Dan's MK5 Golf R32

[DanGum]

Just get an RNS 510 and be done with it!

Really finishes off the interior especially with the highline display too so you will get integration with that.

Phil

As my car is older i need my gateway upgraded as well. A bloke on the r32oc forum sells the rns510 and upgraded can gateway inc all cables for a decent price . It looks simple to fit so gonna save up my pennies I think

[samuir1974]

As my car is older i need my gateway upgraded as well. A bloke on the r32oc forum sells the rns510 and upgraded can gateway inc all cables for a decent price .

It looks simple to fit so gonna save up my pennies I think

 

Yes - some very knowledgeable guys on R32oc forum.

 

That is where i have purchased some of my upgrade kit 

[Phil-E]

As my car is older i need my gateway upgraded as well. A bloke on the r32oc forum sells the rns510 and upgraded can gateway inc all cables for a decent price . It looks simple to fit so gonna save up my pennies I think

 

Yeah it's simple enough to fit.

 

The hardest part will be accessing the can gateway. Having said that with yours being an 07 plate it could well be behind the glovebox which makes it very easy.

 

Your other option is to buy a slightly older unit with older firmware and the battery drain fix firmware installed.

 

Phil

Edited 9 January, 2015 by Phil-E

[DanGum]

First fault on the golf today . Cruise control not working! Had a little dig around the net and it seemed a common fault so thought I would take it apart and see what's going on. Easy to do, the back of the indicator stalk just under clips. Then the switches and board just unplug.

The contacts for the on off part seemed very black

Took the bits into the kitchen and removed the electronic board. Cleaned the contact rail with very fine sandpaper and a bit of cleaner.

Working cruise control now !

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[DanGum]

I have ordered a MDI kit from the r32 forum with loom and adapter to fit my iPhone . For this to fit I needed to buy a new arm rest casing and accessories. Also ordered an aux port and wiring loom. This won't work until I buy the rns510 so that's next on the list.

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[Toxicvrs]

Thanks for the offer I wish you was nearer ! It needs a good going over with a DA polisher . I have no idea how they got that bad, I have read you can fit the mk6 golf ones but I had already fitted these standard ones :( I am really tempted by milltek resonated cat back , a lot of people are tempting me lol. I love the look of those r36 there is one going round my way

If you want to try a DA out on it give us a shout in the summer

[DanGum]

If you want to try a DA out on it give us a shout in the summer

Cheers for the offer mate . But I have no idea how to use one unless you do ha ?

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[Toxicvrs]

Cheers for the offer mate . But I have no idea how to use one unless you do ha ?

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Yeah I do :P we will have to have a meet and get Karl over too for some detailing.

[DanGum]

Picked up some ICE car parts today . Tps don't sell the loom for the aux port so I have asked a ice guru on the forum for some advice lol. Had a spare key done today as well at VW hereford (great service btw) . I need to purchase the rns510 and canbus gateway now once I accumulate some dollar lol.

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[Toxicvrs]

Picked up some ICE car parts today . Tps don't sell the loom for the aux port so I have asked a ice guru on the forum for some advice lol. Had a spare key done today as well at VW hereford (great service btw) . I need to purchase the rns510 and canbus gateway now once I accumulate some dollar lol.

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Having dealt with VW and Audi Hereford they've been spot on in my experience

[DanGum]

Pay day today so bought the rns510 unit version R. Lots of different versions out there . This one runs the SSD drive which is apparently faster than the older HDD (how true that is I don't know) . Also LED display I think.

Talking to Eddie on here, (knowledge is insane) his guide sorted my aux loom out so I've got the wired into the Mdi loom . Eddie said he can fit the unit and the console etc so a long drive is gonna be worth it . All this has cost me a lot of money so don't fancy fitting it myself ha

[samuir1974]

Pay day today so bought the rns510 unit version R. Lots of different versions out there . This one runs the SSD drive which is apparently faster than the older HDD (how true that is I don't know) . Also LED display I think.

Talking to Eddie on here, (knowledge is insane) his guide sorted my aux loom out so I've got the wired into the Mdi loom . Eddie said he can fit the unit and the console etc so a long drive is gonna be worth it . All this has cost me a lot of money so don't fancy fitting it myself ha

 

Sounds good! Nice to hear about the updates.

 

Eddie has a great knowledge and awesome reputation on the forums! 

[ilmor]

Im looking at one of these, did you get one with the recaro seats?

Like you im after a low millage blue one thats manual with the recaros.

There is a supercharged one round the coner from me in milton keynes! Looks amazing, but no doubt would go wrong!

[DanGum]

Im looking at one of these, did you get one with the recaro seats?

Like you im after a low millage blue one thats manual with the recaros.

There is a supercharged one round the coner from me in milton keynes! Looks amazing, but no doubt would go wrong!

Mine hasn't got recaro seats I wish they had though ! So rare ! I wanted a blue one but couldn't find one in manual all seemed to be dsg . I bet that sounds epic v6 supercharged :0 :0

[ilmor]

Mine hasn't got recaro seats I wish they had though ! So rare ! I wanted a blue one but couldn't find one in manual all seemed to be dsg . I bet that sounds epic v6 supercharged :0 :0

Get mine tomorrow! so excited!

 

Blue, manual, 33k miles, full vw service history.

 

Have you done the 'flapper' mod to your exhaust? 

[DanGum]

Get mine tomorrow! so excited!

Blue, manual, 33k miles, full vw service history.

Have you done the 'flapper' mod to your exhaust?

Bet you are excited mate ! Is it far away? I haven't done it, are you planning on doing it ?

[alex_e3]

If you want a decent exhaust with the best of both worlds then look at one of these...

 

http://www.powervalve.co.uk/

 

 

A lot of boys on the Mk5 forum have them. They're quiet when you want them to be, and sound amazing when you want some fun!

[DanGum]

If you want a decent exhaust with the best of both worlds then look at one of these...

 

http://www.powervalve.co.uk/

 

 

A lot of boys on the Mk5 forum have them. They're quiet when you want them to be, and sound amazing when you want some fun!

They seem very good alex, just listened to a few videos and they sound ace. Im so undecided on what to do, a lad at work had an r32 few years back and he just said to do the flapper mod. Just like that exhaust you linked, the stock exhaust has a valve which opens up at a certain rpm . You can take the signal pipe off so it stays open all the time .

[DanGum]

I curbed my alloy last week (gutted) so had it re done again. Luckily it didn't cost me a penny as the lad who I'm buying the sat nav unit off refunded me some money for the delay of receiving my RNS. The car is booked in with South hereford vw for a service in March. They price matched my local vw specialist so thought may as well take them up on the offer. Just can't wait for the sat nav unit to come then make the trip to see Eddie to have it all fitted.

[DanGum]

Rns unit has arrived yay!

Hopefully booked in with Eddie for next Friday.

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[George]

Looking good Dan. The car is really nice. I will have to pop over and have a look sometime soon. You still living around Hereford ?

[DanGum]

Looking good Dan. The car is really nice. I will have to pop over and have a look sometime soon. You still living around Hereford ?

Cheers George! How you finding the new car ? I have my own place now so you're welcome to come round anytime dude if you are familiar with the Wye pub by Rotherwas im round there

[DanGum]

Update, rns unit is fitted! Massive thanks to Eddie who ended up fitting more than originally intended and also fixed my xenon washers (fuse blown).

The original plan was to fit the rns and MDI unit . I didn't realise the rns unit needed extra Bluetooth module for hands free . Luckily Eddie had one available so I thought whilst it's all apart may as well fit that too.

The unit is so good! Sat nav works really well and also shows up on my highline display which I didn't think it would. I love the hands free , it's very clear and the menus on the screen are easy to navigate. I have an old iPod so I just leave that connected to the Mdi unit. I have the option of streaming through my phone via Bluetooth as well.

Massive thanks to Eddie though. Every screw was counted for and went back into place. Every cable was laid in properly and every clip was put back in. Very tidy workmanship. He checked fault codes on my car (changed xenon washer fuse) and changed a couple of settings on vcd for me.

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[DanGum]

Just got the car back from vw after having its service. They picked up my rear high level brake light wasn't working. So found a guide on mk5 forum and just done that job now. (Not a pretty job lol)

Other things I need to sort is replace my rear tyre it's down to 2mm so very borderline lol. Also my rear pads are 90% worn and heavy lipped discs. Planning on doing the brakes this month then payday will be some new tread as they are all mis match.

[George]

Cheers George! How you finding the new car ? I have my own place now so you're welcome to come round anytime dude if you are familiar with the Wye pub by Rotherwas im round there

Hi Dan,

Im pleased with the car. Got a couple of things i want to do to it

Let me know when your free, and i can pop over to your new place,

Cheers