question for aussies with 4door cars, did this come with the car...

[michael_]

the footrest in the brushed metal thingy? and does your CD player play mp3 files?

i never saw the footrest and the cd player rejects mp3 cds even though the manual says they should work.

[dodgey]

Unless you got one of the first GTIs (2005) you are out of luck. It was one of those things that was deleted. You can't even get it OEM now. I tried, but they can't seem to source RHD ones.

The CD player does not play mp3 files. I think the US ones do though.

[nike61]

Mines a 2006 GTI. The footrest is plain black plastic. The CD does play itunes MPEG4 files downloaded and copied to CD, so I assume it plays MP3 versions :cool:
Is this what you are seeking :confused:

[dodgey]

Nike61, is your a 6stacker in the dash, or the 6stacker under the armrest?

Mine doesn't seem to play mp3s and its a 6stacker in the dash

[nike61]

Mines in the dash and not had any problem playing copied files to CD. I use Roxio to copy files either directly or via itunes. Also download via www.allofmp3.com, so no issues here. :iono:

[dodgey]

Oh OK, guess more decontenting then. No SatNav on yours right?

[SideFX]

But when you burn MP3s to the CD, does it convert it to WAV files? If you can only fit 15-20 songs on a CD...chances are you are converting them...
Mine is a 06, no foot rest and does not play MP3..:frown:

[michael_]

yeah im talking raw .mp3 files not converted to audio files, i have already done that.

as for the footrest what cheap bastards :(

[nike61]

No SatNav. Raw mp3, havent tried this, but my understanding is that when burning to CD they do actually do some form of conversion, that is unless you use Windows Explorer to copy and paste?
I'm not sure of your issue, as if you get Nero or Roxio and burn to CD it will convert and you can play.

[srbsta]

hey i have a 06 GTI and no metal footrest and it does not play mp3 cd eg 50+ songs on a single cd......damn miss my alpine head unit

[Tiny Gti]

Ive got the 05 and dont have the metal footrest. I think it only comes on the LHD cars as its on the left and stands out more!

Never really tried to play MP3 yet! have to try one of these days.......

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[aussiegti]

Ive got the 05 and dont have the metal footrest. I think it only comes on the LHD cars as its on the left and stands out more!

Never really tried to play MP3 yet! have to try one of these days.......

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Yep it's only on LHD versions. They refer to them as a 'dead pedal'.
If they made them for RHD, it would actually be a weird shape.

The footrest on our RHD cars actually goes into the base of the centre console. So not like a straight or flush rectangle.

As for playing mp3, just get an ipod connector of some sort and never have to worry about songs being repeated. Although has anybody worked out where the 'repeat' function/button is on our head units? I have the RCD500 and I can't believe it isn't there.

Anyhow plenty of discussions on this and other forums on what's available.

[michael_]

how does the ipod connector work?

[aussiegti]

how does the ipod connector work?

Either get one that transmits from your ipod to head unit via an FM signal. So you hear your ipod via the radio function. I can recommend Monster (i.e. the mob that make HD and audio cables) for this. As I've tried a few before and Monster has the least radio interference. Should be able to pick one up from an Apple store. You basically power it and your ipod via the cigarette lighter.

The more expensive but more efficient alternatives are hard wired ones and plug straight into the back of your head unit and play via the CD function.

There's a factory VW connector, Dension, Connect2 (just to name a few). Just do a search and do some reading up.

[ApexTwin]

My MY07 has fancy silver buttons on the radio but no mp3 compatibility! :mad:
And just a cheap plastic foot rest. :frown:

[Jamie GTI]

My MY07 has fancy silver buttons on the radio but no mp3 compatibility! :mad:
And just a cheap plastic foot rest. :frown:

Yep same here.

I noticed in Repco the other day you can buy a ricer foot rest similar in style to the GTI's pedals. It sticks on with doublesided tape and then screws in. I was nearly going to buy one ($13) to see if it would fit the rest on the accelerator side.

[dave_sc]

Yeah, I found out last night that mine doesn't play MP3s - despite what the manual says! Tried a couple of CDs with different formats with no success. Hey, anyone had trouble with the CD player skipping tracks. Sometimes mid way through a track it decides you want to listen to the start of the song again, or the next song. Nothing to do with the actual CDs as it happens on new purchased ones & copies. Asked dealer to have a look and they found no fault. Any ideas?

[aussiegti]

Yeah, I found out last night that mine doesn't play MP3s - despite what the manual says! Tried a couple of CDs with different formats with no success. Hey, anyone had trouble with the CD player skipping tracks. Sometimes mid way through a track it decides you want to listen to the start of the song again, or the next song. Nothing to do with the actual CDs as it happens on new purchased ones & copies. Asked dealer to have a look and they found no fault. Any ideas?

Pot hole, speed hump? :biggrin:

[Mangas]

how does the ipod connector work?

ALTERNATIVERLY BUY AN ITRIP ATTACH IT 2 UR IPOD (APPLE OFFCOURSE) SAME FREQUENCY SHUD BE SELECTED IN BOTH THE ITRIP AND RADIO...

CHEERS

[michael_]

would mean i need to buy an ipod too :)

[spelchek]

iTrip sucks. Lots.

[dodgey]

I was using a Belkin TuneFM in my GTI initially, but trying to find a free frequency in Sydney was getting harder and harder.

I finally broke down and got the Connect2 kit for my car, from the Car Kit Company where I got my bluetooth car kit as well. (Thankfully, I didn't have to pay for it as it was a Christmas present)

I have the ipod in the glove box now and it's brilliant!!

[Simo]

I have a factory iPOD adaptor and it works well (not sure who makes it?) - you can alternate through playlists via the CD buttons on the SatNAV facia (I figure the non stanav setup would be the same deal) - you can then scroll through the tracks from the steering wheel. You lose access to the clicker wheel function on the iPOD so if you want to listen to an album you need to disconnect, choose the album, reconnect the iPOD and then it will play (unless Im doing it wrong?). You get a VW badge on the iPOD screen which is cool. Re the cable is in the glove box - mines only 1 month old and it already has a pinch mark where from where the glove box shuts - not sure if it will be an issue after prolonged use? Overall Im happy with it.

[SideFX]

I use belkins adaptor to tune in to the radio...a bit of PITA but works a treat and cheap too..I tune in to 106.8 or 107.8...usually there are no interferance on those channels in Sydney...

[dodgey]

I have a factory iPOD adaptor and it works well (not sure who makes it?) - you can alternate through playlists via the CD buttons on the SatNAV facia (I figure the non stanav setup would be the same deal) - you can then scroll through the tracks from the steering wheel. You lose access to the clicker wheel function on the iPOD so if you want to listen to an album you need to disconnect, choose the album, reconnect the iPOD and then it will play (unless Im doing it wrong?). You get a VW badge on the iPOD screen which is cool. Re the cable is in the glove box - mines only 1 month old and it already has a pinch mark where from where the glove box shuts - not sure if it will be an issue after prolonged use? Overall Im happy with it.

If you don't have SatNav, you can't use the steering wheel controls :thumbdown:

Yeah, the VW and the Denison one locks the ipod controls, but the Connect2 one doesn't, however, it does have it's own idiosyncracies. No pinch marks on mine as I leave it in the glove box and not out :thumbsup:

I was using several frequencies, but for some reason or rather, none of them have been usable throughout all my travels, thus requiring me to change stations :( Now I don't have to :) I was using 95.7, 100.6, 106.7 and 107.8 as the 4 stations, I think

[Maen]

I don't understand why there isn't a product like Alpine's KCA-420i. I have one of these babies in my car right now. Its so easy to use. You can't control the iPod whilst connected, but ALL functionality is shifted to the headunit when connected.

I want to be able to choose one of my many albums from the steering wheel controls and have full ID3 tag information displayed on the HU screen and/or MFD. Is this too much to ask?

grrr...

/end rant

[dodgey]

Pic from a Japanese site.

http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~G4kowaza/vw_maniacs/photo2/coxfr00.jpg

Now why can't we get the dead pedal here?

[Hong Chau]

Pic from a Japanese site.

http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~G4kowaza/vw_maniacs/photo2/coxfr00.jpg

Now why can't we get the dead pedal here?

x2

can't find one anywhere.
does anyone sell these? in RHD that is.

i've found LHD ones. need one for Aussie cars.

[aussiegti]

Pic from a Japanese site.

http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~G4kowaza/vw_maniacs/photo2/coxfr00.jpg

Now why can't we get the dead pedal here?

Looking at the pic, it doesn't look OEM.

My enquiries previously also suggested that VW don't make them at all for RHD.

[Donald32]

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can't find one anywhere.
does anyone sell these? in RHD that is.

i've found LHD ones. need one for Aussie cars.

Business idea for someone... import a LHD, model a RHD, fabricate and sell.

Alex, extension of your sticker sideshow? :thumbsup:

[-mission-]

Looking at the pic, it doesn't look OEM.
It's not ... but it pretty damn good ...

Made by a company called COX
Installation guide.
http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=ja%7Cen&u=http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~G4kowaza/vw_maniacs/vwm30.htm

Now all we need is some Japanese person to organise a BULK shipment here.

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[Donald32]

7119

r-line from the same site. have sent them an email, hope to hear from them.

[Hong Chau]

7119

r-line from the same site. have sent them an email, hope to hear from them.

:eyebulge:
i'm lovin those R ones!!!

i can sense a group buy??

[Jamie GTI]

:eyebulge:
i'm lovin those R ones!!!

i can sense a group buy??

If we have a group buy of the first ones that look OEM, then I'm up for it.

[AM59Z2x31]

If someone is planning a group buy for the footrest count me in, provided the price ain't too high.:drool:

[ApexTwin]

Nice find dodgey. :thumbsup:

That really should have been standard from the factory! :mad:

[Hong Chau]

Nice find dodgey. :thumbsup:

That really should have been standard from the factory! :mad:

true that.

but if the group buy goes ahead, count me in:thumbsup:

[dodgey]

Thanks, but it isn't really a find. I was just browsing the General forum

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13927

If the price is right, I'll be in on this one too.

[michael_]

21,000 Yen according to this http://www.vwmaniacs.com/?pid=1364583 which is about $220 AUD :P lol

[srbsta]

21,000 Yen according to this http://www.vwmaniacs.com/?pid=1364583 which is about $220 AUD :P lol

:eek: :thumbdown: dont count me in for a group buy

[dodgey]

21,000 Yen according to this http://www.vwmaniacs.com/?pid=1364583 which is about $220 AUD :P lol

I'm with srbsta on that one!!! :thumbdown:

[-mission-]

wow .. $200+AUD :eek: ... now that's obscene, still tempting though ... that'll only be 2 tanks of gas soon. :cry: hahahahaha

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[superj]

I got an 07 model and i got a brushed metal footrest along with metal door sills, odd how some have them and some dont

[-mission-]

I got an 07 model and i got a brushed metal footrest along with metal door sills, odd how some have them and some dontWhen you go to your dealer next, give them your VIN and they must be able to tell you the part numbers .. while a 3dr has different sills the "dead pedal" should be exactly the same. Once we have a "number" it's somewhere to start.

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[superj]

Yeah im going dealer on Friday ill ask them then, I was pleasantly surprised when i took delivery and saw the metal footrest or "dead pedal", dsg ftw

[ApexTwin]

I got an 07 model and i got a brushed metal footrest along with metal door sills, odd how some have them and some dont
Lucky sob! :eek:
Could you please post a couple pics...

[michael_]

can you take a shot of it please.

[Hong Chau]

21,000 Yen according to this http://www.vwmaniacs.com/?pid=1364583 which is about $220 AUD :P lol

:eyebulge: HOW MUCH!!!!
bloody hell. is it real silver???

[AM59Z2x31]

21,000 Yen according to this http://www.vwmaniacs.com/?pid=1364583 which is about $220 AUD :P lol

Sounds a bit steep:eek: Do they have any GST or the like in Japan? We may be able to avoid that? Maybe an Aus dealer could order them in?

But agree with others $220 is over the top:thumbdown:

[ApexTwin]

Yeah im going dealer on Friday ill ask them then, I was pleasantly surprised when i took delivery and saw the metal footrest or "dead pedal", dsg ftw
superj, please try and find out if there is a part number for that dead pedal when you see the dealer tomorrow.

I asked a bloke at TM Tuning whom I've dealt with before and his response was...
"Regarding the RHD dead pedal, that item is unavailable. Germany's VW does not manufacture that particular item for RHD. The forum member posting that must be driving a LHD drive model, because the dead pedal for RHD does not exist. If he really does have the dead pedal for RHD, please provide me with the part number so that we can investigate this further and check for its availability.

It would be interesting to see if we get anywhere with this.

[-mission-]

superj, please try and find out if there is a part number for that dead pedal when you see the dealer tomorrow.
It would be interesting to see if we get anywhere with this.x2

Be a nice finish, matching the other two, as I can see the plastic bit looking pretty shabby in a year or two.

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