RNS-E Interest

[GEN XER]

I have the RNS-E radio with the Dice Ipod and the BT module. It has the 2008 or 2009 Nav disc. If there is interest let me know.

[ben916]

and just WHAT is it being replaced with? :)

[AUDI5000CSTQ]

How much and does it have/need adapters?
thanks

[GEN XER]

and just WHAT is it being replaced with? :)

Kenwood 9960 or Pioneer Z110BT

The Kenwood is the leader right now.

[GEN XER]

How much and does it have/need adapters?
thanks

I dont know about the adapters. Please expound.

[DHall1]

Willie,

Your car will have all the adapters and sub harness. Take a look at any RNSE install instructions or my RNSE install thread.

[GEN XER]

Price, well that is the issue. What is a fair price based on depreciation/ use? What will the market bring? What is the price of a new one with the bells and whistles? $1500, $1300, $1100, are these competitive price points or are they lofty? $1000, $900, $750, are these the right price points or are they way to generous? Maybe we should have an Auction here on this thread.

[DHall1]

Willie

The extras cost a fortune

What extras come with the unit? Sat? Btooth

Clarify what it comes with. post pics. set a price. see if it sells.

set a price man

[vangelis]

I'm interested in the BT module. Please PM if you willing to sell it separate.

[mmaturo]

Price, well that is the issue. What is a fair price based on depreciation/ use? What will the market bring? What is the price of a new one with the bells and whistles? $1500, $1300, $1100, are these competitive price points or are they lofty? $1000, $900, $750, are these the right price points or are they way to generous? Maybe we should have an Auction here on this thread.

There isn't much depreciation. I sold my first one for $1500 including the XM module. I bought mine that i have now used from another owner for $1300 w the XM. Your BT if OEM holds value well. I would be interested in that too if it is the version done through the On-star.

[GEN XER]

What I know about the receiver is that it has BT and it does work through the On-Star, and the Dice Ipod module. I dont think it has a Sat module. If it does I have not seen it. I think $1300 shipped is a fair price.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/011.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/?action=view&current=011.jpg)

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/012.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/?action=view&current=012.jpg)

[DHall1]

Yep, your in the ballpark.

Try to get more info on the BT. How does it work? thru car speakers and the deck? Check your rear compartment of the car. That is where the sat module is located.




What I know about the receiver is that it has BT and it does work through the On-Star, and the Dice Ipod module. I dont think it has a Sat module. If it does I have not seen it. I think $1300 shipped is a fair price.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/011.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/?action=view&current=011.jpg)

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/012.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/?action=view&current=012.jpg)

[hahnmgh63]

The Bluetooth module goes under the passenger well floorboard and has a small antenna hooked to it so be careful as the antenna is fragile. The Satellite module is located in the left trunk compartment, kind of buried back there but visible. The RNS-E headunit is capable of Satellite & Bluetooth but you still need these separate modules for the systems to work otherwise you just have the Nav & stereo (FM, AM, MP3 (SD Cards)). A great system with or without the Bluetooth and Satellite, but even better with, especially the BT in my mind (small as it is).

[GEN XER]

Yep, your in the ballpark.

Try to get more info on the BT. How does it work? thru car speakers and the deck? Check your rear compartment of the car. That is where the sat module is located.

The BT is integrated through the On Star. I have the Instructions showing how to uninstall the On Star module and back-up battery and how to replace it with the RNS-E BT module. Yes there is a XM Sat module as well.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/013.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/?action=view&current=013.jpg)

[DHall1]

Willie,

Just those two Audi modules are 800 or 1,000 dollars.

Your unit just got more valuable.

[GEN XER]

Willie,

Just those two Audi modules are 800 or 1,000 dollars.

Your unit just got more valuable.

Well the radio new is 1400 so used it should be $700-$800. The modules used should be $400-$500 so $1300 is a good selling price for everything.

[DHall1]

The radio used is 1500. Used in good condition is worth 1000.

The radio new is over 3500.


Well the radio new is 1400 so used it should be $700-$800. The modules used should be $400-$500 so $1300 is a good selling price for everything.

[GEN XER]

The radio used is 1500. Used in good condition is worth 1000.

The radio new is over 3500.

Really? So what is this?
http://www.vagnavs.com/Audi3.html

[DHall1]

It is a euro unit converted to US.

I think these are used or recon units.

The prices go up and down by avail and demand.


Really? So what is this?
http://www.vagnavs.com/Audi3.html

[GEN XER]

It is a euro unit converted to US.

I think these are used or recon units.

The prices go up and down by avail and demand.

How do you know all this man? Are you what we called a Brain?

[DHall1]

Photographic memory when it works.

Is it Friday yet?




How do you know all this man? Are you what we called a Brain?

[GEN XER]

Photographic memory when it works.

Is it Friday yet?

My wife has one of those, makes for a very interesting life for me.

[SAFE4NOW]

Unit is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

For the best money, I would suggest E-Bay.

Market will dictate price.

If you are interetested or need any OEM parts... LMK, maybe we can make a trade + cash?

Steve

p.s. Every Rs6 owner needs OEM front rotors... LoL

[mmaturo]

The radio used is 1500. Used in good condition is worth 1000.

The radio new is over 3500.

I think that is low. $1200 alone for the RNSE you can and will get that easily...the vagnav ones are ALL used euro units. The XM if the correct module for the RNSE new is $400 so $150 minimum there (was what i last paid). The BT is/was $500- $600 new.

[DHall1]

Mark,

You sound just like my broken record.




I think that is low. $1200 alone for the RNSE you can and will get that easily...the vagnav ones are ALL used euro units. The XM if the correct module for the RNSE new is $400 so $150 minimum there (was what i last paid). The BT is/was $500- $600 new.

[mmaturo]

(swirling noises, crackle pop) Buy an extended warranty...buy an extended warranty...buy an extended warranty


just wanting him to eeek a few hundred more out of it....and keep the value of the one in my car up : ) I like breaking even on them even after 3 years of use.

[TozoM8]

I bought my RNS-E with plug and play harness and GPS antenna for $900 used, but great condition. The BT was $280 with harness.

[GEN XER]

Well I am good on my price of $1300 for The Unit, BT Module, XM Module, and Ipod Module as a Set.

Separately I would take $900 for the Unit, $250 for the BT Module, XM Sat Module $250, Ipod Module $100.

[DHall1]

I say perfect.

Good price from a good guy.

[Christian-]

Also, your XM module might be the stock one. The only way to tell if it will work with the RNS-E (besides turning it on and seeing if it works) is checking the part number. I believe you need the unit with an "E" at the end of the part number.

No point in selling the XM module if it doesn't work with the unit. :)

[GEN XER]

Also, your XM module might be the stock one. The only way to tell if it will work with the RNS-E (besides turning it on and seeing if it works) is checking the part number. I believe you need the unit with an "E" at the end of the part number.

No point in selling the XM module if it doesn't work with the unit. :)


I am confident it is aftermarket. It was put in with two sided 3M tape and from the instructions I have seen the OE module is small and black. I will check the number anyway.

Confirmed the P/N is 8E0 035 593 E

[hahnmgh63]

I installed the 8E0 035 593 S unit and it works perfectly. I think the latest Audi unit is the "T" designation.

[GEN XER]

I have a buyer for the BT Module. Awesome.

[GEN XER]

I installed the 8E0 035 593 S unit and it works perfectly. I think the latest Audi unit is the "T" designation.

How much do they cost now?

[vangelis]

Is it me? I PM'd you :)


I have a buyer for the BT Module. Awesome.

[GEN XER]

Is it me? I PM'd you :)

No sorry, someone beat you to it.

[RS6VA]

What I know about the receiver is that it has BT and it does work through the On-Star, and the Dice Ipod module. I dont think it has a Sat module. If it does I have not seen it. I think $1300 shipped is a fair price.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/011.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/?action=view&current=011.jpg)

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/012.jpg (http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/?action=view&current=012.jpg)

$1500 shipped for a new one. I will bid $900 to start.

[DHall1]

We covered that price from vagnav

1349 for just the head unit and harness is for a used euro spec tested and ready to install.

Willie wants 900 for the same. More for the BT, dice and sat module if you want them.


$1500 shipped for a new one. I will bid $900 to start.

[skribe]

Take some clean pix and put 'er on eBay, Willie!

I would have been all over this a month ago... but I'm going aftermarket, so much easier to get the capabilities I really want. Debating pioneer, alpine, or kenwood, thinking about molding a faceplate to get a more OEM look... I guess I'm an OEM+ kind of guy.

I wish there was a way to get the 2010 Audi nav+ in a C5... doesn't look too doable, though.

[GEN XER]

Take some clean pix and put 'er on eBay, Willie!

I would have been all over this a month ago... but I'm going aftermarket, so much easier to get the capabilities I really want. Debating pioneer, alpine, or kenwood, thinking about molding a faceplate to get a more OEM look... I guess I'm an OEM+ kind of guy.

I wish there was a way to get the 2010 Audi nav+ in a C5... doesn't look too doable, though.

Kenwood for me. I had the Pioneer DEH-700BT in my VW and I thought it was good until I went to the Kenwood Excelon X994 and found out what good really is. Once you tune them both to your own liking the Kenwood walks away from the Pioneer for the same price. I had to raise the volume to 38 to get the same response the Kenwood gives at 20.

[GEN XER]

RS6VA If you want the head unit alone then deal for $900 if you are talking the whole thing then 1300 will get it all.

[CornersWell]

PM Sent...

[GEN XER]

PM Sent...

PM Answered

[GEN XER]

The system has sold for full asking price. Thanks everyone for your interest. Now I have to get it uninstalled and shipped this week.

[RS6VA]

RS6VA If you want the head unit alone then deal for $900 if you are talking the whole thing then 1300 will get it all.


i really want the BT as well, dont care about the SAT radio - i despise XM/Sirius - great product but crappy company to deal with. i owuld rather listed to the engine.

If you still have it in a week or two i will consider it, I am spending a bunch of money on a long arm suspensionfor my jeep

[RS6VA]

RS6VA If you want the head unit alone then deal for $900 if you are talking the whole thing then 1300 will get it all.


i really want the BT as well, dont care about the SAT radio - i despise XM/Sirius - great product but shittly company to deal with. i owuld rather listed to the engine.

If you still have it in a week or two i will consider it, I am spending a bunch of money on a long arm suspensionfor my jeep right now.

[RS6VA]

missed that, congratulations on sale. Perhaps i should be looking at the Kenwood as well? Post a pic once it has been installed.

[GEN XER]

missed that, congratulations on sale. Perhaps i should be looking at the Kenwood as well? Post a pic once it has been installed.

The 9960 has not hit stores yet. It is not scheduled to be released until sometime in Apr. Hopefully its like this week Apr not last week Apr.

[Amulet-S6]

Kenwood 9960 or Pioneer Z110BT

The Kenwood is the leader right now.



What do you gain from this change in Head-units?

[GEN XER]

What do you gain from this change in Head-units?

For starters I only need the head unit for BT, Sat Connection, and Ipod connections, it has auto update for Nav and Navteq. The freq response is better, more options for tuning the system, more RCA outputs, AV outputs and so on.

[ben916]

For starters I only need the head unit for BT, Sat Connection, and Ipod connections, it has auto update for Nav and Navteq. The freq response is better, more options for tuning the system, more RCA outputs, AV outputs and so on.

That pretty much seals it for me...
AND it connects to the shark antenna?

[GEN XER]

That pretty much seals it for me...
AND it connects to the shark antenna?

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/eXcelon/Mobile_Video_n_Navigation/DNX9960

I know you can have Sirius Sat as an option (check features on the link), and it should work through the OE antenna. It may take an adapter but it should be able to work with it. I am not using Sat Radio so I have not asked about what equipment or adapters are needed. I would ensure the unit did what I wanted before I bought it. We can ask the member who put the Alpine in his car for input.

I asked Mudguts here.
http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/20676-Alpine-INA-W900-Installed-All-good-except-for-antenna...-Any-ideas/page2

[GEN XER]

Ohhhhh Nooooooo somebody stole my radio and junk! J/K Its out and on its way tomorrow.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/001.jpg

Head Unit/ Wiring Harness/ BT Cable.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/014.jpg

Back of Head Unit w/o harness connected. The BT cable connects to the blue connection next to the fan and runs to the module connection some how.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/008.jpg

Sat Module and cable that runs from Head Unit to the rear.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/010.jpg

Ipod Module/ Wiring Harness/ Cable
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/012-1.jpg

BT Module/ Mic/ Antenna (wrapped in bubble wrap for shipping)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/013-1.jpg

BT Module Pin and Antenna location
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/009.jpg

Sat Module location
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q22/GENXER1971/RNS-E/007.jpg

The space where the Sat Module use to be will now hold this. Two Amps in one.
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_amps.php?amp_id=537

[Amulet-S6]

Sounds good to me. If you wouldn't mind, let me know when this becomes available and whom has the best price.

Keep Smiling, Jim

[GEN XER]

Sounds good to me. If you wouldn't mind, let me know when this becomes available and whom has the best price.

Keep Smiling, Jim

Amulet are you talking about the 5 channel amp? Its available now. Amazon.com has them for $700 and less.

[Amulet-S6]

No, I was talking about the Kenwood head-unit. I thought I had read in this thread it wasn't being shipped until later in April.

Jim

[GEN XER]

No, I was talking about the Kenwood head-unit. I thought I had read in this thread it wasn't being shipped until later in April.

Jim

Mine will be here next week. I am getting it through GO HO Audio here in Chesapeake Va. I still don't believe I'm actually paying $1800 for a Head Unit. Then their is the speakers, subs and amp. Jeez!

[GEN XER]

That pretty much seals it for me...
AND it connects to the shark antenna?

Yes it does.

[GEN XER]

Got my Kenwood today. Very nice indeed. I will have it installed next week and start a new thread.

[skribe]

Congrats, looking forward to your next post! Love the feature set on that monster. Post a vid of the UI if you can....

[KfabR8]

So, has anyone successfully installed an RNS-E system AND a steering wheel with controls in a C5 A6/S6/RS6?

I finally got my RNS-E system installed in my '03 RS6 and it's talking to the Sirius Sat system, my blue tooth setup and the nav system works too. Now, because my R8's spoiled me with on the wheel controls, I'm wanting to change out the stock wheel in my RS6 to one that will allow me the freedom to control via the wheel.

Anyone have a clue on what to do and where to look?

[hahnmgh63]

I've heard on RS246.com of someone installing the Multi-function steering wheel on the RS6 of the same year RS6 but they don't have the paddles so you would loose that. The later MFS with paddle won't work because the airbags are a different generation.

[JSRS6]

What if you kept the current airbag in the new mfsw? would it fit?

[hahnmgh63]

Different shaped airbag slot in the steering wheel.

[melsas]

check out nsxjr.com. see downloads section. last entry.

a bit dated, but may provide some guidance.

[snoopra]

Found this on Ebay if anyone's looking for a RNS-E
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-NAVIGATION-PLUS-RNS-E-RADIO-97-04-A6-C5-ALLROAD-/400126890129?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item5d296bd091#ht_5210wt_1165

[formula1man]

I believe that BUY.com has this unit for $1,300. Sorry that I don't check-in as often as I should. I think that Crutchfield (the usual rip off artists) are even selling it for $150 off the price listed. Members should also try www.onlinestereo.com (http://www.onlinestereo.com) as they often have some really good deals as well.
Cheers, Aaron.