Stereo upgrade options

Davie b · #1 21st June 2013, 08:49 PM

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 · #2 21st June 2013, 09:29 PM

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 · #3 21st June 2013, 09:42 PM

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

notorious · #4 21st June 2013, 09:54 PM

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 · #5 21st June 2013, 10:01 PM

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

Davie b · #6 21st June 2013, 10:01 PM

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 · #7 21st June 2013, 10:07 PM

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 · #8 21st June 2013, 10:11 PM

Quote:

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...

Davie b · #9 21st June 2013, 10:14 PM

Ok , thanks for that , so the parrot device is a serious contender to give me what I need , my guess it won't be just plug and play though ??

notorious · #10 21st June 2013, 10:21 PM

I think there is nothing plug and play to be honest...

Aftermarket headunits will have bluetooth, so if you'll decide to change headunit then separate bluetooth may not be needed.

I'd suggest to drive the car for a while and test how much you love it

Then you will decide how far you can go with upgrades...