RNS-E in Audi RS2

[Skaala]

Finally the Navi project is underway In over my head?

This is what i bought:
* RNS-E unit with GPS antenna
* CAN-BUS simulator fra ebay.de http://cgi.ebay.de/CAN-BUS-Simulator...QQcmdZViewItem
* Extra center console from the bay (in case I screw it completely up)
* Dremel multitool
* Epoxy glue
* Carbon vinyl to cover up gaps etc in the end
* Extra switches for adaption

Need:
Plastic panel which is as wide as the console

Before:

The goal

New frame:

GALA signal


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07.03.08:Cut the console down with the dremel tool, and moved (and glued back together) the switchpanel down into the DIN area. Located GALA in the ISO plug.

[Acidburn]

Looking good, have you got a closer image of the new system and a spec of it?

[topsparky]

nice job looks like it grew there

[Skaala]

Looking good, have you got a closer image of the new system and a spec of it?

The photo with the finished installation was a picture I found on mobile.de. No higher res, sorry

The Navi unit I'm using is a new (B7) A4 unit which has been coded in an A6, with VAG-COM to accept a CAN-BUS simulator to work. It has also been coded to accept a GALA signal externally through the adapter I bought on ebay.

An Audi original bluetooth unit for cellphones is also available, but at $680 USD. That will be the next thing I install after I'm finished.

[Skaala]

finished with the glueing, and added a carbon strip in where the two parts meet. My A4 double DIN frame will hopefully arrive tomorrow so that I can start cutting that as well to fit the A4 RNS internal fram in the RS2

The satnav unit is standard B6/B7 Audi A4 satnav. It is a bit too wide, and needs some major sanding on the sides (only plastic trim, to fit the 1,5cm more narrow RS2 console)

[A80Avant]

i will keep a track of your work!
nice info on the electronics as well!
please post as many photos as possible!!
thanks

[shark_90]

This is my forte, and if my plans for the S2 were to have it as a luxury cruiser (which it might become when I've finished spanking the hell out of it!) then it will receive an RNS-E, or maybe even MMI

Good luck, if there's anything I can help with let me know.

[Skaala]

I fittet the AC panel, and switchpanel today.....I also did some testruns with the navi, and I think I have the wrong GALA signal. In my car it is not similar to the picture in the first post. My navi position was all over the place


Things aren't completely tightened up with screws in the pic, the buttons are a bit crooked, and the carbon film, 2mm to short




Any idea where and how I can get the GALA signal from?

[Larry Carr]

I fittet the AC panel, and switchpanel today.....I also did some testruns with the navi, and I think I have the wrong GALA signal. In my car it is not similar to the picture in the first post. My navi position was all over the place


Things aren't completely tightened up with screws in the pic, the buttons are a bit crooked, and the carbon film, 2mm to short




Any idea where and how I can get the GALA signal from?:scratch:

Blue and white wire at dash multi plug.

[Andreas]

How is this project doing? any progress? I'm sorta interested in doing this myself!

If not, has anyone else done this? and in that case willing to share?

[Skaala]

Hi, I've been very busy lately, so progress has been a bit slow. I have finally got the coding right, and the navi is now working properly. It had to be coded to A6/lambo gallardo to work, and accept the GALA signal from the dash.

I have also had some troubles with the speakers... the front ones are working perfectly, but the coding for A6 requires active rear speakers, and I have just changed all the speacers to new Focal ones I now run the front signal on all 4 speakers, and it's working ok. If I'm going to get the real rear signal I think I'm going to install and amp to boost the signal.

I also haven't made the 2 last trim pieces yet, I have several exams for a month now, but I'm trying to get it completed within the next two weeks.


very poor cellphone pic, but it gives you and idea.

How is this project doing? any progress? I'm sorta interested in doing this myself!

If not, has anyone else done this? and in that case willing to share?

[Andreas]

Dude! nice work <:

Would you say its an easy process or..?

edit: and what do you need the CAN-BUS simulator for?

[hermanio]

do you have more photo's from this project ?, maybe i would like to try it myself

[Smiley]

Huh - too wide?

This week, i ordered a RNS-E P# 8E0 035 192 T
together with an 'CAN-Adapter' and a A4 console skeleton.

While working out how it would fit the easiest way I decided to place it below the buttons an leave the airflows at their place. The aircon has to move..

After looking at the two brackets I decided to leave as much of the original to use the original mountings. After removing the rivets I removed a radio bracket part and the inner bracket of the A/C control unit. After a simple cut-out of the traverse between the radio and the ac control I could test-fit the RNS-E.

Looking left and right it seems this RNS-E is too wide that I would have to cut some metal away - not only the plastic frame..

@Skaala: which one did you exactly use?

[Jamo]

Never seen this before! well I better get researching!