The current head unit in my car is playing up.
As it doesn't have Bluetooth or DAB I was thinking of changing it.
I've see an Android unit which will go straight it - not sure if this is the way forward.
Anyone changed this unit or can suggest and alternative..............thanks.
Head Unit Replacement
Head Unit Replacement
RS4 B7 Phantom Black - Super Sprint X-Pipe - LED Conversion
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IMO best option is to replace with the later RNS-E. Have not done it myself but several other members have. Not cheap though IIRC.
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Yep I've got the Parrot Asteroid in mine.
It has iGo SatNav, Waze, Spotify, TuneIn, Torque, Glympse as well as a few other Apps and Bluetooth hands-free. All touchscreen but I've bought the Unika too so I can use my steering wheel controls as well as a DAB interface as it was missing that.
A few bugs but I'm pleased with it.
It has iGo SatNav, Waze, Spotify, TuneIn, Torque, Glympse as well as a few other Apps and Bluetooth hands-free. All touchscreen but I've bought the Unika too so I can use my steering wheel controls as well as a DAB interface as it was missing that.
A few bugs but I'm pleased with it.
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I'm a fan of the pioneer apple carplay units; SPH-DA120 and AVH-X8700BT. I have both (AVH.. in the RS, SPH.. in wifey's Golf GTi). I'd have a look if you don't mind a non-OEM system. To my mind, the OEM options are years behind the curve and I couldn't live with the 2010 RNSE I had knowing what aftermarket options can offer.
The cheaper SPH-DA120 is a much nicer looking unit when fitted, but no CD/DVD drive (not a problem as all my current music is on my iphone).
The AVH-X8700BT has a few more features, few of which I've had any need for. Biggest difference is it supports Android Auto. However, AA is rubbish. I ended up ditching my samsung and got an iphone as apple carplay works so much better.
Both units use apple maps on your phone for nav. The AVH-X8700BT also has the option of adding a dedicated pioneer nav module.
The cheaper SPH-DA120 is a much nicer looking unit when fitted, but no CD/DVD drive (not a problem as all my current music is on my iphone).
The AVH-X8700BT has a few more features, few of which I've had any need for. Biggest difference is it supports Android Auto. However, AA is rubbish. I ended up ditching my samsung and got an iphone as apple carplay works so much better.
Both units use apple maps on your phone for nav. The AVH-X8700BT also has the option of adding a dedicated pioneer nav module.
2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
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This thread has got me thinking aftermarket. The SPH-DA120 you mention looks rather good.
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Quite literally, in my opinion. The flush face and clean surround means it integrates nicely. In the Golf:Ellis wrote:This thread has got me thinking aftermarket. The SPH-DA120 you mention looks rather good.
2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
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Quite fancy this for the RS now. Can always reinstate the RNS-E should I ever need to sell.
Tell me more; would I need a fascia plate for SPH model? Installation & wiring easy enough? I haven't fitted a head unit since around 2005
Tell me more; would I need a fascia plate for SPH model? Installation & wiring easy enough? I haven't fitted a head unit since around 2005
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My Alpine ine-w928r is up for grabs if anyone is interested. It doesn't have dab or car play or any of that other nonsense but it is an excellent head unit and sat nav (full postcode) and you dont need to have a mobile phone tethered or signal for it to work. Also has the largest screen I've seen at 8" and fits the space the rnse leaves behind nicely especially when used with the A4 fitting kit which gives you a specially made surround to fit the gap perfectly. Still selling for over £900.
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You will indeed need a fascia; I got mine from connects2. There are a couple of different versions available, the one I've got at the moment is on the link below:Ellis wrote:Quite fancy this for the RS now. Can always reinstate the RNS-E should I ever need to sell.
Tell me more; would I need a fascia plate for SPH model? Installation & wiring easy enough? I haven't fitted a head unit since around 2005
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/connect ... di-a4-2002
I also had the installer spray it with a couple of coats of Tamiya model paint ("Black Rubber" TS-82 off ebay). It matches the RS4 dash colour and texture very well.
You'll also need a module to retain the steering wheel controls. I believe the installer also got this from connects2, but I'm not sure on the part no.
2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
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+1 for pioneer headunits. A big leap forward from the rns-e.
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20" BBS CH-R's, H&R arb's and KW v3's and 034 adjustable top arms. Pioneer f77dab NOW GONE!!!
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20" BBS CH-R's, H&R arb's and KW v3's and 034 adjustable top arms. Pioneer f77dab NOW GONE!!!
Other cars
65 palladium silver c63s estate, 2017 E63s on order
Former cars
64 white 991 turbo, 12 rosso nero 458, 64 white 650S, 06 Phantom black b7 RS4 saloon, 64 red golf gtd
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I have the pioneer 120 car play unit also.... Best stereo I have ever owned.
2007 black RS4 saloon. Bilstein Coilovers, MRC Re-map, Miltek non resonated valved exhaust with de-cats, Gruppe-M carbon induction, JHM manifold spacers, Stage 2 manifold, cold air feed.
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+1 for me too. Swapped out the old RNSE 3 months back and replaced with the Pioneer 120 - way better than anything OEM and is better than the system in the wife's 2015 evoque by a long way.Frostie wrote:I have the pioneer 120 car play unit also.... Best stereo I have ever owned.
06 Phantom Black RS4 Saloon(since Jan 15)
19x9.5 Bola alloys, LED interior/door lights, exhaust flap delete, pre-cat delete, resonator delete, chrome to black optics, B&C pillars, rear boot strip, front grills & lower intakes gloss black, revolution induction kit, LED Drl's, de-tangoed, RNSE delete - Pioneer Apple CarPlay, reverse camera. 380mm upgraded JHM front rotors, Eibach control arms, Bilstein P14's, MCarbon diffuser & Cupra R splitter.
19x9.5 Bola alloys, LED interior/door lights, exhaust flap delete, pre-cat delete, resonator delete, chrome to black optics, B&C pillars, rear boot strip, front grills & lower intakes gloss black, revolution induction kit, LED Drl's, de-tangoed, RNSE delete - Pioneer Apple CarPlay, reverse camera. 380mm upgraded JHM front rotors, Eibach control arms, Bilstein P14's, MCarbon diffuser & Cupra R splitter.
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I've got the 120 in my 996, need to put an amp in, but so usable!
996 C4S, B8 RS4, CBR600RR & a little ZXR400
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My brother in law has one in his RS4 too...
2007 black RS4 saloon. Bilstein Coilovers, MRC Re-map, Miltek non resonated valved exhaust with de-cats, Gruppe-M carbon induction, JHM manifold spacers, Stage 2 manifold, cold air feed.
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I replaced my RNS-E with the one from a RS3 (193G) and am very happy with it but it still doesn't have bluetooth streaming etc.
Perhaps the biggest downside of RNS-E in practice is the tiny little volume bottom which is for LHD drivers on the wrong side.
Perhaps the biggest downside of RNS-E in practice is the tiny little volume bottom which is for LHD drivers on the wrong side.
Daytona Grey B8.5 & Guards Red 981 / Ex.Audi RS4 B7 Sedan, Daytona Grey.
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