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Old 10-04-2011, 05:59 PM
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My 3g MMI parts arrived for my 07 A8. THe conversion will be done in the next 2 weeks. I will take pictures and post them. DOes anyone know when the 3g system came out for the a8 d3/4e model? I see some production dates on the parts going far back as 2006. I have never seen a 3g mmi in a USA a8 d3/4e
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Sunil, what was the approximate cost for all of the necessary parts? I'm sure a few of us will want to follow your lead if this is successful (and good luck!)

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estimate around 3500 bucks with the following

updated center console controller with mini joystick
5f nav drive with hdd
radio tuner with integrated sirius satellite
bose 3g amplifier
replacement lcd screen
Audi media interface
integrated bluetooth
bluetooth mic

i am still trying to source the climate control panel.
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awesome!
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Sunil, you are seriously brave. Keep us posted.
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If you are anywhere near SE PA let me know, I might be able to help out with your efforts...
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Why are you doing this ?
Dumb question I know, but other than some media card what is there to gain?

Does it give Google nav or something like the D4 ?

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estimate around 3500 bucks with the following

updated center console controller with mini joystick
5f nav drive with hdd
radio tuner with integrated sirius satellite
bose 3g amplifier
replacement lcd screen
Audi media interface
integrated bluetooth
bluetooth mic

i am still trying to source the climate control panel.
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I believe the challenge is what he is seeking. The benefits surely do not outweigh the cost+time it takes for this retrofit. The 3D maps and new interface aren't enough to wet my whistle lol
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I'd love to see this successfully completed in the US. Besides the smoother interface and enhanced maps, I believe you get much more full featured voice recognition. Pretty sure you get voice dialing and possibly voice address input for navigation.
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I have voice dialing and full voice control for nav & radio - is that not standard in the US?


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