Looking to replace my Symphony II

[naiku]

The time has come to part ways with my Symphony II, the XM trial finally ran out (after almost 3 years) and given that was the only reason for me keeping the Symphony, I am looking to replace it with an aftermarket unit. I was looking at the Avic X930BT over on Crutchfield and it says that I also need a PAC C2R-AUDI. But, it looks like I only need that if I am keeping my Bose system. Is that right? There is no Bose left in my vehicle, so do I still need that PAC adapter?

Also, is the X930BT much of an improvement over an X910BT? I see that the screen size is slightly larger (5.8 vs 6.1), but what else is there? Especially as I am also looking at used head units which it looks like X910's are around $200+ cheaper than the new X930.

I know I need the PAC steering wheel adapter, also believe I need an antenna adapter. I would prefer something like an Alpine W505, but I hate the fact that I have to add extra modules for bluetooth and navigation. Especially as used W505's are around the $500 area, and I would need to spend at least another couple hundred to get bluetooth and nav.

OK, so I have just been looking on enfig's site, and can someone help me figure out exactly which wiring harnesses I need (assuming I get a Pioneer), do I need the following:

CONNECTS2 CT27AA56
CONNECTS2 CTPIONEERLEAD
CONNECTS2 CTSAD003

In order to get decent FM radio and retain my steering wheel controls? Almost $200 on top of the radio initial cost starts to put me into RNS-E territory. Am I missing something here?

Thanks.

[Christian@enfig]

The antenna adapter is wrong. I just did the same install today. C930BT into a 06 A4 with Symphony 2.

I I did a step by step video tutorial... Should be up in a few weeks. This is the result.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.409163008136.172566.35599723136&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=10150321580043137&set=a.409163008136.172566.35599723136&type=1&theater

Let me know if you cant get to it.

[naiku]

Thanks, will keep an eye out for the video as well since it will probably be 3-4 weeks until I am buying anything. How do you like the 930BT? I found a decent deal locally on an Alpine W505 with both the Sirius tuner, NVE-P1 and Bluetooth, but given the somewhat crappy reviews of the Alpine navigation am still leaning towards the Pioneer.

I am running a PXE-H650, I am assuming I don't need anything additional to connect to that? just run RCA's from whatever new head unit I choose to the input on the H650 and then re-run the Imprint setup.

[Christian@enfig]

I went on a video making frenzy the last few nights (=
The enfig RMX-AU-01 should be in stock next week.



http://youtu.be/pYW5rIe4GVU

[naiku]

Just watched the video, and all I can say is that I need to go find my Mos Def CD now :)

In all seriousness though, great video and incredibly helpful. Especially with regards to things like the VSS and reverse wire, I probably won't get a reverse camera right away, but do plan to at some point. Also, am I right in assuming that the GPS antenna and microphone are fairly easy to install? My only concern with installing the microphone is that I have read people put them in the stock location by the dome light, and I have no idea how to get all the trim off to get a wire up there.

Oh, it was also nice seeing someone else struggle to put a radio into a cage! Makes me wonder how tough its going to be when stuffing all the wires back in there as well.

Thanks, I will definitely be contacting you guys sometime around the middle of October to place an order for the parts for my install.

[myfairlady]

i have the x930bt in my car and love it!