Info for those looking at RNSE upgrades

[sync24]

I had my 'aging' 2006 spec RNSE upgraded today as well as having a new centre console put in [to remove the phone cradle], also installed was an Audi AMI.

Craig from TCLSATNAV did the work. Currently he is supplying 2013 SPEC replacement units along with 2013 DVD updates which include all the latest speed camera info [The disc came with the RNSE]. These are a straight swap and he takes the surround from the old RNSE unit and retro fits it to the new one so the new RNSE looks just right on the dash.
The RNSE upgrade brings the car tech spec bang up to date with a very decent screen, fast satnav and proper media capabilites with an iphone/hard disk [via the AMI] - a really worth while upgrade IMHO.

I also had my Vagcom settings tweaked [unlock all doors on single key press & blip alarm on door lock]

The only problem I found is that I formatted my new HD using my MAC and the equivalent of a FAT32 format - only to find that this wont work on the AMI - You need to use windows to format the drive

Now to find a DAB solution that I can use with the RNSE without any external controls - so far I have found it is not possible unless you have a MFSW A car audio Shop I went into today tried to sell me a unit that came with a 'remote control' not too dissimilar from a sky controller handset - He didn't quiet get the fact that I wanted a totally integrated solution. What happened to all the specialist car audio places? Anyway it does look like this is not possible yet - There is definatley a gap in the market seeing as FM is going to be turned off in a couple of years.

[The_Coat]

How much did this cost if you don't mind asking?

[PetrolDave]

There is definitely a gap in the market seeing as FM is going to be turned off in a couple of years.

There is no date set for FM being turned off, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM_broadcasting_in_the_UK

This report is only a recommendation and successive Governments have admitted that FM VHF Band II analogue radio would not cease until the "majority" use "digital", so no actual date has ever been agreed.

[Gizmo68]

The RNSE upgrade brings the car tech spec bang up to date with a very decent screen, fast satnav and proper media capabilites with an iphone/hard disk [via the AMI] - a really worth while upgrade IMHO.

So it has 7 digit postcode search then?

[HYFR]

The RNSE upgrade brings the car tech spec bang up to date with a very decent screen, fast satnav and proper media capabilites with an iphone/hard disk [via the AMI] - a really worth while upgrade IMHO.

So it has 7 digit postcode search then?

LOL

I've been driving a VW Sharan for a few days.

DAB and 7digit post code.

[sync24]

How much did this cost if you don't mind asking?

PM'd

[Rick_RS4]

was sat in traffic and looked over an an A3 59 reg, it had a nice multi colour screen whick looked like ours and was touch screen, cant we fit that?

[sync24]

This report is only a recommendation and successive Governments have admitted that FM VHF Band II analogue radio would not cease until the "majority" use "digital", so no actual date has ever been agreed.

Good news - Cheers - Still I want DAB if I can get it - I am slowly upgrading audio on the car where I can and this would be a good addition.

[sync24]

was sat in traffic and looked over an an A3 59 reg, it had a nice multi colour screen whick looked like ours and was touch screen, cant we fit that?

Probably an Alpine/Kenwood/Pioneer DoubleDin - I seriously considered one of these but I like to keep things OEM - There must be someway of integrating DAB fully with the RNSE without a remote contol

[sync24]

LOL

I've been driving a VW Sharan for a few days.

DAB and 7digit post code.

Bet it's a newish car? In 2006/07 DAB was not around then - but yea - I get your point!

[HYFR]

was sat in traffic and looked over an an A3 59 reg, it had a nice multi colour screen whick looked like ours and was touch screen, cant we fit that?

Probably an Alpine/Kenwood/Pioneer DoubleDin - I seriously considered one of these but I like to keep things OEM - There must be someway of integrating DAB fully with the RNSE without a remote contol

Digital tv?

[sync24]

was sat in traffic and looked over an an A3 59 reg, it had a nice multi colour screen whick looked like ours and was touch screen, cant we fit that?

Probably an Alpine/Kenwood/Pioneer DoubleDin - I seriously considered one of these but I like to keep things OEM - There must be someway of integrating DAB fully with the RNSE without a remote contol

Digital tv?

You mean use the digital TV signal for DAB - Hmmm - not thought of that - worth investigation.
The other option is to go swap the FBSW for a TT FBSW which has the MF buttons and then installing the AutoDAB option

[Rick_RS4]

with the multi wheel could you not add a seperate switch for those that have fbsw to work the voice activation ?

[Gizmo68]

The RNSE upgrade brings the car tech spec bang up to date with a very decent screen, fast satnav and proper media capabilites with an iphone/hard disk [via the AMI] - a really worth while upgrade IMHO.

So it has 7 digit postcode search then?

I will take that as a no then?

It was a genuine question BTW,
as an owner of the newer (2010) RNS-E Nav Plus, this is the only thing I wish to upgrade, seems a bit poor that (to my knowledge) this is the only system still in production that VAG have failed to update to 7 digit postcodes, FFS even the ‘lesser brands’ in the group have had 7 digit postcodes for the last 3 years, come on Audi pull your finger out

[MikeFish]

Is it possible to retrofit the multifunction wheel? I didn't think you could.