RNS-E upgrade for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - Research post, thoughts etc..etc..

TeddyBGame · 09-22-2005, 02:22 PM

Just a collection of information that I've been putting together (with the help of other A6 owners) to help clarify lots o' questions for the C5 community.

Since AudiA4B6US(Dirk) figured out how to convert a Euro model to US functionality back in mid-August, I felt it was time to take the plunge and make the investment.

I think I've covered all the bases in this post (see link). Hopefully this will address the weekly posts re: the RNS-E ("should I"..."should I not"..."gee...I'm not sure").

If you have a question, it's probably because you haven't read this post and the embedded threads.

Enjoy!
-ted

PS: Sorry for the delay.....

http://www.navplus.us/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1003

joeycuccaro · 09-22-2005, 02:24 PM

Cargasm2.7 · 09-22-2005, 02:40 PM

Mitch S6 Avant · 09-22-2005, 02:52 PM

no.radar · 09-22-2005, 03:25 PM

JAH1 · 09-22-2005, 04:05 PM

...typically refuses to get involved in my car projects.

joe
99 wagon (santa's)
01 allroad (mine)

Max_A6 · 09-22-2005, 05:13 PM

I liked this part especially: "It is rumored that you can sync up the clock from the instrument cluster and the RNS-E by disconnecting/reconnecting your battery at 12:00 midnight."

NSX JR · 09-22-2005, 05:14 PM

John/Jmess5 · 09-22-2005, 05:35 PM

MCH 2.7t · 09-22-2005, 06:16 PM

09-22-2005, 02:22 PM	#1
TeddyBGame AudiWorld Super User Account #: 32631 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,784	RNS-E upgrade for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - Research post, thoughts etc..etc.. Just a collection of information that I've been putting together (with the help of other A6 owners) to help clarify lots o' questions for the C5 community. Since AudiA4B6US(Dirk) figured out how to convert a Euro model to US functionality back in mid-August, I felt it was time to take the plunge and make the investment. I think I've covered all the bases in this post (see link). Hopefully this will address the weekly posts re: the RNS-E ("should I"..."should I not"..."gee...I'm not sure"). If you have a question, it's probably because you haven't read this post and the embedded threads. Enjoy! -ted PS: Sorry for the delay..... http://www.navplus.us/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1003 __________________ TeddyBGame - C5 Avant - "the Beast" (Ha!!) - 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring (Nav, Sirius, Bluetooth, Xenon, TPMS, ParkSense, DVD Changer - basically loaded) - 2003 Vespa ET2 (modified exhaust and carb -- so I can max out at 45MPH) - John Deere Gator (4x2) for the boy As of November 2006: Accessory Add-ons: (Definition: An item that provides a specific function - in a cyclical nature - and can be removed very..very easily.) 1) OEM winter floor mats 2) OEM rubber trunk mat and cargo net 3) VW Touareg cigarette lighter flashlight 4) Thule roof bars with Evolution 1200 roof box Upgrades: (Definition: A [bolt-on/bolt-off] item that enhances the appearance, performance or misc function of your car.) 1) OEM front/rear Euro black Recaro Seats (from a Euro 2003 S6 Avant) http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/618112.phtml 2) OEM HID/Xenon (complete) housings (car never came with the Xenon option from the factory) 3) OEM Euro front/rear (avant) beam-style wiper blades/arms (available via www.vagparts.com) 4) OEM B6 S4 Interior auto-dimming black mirror with compass and on/off button 5) OEM Euro blindspot exterior mirrors 6) OEM S6/4.2 exterior lower door trim 7) OEM S4/S6/S8 aluminum mirror housings 8) OEM Euro rear license plate panel from 2002+ facelift avant (slight MODification to US plate required) 9) ? 10) OEM Euro RNS-E DVD Navigation system with MP3, SAT control and TV input 11) Dietz 1417 A/V input to RNS-E 12) Blaupunkt ME3 DVD/CD/MP3/TV Tuner with aftermarket amplified TV antenna in windshield 13) OEM Sirius tuner (special version to work with RNS-E) 14) OEM Phatnoise Phatbox MP3 player (trunk mounted) with custom interface cable to allow Sirius tuner and Phatbox to work together -- cool!! 15) ? 16) BBS RC 17x8 ET35 with Michelin Pilot Sports (summer tires) 17) 2002+ Rear bumper with valance openings for Magnaflow 3" exhaust tips 18) OEM submarine fin roof antenna for SAT / GPS / Cellphone (GSM) 19) OEM Euro gunmetal black avant roof rails 20) 2002+ Climate control faceplate to match faceplate color of RNS-E 21) Walnut wood trim near hazard button (above RNS-E) to match rest of interior wood scheme 22) OEM Euro Avant door panels with integrated sunshades (imported from Germany to match the black leather in my Euro Recaro interior) 23) OEM Euro blacked out front grille (no chrome perimeter) 24) OEM gunmetal black lower rear hatch strip (specific part# for avant vs. sedan) 25) OEM RS6 gunmetal black interior door latches; no need to add any RS6 badges in my car (Thanks Nelson!!!) 26) OEM Euro four spoke walnut wood and black leather (special order via Audi GmbH) multi-function wheel with tip buttons and OEM phone (BT) control 27) Upgraded "618" MF/Tip control module Coming soon: - rear mounted removable 7" LCD panel MODifications: (Definition: Any permenant change to a part or component of your car that you cannot reverse) 1) Tray under armrest to add aux. cigarette lighter 2) OEM avant CD changer bracket MODified (to fit two large CD changers etc) - now I just use it for Phatbox, OEM SAT tuner and OEM BT module. 3) Exhaust tips MODified to add Magna Flow (#35163) 3" dual walled tip 4) Factory wiring behind Sym I to simplify installation/removal of RNS-E 5) MODified glovebox to support fitment of Blaupunkt ME3 (a biatch to install!!) 6) MODified headlight switch bezel for fitment of GALA switch for "video-in-motion" for playing Blaupunkt ME3 through RNSE 7) MODified stock exhaust and had magnaflow 3" tips welded on (see above) 8) MODified rear Euro license plate surround to house 2nd rear foglight (2001 model only came with one from the factory); US license plate needed to be MODified a bit to fit inside the narrow Euro opening. RNS-E for C5 A6/S6/allroad/RS6 - your quest starts here - (regularly updated) <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/607331.phtml">OEM submarine fin installed on

09-22-2005, 02:24 PM	#2
joeycuccaro AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 72866 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,039	Good Stuff Teddy, great work, too bad i went aftermarket.... __________________ Nogaro B6 S4 Piggie Pipes \| Labree X-Pipe Non-Res \| BBS 19x8.5 CH's \| H&R Coilovers \| Stratmosphere SSK \| APR Snub \| RNS-E \| Bluetooth \| HID Fogs \| V1 Hardwire \| Stealth VCDS HEX-USB+CAN Interface Elite Motors Royal Flush Rallies N.E.R.D

09-22-2005, 02:40 PM	#3
Cargasm2.7 Member Account #: 56988 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 7,210	bookmarked. Well done Teddy. __________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Yukon/Camaro/Corvette "The"

09-22-2005, 02:52 PM	#4
Mitch S6 Avant Junior Member Account #: 70048 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,356	Well done! Not much left to do but to allocate funds now! Bookmarked! __________________ BBS LM's 19"x8.5" -SOLD 255/30/19 SportMaxx Tires still FOR SALE less than 4kmi asking $850 OBO e-mail: mitchell.phillipi@comcast.net '02 S6 w/H&R coils, BBS LM's and 255/30/19" Dunlop SP Sport Maxx BBS LM's 19"x8.5" -SOLD 255/30/19 SportMaxx Tires still FOR SALE less than 4kmi asking $850 OBO

09-22-2005, 03:25 PM	#5
no.radar Guest Account #: 19949 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 29,995	Yikes! Amazing, just amazing. Quite a service!

09-22-2005, 04:05 PM	#6
JAH1 New Member Account #: 927 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 431	That allroad install is amazing...pics and all! I will forward this to Santa but she... ...typically refuses to get involved in my car projects. joe 99 wagon (santa's) 01 allroad (mine)

09-22-2005, 05:13 PM	#7
Max_A6 Junior Member Account #: 48084 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,394	Awesome, thanx! I liked this part especially: "It is rumored that you can sync up the clock from the instrument cluster and the RNS-E by disconnecting/reconnecting your battery at 12:00 midnight." __________________ Max A6 ----------------

09-22-2005, 05:14 PM	#8
NSX JR Junior Member Account #: 59076 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,387	Excellent, thanks for your time and efforts. __________________

09-22-2005, 05:35 PM	#9
John/Jmess5 Member Account #: 70441 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,652	Well done, as usual. One of the few assets on this forum __________________ Wanted: Onyx "60" rear seat back As always, just my $.02. Your individual results may vary. 1998 Jetta GLX VR6, Giac ECU chip, K&N, Eibach front strut brace, Neuspeed 28mm rear sway, All weather package w/heated leather, 10 speaker OEM Bose system w/20 gig Phatnoise player, 30% tint. Magnaflow Cat-back exhaust Jetta Summer: 205/40 Dunlop Direzza DZ101’s on 17 x 7.5" Phat Five TT's Jetta Winter: 205/50 Toyo Observe G-03’s on 15 x 6" OEM Buggatti's 2000 A6 2.7T - 10/99 build, Cold, Conv. & Prem., '02 OEM Sport suspension, Xenons, '02 OEM 4.2 "cat-back" exhaust w/exposed tips, Bose w/20 gig Phatnoise player, APR Snub Mount, Vag-com'd, locks, windows & tipped -'00032', H-Sport front/rear sways, 35% tint, Servotronic-bypass-while-in-tiptronic, RNS-D Nav Plus. A6 Summer: 235/45 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 's on 17 x 8" BBS RC's w/Audi caps A6 Winter: 215/55 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50's on 16 x 7" OEM 5 spokes Answers to all of life's questions / AudiWorld Classifieds / Vag-Com Locator / A6 Links / Audi A6/S6/Allroad (C5) 1998-04 OEM Parts List / If all else fails, you can always try here <a href="http://mfile.akamai.com/28/asf/mgm.download.akamai.com/28/ronin_trailer_300k.asx"><img src="http://www.mgm.c

09-22-2005, 06:16 PM	#10
MCH 2.7t Member Account #: 68483 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,180	Awesome! Putting all this information in one spot is very helpful __________________

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