New generation Sat Nav

[Ants]

Just recieved details of the new generation Sat Nav system available as an option in the Octavia range.

Sounds Good.

Touch screen, sd card slot and 30Gb storage:thumbup:

Is this what Stu has?

[dstev2000]

A.K.A. MFD3. At least 2 lucky beggars have it on here but I think only Stu has the proper Skoda unit.

Will this part be available to order from the dealers on it's own?

Now where's my wallet.......

[Hedge]

If they are the proper Skoda prices then I guess the MFD2 will reduce in price or is being discontinued.

It is a lovely bit of kit. Any idea on availability?

[Richierich32]

OMG! Me wants one!!(as he reaches for his credit card )

Hmm, think the remap might have to wait...:rubchin:

[Ants]

Factory order available now.

As for retro fit, I'll talk to parts dept. and let ya'll know

[dstev2000]

Factory order available now.

As for retro fit, I'll talk to parts dept. and let ya'll know

Cheers

A 75% staff discount would be nice :P

[Ants]

oops

[dstev2000]

Considering the MFD2 is still £1650 + disc as a dealer fitted part methinks the MFD3 would be uber pricey if available at all :(

[Richierich32]

Been down to the dealer this morning, the parts guy didnt really know if the £1500 RRP quoted was the price for factory or retro...useless as always.

[dstev2000]

It will most likely be factory fit.

I would imagine the MFD3 will be pricey as a retro fit. The retro of the MFD2 is £300 over and above the factory fit cost.

I would expect the MFD3 to be around the £1800 mark as a retro.

[VRStu]

Thats a good price for a factory install as it includes the cost of MaxiDot which is what £180??

I guess as a retro it would need to be ordered as a spare part so you'll need the part number of one to find out.

[fluffmeister]

Thats a good price for a factory install as it includes the cost of MaxiDot which is what £180??

I guess as a retro it would need to be ordered as a spare part so you'll need the part number of one to find out.

Hmmmmm, I wonder who may have a part number for this mr Stu

[dstev2000]

Thats a good price for a factory install as it includes the cost of MaxiDot which is what £180??

I guess as a retro it would need to be ordered as a spare part so you'll need the part number of one to find out.

I presume the standard Maxidot on the L&K is why the MFD3 is £120 cheaper.

If it was available when I ordered mine I would have gone for it :thumbdwn:

It also has the diversity antenna setup which is ideal for me as I originally had the Audience head unit :thumbdwn:

[VRStu]

I'm interested to know about the Diversity Antenna myself.

[VRStu]

I think this is the part number - 1Z0 035 680 A

[Ray.Ward]

two things of interest...

1. The system also supports DVD-Video playback (when vehicle is stationary)

I assume a switch can be modified to bypass this functionality

2. Two aerials for improved radio signal receiving.

Perhaps with the MFD3 i will be able to listen to more than just BBC Radio 1 ?

Not forgetting with two aerials it will also start looking like a taxi?

[VRStu]

two things of interest...

1. The system also supports DVD-Video playback (when vehicle is stationary)

I assume a switch can be modified to bypass this functionality

2. Two aerials for improved radio signal receiving.

Perhaps with the MFD3 i will be able to listen to more than just BBC Radio 1 ?

Not forgetting with two aerials it will also start looking like a taxi?

There are devices being marketed in the usual places to achieve the video in motion.

I'd like to know the location of the second antenna, I heard that VW were mounting them in the door mirror but I don't know how much truth is in that.

[cheezemonkhai]

On the estate there is a second aerial in the rear glass

[dstev2000]

Yep, the 2nd aerial is in the rear offside boot window on the estate, looks a little like a heated rear window element albeit a funny shape, there are 2 FAKRA plugs behind the dash as well, the MFD2 only supports 1 of them.

As for the hatch - I can only assume it is in the same-ish place.

You'll need a more sophisticated box of tricks to fool the unit into thinking you are parked when in fact on the move.

This thread may help.

[DanGB]

Seems well cheap compared with what you got with the MFD2!

[mcreeder]

So is this MFD3 option now available?

[VRStu]

Yes Martin that's what the bulletin that Ants posted states .

[DanGB]

Available on the Seat Leon/Altea too now, WITH Bluetooth functionality.

[uncle bulgaria]

I've seen Stu's and havent stopped twittering on about it since!! I think it is one of the best factory units i've seen. Now if I can only persuade SWMBO that "she" cant live without one.......!

[Tech1e]

The new in dash sat nav in the VW Iroc looks smart, apparently wont be altered for production.