New L&K Satnav

Lem · 12-02-2007, 17:19

Well having been a mk1 octy turbo owner and former briskodian, I've finally got round to buying another Skoda. Nearly went for the Roomster as it's cheap and got plenty of useable space, but wanted something plusher, so have just ordered an L&K Estate - the nice new 'euro-spec' one!

Couple of questions..

I've ordered the satnav system. I assume I've got a 6disc changer too? Also, I notice it supports TMC, but the skoda accesories brochure suggests that it doesn't have a TMC disc which at £1350 is really bl**dy mean!

Can anyone confirm/deny the above, and if so does anyone know a cheap source of TMC discs?

Lady Elanore · 12-02-2007, 17:22

My Octy II sat nav didn’t have the TMC disc either.

HTH

Lem · 12-02-2007, 17:23

oh.. and is the sound quality any good, because if there was one bad thing about the old skoda, it was the truly awful sound projected from the factory-fit stereo!

**mannyo** · 12-02-2007, 17:23

Correct, the unit supports TMC but due to licensing restrictions the TMC disk needs to be purchased separatly.

The disks are not that expensive from the mapping company or theres ebay of course.

Lady Elanore · 12-02-2007, 17:32

I think the disc are advertised as £160 or thereabouts (IIRC), it’s an extortionate amount really when you think that you can buy a whole portable sat nav for that much and they probably bought their mapping data of the same company that sell the VAG discs.

The sound quality is ok and sounds a little better than the Stream radio I reckon.

katkins · 12-02-2007, 17:45

Correct, it does have the 6 disk autochanger in the loadspace side panel. Also, as mannyo says, it does support TMC. I purchased the TMC enabling disk (£150) from Blue Spot Car Audio (great service from them) but have so far been disappointed with the supposedly 'additional' traffic information. I've found you're better staying tuned into BBC RDS services!

**VRStu** · 12-02-2007, 17:51

Oddly enough Skoda do sell the TMC disk but they seem to supply the cheaper one.

I have a TMC one from Tele Atlas.

Lem · 12-02-2007, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Oddly enough Skoda do sell the TMC disk but they seem to supply the cheaper one.

That's the rub.. £1350 and you get the basic disc. Just as well the rest of the car is good value!

**VRStu** · 12-02-2007, 19:15

Perhaps you should cancel the option and fit your own for £300 to £400 like many of us. Then you'll have some spare ££ for the TMC disk.

Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide

swing · 12-02-2007, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Elanore

it’s an extortionate amount really when you think that you can buy a whole portable sat nav for that much and they probably bought their mapping data of the same company that sell the VAG discs.

There are not many portable units that include TMC traffic (as opposed to GPRS traffic services with subscriptions and data charges) for that price, although I agree with what you are saying.

There are only 2 mapping data companies, so yes, chances are they did buy from the same source.

Lem · 12-02-2007, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Perhaps you should cancel the option and fit your own for £300 to £400 like many of us. Then you'll have some spare ££ for the TMC disk.

Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide

It's a company car, so not an option otherwise I would have done!

dstev2000 · 12-02-2007, 20:44

My Octavia is a company car and I've fitted the sat nav unit.

It doesn't do any damage to the car as you don't have to modify anything to install the unit and you can return it to original spec in very little time leaving no evidence of an MFD2 ever being fitted.

If your boss is an **** then you may have problems on that front

piggeh · 14-02-2007, 00:43

You'd be best reading your individual company car policies, but any sensible policy will allow some modifications as long as they're cleared by the company first.

Bagpuss · 15-02-2007, 13:08

I complete ripped the standard Skoda radio out of my Superb, and fitted a Pioneer touch screen setup. Mine is also a company car, but the lease company don't care as long as you return the car to standard when the lease expires.

If the cars were actually owned by the company you work for, I guess it would be a different matter.

Bagpuss.

Jat · 16-02-2007, 12:07

The 2 main map encoders are Navteq and Teleatlas. Navteq have the upper hand in terms of accuracy in the UK. Maybe worth a peep at the Navteq website for any offers???

Lem · 20-02-2007, 14:59

What exactly does the telephone function do on the sat nav? I'd love to think that it had integrated bluetooth, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Is there a bluetooth kit you can add to it?

I managed to "find"

a tmc disc but sadly it's only the 05/06 version.

**VRStu** · 20-02-2007, 16:10

Telephone simply employs the installed Telemute function and routes the sound from a suitably installed telephone kit of which mine incidently is Bluetooth.

Ray.Ward · 21-02-2007, 13:12

I have the VW Telemute wire installed and when I get an incoming call the radio mutes and the Telephone icon changes colour.

I am then able to adjust the volume of the call using the volume kn0b.

This also means that any CD/iPod track being played is "paused" until the call ends.....

wicliffe · 17-03-2007, 14:48

Hi Guys,
I agree with the comments about the TMC code, I can't believe it would have cost soo much for Skoda to have included it. I have a France cd with it and find it very useful. But I also agree about the BBD RDS being good.

Whilst on the topic anyone tell me what the Rrg. 1 or Reg.12 mean on the radio Stations ?

Blutooth - I got a Parrot fitted connected up and wrks a treat, uses the 'phone book from the mobile, voice recognition and can get the fancy one that will show the callers face too Got mine & fitted from ebay a guy called - smssmssms
Justcarkits Tel No: 01753-673500 well worth the money and his is a good quick efficient service too.

Take car guys (& gals).

12-02-2007, 17:19	#1
Lem Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 78 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New L&K Satnav Well having been a mk1 octy turbo owner and former briskodian, I've finally got round to buying another Skoda. Nearly went for the Roomster as it's cheap and got plenty of useable space, but wanted something plusher, so have just ordered an L&K Estate - the nice new 'euro-spec' one! Couple of questions.. I've ordered the satnav system. I assume I've got a 6disc changer too? Also, I notice it supports TMC, but the skoda accesories brochure suggests that it doesn't have a TMC disc which at £1350 is really bl**dy mean! Can anyone confirm/deny the above, and if so does anyone know a cheap source of TMC discs?

12-02-2007, 17:22	#2
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,079 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 230 Times in 139 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav My Octy II sat nav didn’t have the TMC disc either. HTH __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

12-02-2007, 17:23	#3
Lem Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 78 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav oh.. and is the sound quality any good, because if there was one bad thing about the old skoda, it was the truly awful sound projected from the factory-fit stereo!

12-02-2007, 17:23	#4
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,467 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 58 Thanked 359 Times in 330 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav Correct, the unit supports TMC but due to licensing restrictions the TMC disk needs to be purchased separatly. The disks are not that expensive from the mapping company or theres ebay of course. __________________ 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

12-02-2007, 17:32	#5
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 11,079 Members Car: BMW 1 series Thanks: 221 Thanked 230 Times in 139 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav I think the disc are advertised as £160 or thereabouts (IIRC), it’s an extortionate amount really when you think that you can buy a whole portable sat nav for that much and they probably bought their mapping data of the same company that sell the VAG discs. The sound quality is ok and sounds a little better than the Stream radio I reckon. __________________ . Amanda - All's fair in Love and Car

12-02-2007, 17:45	#6
katkins Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 21 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav Correct, it does have the 6 disk autochanger in the loadspace side panel. Also, as mannyo says, it does support TMC. I purchased the TMC enabling disk (£150) from Blue Spot Car Audio (great service from them) but have so far been disappointed with the supposedly 'additional' traffic information. I've found you're better staying tuned into BBC RDS services!

12-02-2007, 17:51	#7
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav Oddly enough Skoda do sell the TMC disk but they seem to supply the cheaper one. I have a TMC one from Tele Atlas. __________________ 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

12-02-2007, 19:15	#9
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav Perhaps you should cancel the option and fit your own for £300 to £400 like many of us. Then you'll have some spare ££ for the TMC disk. Octavia-vRS.com - MFD2 Install Guide __________________ 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

12-02-2007, 20:44	#12
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav My Octavia is a company car and I've fitted the sat nav unit. It doesn't do any damage to the car as you don't have to modify anything to install the unit and you can return it to original spec in very little time leaving no evidence of an MFD2 ever being fitted. If your boss is an **** then you may have problems on that front __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

14-02-2007, 00:43	#13
piggeh Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 91 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New L&K Satnav You'd be best reading your individual company car policies, but any sensible policy will allow some modifications as long as they're cleared by the company first.

15-02-2007, 13:08	#14
Bagpuss FatFurryCatpuss Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 675 Members Car: Steel Grey Superb 2.0TDI 170CR Elegance Thanks: 13 Thanked 53 Times in 39 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav I complete ripped the standard Skoda radio out of my Superb, and fitted a Pioneer touch screen setup. Mine is also a company car, but the lease company don't care as long as you return the car to standard when the lease expires. If the cars were actually owned by the company you work for, I guess it would be a different matter. Bagpuss.

16-02-2007, 12:07	#15
Jat Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Midlands Posts: 131 Members Car: New Octavia 2.0Tdi Elegance Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New L&K Satnav The 2 main map encoders are Navteq and Teleatlas. Navteq have the upper hand in terms of accuracy in the UK. Maybe worth a peep at the Navteq website for any offers??? __________________ 63.8% of all statistics are made up on the spot!!

20-02-2007, 14:59	#16
Lem Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 78 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav What exactly does the telephone function do on the sat nav? I'd love to think that it had integrated bluetooth, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Is there a bluetooth kit you can add to it? I managed to "find" a tmc disc but sadly it's only the 05/06 version.

20-02-2007, 16:10	#17
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav Telephone simply employs the installed Telemute function and routes the sound from a suitably installed telephone kit of which mine incidently is Bluetooth. __________________ 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

21-02-2007, 13:12	#18
Ray.Ward Liberty City Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 415 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDI DSG Elegence Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav I have the VW Telemute wire installed and when I get an incoming call the radio mutes and the Telephone icon changes colour. I am then able to adjust the volume of the call using the volume kn0b. This also means that any CD/iPod track being played is "paused" until the call ends..... __________________ Ray Ray's Car: 06 MY Octavia Elegence DSG, 17" Pegasus, MFD2, Sports Suspension, Maxi-Dot, Briskoda Sticker, OESunshades

17-03-2007, 14:48	#19
wicliffe Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lutterworth Posts: 34 Members Car: 2006 Octavia L&K est 1.9 TDI DSG Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New L&K Satnav Hi Guys, I agree with the comments about the TMC code, I can't believe it would have cost soo much for Skoda to have included it. I have a France cd with it and find it very useful. But I also agree about the BBD RDS being good. Whilst on the topic anyone tell me what the Rrg. 1 or Reg.12 mean on the radio Stations ? Blutooth - I got a Parrot fitted connected up and wrks a treat, uses the 'phone book from the mobile, voice recognition and can get the fancy one that will show the callers face too Got mine & fitted from ebay a guy called - smssmssms Justcarkits Tel No: 01753-673500 well worth the money and his is a good quick efficient service too. Take car guys (& gals). __________________ my other car is an MX5

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