Alternative Head Unit bezel
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Nothing I have seen the problem is that the heater controls are all incorporated into the bezel along with the radio. In theory a single din radio would fit in length not sure in height and you would need a custombezelfor the heater controls.
Double Din is too big unless you relocate the heater controls, a real shame as I would fit an RCD310 or even RCD510 if they would fit without heavy modification.
Double Din is too big unless you relocate the heater controls, a real shame as I would fit an RCD310 or even RCD510 if they would fit without heavy modification.
Yes, there is.Actually the UP! is available in 3 different bezel-types, depending on where they are sold. In other words, there are 3 different bezels available from VW, where one of them is for 1DIN HU.
When I made the 2DIN conversion for my UP! I ordered a 1DIN bezel, so I didn't had to do the mod to the factory radio-bezel, as for this the radio is a part of the bezel itself.
I have the part-number somewhere, for the different 3 types of bezel available, as VW don't even know the options them self, so I had to do a lot of research to find out...
When I made the 2DIN conversion for my UP! I ordered a 1DIN bezel, so I didn't had to do the mod to the factory radio-bezel, as for this the radio is a part of the bezel itself.
I have the part-number somewhere, for the different 3 types of bezel available, as VW don't even know the options them self, so I had to do a lot of research to find out...
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Oh brill there is nothing in the UK and the UK version only comes with the RC215 built in.
Have you any pics as well as part numbers? I have seen your double din install but pics of the bezel on its own would be a great help.
Only final issue would be the interface with the M&M and if a third party radio would still allow full interface? But may be worth it for a better HU especially radio reception?
It will be very difficult to do in a glossy-look, that looks like the "original" type!
The original bezel is made from ABS+PC plastic, which makes it looks "glossy" when polished.
This type is made from ABS only, which is why there's no glossy-look.
Also if painted, the white line will be almost impossible to keep, as this is a so called "silk-print" which is made on the ABS/PC surface.
If needing a glossy-look, I think the only option is to paint the whole bezel, and then hope for a close-to-similar look.
In regards to the look, it is how it looks in the Citigo by design! This has no glossy-look at all...
The original bezel is made from ABS+PC plastic, which makes it looks "glossy" when polished.
This type is made from ABS only, which is why there's no glossy-look.
Also if painted, the white line will be almost impossible to keep, as this is a so called "silk-print" which is made on the ABS/PC surface.
If needing a glossy-look, I think the only option is to paint the whole bezel, and then hope for a close-to-similar look.
In regards to the look, it is how it looks in the Citigo by design! This has no glossy-look at all...
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You dont get the trim with that radio anyway,you have to order it seperate.
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How about fitting a single din flip-out screen type unit, would that work?...also lets you do away with M&M and free up the view if you are short! 
Very interesting!
I'm thinking about installing a Pioneer headunit instead of the RCD215 - i don't want the M&M.
Which cable adapters do you need for the UP?
I haven't been able to find any adapters for the UP family...
First car so i haven't played with car radios before
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I'm thinking about installing a Pioneer headunit instead of the RCD215 - i don't want the M&M.
Which cable adapters do you need for the UP?
I haven't been able to find any adapters for the UP family...
First car so i haven't played with car radios before
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