Hi all, newbie here!
If it's OK I thought I'd borrow this thread instead of cluttering the board with redundant posts. I have the standard Mp3 Stream unit (not sure that's it's actual name or if it is in fact standard) but I'm contemplating getting this unit from eBay (from a seller called tech_toys - I heard they're reputable) but have a few questions;
1. Is it difficult to install? I'm handy with both computers and tools and such but I've never really been one to muck about with cars (for starters I'm closer to 40 than 30 and this is my first car). I've seen a picture with approximate clip positions, but not sure how to best access them from the outside - just a thin screw driver? Once opened it's just plug and play? I have those extra rear backing sensors and the 8 speaker package.
2. So I need a new frame around the unit, I guess this is what the call a "facia". The seller gave me this link; http://www.octavia-vrs.com/technical/mfd2.html but the picture on there does not exactly match my car (at least the clima buttons are different - see picture below)? What exact part number do I need for my car and the RNS510, and is that the best place to get it?
3. If I understood it correctly I need some extra unit in order to connect my phone to the system? What do I need, where do I get it and how much is it? =)
4. One post above mentioned that there is no way to see what firmware you are having. Is it safe to just update it with the newest one (and where can I find that)?
5. I get from one of the comments above that it's pretty straightforward to update the map? For instance I have a new full map of Europe on my harddrive from my old Garmin Nüvi, would I be able to put that on the harddrive of the Columbus?
Lastly, the TomTom comment above made me a little hesitant, the map/GPS feature is my number one reason to get this (with the added Mp3 input (HD, SD and DVD) as at number two). What do other users think about the RNS510/Columbus? I'm particularly picky about choppy movements of the map.
Sorry for asking so many question in my first message here, but if you have an answer or opinion to any of this please don't hesitate to enlighten me! =)
Best regards,
Octavus
