Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

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Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by JoolsBerko » Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:17 pm

Evening all - I bought myself a 2014 Panther Black RS6 last month (no issues so far) - but could do with some basic pointers re: the MMI+ system please (though it could be I need basic advice about data sims and Audi Connect!). Based on earnings, this is the maximum quality of car I felt I could live with without upsetting the disposable income pot / what if something goes wrong with it pot - but it is a "dream" now realised even if I will drive it very gently everywhere.

As I understand it - if I put a data sim into the sim slot, I should be able to access Google Maps to overlay the standard maps. However, Google Maps never gets beyond "loading" - which means I either need to do something different to activate the sim, or I need to speak to Audi to do some "enabling" of me with the car??? I seem to be able to access Audi Connect - but that doesn't really seem to be much to shout about (or am I missing something). I only want Google Maps as that will save me having to put my Xperia on the dashboard using the Google Maps app.

And finally, as my car has no USB direct port, am I right in thinking I cannot get apps from my Xperia phone to "visualise" themselves on the MMI+ screen - but is there a way the MMI+ can be adapted to allow this - maybe also making it a touchscreen (or would this not be possible)?

Many thanks for any replies or links to where I might find the answers. Pic of my toy attached. Kindest regards Jools.

P.S. If the previous owner of the car happens to see this post - thank you for treasuring the car, and if anyone buys my 2013 Black low mileage TT RS I traded in - you're getting a great carthat was lovingly maintained daily.
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2014 Panther Black RS6 with Black Wheels & Stealth Pack
Previous recent notable inclusions: 2013 TTRS, 2009 A3 Black Edition, and 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (a truly great car when times were very hard - hence the mention)
In years gone by: MR2 Turbos, Supras, Skylines, RX7's

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by morski » Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:37 pm

Congrats on the 'new' car. Google maps is gone... No more on Audi. Recently their contract with Google ended and they are not renewing it. They temporarily reappeared for a few a few weeks and went again. Audi are updating some cars for the new maps supplier i cant remember who but only for MY18 onwards.
The audi connect pack was free and as part of Audi greed have started charging £11.99 per month for what is basically useless data/info. Don't waste your money imo
The facelift models from My17 were able to have apple/android carplay option and also a dealer upgrade but earlier models it will need to be an external carplay unit
Touchscreen can be done by rs nav.com with a 10" fixed screen and allow you to connect your phone and other devices without the hassle of the audi oem restrictions. iirc its around $700

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by JoolsBerko » Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:16 pm

Many thanks for the congrats - and the info - much appreciated.
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Jools

2014 Panther Black RS6 with Black Wheels & Stealth Pack
Previous recent notable inclusions: 2013 TTRS, 2009 A3 Black Edition, and 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (a truly great car when times were very hard - hence the mention)
In years gone by: MR2 Turbos, Supras, Skylines, RX7's

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by Tadass910 » Sat Jul 03, 2021 6:24 pm

Nice rims, I bet it’s 20inch?

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by JoolsBerko » Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:26 pm

Thanks - yes it's the 20's - picked up some black Audi centre caps to replace the grey ones (personal choice). It's such a nice car to drive - as easy as my other half's Audi A1 when pootling around, yet amazing performance on tap should I ever "feel the need". Seats are so comfy.

I though my previous TTRS was a decent car (certainly very reliable but never felt agile and light to drive like the RS6 does), but the RS6 is a significant step up - so I salute all of you on here for being owners of such a terrific piece of automotive artwork and engineering brilliance.
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Jools

2014 Panther Black RS6 with Black Wheels & Stealth Pack
Previous recent notable inclusions: 2013 TTRS, 2009 A3 Black Edition, and 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (a truly great car when times were very hard - hence the mention)
In years gone by: MR2 Turbos, Supras, Skylines, RX7's

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by innercry666 » Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:17 pm

Rule no.1

FON!

Now that's out way, congrats on your new purchase. Panther Black is great colour and these are cracking cars - enjoy!
RS6 PE - Current
RS4 (B8.5) 2015 - Sold
A4 3.0 TDI Quattro BE Avant - Gone
Focus ST170 - Garaged

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by SimonY » Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:01 am

Congratulations Jools. Car's looking great
Current
1985 Ur quattro in Alpine White

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2004 RS6 Mugello Blue Avant | Milltek Non-Res | Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers | Hotchkis ARB | Black Optics Kit | RS6+ Coloured Alloys (Sold but never forgotten)
2015 RS4 in Riviera Blue
2016 RS6 in Utopia Blue
2002 S3 in Imola Yellow

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by JoolsBerko » Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:57 pm

Many thanks all. FON - good one - great set of rules!!!
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Jools

2014 Panther Black RS6 with Black Wheels & Stealth Pack
Previous recent notable inclusions: 2013 TTRS, 2009 A3 Black Edition, and 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (a truly great car when times were very hard - hence the mention)
In years gone by: MR2 Turbos, Supras, Skylines, RX7's

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Re: Hello - New RS6 (C7) owner seeking some basic pointers please

Post by Tadass910 » Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:11 pm

innercry666 wrote:
Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:17 pm
Rule no.1

FON!

Now that's out way, congrats on your new purchase. Panther Black is great colour and these are cracking cars - enjoy!
:biggrin3:

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