After having this thing installed in my car for almost 2 months, I am finally getting around to posting install pictures and first impressions. Feel free to ask me anything you want about the install!

First piece removed exposing the indirect air duct and myserious "sun sensor"

GPS antenna mounted. Soon I hope to get rid of it in place of a VW Sharkfin.

Stock harness

D3 Harness connected

iPod cable routed from the glove compartment

Fresh out of the box

Metra kit. Don't let their website fool you, they do make one for the MkV Jetta/Golf/GTI.

Unit mounts added to kit

D3 in kit

Trim ring added

Everything plugged in

In place

iPod plugged in

D3 about to be screwed in

Video coming off the iPod

All done

Daytime pic

Impressions so far:

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  [*:5k9g512h]The iPod interface works great but unfortunately there's a highpitched wine present in the sound and can be heard inbetween songs, etc.
  [*:5k9g512h] I am very dissapointed video selection can't be controlled through the D3 itself like with music. It's insanely annoying to open up the glove compartment, scroll to find the right clip and then put the iPod back.
  [*:5k9g512h] There is interference in the video signal off the iPod. Wavy lines can be seen in dark scenes.
  [*:5k9g512h] No HD Radio support Sure its not an absolute must, but i'd be nice to have the option, it is 2007 and every radio station in LA is blaring HD-radio this and HD-radio that.
  [*:5k9g512h] I might just get the Kenwood DNX7100. It looks much better on paper (with the video selection that the D3 lacks and HD radio support,) but then again the D3 looked amazing on paper.
  

That's crappy to hear about the iPod suport. I would hate having to do the same thing (Go into my glovebox to select the next video)...

I'm thinking about the same Kenwood deck myself. The only thing stopping me is the fact that I have not been able to use one in person.

put your videos in a playlist, and then you can control via Avic

I got mine installed too, I love t. I noticed that mine is bending in the middle top too, did you figure that out?>

I thought it was just the kit that causes the gap but on closer look it's actually bending. Still looks good either way.

Its the kit. The same thing has heppened to me. I have to order a different kit.

Another note about the ipod videos. I tried putting them in a playlist, but they don't show up. How did you get it to work?

The whine can be fixed by turning off the "charge ipod" feature.

What is the model number of the Metra Kit?

What is the model number of the Metra Kit?

[*] No HD Radio support Sure its not an absolute must, but i'd be nice to have the option, it is 2007 and every radio station in LA is blaring HD-radio this and HD-radio that.

Of course they do. It is because with HD radio, they now have more channels to throw advertisements at you with.

djczar, is the instalation kit similar in the vw EOS? the dash looks the same...

Excellent step by step pics and narrative then impressions of the unit !! You may have just pushed me towards the 7100. Will you please post your reviews after you become more familar with the unit. Thanks !

I see on pic 12 of the install kit there is a notch in the middle of the kit ,that will cause a weak point of the kit and cause a sag or gap at the top of the D3 from it's weight when installed. I don't know how much room is inbetween the kit and D3 but if there is room I would suggest riveting or super glueing a flat piece of metal to reinforce the kit and that may stop the sag. It's a thought, I don't have a kit or D3 in front of me to confirm my thoughts.

holy crap this makes it look easy......wanting to replace my D1 with one of these...