Have you replaced your HU?
 

I am curious about how many people have changed their HU...

I really want a better iPod interface, but I can't part with the clean look I have now... I just stumbled upon cardomain.com and wasn't at all impressed with the pics of what it is going to look like after (not to mention I am weary about loosing the steering wheel controls).

It is clear though a lot of people on that site don't have taste... or at least what I would consider taste... some of the stuff is real cheesy in my opinion.
Can you post some pics if you've replaced your HU and think it is a clean/prof install.

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Let me clarify that I don't have the NAV option HU as in my sig...

I have the standard Concert II.

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Should have had an option for "Not Yet"....there is where my vote goes.

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

I actually just installed an Alpine a few days ago. I'm out of town right now, but I will definitely post some pics next week when I get home.

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

I'm still trying to figure out what a HU is.

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Head unit? The thing that sticks into your dash and has all the knobs and buttons to control your music and other stuff. As distinct from speakers or amplifier or subwoofer or other stuff I don't even know about.

How's that for a technical explanation!

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Why not just add a Dice Ipod connector and you can use all of the standard controls to control your ipod. I am using an AUDI-R from Dice and it works great.

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

i have the pioneer avic d3 dvd/navi system

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...-30-200720.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...-30-200722.jpg

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

That looks great... How did it cost in the end??

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

the unit itself retails at 1000... with the dash kit, harness, antenna adapter, and sirius tuner, that added another couple hundred...

i do still have to get the steering wheel interface...

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

That Pioneer unit looks nice! How close is the dash kit to factory (color/texture)?

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very close...the dash trim is a tad bit more textured looking but color is on point and still flows really well [sm=smiley17.gif]

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

What do you mean steering wheel interface?! So that your STOCK steering wheel controls can control D3? If so, WHERE!?

Also, what dash kit was that? Did you install it yourself? And if I already have sirius, don't I just need the interface adapter, not the tuner?

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

I dont know if anyone has seen this site, but this place seems to sell the actual Audi Nav HU. If I ever the cash I will upgrade our
concert system that came with A3!

http://www.vagnavs.com/
:)

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

This is terrible....

I'm so easily suggestable! I had not even considered changing my stereo till I saw this post.

Now i'm lusting after a few touchscreen DVD and "do everything else except fly you to the moon" in-dash units. When I'm at, they had a sweet pioneer 6disc player and a much cheaper Sony W1 unit that earned an 8.3/10 from CNET. Something to think about! Wheels or the HU first?

Bless the web!

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Has anyone here replaced HU themselves?! I am looking to install a AVIC D3 myself, but need a little help (RPM sensor, backup sensor wire, etc...)

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Anyone?

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Questions for OpenSkye:

I already have the OEM iPod dock and bluetooth, would they still work with the D3?
Did you install it yourself? or have stores like BB or CC do it for you?

Thanks!

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

anyone used these guys?

sounds good to me.


will my XM stuff work on the new unit verses my Concert 1?

steering wheel controls?

Bluetooth compatable?

I should prolly call them and ask.

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

please share where to get this, I want!!

also, is there a double din kit for the avic-d3 for our a3's?
if so who makes it.?

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

I think Pioneer would work fine with my Sedan. I'm in the middle of a project now & can't wait to share some pctures of 'em[:'(]
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RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

So I'm sold on the D3 and not a minute to soon as it is being discontinued soon.

I am still looking for a good install kit for it and found the steering wheel controls interface.

I will post up when I get all the parts and stuff.
so far I will get
bluetooth, ipod, live traffic, sat radio, steering wheel control, BOOOM!

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

Where are you getting steering control stuff from?

Also, anyone knows if Pioneer avic Z2 would fit? (assuming the OEM unit is a double DIN)

RE: Have you replaced your HU?
 

i will post the part number in a little while.