RNS-E and Carbon Fiber Questions

[nistah]

Hi Newby here,

Just bought my Grey on Silver RS6 last week, all options except the solar roof and carbon fiber dash.

I have two upgrades in mind:

First the RNS-E
I've gone back and read all previous posts from RNS-E threads & understand a little but am still confused...

I am looking at the following RNS-E unit on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200483505876&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Will this unit run the nav & sirius sat radio plug & play or do I need a seperate module for the sat radio.
I tried to hook up the sat radio in the existing bose car stereo, no luck.

Second: the Carbon Fiber dash.

I am looking at the following carbon fiber dash for RS6 on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300491966251&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Is $720 a good value for this dash set, they appear to be difficult to locate.

Any input will be appreciated!

Thanks:)

[hahnmgh63]

If your car has the OEM sat radio module you will have to upgrade it to one of the newer modules as the RNS-E requires newer software. The old module will stay locked on whatever station it was on when the old radio head is pulled. There are a lot of NIB old modules on sale out there right now but they don't work with the RNS-E. The modules are the same ones for the A4/S4/A6/S6/RS6 so they are common but later ones are not cheap unless you find one on Ebay.

[CornersWell]

Having just gone through the RNS-E upgrade, you should PM me before deciding anything. You're going to need a very good installer, and THAT is your gating factor.

I hired a VERY competent installer, and it took several visits to get it right. And, to his credit, it seems he did. So, this is NOT just a plug-and-play install. To be fair, we upgraded to RNS-E, Bluetooth, E-compatible XM module and a Dice iPod player. It was an extensive install. It also required a custom-built wiring harness (obtained at additional cost from his brother, a well-known supplier). And, it involved de-installing and re-installing pins in connectors. Many phone calls were made during the install, and this was WAY more than I would have felt comfortable messing with myself. And, I said as much to the installer repeatedly as I watched over his shoulder. In fact, this installer has been flown out to do installs in distant places. And, in the end, I can understand why. I was lucky he was local.

CW

[hahnmgh63]

Actually, I am no electrical genius but I found that the RNS-E and the XM install were fairly easy. The car is already wired for the XM (in the left trunk compartment) and most cars came with XM and will need the module swapped for the newer software module (externally looks identical, same part #, just a different suffix). For the RNS-E, you will just need to deal with a reputable supplier and let them know that you need the harness for a RS6 or a C5 A6 w/ Bose as the Bose adds a couple more wires in the harness. You will only need to splice one wire from the rear of the instrument cluster and install the pin in the back of the new harness (The RNS-E will work fine without the wire spliced, it will just be slightly slow keeping the position updated as quickly with speed, almost and imperceptable difference.). You will need to install a small magnetic GPS antenna behind the instrument cluster and the wire will need to be stuffed down the same area that the speed sensor wire from the instrument cluster goes to hook it into the RNS-E. You can use the Onstar antenna wire to use the sharkfin antenna. I originally had the small magnetic antenna but being anal I decided to use the Sharkfin thinking it might be better and more OEM but in actuality it isn't any better. Surprisingly the small magnetic antenna under the dash and behind the instrument cluster works great. There are online install intructions with some great color pics that make it much easier putting it together. It sounds somewhat complicated from my description but it is fairly easy.
As for the Bluetooth, that is a little more complicated. You will need to remove the Onstar (no longer operational anyways) and remove some of the wires out of the two Onstar plugs and reinstall them into a Bluetooth plug. You will need a couple of small jewelers screwdrivers or a pin removal tool would make it easier. Just a matter of checking pin #'s you pull and installing them in the correct pin holes.
Here are a couple of good suppliers: http://sites.google.com/site/nsxjraudi/ and http://www.vagnavs.com/ , I have dealt with both and they are very good. You don't need to purchase your RNS-E from them if you can find a better deal but they are a great place to purchase the harness & antenna if you don't get it with the unit. Here is the Audi RNS-E forum which is great for info, part #'s and other information. http://www.audiforum.us/
Yes, that RNS-E will work, I have seen them a little cheaper but I would ask the manufacturers date of the unit and I see it doesn't come with a harness which is another $40 or so. I have the Euro Carbon and I think it goes well with my White exterior and White(Silver?) & Black interior. There is a blue carbon thread in the Weave which it looks like the Ebay one listed has but the color is hard to tell for sure.

[Stephencl]

This Carbon kit is awesome. It is not the carbon that came in the US RS6, but the Euro Carbon trim. I had it in my S8 and it totally rocks....price is a little high, but you would have a very unique RS6.


Stephen




Hi Newby here,

Just bought my Grey on Silver RS6 last week, all options except the solar roof and carbon fiber dash.

I have two upgrades in mind:

First the RNS-E
I've gone back and read all previous posts from RNS-E threads & understand a little but am still confused...

I am looking at the following RNS-E unit on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200483505876&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Will this unit run the nav & sirius sat radio plug & play or do I need a seperate module for the sat radio.
I tried to hook up the sat radio in the existing bose car stereo, no luck.

Second: the Carbon Fiber dash.

I am looking at the following carbon fiber dash for RS6 on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300491966251&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Is $720 a good value for this dash set, they appear to be difficult to locate.

Any input will be appreciated!

Thanks:)

[ben916]

www.ocarbon.com - not OEM but not from POLAND...

[Elevens]

Hi and welcome to the club nistah. Here's another angle. If you wish to maintain that Factory look and all Radio information displayed in the Center DIS (Driver Information System) then follow the above suggestions. I went a little simpler rout, by installing an aftermarket Head Unit. I was quite happy with the Install since it looks almost Factory. Big plus is that it has all of the features of today's Advanced Head units. This particular Unit (Kenwood DNX 9960) comes with Parrot Bluetooth, Garmin Based Nav system, 8Volt Preouts for supurb audio quality, Full Ipod audio and video control, Voice control, USB input and countless other features that I can't even remember. For SAT or HD RADIO you merely add an external module. I opted for the HD radio since my short daily travels does not necessitate need for such. Any way I've included a few photo's of the install so you can judge for yourself whether you like the look or not. If your dead set on the Carbon Fiber Trim, then so be it. I assume you have the Wood trim. But I would take $600 of that $720 and put a Eurocharged Map on that baby and "WARP 3 MISTER SULU". $720 is way to much money for dash trim in my opinion. Any way to each his own. Enjoy your new BEAST. Let the MODS begin......................


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[CornersWell]

Actually, I am no electrical genius but I found that the RNS-E and the XM install were fairly easy.

Much of what you say is certainly true, but this is an involved process. Pulling the unit. Pulling trim pieces. Pulling pins. Re-installing. Yes, the XM module merely replaces the existing, but that's just one step. And, some specialized tools are definitely necessary.

If you felt up to it and were successful, congrats. I'm just glad I went the professional route.

CW

[skribe]

With all due respect, it's not as hard as your installer made it out to be. You may have to swap pins in a connector if you have the wrong non-Bose harness or something, but it's just not that difficult. The schematics have all been documented, its a google away. It's 98% plug & play.

[CornersWell]

Well, given that I was there throughout the installation and watched, I did observe what was going on. The underdash must be removed. The glove compartment must be removed. These are just a couple of screws, so no big thing, I suppose. We did have screws, however, that simply wouldn't budge. I mean those things must have been put on with LocTite or something. The wiring loom has multiple different kinds of multi-pin connectors. Wiring diagrams needed to be consulted. The new wiring harness has to be installed under trim parts. And so on. And, for someone who KNEW what they were doing, it took at least two multi-hour and one quick-fix session to get it all working properly.

But, hey, if it can be done DIY, great. I'm just re-telling my own experience. The OP's install wouldn't be as painful as mine was, I don't think, given that he's not talking about an install with all the gadgets I now have.

CW

[hahnmgh63]

CW, for the do it yourselfer I think the problem lays in the fact that those of us on this list know better in that we searched the internet and found someone who had already did it and was kind enough to take pictures and list all of the pin #'s. No wiring schematic had to be consulted for me and I did have to remove the glove box (3 bolts) but I don't know why you would remove the lower dash? If your installer had the install notes from the guy on the internet who already did all of this in a RS6 w/pics it would have taken him 1/2 the time as the total install only took me 3 hours (including Bluetooth), A RNS-E install only would take me about 20~30 minutes as it is 99% plug & play. I think there is at least 5 or more list members here that have already done this.

[LIRS6]

CW, for the do it yourselfer I think the problem lays in the fact that those of us on this list know better in that we searched the internet and found someone who had already did it and was kind enough to take pictures and list all of the pin #'s. No wiring schematic had to be consulted for me and I did have to remove the glove box (3 bolts) but I don't know why you would remove the lower dash? If your installer had the install notes from the guy on the internet who already did all of this in a RS6 w/pics it would have taken him 1/2 the time as the total install only took me 3 hours (including Bluetooth), A RNS-E install only would take me about 20~30 minutes as it is 99% plug & play. I think there is at least 5 or more list members here that have already done this.

I concur - took me a few hours, and one near heart-attack, but no issues in the end. Albeit I only replaced the head with the RNS-E unit; no bluetooth or Sat radio. Fyi I used the shark fin GPS antenna via the now-discarded On-Star. And I did not remove the lower dash either.

[PALETTE]

[QUOTE=Elevens;201417]Hi and welcome to the club nistah. Here's another angle. If you wish to maintain that Factory look and all Radio information displayed in the Center DIS (Driver Information System) then follow the above suggestions. I went a little simpler rout, by installing an aftermarket Head Unit. I was quite happy with the Install since it looks almost Factory. Big plus is that it has all of the features of today's Advanced Head units. This particular Unit (Kenwood DNX 9960) comes with Parrot Bluetooth, Garmin Based Nav system, 8Volt Preouts for supurb audio quality, Full Ipod audio and video control, Voice control, USB input and countless other features that I can't even remember. For SAT or HD RADIO you merely add an external module. I opted for the HD radio since my short daily travels does not necessitate need for such. Any way I've included a few photo's of the install so you can judge for yourself whether you like the look or not. If your dead set on the Carbon Fiber Trim, then so be it. I assume you have the Wood trim. But I would take $600 of that $720 and put a Eurocharged Map on that baby and "WARP 3 MISTER SULU". $720 is way to much money for dash trim in my opinion. Any way to each his own. Enjoy your new BEAST. Let the MODS begin......................
/QUOTE]

Yup im with you on this totally!
i just ordered my headunit DVD/Ipod/ Back up cam(cause my wife drives it to!) Bluetooth.
10513

[CornersWell]

Glad to know you guys were successful. I considered doing the same. I looked on the internet, did my research and concluded it made more sense to hire someone who was familiar with the systems. Mine was just too intimidating with all that was being changed out. But, go for it, if you feel comfortable.

FYI, the lower dash had to come out because, as I stated, the screws securing the instrument cluster wouldn't budge. Simply wouldn't. Whoever put those things on wanted to make sure they never came back out.

CW

[JSRS6]

Glad to know you guys were successful. I considered doing the same. I looked on the internet, did my research and concluded it made more sense to hire someone who was familiar with the systems. Mine was just too intimidating with all that was being changed out. But, go for it, if you feel comfortable.

FYI, the lower dash had to come out because, as I stated, the screws securing the instrument cluster wouldn't budge. Simply wouldn't. Whoever put those things on wanted to make sure they never came back out.

CW

I had the same issue with my instrument cluster when I was installing the 9500ci. Thought I was gonna break something!

[CornersWell]

The installer actually went through two bits before giving up in fear of stripping the heads...

CW

[JSRS6]

I ended up using an impact driver set to loosen them...

[CornersWell]

See what I mean? To remove two screws, you've got the car partly apart, and now you're driving around buying tools. Simple DIY project.

Yes, it can be done, but unless you want to deal with this nonsense...

CW

[Elevens]

Yea, those 2 Dash Screws are a Nightmare. It was a disaster on my A6, wound up breaking one of the Tabs and had to JB Weld it back on( I swear by that stuff). Anyway determined not to let it happen on this car, I obtained a long Screw driver who's bit was large enough to fit the head of the screws perfectly and the length was long enough to clear the Steering wheel. With a firm grip and some elbow grease, I was able to back those suckers out with no issues. The key is no slack, If you let the screw get even slightly rounded your done.........

[JSRS6]

On the plus side, once you break them loose, you don't have to ever again.

[Elevens]

On the plus side, once you break them loose, you don't have to ever again.

True. When I did mine I really did not have to do it at that time. I just wanted to make sure that If I had to do it in the future (Let's not forget about that Center DIS LCD which will eventually start to Fade) I would have no issues in removing the dash, because as you said once you break these screws loose you won't have that problem again..........................

[marklar182]

I had no problem breaking those screws loose with just a screwdriver. Just make sure you use the correct size, and apply forward pressure. I used a #2.

[nistah]

Thanks to everyone for the wealth of responses to my questions....sorry I have taken so long to comment....I understand the RNS-E process what I wanted addl clarification on is the Sirius/xm module, this is a seperate part which must also be purchased and installed at the time of the symphonybose/RNSE swap - Please confirm so I will get all the right moving pieces the firsst time.....



ALso very stupid question: my RS6 came with the center caps off in the trunk, cannot seem to figure out how to install them and want to do it myself any suggestions?


Thanks!! :)

[ben916]

Thanks to everyone for the wealth of responses to my questions....sorry I have taken so long to comment....I understand the RNS-E process what I wanted addl clarification on is the Sirius/xm module, this is a seperate part which must also be purchased and installed at the time of the symphonybose/RNSE swap - Please confirm so I will get all the right moving pieces the firsst time.....



ALso very stupid question: my RS6 came with the center caps off in the trunk, cannot seem to figure out how to install them and want to do it myself any suggestions?


Thanks!! :)

Center caps for the rims?
There is a little notch that you have to line up on the rim to the cap, turn it until they line up and push and it pops on, repeat 3 more times

[hahnmgh63]

There is a wiring harness and bracket in the trunk behind the left side access panel for the Satellite radio module. The newer module will work with the old Concert II radio or the RNS-E, the older modules will only work with the Concert II radio. If your car already has a Satellite module it is most likely the older module and will have to be upgraded to the newer suffix part #. Here is a great link with part #'s for the Satellite radio module install, as they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words" http://audi.barrystuff.com/rs6/satRadio/

[mmaturo]

I'm late to this post but if you are just putting in the RNSE and the XM it is VERY easy (put the gps antennae in the dash and its a breeze)...if I can do it anyone can, and I've done it twice now (sold one unit prematurely a few years ago). You may want to hunt for a used XM still as they are or were pricey new (got mine from a vw dealership as was cheaper the first time). Try genuinevwaudiparts.com too.

[marklar182]

I picked up my RNS-E compatible Sirius tuner off eBay for $50.

Just put in the part # and you should find some deals.

[nistah]

Thanks agian for the helpful info, I was able to get 3 centercaps on no issue the fourth is an aftermarket that does not fit so I will look to e-bay unless someone on here has one extra oem center cap to sell...



There is a wiring harness and bracket in the trunk behind the left side access panel for the Satellite radio module. The newer module will work with the old Concert II radio or the RNS-E, the older modules will only work with the Concert II radio. If your car already has a Satellite module it is most likely the older module and will have to be upgraded to the newer suffix part #. Here is a great link with part #'s for the Satellite radio module install, as they say, "A picture is worth a thousand words" http://audi.barrystuff.com/rs6/satRadio/


The Barrystuff link quotes part #'s

Satellite receiver module for this car (North American parts only):


8E0 035 593/8E0 057 593 Sirius without RNS-E and without tire pressure monitoring system


8E0 035 593 A/8E0 057 593 A XM without RNS-E and without tire pressure monitoring system


8E0 035 593 D/8E0 057 593 D Sirius for RNS-E and/or with tire pressure monitoring system, works with Concert/Symphony as well


8E0 035 593 E/8E0 057 593 E XM for RNS-E and/or with tire pressure monitoring system, works with Concert/Symphony as well


I am seeing a bunch of units on E-Bay for the setup without RNS-E and without tire pressure monitoring system, but none of the D or E units that I apparently need, although some "H" units part # 8E0 035 593 H01 are avaliable http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-SIRIUS-SATELLITE-TUNER-CONTROL-8E0-035-593-/200546496254?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item2eb180aefe for around $100 that could work, can anyone confirm if this will do the trick?

Thanks again, want to make sure I get the right parts!!!

[ben916]

8E0 035 593/8E0 057 593 Sirius without RNS-E and without tire pressure monitoring system
8E0 035 593 A/8E0 057 593 A XM without RNS-E and without tire pressure monitoring system
8E0 035 593 D/8E0 057 593 D Sirius for RNS-E and/or with tire pressure monitoring system, works with Concert/Symphony as well
8E0 035 593 E/8E0 057 593 E XM for RNS-E and/or with tire pressure monitoring system, works with Concert/Symphony as well


Sirius without RNS-E
8E0 035 593 = $420 Controller Unit
8E0 057 593 = $28.08 Sat Tuner

XM without RNS-E
8E0 035 593 A = $28.08 Sat Tuner(superseded with 8E0057593A)
8E0 057 593 A = $28.08 Sat Tuner

Sirius with RNS-E
8E0 035 593 D = $28.08 Receiver Sirius
8E0 057 593 D = $420 Console Sound system Receiver Satellite radio Sirius

XM with RNS-E
8E0 035 593 E = $399 Receiver Xm (superseded with 8E0035593G)
8E0 057 593 E = $420 Console Sound system Receiver Satelite radio Xm

courtesy of Genuine

This H one = $420 Console - Sound system - Receiver - Satellite radio
Sirius 2007

[hahnmgh63]

Call your local dealer to find out what are the newest suffix's as the "E" suffix may have been superseded with an even newer one. Yes, there is a flood of the old units on Ebay as everyone wants to have Satellite radio and individuals are upgrading theirs and dealers are dumping stock's of non-Nav compatible units out there. The same unit that fits our car fits A4/S4/A6/S6/Allroads etc... so they are fairly common units. Keep an eye on Ebay and one will turn up. I paid dealer price of around $400 and a week later I saw one on Ebay for around $100.

[nistah]

Thanks again guys, still a lil confused: would either of these work ( D & M units) or just the D for an RS6 with Nav?


http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Audi-A4-TT-SIRIUS-SATTELLITE-TUNER-8E0-035-593-/270636493346?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f03312a22

http://cgi.ebay.com/Audi-Volkswagen-Sirius-Satellite-Radio-8E0-035-593-D-/330508103925?pt=Satellite_Radio&hash=item4cf3d170f5


Also does anyone know the part #'s for the European RNS-E vs. the American RNS-E, after reading previous posts I was under the impression that the US version is more desirable only for the fact that it is plug and play and will run with the OEM software vs. firmware for the European version

Thanks,

[marklar182]

8E0 035 593 H will work, but use caution as the auction you linked specifies as is, all sales final!

Just keep searching ebay and a good one will pop up!

FYI, any revision newer than D or E will work with the RNS-E.

As for the RNS-E Euro vs. USA, only differences are here (http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21513-RNS-E-Questions?p=197682&viewfull=1#post197682). Sourcing a USA unit is $$$. Euro changed to USA firmware and software works the same.

[nistah]

can anyone advise what the video in motion unlock module provides? Does it just allow for the nav to have datapoints input while the car is moving or does it allow for dvd movies etc to run on the system? Thanks!

[JSRS6]

You can get a video input adapter, say for a rear view cam or an external DVD player. The video in motion allows the Rns-e to display this input while driving.

[nistah]

:vhmmm:Thinking of bidding on this unit, asked seller if it was/is possible to flash with US Firmware....so far no response...anyone have any idea if this is good unit? Thanks & HNY to everyone on here!


http://cgi.ebay.com/Audi-A6-Navigation-Plus-RNS-E-satellite-navigation-/330515060424?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf43b96c8

[PALETTE]

Im thinking of Looking for a Unit as well other then trying to use a aftermarket unit.

If anyone has one they are selling please let me know.

[ben916]

:vhmmm:Thinking of bidding on this unit, asked seller if it was/is possible to flash with US Firmware....so far no response...anyone have any idea if this is good unit? Thanks & HNY to everyone on here!


http://cgi.ebay.com/Audi-A6-Navigation-Plus-RNS-E-satellite-navigation-/330515060424?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cf43b96c8

not to toss a rock into your plans on this one, but I seem to remember something about the RNS-E unit had to have letter at the end of the part number so it would be compatible with the US cars...

[hahnmgh63]

That is true about their is a difference in the units suffix between Europe & N. America but that is all the suffix denotes (software), the hardware is the same. I have a Euorpean unit which has been flashed with N.American software. Their are a few places stateside that can do it but I'm not sure how much it costs, mine already came with the N.Amercan flash. The firmware flash takes a little more skill that the regular operating software which I believe is still at 0260 which comes on the Navigation discs and should already go through an update cycle if you are running on older software, I'm not sure where or how you would get or update the firmware without sending it into one of the people that offer it like: www.vagnavs.com (http://www.vagnavs.com) ( where I purchased mine) or www.nsxjr.com (http://www.nsxjr.com) One of the nice things about the units being flashed rather than a factory unit is that you get the "Video in Motion" unlocked and you don't end up getting the ridiculous lawyer disclaimers that display for a minuted about navigating while driving, the units just boot up right away.

[PALETTE]

guys will this unit work?
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[hahnmgh63]

I'm not sure about those numbers Palette, you are looking for the Audi part # which should be on a tag on the Unit:
4B0 035 192 P Audi A6 Europe, 4B C5 and Allroad (A4 B5 with faceplate mod)
4B0 035 192 R Audi A6 North America, 4B C5 and Allroad (A4 B5 with faceplate mod)
If you have the P unit is needs the hard firmware flashed to it, then you can upload the N. America soft coding software. Here is where you'll find about all you ever wanted to know about RNS-E: http://audiforum.us/rns-e/427-rns-e-dvd-navigation-plus-quick-links.html

[PALETTE]

here is a image of the Unit 10748

[hahnmgh63]

That is the Euro unit for the C5. It will work in N.America as long as the firmware is flashed for N. America. See an earlier post in this thread where I posted a couple of business that can do the firmware. I don't know how to do the operating system firmware, only the soft coding software comes on the NAV DVD's.

[PALETTE]

I'm going to look into it or i'm thinking of just buying the one already done from RNS-e.com

[nistah]

Hi All,

Finally picked up an RNS-E for the beast and now before I install wanted to ask a question to determine if I need the bluetooth module or not:

Can the RNS-E head unit be hooked up to the onstar mic to provide cell call' through the stereo speaker system without the bluetooth module?

Thanks,

;)

[JSRS6]

Hi All,

Finally picked up an RNS-E for the beast and now before I install wanted to ask a question to determine if I need the bluetooth module or not:

Can the RNS-E head unit be hooked up to the onstar mic to provide cell call' through the stereo speaker system without the bluetooth module?

Thanks,

;)

You need the Bluetooth module in order to interface with your phone. Unless you have a motorola v60 still and a cradle in your 6...:hihi:

[nistah]

Thanks, JSRS6

LOL on the v60 got rid of mine years ago...the MY 2000 JagXJR I used to own had a Motorola Timeport/Startac cradle in the center console.

Please advise if either of these bluetooth units will be compatible with the RS6:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-Audi-Bluetooth-Module-1Z0035729D-/140509057108?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b6fe1054


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUDI-Bluetooth-KIT-RNS-E-Symphony-8P1862335-8P1-862-335-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c5a150dafQQitemZ19048 9890223QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[marklar182]

First one will not work (it is a VW RNS-510 unit)

Second one will have limited compatibility (address books not shown on unit) and not work with all newer phones. It is also a Euro unit, so it is hard coded to expect a British accent :) I dont recommend this unit.

You want a 8P0-862-335-J or newer BT unit for newer smartphones.

Here is a list of RNS-e compatible BT units and functionality. You dont want a Euro unit as I mentioned, unless you want to speak with a British accent!

PHONE INTERFACE BOX Full functionality unless shown otherwise

8P0 862 335 Basic functionality only
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[nistah]

www.ocarbon.com (http://www.ocarbon.com) - not OEM but not from POLAND...


So I checked with ww.ocarbon.com & while their product looks super nice, they charge about $800 and require your wood dash as a core. That is just a touch more than I can allocate towards my RS6 dash at this time.

That said does anyone have any experience with the following kit, while also not OEM, it claims it's the full 40 piece kit made with real carbon fiber :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-A6-1998-98-99-00-01-02-03-04-Carbon-Fiber-Dash-Kit-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem48391f51eeQQitemZ31019 5999214QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries


Also if I wanted to get totally out of control:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-04-03-AUDI-A6-OEM-CARBON-FIBER-HOOD-VIS-2002-2004-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ef27a94e2QQitemZ27035 6092130QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

Looking for others to chime in on there opinions of the Carbon Fiber hood for the RS6, normally I would not consider and I do not think it looks good on the black car in the picture, however seeing as I have the Pearl Grey Metallic Effect on my beast I think it just may work...although I am afraid too much carbon fiber my cheapen the look

Thoughts???

[JSRS6]

Hood won't fit based on pic. Pre-facelift.

[JSRS6]

Dash kit is not what you want. I tried this on my first S4, ended up peeling it all back off.

[hahnmgh63]

How much of an upgrade could the carbon hood be over the factory aluminum hood anyways? Not worth a couple of pounds of weight for the lack of rigidity.

[nistah]

Thanks for the insight 63 and JSRS6, I guess I will go with O carbon if Shokan cannot source an OEM carbon kit for me soon. On the RNS-E front, the good tech's at BestBuy nailed my RNS-E install earlier today - all in for $105! IMO this is a sweet mod, It really brings the look and feel of the interior up to current. Thanks to all for the guidance on this!!!:)