RNS-E or replacement unit

[Midds]

Hi all

I have read all (i think) threads on the possible change from RNS-D to RNS-E and/or replacement head units (both those that look OEM and those that don't).

I think i'm at the point where i want to go ahead and change the unit (the CD changer is ok-ish, the sat nav works, but is dated, i hate not having bluetooth and i don't want a parrott atatched to the dash etc etc).

Just a question for clarity: If i go down the replacement RNS-E route to give me bluetooth, later sat-nav etc, i assume i need both the i-drive style twiddly switches in the centre console (which my car doesnt have) and a multi-funtion steering wheel (which my car doesnt have)?

If yes, then it seems that to try and put late model Audi head unit / sat nave etc with MMI high is more hassle than it is worth.

So, there was some debate a while back on the Clarion NX501E hjead unit and some others, particularly one that retains an OEM look while being after-market (can't remember the name). Does anyone have any further updates as to the performance of these units.

For reference, my 2007 Q7 has an MMI module that is great. we updated the software last year and put a current dic into the sat nav DVD drive and it works brilliantly. If i could get this in my 2005 RS6, i would be over the moon, although i suspect the lack of multifunction steering wheel and centre console etc would probably make this less nice to use?

What are your thoughts?

(Thanks in advance for helping to guide a confused but enthusiastic new RS6 owner)

Midds

[chunky79]

you dont need a crap multi function steering wheel ( )for the rns-e bluetooth. amanda has the correct 3 spoke wheel ( ) for cars and has bluetooth. search footlong's posts, he has been looking into headunit replacement.

[Midds]

Thanks - must have misunderstood what he was saying in the post, will re-read

[Shoppinit]

You do need the bluetooth module in addition to the RNS-E though.

[Midds]

Think my problem here is 2 fold, (1) I'm not technically minded enough with wiring to do this myself... (2) my daughter is now 12 days old and the lack of sleepn has buggered my ability to think and read correctly...

is there a good but cost-effective specialist i can get to do this for me who can talk me through the options and then do the job?

[Shoppinit]

http://www.vwcruise.com/

Or hit up PetrolDave or Criagyb on this forum.

[amanda1]

Yes I have blue tooth and on the go tv fitted by craigyb on here Oh and the correct 3 spoke wheel

[Midds]

That is immense... just whast i am looking for...

serious food for thought!

What will taht set me back? £1k ish?

[Maximo]

I paid about £500 for the RNS-E in 2010 and £200 for the bluetooth module and cables. So yes if your up for doing it yourself then £1k will get you sorted.

[swannny]

i'm not picking faults Amanda, but is your climate a different shade to the climate control?

[amanda1]

No just the angle of the pie phone!!!!

[Mr V10]

Amanda, you want to get a reverse camera fitted. It comes on automatically when you select reverse, costs about £15 if you do it yourself and it one of the features I miss most from my 8, I will be retrofitting it to my plus very soon.

More info here

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.p ... iew+camera

[Mr V10]

Actually, with a DIGI tv tuner it won't auto switch on reverse. That is one of the reasons I am keeping the analogue one in mine, as I don't watch TV in the car but auto switch on reverse is very usefull.

[bam_bam]

Clean your car woman... and stop drinking water, fish f*ck in it.

[cfcdoc]

The EPC warning light would bug me more than the bottle of evian