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Re: RNS-E

Post by Gizmo68 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:00 am

D_K wrote:Shop, get the 2010+ nav if your gonna make the jump .... As per footlong.....this version of the rnse is ancient now, i no as i have it in my bloody 2010 R8!!!!
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The CD/TV button is replaced by a MEDIA button on the latter RNS-E, personally although I like ours (which is the later ‘MEDIA’ spec one) I would not pay £500 for something that cannot use 7 digit postcodes.
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:08 am

Some vendors are selling later 2010+ RNS-E with C5 faceplates on. I've contacted a couple who supply them like this.

When I saw the ad, I just assumed it was a 2012 unit.

Completely agree with DK, 2010+ or nothing.
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Re: RNS-E

Post by swannny » Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:11 am

+1 there Shop.

That's one if my mods this year, I'm pretty sure it's fairly straight forward to change faceplates on the rnse.

Ive seen the a3 rnse on the bay for sub £400, do think that's a worthwhile upgrade straight away.
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:37 pm

What about this one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A6-S6-RS ... 1181473306

What are the actual differences between the new and old generations other than the SDHC capacity?

Also, how to recognise the right one from part number / photo?
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Re: RNS-E

Post by swannny » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:42 pm

I'm pretty sure that's the one Shop,

It's got the 3d map view.with split screen, led screen, and the tv/cd button has been changed to the media button.

I may have to look into how hard it is to change these fascia, wonder if there's anything on YouTube?
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:46 pm

What's wrong with that one? Price?

There is a guide to changing the fascia floating around. It's not straightforward, but it's doable. The problem is finding the donor fascia.
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:47 pm

I don't like that glossy black screen surround. Looks tacky. I wonder if it can be changed for the grey one.
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Daveperc » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:14 pm

Plastidip!!
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:19 pm

Can't believe I didn't think of that. Image
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Re: RNS-E

Post by swannny » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:55 pm

yep, hate the shiny black surround, thats getting the heave-ho!

donor unit is no problem for me..standard on a plus!

i'm going to try this plastidip this year to see what all the fuss is about..
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:56 pm

swannny wrote:I'm pretty sure that's the one shop,

It's got the 3d map view.with split screen, led screen, and the tv/cd button has been changed to the media button.

I may have to look into how hard it is to change these fascia, wonder if there's anything on YouTube?
Not the guide I was thinking of, but interesting reading nonetheless:

http://tinyurl.com/a7tkll7
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Shoppinit » Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:56 pm

swannny wrote:yep, hate the shiny black surround, thats getting the heave-ho!

donor unit is no problem for me..standard on a plus!
It's a no brainer then. Go for it!
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Re: RNS-E

Post by bilko1 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:33 pm

Shoppinit wrote:What about this one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A6-S6-RS ... 1181473306

What are the actual differences between the new and old generations other than the SDHC capacity?

Also, how to recognise the right one from part number / photo?
Any part numbers you get need to be from Vagcom to be accurate. As you know there's no such thing as a 2005 on RNSE for the C5 they are either TT or A3 units with a C5 A6 faceplate. The latest European mark 2 units end in 193G Or 193H the earliest 2010 units with sdhc and higher resolution screen end in 193B and 193C.
Just remember the part number on the casing is irreverent if you buy it secondhand as is the glossy finish and chrome knobs.
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Re: RNS-E

Post by HYFR » Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:48 pm

Thats the one...get it bought
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Re: RNS-E

Post by Fulla » Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:00 pm

Gents did Audi do one of these with digital radio? And if so does anyone know what I should be looking for? Alternatively is there an after-market solution?
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