Audi: Producing details and info for novel pilotage organized whole in the Audi R8, TT and A3

Read here all the details about the updated navigation system for the Audi ..8, Audi TT and Audi .3.
When does production start of cars fitted with the new system?
For .3 and TT, we’re told production will start along with the MY2010 changeover. If it’….2010..3 or TT, it should have the new system installed.

For the .8, production will be slightly delayed by about 10 weeks. Officially,..8 production with the new system should begin in week 32. Why the delay? Audi wasn’. specific, but we suspect it’. got something to do with the .8′. different layout. The CD changer in the .8 is mounted behind the seats and this area will likely need to be redesigned to . standard that meets Audi ‘. quality demands in order to replace the changer and make room for iPod docking.

What about retrofits?]
Initial word on retrofits from Ingolstadt is that this is ..2010 thing only. We pointedly asked if you were to swap the unit into an older Navi-equipped car whether it would work and the answer was no. We asked if this was . software issue or . hardware issue (…. new or different wiring harnesses etc.) and were told it is probably hardware but that this has not yet been confirmed. In other words, replacement won’. be plug and play but we suspect there will still be those who figure out . workaround given the resourcefulness of the online enthusiast community.

One last thing…..3/TT vs…8 without Navi
This upgrade applies to all .8. as .8. get . screen even if they don’. get navigation. That’. not so in the case of the TT or the .3. Non navigation TT and .3 models don’/spy shots get . screen and thus will not get the new level of iPod connectivity offered by these updated units.