Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed.

magic62 · 29-06-2008, 21:58

As far as I could read, the Zenec will have a conection to the CAN-BUS. This would mean maxidot and other features.

No Waiting · 30-06-2008, 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic62

As far as I could read, the Zenec will have a conection to the CAN-BUS. This would mean maxidot and other features.

Would or Could...

downtime · 30-06-2008, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic62

As far as I could read, the Zenec will have a conection to the CAN-BUS. This would mean maxidot and other features.

But sadly it doesn't mean that. Only benefit from the CAN-bus connection is, that it utilizes the MF steering wheel buttons without any external adapter.

This is according to information from Zenec's press release.

vimto2000 · 30-06-2008, 10:08

Ignore

vimto2000 · 30-06-2008, 11:08

I contacted Witson.

Basically if a group buy were to go ahead, there would need to be a rough order of 10 units.

Although the units to buy wouldn't be a bad price, but to account for customs and delivery it would be roughly £300 give or take some £££

Problem is you talking about purchasing £3000 worth of kit from china.

If any items come through faulty then you have to send item back to china in pre-package for it to be repaired.

ZHUHAI WITSON INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD.

To be honest...I don't think i'll be willing to take up the task. But if anyone else in dealing with it, i'll pass on all information.

To be honest I rather see one in the flesh, and go through a non hassle way of buying on ebay.

VRSJGM · 30-06-2008, 11:16

Maybe do a group buy from the Ebay seller in the UK? He quotes all the usual UK statuary rights.

vimto2000 · 30-06-2008, 11:22

Has anyone contacted him?

greek 5vrs · 30-06-2008, 11:41

I'd like to thank Τ-1000 and the briskodians who have posted about the Witson.My cllub 'Skodafans'is in the process of organising a group-buy here in Greece thanks to you guys.Keep posting.Your information is very valuable.

S41NT · 30-06-2008, 12:42

I got an itchy trigger finger on the mouse for the egay one

. Made an offer of £315 which has been accepted. £350 with p&p included.

So Any of you lads interested should try offering a bit lower 290 - 300 see if you can get any more discount? Postage fixed at £35 though which seems a bit steep to me, unless its insured?

Micky 32 · 30-06-2008, 12:54

I offered £320 and was accepted so have bought one, looks like they can be got cheaper.

damo :-) · 30-06-2008, 12:56

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Originally Posted by S41NT

I got an itchy trigger finger on the mouse for the egay one

. Made an offer of £315 which has been accepted. £350 with p&p included.

So Any of you lads interested should try offering a bit lower 290 - 300 see if you can get any more discount? Postage fixed at £35 though which seems a bit steep to me, unless its insured?

Lol my trigger finger went into action too, but my offer of 285 was rejected. Good job really as i should be saving the pennies for my suspension upgrade. I wonder if this will push the prices of the mfd2's on ebay down now...

S41NT · 30-06-2008, 13:04

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Originally Posted by damo :-)

Lol my trigger finger went into action too, but my offer of 285 was rejected. Good job really as i should be saving the pennies for my suspension upgrade. I wonder if this will push the prices of the mfd2's on ebay down now...

Go on damo, one price £290!!! Whats a fiver, two pints of lager? You know you want it

vimto2000 · 30-06-2008, 13:21

Lol I guess I'm the tightest!! I offered £280 hoping he'd reject it. But instead he countered it with £320!! So I'm gonna wait a little while longer!

wonderbadger · 30-06-2008, 13:26

Think i will give them a call this afternoon and see what can be done outside of ebay if anything... will post an update if i get anywhere

wonderbadger · 30-06-2008, 15:06

Just been speaking to the chap from ebay who has the Witson Skoda units, if we get 5 people who will all order at once directly through them instead of through ebay they will do them for £330 including postage to individual addresses... any takers?

tdirob · 30-06-2008, 17:28

Do they do one for a Mk IV golf??

**mannyo** · 30-06-2008, 17:49

Where is the one on ebay, I cant seem to find it.

VRSJGM · 30-06-2008, 17:58

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Originally Posted by mannyo

Where is the one on ebay, I cant seem to find it.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7-2-Din-Car-DVD-Player-GPS-Bluetooth-Skoda-Octavia_W0QQitemZ250264535960QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem250264535960&_trkparms=72%3A12|39%3A1|65%3A12&_ trksid=p3286.c0.m14

inexeng · 30-06-2008, 18:12

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Originally Posted by wonderbadger

Just been speaking to the chap from ebay who has the Witson Skoda units, if we get 5 people who will all order at once directly through them instead of through ebay they will do them for £330 including postage to individual addresses... any takers?

I still would like to see a Skoda one fitted and working before taking the plunge
besides new car don't arrive until mid July

whoosh · 30-06-2008, 18:54

Hi
I know this won't help but i want one the only thing the bothers me is getting it from so far away it would be nice if there was a British importer that you could pop along and see.
Just a thought told you it woud'nt help
Regards Whoosh

Auberne · 30-06-2008, 18:55

I should have mine installed mid july (skoda version). Not long to wait before you shell out your hard earned wonga...

Parslad · 30-06-2008, 19:52

Add me to the "very tempted" list......

scouter2 · 30-06-2008, 19:56

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Originally Posted by T-1000

Bluetooth
The bluetooth worked actually better than I anticipated. The major problem with this is the mic is on the left hand side so you do tend to have to raise your voice to be heard but you can hear the caller clearly. The system does not pair up the phone book and as far as I know only 1 phone can be paired.

Regarding the Mic have you looked to see whether it would accept an external mic input at all? Looking at the manual it gives very little detail about what connections the 20 pin plug is used for...

Cheers.

T-1000 · 30-06-2008, 22:13

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Originally Posted by scouter2

Regarding the Mic have you looked to see whether it would accept an external Mic input at all? Looking at the manual it gives very little detail about what connections the 20 pin plug is used for...

Cheers.

I'm not sure on an external Mic but it would be alot better. A few people Ive phoned have said that they cant hear me very well.

Ive had a few PM's regarding the install.
Basically the unit is plug and go. I followed Stu's instructions to remove the existing unit and also installed the GPS antenna in the same location as the instructions. I have no issues finding sats. There are alot of wires behind the unit and this can be a pain. There is an adapter included with the package which connects to the quadlock. This makes the quad quite big and is pretty difficult to locate at the end of the unit I routed most the wiring to the right hand side of the unit and managed to get the quad through the opening at the top (where unit slides into just beneath the top storage box) and then to the right of the that. Its tight but I managed it. Install other than that is easy antenna fits into the same connection. There are various Aux leads/camera leads etc I taped these to the top of the unit. There is a red wire from memory which says handbrake. I unscrewed one of the screws in the side of the unit and wrapped the bare wire around it and then tightened the screw this allows the dvd to play when on the move.

I recommend a trim removal tool and you will also need the fascia adapter. I have a spare one for non climatic cars which anyone can have for cost of postage.

Sorry about my crappy explanation I'm not good at writing instructions, but 2 last tips.

Protect your switches above the heater controls with a couple of layers of electrical tape I scratched mine slightly.
I found the connection into the hazard lights a right pain to release turn the cubby box over and you will see the release tab on the other side.

Any more questions I'm happy to help best I can.

I will be interested to see if the Skoda version is any different.

keekodog · 01-07-2008, 07:36

I bid £310 last night which has been accepted. Does anybody know the part number for the facia I will need, its for a vrs with climatronic.

Cheers

29-06-2008, 21:58	#101
magic62 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leverkusen Germany Posts: 134 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. As far as I could read, the Zenec will have a conection to the CAN-BUS. This would mean maxidot and other features. __________________ Silver 2006 vRS-TDI estate, mostly std, just a couple of mild changes. Roofrack, alarm, heated rearseats, VW RNS 510 + CD-changer, sunsafe + Climair sonniboys, cruisecontrol, , HillHold, interior superflux leds, original SonyEricsson FSE with K810i, BBS RD394 16" winterwheels, polished BBS VZ033 (CH) 18" summerwheels.

30-06-2008, 10:08	#104
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 447 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Ignore __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill Last edited by vimto2000; 30-06-2008 at 10:10. Reason: Deleted

30-06-2008, 11:08	#105
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 447 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. I contacted Witson. Basically if a group buy were to go ahead, there would need to be a rough order of 10 units. Although the units to buy wouldn't be a bad price, but to account for customs and delivery it would be roughly £300 give or take some £££ Problem is you talking about purchasing £3000 worth of kit from china. If any items come through faulty then you have to send item back to china in pre-package for it to be repaired. ZHUHAI WITSON INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD. To be honest...I don't think i'll be willing to take up the task. But if anyone else in dealing with it, i'll pass on all information. To be honest I rather see one in the flesh, and go through a non hassle way of buying on ebay. __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill

30-06-2008, 11:16	#106
VRSJGM Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 65 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Maybe do a group buy from the Ebay seller in the UK? He quotes all the usual UK statuary rights.

30-06-2008, 11:22	#107
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 447 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Has anyone contacted him? __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill

30-06-2008, 11:41	#108
greek 5vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. I'd like to thank Τ-1000 and the briskodians who have posted about the Witson.My cllub 'Skodafans'is in the process of organising a group-buy here in Greece thanks to you guys.Keep posting.Your information is very valuable.

30-06-2008, 12:42	#109
S41NT Re-Skoda'd Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 424 Thanks: 30 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. I got an itchy trigger finger on the mouse for the egay one . Made an offer of £315 which has been accepted. £350 with p&p included. So Any of you lads interested should try offering a bit lower 290 - 300 see if you can get any more discount? Postage fixed at £35 though which seems a bit steep to me, unless its insured? __________________ Present: Octavia II vRS Diesel 170 CR, Race Blue. Gone but not forgotten: Fabia vRS, Black,OEM Armrest, OEM Front&Rear CupHolders, OctyII vRS Badge Central.

30-06-2008, 12:54	#110
Micky 32 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longford, Ireland Posts: 438 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. I offered £320 and was accepted so have bought one, looks like they can be got cheaper. __________________ 2008 Race blue 2.0 TFSI vRS, xenons, jumbo box, dual zone, rear electric windows, maxidot, rain sensing wipers and dimming mirror, light assist, rear parking sensors, cruise control, ESP and anti wet ars!e feature....Mods: Chipped Ireland development mapping and Milltek turbo back exhaust, Autotech fuel pump, Evom's, Nuespeed intercooler hose, Forge Twintercooler and 274bhp and 330lbft

30-06-2008, 13:21	#113
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 447 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Lol I guess I'm the tightest!! I offered £280 hoping he'd reject it. But instead he countered it with £320!! So I'm gonna wait a little while longer! __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill

30-06-2008, 13:26	#114
wonderbadger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Think i will give them a call this afternoon and see what can be done outside of ebay if anything... will post an update if i get anywhere

30-06-2008, 15:06	#115
wonderbadger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Just been speaking to the chap from ebay who has the Witson Skoda units, if we get 5 people who will all order at once directly through them instead of through ebay they will do them for £330 including postage to individual addresses... any takers?

30-06-2008, 17:28	#116
tdirob Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 25 Thanked 35 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Do they do one for a Mk IV golf?? __________________ Golf GT TDI - Standard (at the minute)

30-06-2008, 17:49	#117
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,442 Thanks: 56 Thanked 357 Times in 329 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Where is the one on ebay, I cant seem to find it. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

30-06-2008, 18:54	#120
whoosh Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 115 Thanks: 10 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Hi I know this won't help but i want one the only thing the bothers me is getting it from so far away it would be nice if there was a British importer that you could pop along and see. Just a thought told you it woud'nt help Regards Whoosh __________________ black magic octavia vrs,jumbo box,18"s,dual zone climate,oe window blinds,connects 2 ipod connection,xenon conversion kit,black grill,painted logo steering wheel,parrot bluetooth,red led interior lights,cupra r splitter

30-06-2008, 18:55	#121
Auberne Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 47 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. I should have mine installed mid july (skoda version). Not long to wait before you shell out your hard earned wonga... __________________ Thanks, Auberne Current - 2006 06 Reg SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0 TDI PD Elegance 5dr Sports. Black Magic with Black Cloth trim

30-06-2008, 19:52	#122
Parslad Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. Add me to the "very tempted" list......

01-07-2008, 07:36	#125
keekodog Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cheap Ebay Alternative to MFD2 installed. I bid £310 last night which has been accepted. Does anybody know the part number for the facia I will need, its for a vrs with climatronic. Cheers

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