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D2 - Sat Nav, ICE, Audio & TV All in car entertainment discussions |
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At first I wanted to fit RNS-D, as the reason for changing the radio cassette unit is all about the looks and so I can play some CDs, but the I found out that the RNS-D navi plays only navigation CDs, not a music ones. But if it’s a real pain to fit a RNS-E then I’ll stick it RNS-D and a CD changer. Not really interested in using the TV and Navigation function on any of the RNS-E or RNS-D units, as I said it’s all about the look and the ability of playing music more easily…
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#143
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Aside from the wiring, which will be non-trivial in a PF, the PF double-din facia is a different shape to both RNS-d and e units:
PF: RNS-doorstop Better off just fitting an aftermarket single-din media player tbh. |
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Maybe there's a different PF fascia then for the RNS?
My PF S8 definitely had a RNS-C and it's exactly the same size as an RNS-D. The only way you can tell them apart from the front is that the RNS-C doesn't mention TV on the label on the bottom left button, you select it via a sub-menu if it's installed (as mine was). Edit: I will correct myself. The RNS-C has the same size body but the fascia is rectangular, so you'd need to trim an RNS-D faceplate to fit a PF. Attached photo demonstrates...…..
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! Last edited by HPsauce; 23rd October 2021 at 05:26 PM. |
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I’m really for the oem look, and there is no drama with finding the facia panel for my PF model, alredy found it and I found the RNS-D navi + CD Changer for £50 in like new condition. Never looked for any of these aftermarked navi’s or CD player but I’m very sceptical about the look. There is one Blaupunkt SQR 46 Bremen, but it’s £400 which is way too much for this unit.
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#146
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Finally RNSE support for A8 D2 cluster
Coming shortly to an RNSE and A8 D2 near you…
https://youtu.be/qxwLyRDTgxE |
#147
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Ok, you have my attention...
If I'm reading your site correctly, you can make SDHC work on a 192 unit from a C5? |
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You’ll need to wait for the upcoming beta for support for the D2 FIS display. |
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Ironically, I'm not bothered about the FIS display I am, however, interested in the RNSe as a media player with a video-in for an Android Auto device such as a Raspberry Pi (for some distant day in the future when you can buy them again) so it can be used with Google Maps. SDHC support makes that much more viable How it would work with the low-res mk1 unit I don't know, but its worth exploring.
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You have my attention as well.
I vaguely thought about upgrading from RNS-D to RNS-E ages ago but it seemed somewhat pointless as the gains were offset by losses, but maybe no longer?
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant. 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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