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Old 05-31-2006, 10:22 PM
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in my A41.8T B6 it equipped with an Audi Chorus...

which stereo is better? is the concent &gt; symphony &gt; chorus?

can i upgrade to RNS-E from this chorus? it seems i have to remove the chorus &amp; move aircondition panel down to launch the RNS-E.
Old 05-31-2006, 11:03 PM
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Default I don't think I've ever seen a single din radio before on a b6....

I'm wondering if you went Nav+ if you could simply put the AC down below or if there is more to it.
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Default You will need a new AC control unit like this one...

<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AUDI-A4-Double-DIN-Dash-Housing-for-RSN-E-NAVI-Install_W0QQitemZ4643460849QQcategoryZ102320QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AUDI-A4-Double-DIN-Dash-Housing-for-RSN-E-NAVI-Install_W0QQitemZ4643460849
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A single DIN unit stares at me everyday (cos I have one in my car too)
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Default is this new AC control unit for supporting RNS-E?

tks for comments

does this mean the AC panel (originally matched 1DIN stereo) will need another bracket to support the double DIN RNS-E?

i got another ebay seller for this item 8E0858005 F, &amp; i suppose this might be the right bracket required for upgrading job.<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=4645374719&amp;ssP ageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX">http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=4645374719&amp;ssP ageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX</a</li><
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Standard fair in Europe
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Default Symphony > Concert > Chorus

Concert (with single CD Player) and Chorus (with compact cassette) are the single DIN units, Symphony is a double DIN unit like the RNS-E. In the B6 all radios are 2nd generation using CAN to talk to the car, so what you have is a Chorus II.

Electrically the radios all use the same connectors, usual differences are with/without Bose, with/without external CD changer and with/without phone.

To retrofit a double DIN unit you will need a new radio cage and modify (dremel) the A/C unit to fit further down in the center console. You could also get a double DIN A/C unit (get one with/without heated seat to match what you have right now) and move the electronics from your A/C unit over to the new A/C unit. If you want to get it perfect you will also new a new ashtray.

This guide should give you an idea on what's required to get an RNS-E installed:
<a href="http://www.harddrive.plus.com/Documents/A4/Installing%20Sat%20Nav%20in%20A4.pdf">Installing RNS-E SAT NAV for Audi A4</a>
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is that an 8-track player?
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its the optional factory in-dash betamax player
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Default I went from Chorus to RNS-E - You'll Need All This

<center><img src="http://img416.imageshack.us/img416/4194/rnseplusaccess1ef.jpg"></center><p>Some people cut down their existing climate control (the console tapers in a little at the bottom) - I just replaced it with a new double din climate control..

You will need the double din chassis/cage to mount the equipment (you can see it at the back of my photo).


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