Got such bad memories of fitting aftermarket stereos, glad I’ll never have to do that again.

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

I did too but this was enjoyable due to the car and the stereo

love the mk2 vids, I use to buy/sell them in 90s, and seeing you re-wire stuff reminds me of me back then, keep up the great work J

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Those were great times and it’s good VW made cars that last 30 years so I can mess around with them in 2023 and video the process as I am sure I’ll look back and reminisce in the future too🤓

Everyone needs Bilt Hamber Dynax UC in their garage, such good stuff. Great for brake pipes / unions. Anything exposed to the elements underneath....the list is endless. The straw helps you get it into the tightest spaces. BH Hydrate 80 for rust is a winner too. BH Deox C is a good sheep dip for soaking rusty items in.

The Hirschman electric aerial was OEM fitted to Mercedes S Class in the 80s

I fitted the same unit in my Mk3 Supra - looks the part and seems to work well, just a shame about the cheap clicky button feel. Btw you can use a powered DAB converter/splitter with the FM aerial if the extra aerial gets on your nerves, they work just as well as a dedicated aerial in my experience.

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - a saw those splitters but was a bit dubious. Some were unpowered too. Might check one out as I still don’t like the black aerial, thanks for tip👍

@mattcraddock5568

Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard the eBay special £8 jobbies (with Car Radio written on the casing) seem to be decent. Only time will tell of course, just don't use the god awful vampire clips they always come with!

@rob_lightbody

Жыл бұрын

​@@volkswizard the head unit can supply power, which is why some are unpowered. There's an option in the head units menus to turn this off it on

Really good job. That stereo looks and fits perfectly into that dash. I am looking forward to some corrosion prevention content.

The acid test is when you switch to AM. and listen to the interference from the radio..lol.

Interesting vid, thanks. I'm stuck in the 90's with an Alpine radio cassette 😂 When I've replaced old aerials I have tied some string to the end so I can feed the new cable back through without dismantling too much of the trim. Also your new outer aerial mount seems quite wide. Could you have re-used the one from the old aerial which was smaller? ...and finally. I use a Belkin windscreen suction mount for my phone. It's really solid.

That took me back some years to the 1980's and messing around with wing aerials and setting up car stereos, ahhh memories. I think I might of put some wax on the hole before installing the aerial as you had the excellent Bilt-hamber product.

Офигенный аппарат, тоже бы поставить такой,но у нас он очень дорогой,сейчас стоит блаупункт Мадрид 210 , покупал ещё 2011 году до сих пор работает

I love this. I love that things like this exist. Most aftermarket DIN head units are absolutely awful and always have been. Not sure how they went decades with terrible UI and design. I would still also like to have an original version of this head unit and actually be able to play audio cassettes for the authentic experience. 👍🏻

I bought this stereo for my classic mini but couldn't cope with it's slow responses and removed it and sold it again. You can use a telescopic aerial as an effective dab aerial with a converter unit. Widely available and effective. My classic mini now has this with a neat inoffensive Sony head unit.

what is the stereo quality like?

Been waiting for another episode!!! Loving this journey!! and honestly, great choice on the radio - really love the inkeeping with the OEM look while getting modden feel to the technology! I have done something somewhat similar myself by improving the OEM system in my MK7 GTD.

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nino! Glad you enjoyed this one and that you are an OEM+ follower too :) Next video which should be within 1-2 weeks will be replacing the exhaust so look out for that, should be a good one!

@--Nino--

Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard OEM+ it's the best way im my honest opinion, I like it because things are easier to reverse if you ever sell on and it's not to the buyers taste but 90% of the time, it always is and usally increases the value of a car. Everything I did to my Mk4 R32 was OEM+ and helpped me to gain a very decent price on resale. Looking forward to the next video!

Loving the mk2 golf Gti Looking forward to the next episode

It's a great stereo. I found I had to tweak the illumination colour a little to match the Golf dashboard lights. It's also worth upgrading the speakers at the same time to make the most of it. My Mk2 16v had the OE paper ones still in place... they had rotted!

Ah, the Blaupunkt Bremen. 👍 What a great Car Radio. 😎 I had one in my Audi 80 (B2) GT/E I drove in the beginning of the 80s. A murder device these days. And I took it into my next two Audis as well.

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

They were the business back in the day, vw offered them as upgrade over the standard Panasonics, maybe Audis being posh got them as standard. Great cars and stereos👍

@Maody66TV

Жыл бұрын

@@volkswizard Absolutely 👍

Where did you get the thermal fuse for your blower resistor, my Audi 80s is on the blink??

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

EBay, check temperature on yours, order same, get the crimps and rest is easy but be mindful it might have blown for a reason

@petermac79

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a mill yeah bearing in motor is gone have a new to me motor on its way

Music is important to me,but I couldn't bear ripping out the Blaupunkt Melbourne Radio/tape unit in my '87 8v,becuse it was originally installed in the car as a factory upgrade,at time of Build!

I was waiting for this Vid , great install Andrew.... very informative , and a great finish , love it

If you have DAB then is it really necessary for the standard aerial?

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good question - I wouldn’t want the FM function to not work so on that basis I guess you do. Even new cars come with FM & DAB so there must be a reason but can’t think what it is

Wish i'd have seen those units, not long ago bought an original for my Mk2 😖

Had a few mk2 gti’s always great to work on, thanks for the in depth vid

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure👊

Axle stand?

@stevengrace6712

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, please use some axle/jack stands. Trolley jacks really are only for lifting/lowering, and they can fail.

The old MK2 Golf I had three of them back in the day

Good work!

Andrew, Watching your video and imagining myself doing this work gave me an instantaneous headache and I had to go for a lie down! Once rested I had to admire your handy work and especially your choice of head unit from a name that was (is) greatly respected. Good stuff thank you.

Andrew well done a great video and explanation and a nice sympathetic upgrade for the GTI I remember fitting different types of blaupunkt radios new to Mercedes Benz cars when I worked there back in the mid 90s I remember the old Bremen a great set and also the Atlanta Casablanca and Rome amongst others such lovely sounding sets and so glad they have launched a DAB version which looks so better in these cars! Looking forward to the next video the mk2 is getting better and better!

This takes me back to when it was nice and straightforwards fitting upgraded stereo and speakers and alarms. So much easier to work on the electrics and trim in those days, although my body flexibility back then was much better as well!🙂 That Blaupunkt unit looks great - retro look but modern technology. Brillant.

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! It’s refreshing being able to work on the electrics knowing it’s not going to cause a warning light etc

Enjoying this series! I've got a 91 8v as well and recently found a bee sting aerial rattling around in the wing 😅 I missed out on this era and the original scene, as I was born at the time these were built. I'd be interested in seeing what other OEM+ and other "cool" options people went for.

This really took me back to the 1980's when I used to work for an auto electrical component distribution company. They were a Blaupunkt stockist as well as a fully approved installer. Blaupunkt have always been renowned as quality and fitted as standard to a lot of OEM vehicles. We used to get quite a lot of nice cars in for install too, like Cosworth Sierras and Escorts, 2.8i Capri's, RS Turbo's, Golf GTi's etc and they were special times for me.

Brilliant episode on the GTI - love the OEM+ tweaks to bring modern functionality to this classic and I’m sure of your craftsmanship in wiring this in whilst removing obsolete cabling as I’m a bit OCD about the original appearance- I noted the gearshift gaiter cover and wondering if it’s original as just looks bulkier than I remember?

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Malcolm. Yes the gaiter is leather and aftermarket, IIRC the original were a thin artificial fabric and looked tired very quickly. Leather lasts better but if you aren't careful it can restrict the shifting action (say it was really thick). Seems OK so will live with it. Early cars had a rubber concertina boot the like of which you only see on commercial vehicles these days !

Lovely job. Do you really need the FM aerial with DAB available?

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Not really but it would annoy me to have FM not working when it’s part of the radio’s functions. Plus electric aerials are fun 🤓

Great Vid Andrew. Thankyou. Loving the journey you take is on.

Great content Really enjoying this series on the MK2 Bringing back many happy memories Looking forward to the next video

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Next video should be fitting a new quieter exhaust (so I can hear the stereo 😆)

I like this a lot. Period looks with modern tech, what's not to like?

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I thought - we shall see if it works out as planned over next few weeks👍

@rob_lightbody

Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought, but I found it incredibly frustrating to use. Every button push is delayed.

Great video as always - Once I get that far I think this could be the one for my Corrado :)

I had no idea you could get a period head unit with modern functionality - very cool indeed! It looks the business - I guess the compromise with the period look is the miniscule display, but I guess you'd get used to that. Not really an issue if you're using your phone as a source (we're probably spoilt these days with the huge touchscreen displays we're used to). I take it the Bremen has RCA outputs for connecting to an external amplifier? Looked like it from the video. I'm not sure I could stick with the "OEMplus" philosophy, as I seem to remember the front speakers in particular are mounted in a ridiculous location (on top of the dash). From what I remember if my Dad's 2x GL mk2s, they sounded awful - maybe that was just his music though! When the Mk2 was still fairly current (showing my age there), I used to see aftermarket ICE installations with speakers in the front door pockets (think there's a large pocket with a cover at the bottom, towards the front?), but I don't think I'd want to damage the door cards either, given the Mk2 is now a classic car! I do like what you've done there - a tasteful, but functional mod👍. Bet you wish the Mk2 8v GTi had the "bee sting" ariel of the 16v though! Did you consider that as a mod at all?

I can't wait to pull mine out of the garage this spring. Your video makes me miss driving mine! its a 8v with the exact interior!

Excellent content. I have a 91 MK2 VR6 that is OEM+ as well and I have the same radio sitting in the box waiting to be installed. You definitely inspired me to get out there and get it done. Great work!

Thank you for making this video installing the radio and aerial, which looked fun if a little fiddly. It’s a shame that the telescopic wing aerial can’t be also used for the DAB reception?

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people have said that, and I did look for crossovers that got the FM aerial to do DAB too but figured there would be some compromise somewhere, probably in the reception which you'd only find out later and you'd have to strip it all down and start again to install a DAB specific one. Basically played it safe with belt and braces :)

Will have to buy one for my 1997 Colour Concept now! 😅 Thanks for the great video. Your car is amazing.

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Will look cool in a Mk3 for sure :)

I had a white 16v 1991 GTI in the US..loved it!... thank you

What year were the bee sting aerials introduced or were they all aftermarket on the 8V?

@MrJohnTudor

Жыл бұрын

they came out on the 16v, so I'm going to say 1987/88

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Aftermarket on every 8v, standard on every 16v. Initially this was same on Mk3 but 8v got bee sting in 95/96

Whoever at Blaupunkt that came up with this product idea deserves a big 👏👏👏👏 Would defo consider it for my 2007 Volvo C30, if only the floating console had the space 😌

What a brilliant dab radio... fantastic idea.. I wish I could fit something like that to my car but unfortunately I have a touch screen where most things are controlled. 😬😡😡 I miss the old days.. far simpler.. I also miss 90s interiors.. my mates shitroen saxo vts... the patterns on the seats🤣🤣 sweet mother Mary...

Job well done. Nice to have period head unit. Looks great.

Farrrrr more patience (& skill) than I'd ever have.....but that's why we watch. 👍

Period Alpine units are my favourite... I think all the foam surrounding my wiring harnesses has turned to dust and blown out of the air vents into my face... Great video as always.

Great video, Christ i remember trying to do this on my MK3 GTI 🤦‍♂️🤣🤙🏽

This takes me back to when I used to do this kind of thing as a side job

Good Job Andrew

Andrew are you consealing some parchment stating VW Certified Master Tec?

Nice mk2 I had a 8 valve mk2 same colour small bumper on a D plate

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

Cool car (every mk2 is🤓👌)

@bigpaulrc3531

Жыл бұрын

I wish I still had it easy to work on and better to drive my had no power staring 👌👌

Great vid!

They are the best looking retro style stereo and would also look correct in my 1993 vauxhall carlton though they are pricey.I am trying to fix a kenwood mask stereo has auxiliary in so i can add bluetooth easily a pain to change a belt on and i need to replace the gears .

@volkswizard

Жыл бұрын

I remember the mask, had a blank panel that slid in front of main unit to deter thieves. Nice bit of retro ICE there! Yes indeed the Bremem DAB would look cool in a 1993 Carlton. Newest car I've seen one in was an early AudiTT which was just about OK as the early factory units were dissimiliar (with red illumination)

I bought my golf cheaper than that stereo... When you of how easy it is ti get into mk2, that's a huge overkill IMHO

OEM plus was a metal hanger from sketchley's in those days 😂

Unless I'm mistaken you worked under the wing of this car with it just supported with a jack! Never work under a vehicle without supporting it on axle stands. This is dangerous for you and a terrible example to set for people watching the video. BE MORE RESPONSIBLE IN FUTURE PLEASE. Otherwise a very informative video for fitting an ariel and radio to a Golf GTI,

Wow £349.99. Does improve the JVC nasty of nastyness somewhat !!!