RNS-E Upgrade

[Primo]

Hi guys and girls, I'm sick and tired of my cd-changer issues, and I'm thinking of upgrading to the RNS-E.

Is this something you would recomend?

http://viewitem.eim.ebay.no/Audi-A6-...181473306/item


Is there any chance getting a new 6CD changer to fit aswell? If so, could you link me up?

Cheers a bunch,

Primo.

[amanda]

I have the RSN-E and I say yes Go for it esp if you prefer the OEM look as IMHO after market doesn't suit the c5!

[Primo]

I'd love to upgrade it, but I want my cd-changer issues to go away and stay gone!!

[mik15]

get the RNS-E, IMHO it was one of the best mods i did on the RS, i love the sound system in a car and if this is not good enough i won't keep the car for too long, the improvement the RNS-E did on my car definitely worth the money...i have recently bought a Phaeton, these cars really have a great sound system , actually the whole car is kind of great, totally different than the RS, but great cars!

[Vdub]

This one is much better because its an 2010 Audi A3 RNS-E(newer) with a A6 front(wider), you can see that because of the darker displaysurroundings.

[Primo]

Yeah it's kinda glossy, isn't it?

What about the 6CD changer?

[Vdub]

Yes, its called Piano-black, you can use the changer, but you don't need it anymore because of the 2 SDHC-Card 32GB slots..

[ben916]

Hi guys and girls, I'm sick and tired of my cd-changer issues, and I'm thinking of upgrading to the RNS-E.

Is this something you would recomend?

http://viewitem.eim.ebay.no/Audi-A6-...181473306/item


Is there any chance getting a new 6CD changer to fit aswell? If so, could you link me up?

Cheers a bunch,

Primo.

I have this exact one (glossy framed RNS-E).
My OEM 6 disc CD changer was on the fritz AND the opportunity to purchase presented itself.

Make sure you get the harness that has the ability to add the BlueTooth module.

The OEM 6 disc will be no longer useful once you get the RNS-E

[amanda]

I have this exact one (glossy framed RNS-E).
My OEM 6 disc CD changer was on the fritz AND the opportunity to purchase presented itself.

Make sure you get the harness that has the ability to add the BlueTooth module.

The OEM 6 disc will be no longer useful once you get the RNS-E

Hmmm mine is

[CornersWell]

I have an RNS-E in the car already, but I just purchased an upgraded unit from Zawa. You might check in with him.

I did sacrifice the CD changer in the original upgrade, but the NAV alone is worth the trade-off. I also have a Dice iPod player and, of course, the XM module. So, to lose the CD changer wasn't a great loss.

CW

[blmlozz]

I have this exact one (glossy framed RNS-E).
My OEM 6 disc CD changer was on the fritz AND the opportunity to purchase presented itself.

Make sure you get the harness that has the ability to add the BlueTooth module.

The OEM 6 disc will be no longer useful once you get the RNS-E

as if you acutally need CD's with an RNSE and SD cards :P

[Primo]

as if you acutally need CD's with an RNSE and SD cards :P

I'm afraid you're right. I'm looking to get internet in the car, so I can use Spotify on my fancy iPad.

[NSU RS6]

Who needs CD's when you can have 64GB on two SD cards? I have mine filled to about 24GB each (classic and modern), and there is some of that I will probably never listen to. I could hit random play - another thing CD's do not do well - and probably hear the same song thrice on a coast to coast drive.

The SD cards were my primary reason for going RNS-E. Getting an eight year update on the electronics was #2. Since I generally know where I am going, the NAV map just makes the dashboard look pretty.

Only thing missing is bluetooth for the phone, which will be taken care of soon, especially since Mr. Washington State Trooper gave me a break (discount) about two months ago.

[ben916]

Only thing missing is bluetooth for the phone, which will be taken care of soon, especially since Mr. Washington State Trooper gave me a break (discount) about two months ago.

After seeing Mark's RNS-E with the Bluetooth module in it, it is a no brainer... but I do like Chung's (Ryan's) method also

[hahnmgh63]

So Ben, when are we doing your Bluetooth?

[Primo]

Why bother with SD cards? MP3's are so 1999! :P

I'd rather use Spotify in the car, so I can search for new artists, songs and genres whenever I feel like it. I don't wanna look for a certain song among 15.000 songs, if you know what I mean.
This way the bluetooth function will come in handy.

Btw, I've already scheduled the upgrade in mid january, can't wait!!!

[Amar]

You cannot stream music to the RNS E via Bluetooth, it only works for making calls, however, there is a guy on RS246 that has come up with a solution to allow you to do it.

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=98653

I use Spotify all the time in my company car, it is brill. In the RS 6, I use SD cards or one of them FM transmitter jobbies to stream Spotify to my radio.

[ben916]

So Ben, when are we doing your Bluetooth?

Soon!

But I have to get:
1. Bluetooth Module
2. New RNS-E harness from Zawa.