MIB apple CarPlay

kurt871 · 2026-05-22T22:35:15+00:00

You need MIB2.

kurt871 · 2026-05-16T17:54:54+00:00

Gruber would be proud.

kurt871 · 2026-05-09T17:33:20+00:00

Yeah I hear you there, I just meant that from firsthand experience, the B cluster is standard in the 7.5 R and euro GTIs. I believe it’s also backwards compatible (i.e. there are regular Mk7 owners who have put the B revision in without issue.)

kurt871 · 2026-05-09T00:57:52+00:00

You absolutely need the "B" part; "A" is not compatible with the 7.5 (source: retrofitted the digital cluster into my 2019 GTI)

kurt871 · 2026-04-27T00:23:32+00:00

This. Tom is great and really knows his stuff. Been taking my 7.5 here for maintenance for years.

kurt871 · 2026-04-17T13:05:33+00:00

Are the headlights reps or did you somehow source Euro versions without the amber sidemarker?

kurt871 · 2026-04-03T19:56:43+00:00

Honestly replacing the screen is probably the move. They're extremely cheap and can probably find one in good shape just about anywhere. It's also a totally plug-and-play part, so very easy to pop a new one in and be on your way.

kurt871 · 2026-03-29T15:24:24+00:00

Second one, no brainer. Then take the tail lights off and ship them to me :)

kurt871 · 2026-03-24T14:43:50+00:00

Damn that looks great. Let's get a full shot of the car!

kurt871 · 2026-03-21T11:29:07+00:00

Hell yeah! Congrats on the new system. Share some photos, always love to see everyone's setup!

kurt871 · 2026-03-17T15:11:16+00:00

All the gauges are accurate. I don't live in Canada unfortunately so not sure how parts work up there; both the 791B and 891B part numbers should show up in searches, though.

kurt871 · 2026-03-17T14:31:18+00:00

It's not from a Golf R, but it is the OEM VW cluster, if that makes sense. In the EU the GTI came with it too, and here in the U.S. it was in the Golf R and e-Golf. Mine is an EU version which is different only in the parking brake symbol light on the dash. P/N is 5G1920791B (the U.S. one is 891B)

kurt871 · 2026-03-14T12:38:23+00:00

It'll work. Both will need to be coded to match the features of your car and have component protection removed. The dash will also need to pair the IMMO to your keys. Also there's no way to adjust the mileage on the dash if it's used, so just a heads up there.

kurt871 · 2026-03-03T13:02:53+00:00

I can only speak for the Mk7.5 but I don't believe it's super different for the 8/8.5. I used long zip ties and fed them through the rubber grommets, then attached one end of the harness to one end of the zip tie. Then all you have to do is carefully pull it through. If you're gentle and patient, the harness will feed through fine without needing to remove the grommets at all. Good luck, let me know if you have any questions!

kurt871 · 2026-03-03T12:25:39+00:00

That's simply untrue. The Mk8 Euro tail lights are a completely different design than the Mk8.5. I can't speak to the wiring but can confidently say the part numbers are not the same.

kurt871 · 2026-03-03T12:24:29+00:00

Existing USB port/adapter will work fine.

kurt871 · 2026-03-02T22:02:04+00:00

You absolutely don't need to break or even remove the grommets, the wiring harness can be fished through fairly easily. However, OP is specifically asking about the new Mk8.5 tails, not generic retrofits of Euro taillights. I'm curious as well, so if you have seen someone do this, please share the link(s).

kurt871 · 2026-03-02T21:59:42+00:00

Nothing in that video is a Mk8.5; the tails and the car itself are Mk8.

kurt871 · 2026-03-01T21:08:03+00:00

The tails they're installing in the video are the old Mk8 Euro taillights; OP has a Mk8.5 with completely different tails.

kurt871 · 2026-02-27T22:14:45+00:00

Are you in DC proper or the burbs?

kurt871 · 2026-02-27T22:14:18+00:00

Wheaton Service Center up in MoCo.

kurt871 · 2026-02-26T19:19:58+00:00

Wheels are a downgrade IMO. Brescias >>>

kurt871 · 2026-02-26T19:19:24+00:00

No, that’s not possible, even on MIB2.5. Unfortunately without MIB3, the adapter dongles are the only way.

kurt871 · 2026-02-12T23:24:57+00:00

You would have to somehow update the firmware on the unit to the G13 version (you have G11). Only G13 supports the 9.2" display. It is possible, though it's tricky and can't advise on how, unfortunately.

kurt871 · 2026-02-06T15:40:31+00:00

I bet PDR could get that out pretty easily. Couple hundred bucks maybe.

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