care and don't rush. Below is a link to an excellent step by step video. Good luck

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    I'd say I'd help if it was genuine RNS, but the risks that can be associated and complete non-sense of some of the codes these aftermarket units cause I'm not game to chance it.

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    I second mikinoz comments. I bought a Chinese clone and, whilst it fitted, everything functioned, and the facia/screen appearance was good, the sound and radio reception were crap. I was lucky that the Ebay seller was local to me and refunded my money. Genuine is the only way to go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brimway View Post
    I second mikinoz comments. I bought a Chinese clone and, whilst it fitted, everything functioned, and the facia/screen appearance was good, the sound and radio reception were crap. I was lucky that the Ebay seller was local to me and refunded my money. Genuine is the only way to go.

    Hmm from what I hear the sound quality is better than the stock unit?

    Theres just no alternatives to Chinese clones... Genuine RNS510 is just not cutting the mustard in terms of features and Sat Nav software so not an option for me..
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    What Sound Quality?

    Quote Originally Posted by li21 View Post
    Hmm from what I hear the sound quality is better than the stock unit?

    Theres just no alternatives to Chinese clones... Genuine RNS510 is just not cutting the mustard in terms of features and Sat Nav software so not an option for me..
    I certainly did not go to the trouble of removing the stock unit, fitting the clone, removing the clone and finally fitting RNS510 for s--ts and giggles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brimway View Post
    I certainly did not go to the trouble of removing the stock unit, fitting the clone, removing the clone and finally fitting RNS510 for s--ts and giggles.
    suppose not.. but I want unit that plays video, has Dual digital TV tuner, Tom tom or Igo etc..
    Horses for course I guess..
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    I prefer to watch road ahead, mirrors, speed cameras etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brimway View Post
    I prefer to watch road ahead, mirrors, speed cameras etc.
    Lol .. not when you are sitting in the car waiting at the stations
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    I want to source a real RNs510 from fleabay but wanted to pay someone pro to do it in my my11 tig - anyone know a be shop in sydney that does this?

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