So has anyone figured out a resolution to the RNS-E faceplate issue? The gapping on..

SAC-CA-GTI · 01-13-2006, 03:07 PM

the sides and the overlap on the bottom? I know the paint and shoe polish fix for the color...but what about fit? Thx.

bnl107 · 01-13-2006, 03:10 PM

not sure if anyone is really working on a "fix". I know I'm not. Personally, the little gap doesn't bother me. Not one person has ever pointed it out, and I highly doubt a non-Audi owner (much less another Audi owner) would ever notice. For example, here's a pic of my unit that I took to illustrate the "gap":

Gator Al (Al) · 01-13-2006, 03:15 PM

I kid. I'm with you-- that looks completely acceptable for what you're getting in return.

gandolf the white · 01-13-2006, 03:17 PM

there is like 1 or 2 pics in my pp - i was going to redo it again (3rd time) to absolute perfection as my first time round was purely experimental and the second time came out great but i am Perfectionist so in the interm i made some alcantara piping. Turns out its looks great to me and people think the car came that way so its staying for a while.

for the bottom i let it overlap and added chrome piece (just like newer audis) this helps break between climate controls and faceplate so color match is less of an issue - due to different materials/surfaces they will never be 100%

my first molding :-)

piping and chrome strip

bnl107 · 01-13-2006, 03:20 PM

the unit snaps into the OEM mounting points, so it is centered in the dash (i.e., both sides are identical).

cwh · 01-13-2006, 03:27 PM

gandolf the white · 01-13-2006, 03:28 PM

cwh · 01-13-2006, 03:31 PM

the molding looks really good.

Gator Al (Al) · 01-13-2006, 03:41 PM

djillusion · 01-13-2006, 03:47 PM

01-13-2006, 03:07 PM	#1
SAC-CA-GTI Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 8,316	So has anyone figured out a resolution to the RNS-E faceplate issue? The gapping on.. the sides and the overlap on the bottom? I know the paint and shoe polish fix for the color...but what about fit? Thx. __________________

01-13-2006, 03:10 PM	#2
bnl107 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,766	solution for the bottom is a Dremel and about 10 minutes of time; As for the sides... not sure if anyone is really working on a "fix". I know I'm not. Personally, the little gap doesn't bother me. Not one person has ever pointed it out, and I highly doubt a non-Audi owner (much less another Audi owner) would ever notice. For example, here's a pic of my unit that I took to illustrate the "gap": __________________ vB Broke My Sig... and my Heart.

01-13-2006, 03:15 PM	#3
Gator Al (Al) AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,496	Yeah? But what about the other side? ;) I kid. I'm with you-- that looks completely acceptable for what you're getting in return.

01-13-2006, 03:17 PM	#4
gandolf the white Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 786	yes heat the sides of the center console and press them in - take your time there is like 1 or 2 pics in my pp - i was going to redo it again (3rd time) to absolute perfection as my first time round was purely experimental and the second time came out great but i am Perfectionist so in the interm i made some alcantara piping. Turns out its looks great to me and people think the car came that way so its staying for a while. for the bottom i let it overlap and added chrome piece (just like newer audis) this helps break between climate controls and faceplate so color match is less of an issue - due to different materials/surfaces they will never be 100% my first molding :-) piping and chrome strip __________________ "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."

01-13-2006, 03:20 PM	#5
bnl107 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,766	Not sure if I have a pic of the other side (I'll look), but... the unit snaps into the OEM mounting points, so it is centered in the dash (i.e., both sides are identical). __________________ vB Broke My Sig... and my Heart.

01-13-2006, 03:27 PM	#6
cwh AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,866	ww on that for 2nd pic. __________________ -- the above is written on a table in a bar in santander, spain.

01-13-2006, 03:28 PM	#7
gandolf the white Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 786	lol too much leg? __________________ "It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."

01-13-2006, 03:31 PM	#8
cwh AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,866	lol, i'm just kidding. the molding looks really good. __________________ -- the above is written on a table in a bar in santander, spain.

01-13-2006, 03:41 PM	#9
Gator Al (Al) AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 12,496	I was kidding! Looks great.

01-13-2006, 03:47 PM	#10
djillusion AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 10,896	great pic, thanks. __________________ GO FAST / STOP FAST: KO4s \| ASP Fueling Kit \| AWE DPs + TPs \| AWE Intercoolers \| Miltek Super Dual Exhaust w/ Custom Tips \| 710N BPVs \| Stasis Motorsports \| APR Snub Mount \| UUC SS \| ECS Stage 4 Brakes \| ECS Rear Stage 1 Brakes \| V1 Hardwired \| Achtuning Oil Cooler \| RS4 Clutch \| Re-Surfaced Stock FW \| Samco TBB \| ASP TSB \| LIL SOMETHIN' ELSE: Euro Lights \| Fog Light Mod \| Custom A-Pillar w/ Prosport Boost Gauge \| "S4" Shift Knob / RS4 Alcantara Shift Knob \| Oettinger Front Grill / RS4 Grill \| OEM RS4 Front \| OEM RS4 CF Engine Covers \| Rear M3 Lip Spoiler \| 19x8.5" DCR Catalunyas \| 235.35.19 Bridgestone KDWs \| AL Sideview Mirrors \| 20G Phatbox \| Greddy TT \| RNS-E NAV \| Infinity Basslink \| 35% Tint \| Winter Setup: B6 S4 Avus 18" Wheels w/ 235.40.18 Hancook IceBear Winter Tires \| 255 lph fuel pump \| Zoldman O2 sensors \| OEM RS4 Alcantara Steering Wheel

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