MK2 VW GOLF GTI - BLAUPUNKT BREMEN DAB + RETRO ELECTRIC AERIAL INSTALL

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*THE NEXT EPISODE WILL COVER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM*
In this video which is the 3rd episode on my recently acquired Mk2 Golf GTI, I show you the installation of the super cool Blaupunkt Bremen DAB head unit and Hirschmann period accessory electric aerial.
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[@Shyted]

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

[@volkswizard]

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

[@MrJohnTudor]

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]

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🤓

[@23hublock1]

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.

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

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

[@mattcraddock5568]

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]

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]

@@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]

​@@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

[@wynhughes9072]

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

[@andybarber225]

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.

[@Yottabit_]

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

[@paultaylor9652]

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.

[@mohammedrucsaal6100]

what is the stereo quality like?

[@mindspinn311]

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. 👍🏻

[@user-lx7tn2zc3x]

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

[@shaunbromley8445]

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

[@volkswizard]

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

[@--Nino--]

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]

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--]

@@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!

[@petermac79]

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

[@volkswizard]

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]

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

[@anthonyanderson9737]

Axle stand?

[@stevengrace6712]

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

[@drewwagar]

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!

[@rob_lightbody]

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.

[@Maody66TV]

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]

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]

@@volkswizard Absolutely 👍

[@jaydeanhall]

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

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Loving the mk2 golf Gti Looking forward to the next episode

[@NiceGuyAidey]

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

[@T29RAG]

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

[@TheJamesvgnr]

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!

[@bikersparky]

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

[@volkswizard]

My pleasure👊

[@danielrussell446]

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!

[@roryb6752]

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]

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

[@shaunperry2024]

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.

[@cooperchannel6749]

Good work!

[@paulwardzynski3265]

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.

[@richfixescars]

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

[@volkswizard]

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 🤓

[@Zero_Ninety]

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

[@volkswizard]

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

[@rob_lightbody]

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

[@mikekelly7120]

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.

[@Watty101]

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

[@MrJohnTudor]

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

[@volkswizard]

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

[@macbook9084]

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

[@volkswizard]

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

[@andrewmcivor42]

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?

[@malcolmscott4150]

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]

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 !

[@MarkyMMP]

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

[@dubtapes1529]

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!

[@vr6280]

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

[@davidhall7744]

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 😌

[@RobertCundiff86]

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!

[@seanhershey3390]

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

[@DarrenJMHughes]

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]

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 :)

[@paulm2322]

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

[@volkswizard]

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

[@rasherbasher8203]

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...

[@dasautogt]

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

[@Soldadummy]

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

[@jrushen4235]

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

[@jaywhitney789]

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

[@-Dash-]

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.

[@slakka6495]

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

[@bigpaulrc3531]

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

[@volkswizard]

Cool car (every mk2 is🤓👌)

[@bigpaulrc3531]

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

[@adeyp3871]

Good Job Andrew

[@Julia-xz7vb]

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

[@paulb4uk]

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]

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)

[@chylimzbydzi]

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

[@daimlerfan9498]

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,

[@stereojam77]

Great vid!

[@zzhughesd]

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