Old style radio - advice please!
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Hi there,
Been a long, long, long time since I posted on here - but I'm about to complete reno on the car (will put up photos).
The radio I have in my Campaign has packed up - as has the CD stacker and amp!
So it's time for something new. Thing is when I look at the units for sale now they have more lights than a nightclub - I want something tasteful that I can preferably run an ipod (possibly with a single CD player and DAB. But something that looks subtle and befits era od the car....any ideas?
Cheers
Been a long, long, long time since I posted on here - but I'm about to complete reno on the car (will put up photos).
The radio I have in my Campaign has packed up - as has the CD stacker and amp!
So it's time for something new. Thing is when I look at the units for sale now they have more lights than a nightclub - I want something tasteful that I can preferably run an ipod (possibly with a single CD player and DAB. But something that looks subtle and befits era od the car....any ideas?
Cheers
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Old Timer
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Old Timer
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Becker head units usually look older.
They were used in most Mercs and are good quality and can be picked up quite cheap. Although as you're after ipod connectivity then you'll need the after market ones. They do some that include sat nav. You'll be looking at 00's though!
They were used in most Mercs and are good quality and can be picked up quite cheap. Although as you're after ipod connectivity then you'll need the after market ones. They do some that include sat nav. You'll be looking at 00's though!
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Local Hero
When I fitted a stereo to my MK2 Golf, I wanted something new but subtle, went for one of these as has DAB plus USB etc - handsfree bluetooth too - http://www.pure.com/product/highway-h260dbi-vl-62011/
You can change the lighting colour so needless to say, mine is green
You can change the lighting colour so needless to say, mine is green
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Thanks for all the advice.
I do like the idea of the Pure unit as it has DAB - but I'm using old school electric aerial on the wing - and don't really want to setup another aerial.
There seems to be a converter (model no: Autoleads PC6-536 - DAB Aerial splitter). Would love to post a link but for some reason can't paste into this forum!!
The other option is the Blaupunkt Toronto 420 BT - all the features of the Pure without the DAB - the microphone is built in for phone. Good looking unit for same price.
Decisions decisions...!
I do like the idea of the Pure unit as it has DAB - but I'm using old school electric aerial on the wing - and don't really want to setup another aerial.
There seems to be a converter (model no: Autoleads PC6-536 - DAB Aerial splitter). Would love to post a link but for some reason can't paste into this forum!!
The other option is the Blaupunkt Toronto 420 BT - all the features of the Pure without the DAB - the microphone is built in for phone. Good looking unit for same price.
Decisions decisions...!
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Old Timer
you can get an all in one dab and fm arials
http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/DAB_car_aerials.html
this is a fantastic website that rates everything from head unit to arials
brilliant place for the fan of dab…. i will also add there is only one dab station and that is plant rock!!!
http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/DAB_car_aerials.html
this is a fantastic website that rates everything from head unit to arials
brilliant place for the fan of dab…. i will also add there is only one dab station and that is plant rock!!!
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Local Hero
I kept the existing FM aerial and then fitted one of these to the inside of the windscreen, it just sticks on
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_907129_langId_-1_categoryId_165655
You don't really notice it there and the reception is great too
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_907129_langId_-1_categoryId_165655
You don't really notice it there and the reception is great too
Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Check out this thread here… a few members posting pics of tasteful / retro / low key head units.
Like you, I don;t like these 'silver space pasty' units that you see everywhere.
http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fyour-radio-in-your-mk1
Like you, I don;t like these 'silver space pasty' units that you see everywhere.
http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=chat%2Fmk1-golf-chat_2%2Fyour-radio-in-your-mk1
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Old Timer
I went for the Becker unit to get the same 'aged' effect. It's an excellent unit, but could do with an aerial amplifier as the reception is poor compared to the unit I removed. Mine has bluetooth which works perfectly, as does the MP3 player. It's a bit unconventional to use, but like most things, good when you get used to it.
Lights up slightly more yellow than green, but it's what i'll be sticking with. Good quality sound too.
Lights up slightly more yellow than green, but it's what i'll be sticking with. Good quality sound too.
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Thanks guys for all the advice. I must admit I'm tempted to go for a modern Blaupunkt Toronto 420. It looks subtle and has loads of features. I did look at getting a Blaupunkt model from early 80s - reconditioned units are going for 400 quid!! Even an old unit in "as seen" condition is 150!
Some of the older units (like the ones supplied by MOSS are just tool old looking for an 83 GTI). Will put out pictures once car is back and radio fitted!!
Cheers!!
Some of the older units (like the ones supplied by MOSS are just tool old looking for an 83 GTI). Will put out pictures once car is back and radio fitted!!
Cheers!!
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