Stereo upgrade options

[Davie b]

Hi guys ,
I have this stereo system in my S8 , no idea which one it is ,
Can anyone advise on what options I have to upgrade to a more modern system and / or is it possible to install some kind of Bluetooth system to accommodate my iPhone ,
Cheers
Dave

[notorious]

No straight answer.

Pre facelifts are difficult to retrofit with Audi genuine 'double DIN' units like RND-D or RNS-E. If you're on bugget I would look at aftermarket options, but it's uneasy to find the matching style.

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=1750932

Look at Blaupunkt line...

[Davie b]

So it's not as simple as just buying the wooden double din surround and switches and swapping the connections over then

[notorious]

I'm looking at 'just' word. Double dins were very rare on pre facelifts. Buying from Audi will be prohibitively expensive if they are still available. Plus we'll need to change the structural frame behind the fascia.

[notorious]

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3680

[Davie b]

Ok , so it stays as it is , are there any compatible Bluetooth options or should I just go ahead and buy a nokia phone for the cradle and save myself a load of hassle

[notorious]

I'm not saying it is impossible. Simply be prepared for serious project

Genuine Audi bluetooths only availble with RNS-E.

Aftermarket bluetooth:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5956

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Davie b

should I just go ahead and buy a nokia phone for the cradle and save myself a load of hassle

Nokia cradle and bluetooth and not mutually exclusive. I have both in my facelift car and they both have advantages and disadvantages. Nokia in the cradle will benefit from huge external antenna...