mark northeee Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 pick up my lupo gti this weekend ,roll on week end,first job i would like to take out the radio cassette and slot in a single cd head unit is it a standard fit. the vw dealer says yes but he would do as i leave my deposit for a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 yes is a straight swap and the wires should fit into most aftermarket head units without any problems. dont cut any wires as this could invalidate your warrenty! the standard head unit does light up nice at night, but then mine only lasted 1 day. are you gettin new gti? colour?hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted September 11, 2002 Report Share Posted September 11, 2002 You can get new HU with the "VW BLue" backlit screen.Mine (here) glows a similar blue, and matches nicely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer monsta Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Several manufacturers do colour match now, even the Sony Active black panel ones have red/blue display when panel is open.THing to remember as I think Matt will testify is that there is not much room behind there, both of us at one point had an in dash changer above/below the standard unit and all that cable was a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Jon, try:http://www.incarexpress.co.uk andhttp://www.incaraudiodirect.com Bith good.And like Chris says, cables are a nightmare. Its a VERY tight fit. I still have that `5-CD` IN Dash Changer for sale if anyone is interested, now its only £60! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrahamOliver Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Is that `In-Dash` CD player compatible with my Beta head unit in my Golf?If so, you may have a deal. Where abouts in the UK are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 that changer looks very cheap! how much do vw sell them for? tell me about tight for space my head unit has 3 sets of RCA cables a fourth set for line in and a cd changer controll as well as all standard cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark northeee Posted September 12, 2002 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 great a straight swap,will have to save a bit no cash left just yet.the car is a gti 5 speed in red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk-star Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 why not get the new sony MEX 1HD for a cool £1000see it here and wish style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> http://www.sony.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 12, 2002 Report Share Posted September 12, 2002 Matt did you stop using the indash cd changer because there was probs with space etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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