MFD2 without Dual Zone

Mater · 13-04-2007, 18:41

one quick question.

Before i purchase an MFD2 off ebay can you fit it to a vRS without Dual zone as i havent ever seen one like that and when you order the MFD2 as an option it states you must order dual zone and maxidot.

A definate answer would be a great help as i dont wanna spend around £450 to have it sat at home because it doesnt fit.

Has anyone done this??

Plus I could put that £450 towards a remap instead

Cheers

Carl

**VRStu** · 13-04-2007, 19:26

Tony - AKA Fluffmeister has it in his without Dual Zone, I'm sure there are others too.

They say Maxidot is essential due the additional display - it isn't it's just nice to have.

Mater · 13-04-2007, 19:31

cheers Stu

what a shame ill have to find some more money for the re-map

Makefish · 13-04-2007, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

They say Maxidot is essential due the additional display - it isn't it's just nice to have.

Yeah, right!

Mater · 14-04-2007, 17:51

one other question

does it have to be a skoda MFD2 or can i use a VW one not bothered about the backlight being blue in it

cheers

carl

**VRStu** · 14-04-2007, 18:29

VW is fine, and you could get a DVD one then.

Makefish · 14-04-2007, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

VW is fine, and you could get a DVD one then.

That is the ONLY reason I can think why you would want a VW one!

Mater · 14-04-2007, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

That is the ONLY reason I can think why you would want a VW one!

Well a VW was £350 and a Skoda one was £455.

so if i get the VW one i can then get the ipod thingymajig from VW and have it all installed at once

skodaw · 14-04-2007, 19:07

You can use the iPod adapter with the Skoda one too!!

Makefish · 14-04-2007, 19:09

Cripes, where have you been looking to buy one from?. Someone very recently paid only £249 + £40 carriage for a Skoda one.

See link.

Hedge · 14-04-2007, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodaw

You can use the iPod adapter with the Skoda one too!!

Would it not work with the VW one?

Mater · 14-04-2007, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by skodaw

You can use the iPod adapter with the Skoda one too!!

Yeah but the £100 quid i save buying a VW one will pay for the adaptor

Makefish Cripes, where have you been looking to buy one from?. Someone very recently paid only £249 + £40 carriage for a Skoda one.

See link.

Ive searched on ebay and the cheapest i could find was £350

Makefish · 14-04-2007, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater

Ive searched on ebay and the cheapest i could find was £350

So why did you say that "VW was £350 and a Skoda one was £455"

Mater · 14-04-2007, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

So why did you say that "VW was £350 and a Skoda one was £455"

cos the cheapest MFD2 i could find was a VW one at £350 and the cheapest Skoda one was £455 after narrowing down the search with buy it now and paypal listed

Makefish · 14-04-2007, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater

cos the cheapest MFD2 i could find was a VW one at £350 and the cheapest Skoda one was £455 after narrowing down the search with buy it now and paypal listed

If you can live without the 'Buy it Now' feature then you should be able to get one for around the £300-£350 mark quite easily.

Mater · 14-04-2007, 19:58

ok will try it

Mater · 14-04-2007, 20:03

Is this true that i wont lose the functionality of the CD changer on this item??

eBay.co.uk: VW MFD2 DVD SAT / NAV Silver Edition / C VERSION (item 150112071967 end time 16-Apr-07 03:20:03 BST)

uncle bulgaria · 14-04-2007, 21:01

Or try a local breakers yard! Got mine from there, good thing was I knew that the set was the same age as my car and had been factory fitted, So got the instruction book as well! By the time I had got the GPS antenna as well, it came to £300 with an "if it doesn't work we'll give you your money back" offer!

Thanks to VRStu fitting was easy and I'm now a very happy Womble!!

Next stop is to get a multimedia input so I can not only us my iPod for audio, but Video as well!!!!

Stu, I might need to pick your brains about wiring it in depending on the one I go for. Thanks again guys!

**VRStu** · 14-04-2007, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater

Is this true that i wont lose the functionality of the CD changer on this item??

eBay.co.uk: VW MFD2 DVD SAT / NAV Silver Edition / C VERSION (item 150112071967 end time 16-Apr-07 03:20:03 BST)

No. What the guy is reffering to is that the early versions of MFD2 DVD required a software update to play Audio CD's in the headunit. Not really an issue as I have the software upgrade on disk

13-04-2007, 18:41	#1
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 42 Posts	MFD2 without Dual Zone one quick question. Before i purchase an MFD2 off ebay can you fit it to a vRS without Dual zone as i havent ever seen one like that and when you order the MFD2 as an option it states you must order dual zone and maxidot. A definate answer would be a great help as i dont wanna spend around £450 to have it sat at home because it doesnt fit. Has anyone done this?? Plus I could put that £450 towards a remap instead Cheers Carl __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel, MFD3 Mods to come: KO4 Conv, LSD, Big Brakes

13-04-2007, 19:26	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone Tony - AKA Fluffmeister has it in his without Dual Zone, I'm sure there are others too. They say Maxidot is essential due the additional display - it isn't it's just nice to have. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

13-04-2007, 19:31	#3
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 42 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone cheers Stu what a shame ill have to find some more money for the re-map __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel, MFD3 Mods to come: KO4 Conv, LSD, Big Brakes

14-04-2007, 17:51	#5
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 42 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone one other question does it have to be a skoda MFD2 or can i use a VW one not bothered about the backlight being blue in it cheers carl __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel, MFD3 Mods to come: KO4 Conv, LSD, Big Brakes

14-04-2007, 18:29	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,763 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone VW is fine, and you could get a DVD one then. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

14-04-2007, 19:07	#9
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone You can use the iPod adapter with the Skoda one too!! __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

14-04-2007, 19:09	#10
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,279 Thanks: 187 Thanked 247 Times in 183 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone Cripes, where have you been looking to buy one from?. Someone very recently paid only £249 + £40 carriage for a Skoda one. See link.

14-04-2007, 19:58	#16
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 42 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone ok will try it __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel, MFD3 Mods to come: KO4 Conv, LSD, Big Brakes

14-04-2007, 20:03	#17
Mater The Stig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folkestone Posts: 1,178 Thanks: 47 Thanked 56 Times in 42 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone Is this true that i wont lose the functionality of the CD changer on this item?? eBay.co.uk: VW MFD2 DVD SAT / NAV Silver Edition / C VERSION (item 150112071967 end time 16-Apr-07 03:20:03 BST) __________________ "And when he gets to heaven to Saint Peter he will tell... One more Soldier reporting Sir... I've served my time in Hell" Mods done so far : Revo Stge 2, Forge Adjustable Spacer, Forge Diverter Valve, Miltek CBE, Evoms, Stu's Cruise , Autotech Fuel Pump, Xenons Upgrade, Koni FSD, Eibach Springs, Forge Short Shifter, VF Torque Arm Insert, NGK Iridium Plugs, Sachs Clutch & Flywheel, MFD3 Mods to come: KO4 Conv, LSD, Big Brakes

14-04-2007, 21:01	#18
uncle bulgaria Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: S Yorks Posts: 332 Thanks: 9 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: MFD2 without Dual Zone Or try a local breakers yard! Got mine from there, good thing was I knew that the set was the same age as my car and had been factory fitted, So got the instruction book as well! By the time I had got the GPS antenna as well, it came to £300 with an "if it doesn't work we'll give you your money back" offer! Thanks to VRStu fitting was easy and I'm now a very happy Womble!! Next stop is to get a multimedia input so I can not only us my iPod for audio, but Video as well!!!! Stu, I might need to pick your brains about wiring it in depending on the one I go for. Thanks again guys!

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