My minor modding thread

So after a bit of a cockup at UPS it finally arrived...

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Looms all present and correct...
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The main adaptor looks fully loaded so cd changer and bose etc... the line outs are wired in too which will make it easier to graft in the RCA adaptor loom...
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Double DIN console ready.... will take the cage out and fit into my car rather than use the whole console of course but its useful for out of the car mocking up :)
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...a quick test fit...
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The double DIN climate unit I have is not a soul black (soft touch) version like the one I have in the car... this means the buttons are mint but it looks a little off comparedto the rest of the interior but it will do until I can sort a proper one out :)

As you can see the A4 RNS-E is a little too wide at the top so some trimming required there... the aluminium strip at the bottom also need to go...
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As you can see... need to trim the back of this to allow this to fit...
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Should be fun :)

<tuffty/>
 
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My new climate control is a ever slightly different black but no one else would ever notice - except maybe you! Lol
 
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Smart stuff PT!

I can't be pretend to have a clue about this electronic stuff, but I know you'll do a good job of it :)
 
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superkarl said:
yawwwwwn
wheres the engine stuff?!
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I have more than enough power to keep me going for now mate... cams are next though... cams will be the final piece of the engine puzzle though so that will be about it...

Trying to get all the fluff out the way prior to what will arguably be the final major engine tweak...

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yea, I guesa you need to keep something in reserve for when 480bhp gets boring :laugh:
 
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Rnse looks nice Paul! That HVAC unit looks very neat! You'll love it once it's in, feels very oem!
 
i kid.
i guess i need to get used to clicking on your thread excited about mechanical stuff and it only being screens and sound systems :(
 
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Looks a better one than mine so may upgrade to it.

When you get to trial fit it in the car. Please can you update is on here if it switches on/off with ignition, displays directions on the DIS and illuminates with the lights.
Thank you
 
superkarl said:
i kid.
i guess i need to get used to clicking on your thread excited about mechanical stuff and it only being screens and sound systems :(
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You never know... I may get bored and decide to fit a 3.2 vr and DSG box then stick my GT35 on it ;P

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<tuffty/> said:
You never know... I may get bored and decide to fit a 3.2 vr and DSG box then stick my GT35 on it ;P

<tuffty/>
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Why would you fit a DSG, I have never been so bored driving a car with DSG. They great for going straight, thats about it!


Oh and, 2.5 5cyl would be my next engine :)
 
Scullies said:
Why would you fit a DSG, I have never been so bored driving a car with DSG. They great for going straight, thats about it!


Oh and, 2.5 5cyl would be my next engine :)
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I could be tempted by the 2.5 5cyl if I could get the non FSI head for it... but tbh I like the appeal of the DSG as I am not a balls out kinda driver and the sound of a VR engine is pretty epic... ECU wise the conversion is easier and keeps it OE so would be a more straight forward conversion (the Mk1 TT pretty much has this covered for the Mk4 chassis)...

Its pretty much a pipe dream to be honest... its more of a case of if I was doing it again I would go VR turbo...

I am happy enough with the way she is power wise to be fair and the only other mechanical things I have planned are running gear related... gearbox rebuild and a haldex rebuild etc

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<tuffty/> said:
I could be tempted by the 2.5 5cyl if I could get the non FSI head for it... but tbh I like the appeal of the DSG as I am not a balls out kinda driver and the sound of a VR engine is pretty epic... ECU wise the conversion is easier and keeps it OE so would be a more straight forward conversion (the Mk1 TT pretty much has this covered for the Mk4 chassis)...

Its pretty much a pipe dream to be honest... its more of a case of if I was doing it again I would go VR turbo...

I am happy enough with the way she is power wise to be fair and the only other mechanical things I have planned are running gear related... gearbox rebuild and a haldex rebuild etc

<tuffty/>
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Know what you mean mate, if I could do it again from scratch would have totally gone for the 3.2 v6 as power under the curve would be amazing :)

Either way where all still doing some wicked stuff with the 4 pots ;)
 
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A local breakers has a R36 Passat in. I'll see what he wants for the engine.

Only down side it the weight of the engine that puts me off.
 
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sorry - new to forum and haven't read through whole thread yet but by how much have you lowered front and back in pic above ??
 
Masked up the RNS-E ready to start trimming the front panel..
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One thing that vague guides don't mention is the approach to take with this... I went in assuming I just needed to trim the bottom as this is the suggestion but... what I should have done is fitted the top trim (where the cup holder etc is) first and adjusted the cage to allow the gap between the top of the RNS-E and the top trim to be as minimal as possible... I didn't think of this as it would have closed up the gap I was left with...
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There is enough meat on the bottom of the RNS-E to have done this and kept a tight gap... I also had a slight hiccup on the bottom too :/
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Not perfect sadly... RNS-E front panels come up for sale occasionally... I might see if I can track one down and have another go...

Next job was to remove the console to be able to swap out the cages...
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There is a screw each side here that needs undoing to release the console plus two behind the top trim panel...
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All out... phew!
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Double DIN vs single DIN cage...
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Cut the plug of the RCA adaptor as I was going to try and pin the OE plug but as I have Bose there is already wiring from the cars loom for line out going to the Bose amp so I cut the RNS-E adaptor and soldered the RCA lead on...
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Put the console back in and fitted the headunit in... took a lot of juggling to get the unit pushed back enough to fit in... had to rearrange the looms to get it all in but finaly it clicked in...
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The unit was coded for an A4 so I need to recode it for an A6 and change the startup screen... I also need to do all the other required coding to get it working with the DIS... I didn't need to wire the canbus as my car already has this for the instruments...

Just need to work the correct coding out as I didn't have time and a phone line fault at Bill's unit meant no easy internet access so I will have a look tomorrow at work ;P

Navigation appears to work too... I stuck the GPS sensor just under the dash, it was magnetic so I placed it on the dash cross member

Other than the gaps which I think I can close up a bit I am happy with the outcome so far...

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Nice work mate wish i could do this to mine but seems its too complicated for me :-(
 
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Went out this evening to code up the RNS-E...

First thing to do was to code the unit for the A6 (<2004) as this is the one closest technically speaking... I also soft coded features relevant to the setup I was looking for...
In VCDS you need to go into the (56) radio module... (07) Coding and enter a soft code based on the following...

0?xxxxx: Model
1 - Lamborghini
2 - Audi A3 (8P)
3 - Audi A4 (> 2004)
4 - Audi A4 Cabriolet (> 2004)
5 - Audi A6 (< 2004)
6 - Audi TT (> 2007) (sw US 0150+, EU 0500+)
7 - Audi R8 (sw US 0150+, EU 0500+)

0x?xxxx: Diagnostics for front speakers
0 - activ
1 - inactiv

0xx?xxx: Sound characteristics
0 - linear
1 - Audi A4 (> 2004)
2 - Audi A6 (< 2004)
3 - Audi A4 Cabriolet (> 2004)
4 - Audi TT (> 2004)
5 - Audi A3 (8P)
9 - Bose Soundsystem

0xxx?xx: Telephone/telematics
1 - no telephone (supply voltage for microphone actively)
2 - Mobile phone preparation (Temic - Speisesp. Microphone inactively)
3 - Mobile phone preparation (Cullmann - Speisesp. Microphone inactively)
4 - Mobile phone preparation (Nokia - Speisesp. Microphone inactively)
5 - Telematics Europe (supply voltage microphone inactively)
6 - Telematics US (supply voltage microphone inactively)
7 - Base plate diagnostic capable with comfort control

0xxxx?x: Options I
1 - default
2 - Digital-Radio
3 - Satelite-Radio
4 - Satelite- and Digital-Radio
5 - AUX in (Euro sw 0650+)
6 - AUX in and DAB (Euro sw 0650+)

0xxxxx?: Options II
1 - default
2 - TV-Tuner
3 - CD-Changer
4 - TV-Tuner and CD-Changer
5 - Multifunction Steering Wheel
6 - TV-Tuner and Multifunction Steering Wheel
7 - CD-Changer and Multifunction Steering Wheel
8 - TV-Tuner, CD-Changer und Multifunction Steering Wheel

I used the following soft code... 0510153 which makes up the following softcode:

0
5 - Audi A6 (< 2004)
1 - inactiv
0 - linear
1 - no telephone (supply voltage for microphone actively)
5 - AUX in
3 - CD-Changer


I then coded the dash to allow use of the DIS...
Module 17 (Instrument cluster) -> Adaptation -> Function 10 -> Channel 62
+01 - Radio
+02 - Telefon
+04 - Navigation
+08 - Telematics

I used 01 + 04 + 08 = 13 to softcode as this allows the DIS to display the radio/track etc, navigation and 08 because FIS Control is coded as telematics

While there I also coded out GALA as it drives me nuts...
Module 17 (Instrument cluster) -> Adaptation -> Channel 008 (GALA)
000 - GALA off
001 - Charakteristics 1
002 - Charakteristics 2
003 - Charakteristics 3
004 - Charakteristics 4
005 - Charakteristics 5
255 - GALA via microphone (Bose AudioPilot)

I set this to 000

I have not checked the navigation display in the DIS as not had time to go out for a drive but all the other stuff works as expected...

Only problem I have had so far is the driver of my Andy Mac Stealth Sub... its been in service for over ten years (first in my A4 and then in the AMSS in the S3) and has finally given up the ghost...

Sub bass is a little farty now so I have dropped the levels down on it so its barely audible until I can source a replacement driver

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Impressive stuff PT, it's been too long since you took me out in this! I've forgotten what fast and comfy feels like!
 
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Looks nice now! Even with the dash all out it Stil looked mint lol! Let me know if you're getting rid of the climate unit mate :thumbsup:
 
Forgot to ask.. What paint did you use on the charge pipe?
 
Seeing as the weather is a little iffy I swapped over to the winters for a couple of weeks... (the A2 making a cameo appearance too)
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I still have a soft spot for the original Avus wheels... really does finish the sleeper look but then I see her with the RSTT's and I get over it LOL...
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Anyhoo... managed to sort out the final bit of coding to get sat nav sorted on the DIS...
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I then had a look at my sub woofer as its been making a farty noise recently... the problem is pretty obvious...



Disappointing... in fairness it is a 12 year old driver thats been in my A4 and now the S3... thats a lot of trance, drum n' bass and Disturbed ;)

A new JL Audio driver will be sorted shortly...

I have also come to the conclusion that sorting MP3's out onto SD cards for the RNS-E is one of the suckiest jobs ever and it can't even cope with gapless mix albums inserting a pregnant pause as it transitions tracks so I have ordered the same Connects2 "CTAADIPOD003.2" iPod adaptor I am using in the A2 so I can use my iPod as before...
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..it just works...

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Does the unit power on and off with the ignition mate? If it does I shake be ordering myself one of them looms asap.
 
Can imagine tuffty rolling down the streets, window down, elbow out, bass turned right up with this playing :laugh:.
 
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Radio function works for you then! Bluddy doesn't work for me. Might try and code the telematics to see if it'll work with that.
 
New sub arrived so set to work swapping it out...

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Well theres ya praaaablam!!...
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The new driver was quite a bit different...
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Massive magnet and impressive cone/suspension... fitted fine into the AMSS box (utmost respect to the late Andy Mac)
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Back in its hidey hole...
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...and all stealthy again :D
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Did a quick check to see if the rest of the audio gear would fit where I hoped to put it...
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Job for the better weather :)

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