[THE COLUMBUS HAS ARRIVED! And its in]

Many thanks. Just noticed you'd already answered that question about 5 posts back... Doh!

[THE COLUMBUS HAS ARRIVED! And its in]

The Columbus arrived and is now in 10 min job having seen the guide online and having the correct parts and tools ready, screw driver and a trim removal tool (slight delay as my screw driver was too thick had to improvise) GPS antenna mounted under top dash just on metal rail behind centre air ducts all is well.

Plug&Play By simply plugging it in all works instantly inc climatic screens etc (haha unlucky to all the poor older model sufferers) only thing I need is the Maxidot nav box ticked in VCDS http://www.briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/emoticon-0101-sadsmile.gif

With thanks to fellow Briskodian EoinM for selling me his 2011 Columbus (LED) upon selling his VRS and Vectra1 for being his salesman of the year (must have been on commission)

Fubar, how do you remove the centre air vents. I'm just about to fit my Columbus and couldn't quite figure it out. I've had the Bolero out for a look but couldn't see anything obvious. The link guide you posted doesn't seem to be working for me?

Cheers

Paul

[Columbus code?]

It was purchased from a 2nd hand vehicle parts dealer for the unit and code. He has a 100% feedback and sells loads so don't think it's dodgy. I've just emailed him and he's replied that he will check with the firm he uses to check all the radios. I'll wait and see ????

[Columbus code?]

I recently bought a Columbus RNS510 off eBay, which came with the code. However I went to fit it today and when I input the security code it told me it was incorrect!!

Do I need to get the code from a skoda dealer or is there someone more local (cheaper) I could take it to?

Thanks

[iPhone 5, the MDI Interface and the Apple Ligtning Connector Adapter]

I bought a cheaper one off eBay and it doesn't work at all!

[Head unit]

I found myself in exactly the same predicament. I heard a couple of bad reviews regarding the radio and sound quality of the Ans. I ended up getting a 2012 Columbus RNS510 off eBay for 330 delivered. Then just needed the new trim which was 60 and a GPS antenna for a tenner. No Bluetooth but that doesn't interest me. No need to pay for fitting as its straight out and in. Glad I kept it with original parts and looks the business!!

[You are doing it right! The big Skoda Octavia II picture thread!]

Yeah as Dave said, its on H&R twintube coilovers

Thanks for the compliment on the car!

Your welcome! How do you find the ride with them?

[You are doing it right! The big Skoda Octavia II picture thread!]

Cheers!

[You are doing it right! The big Skoda Octavia II picture thread!]

I've updated my own thread with picture's but I'll put some here too if that's ok!

 

Taken today at a show and shine in Co. Cork

 

 

Your car looks stunning. Can I ask what you used to lower it?

[Head unit]

Yeah ill keep you updated as ive asked him ROB ro fit it at his shop the total comes to £400 whixh has stumped me slightly as if ibhold out you cam pick a columbus up on ebay for that sort of money but then again I will still have no bluetooth im guessing

DMilleaVRS

Most Decent Columbus units I've seen go for around £450. Plus you need to buy the other trim surround which will set you back another £60(ish). At least the ans unit slots straight in. So your probably saving about £100.

[Head unit]

Looks great. What the Sat Nav like?

[Head unit]

spoke to Rob Freddy i think im going to go for the ANS620 as it looks factory standard and keeps all the functions like cliamate control and OPS do you know if you unit has a USB port at the back so you can run a feamale cable from it?

It certainly looks the business. I was just about to buy a Columbus but this could have swayed me. Do you know the measurements of it? I have a Bolero so wondered if it fits straight in or if it needs a new surround. Keep me updated on how you get on. Cheers

[need help with photo uploading!]

Looks minted!!! Don't see many with front parking sensors either!

[Vrs owners... age]

35. Needed a good size family car that was still sporty. This ticked all the boxes!

[Bolero to Columbus?]

Sounds about right.... Mines the brushed alloy one!

[Bolero to Columbus?]

Much appreciated folks. Feel like I'm finally getting somewhere now!

[Bolero to Columbus?]

Cheers DBW also meant to ask where's the best place to order one?

[Bolero to Columbus?]

One last stupid question!

I'm looking at getting a Columbus RNS-510. Will it fit straight in where the Bolero is or will I have to buy a new trim. (It currently has the silver surround. 2010).

[Bolero to Columbus?]

Would it be the same for an Armundsen+? I've seen one advertised for not much more money.

I've not got maxi dot or mfsw, so no worrys there.

Where's the best place to source a GPS arieal?

[Bolero to Columbus?]

Hi all I have a 2010 Octavia VRS with a standard Bolero stereo. I really miss having sat nav and have been looking around and came across a 2009 Columbus unit with sat nav.

Can I simply straight swap the Columbus unit for my Bolero? Are the connections the same and will the sat nav work or do I need to buy something extra?

Thanks in advance

Paul

[What do I need ?]

Will it still display the heating controls etc? Is it the same size as the Bolero or does it need some trim to fit?

[What do I need ?]

In fact they both look good. If you get one let me know how it goes. Thanks.

[What do I need ?]

The first one certainly looks the business. Does anyone have one if these? Is it as simple as a straight swap?

[VRS detail / wheel refurb]

That looks amazing. Where did you get it done?

[My nightmare continues...]

Could a local trimmer not dye the leathers to the same shade?

Thanks for all the advice. I'll leave it probably to next year and see how it goes. More as likely no one will notice but I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my car. It may be that I need to dye both front seats. I can't see that being a major drama?! Thanks again.