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Thomasmacleod1
25-04-2014, 10:36 PM
Hi,


well I'm the proud owner of a audi A7 S line black edition 245 ps in phantom black. (63 plate)

will post pics tomorrow

I'm contemplating purchasing a vcds cable to unlock some of the features in the firmware on the car, though I have some questions first...

I think I have the RMC high line ? (Maps on sd card)

i would like like to add DVD changer or does the standard unit support DVD?
i would like to enable VIM
i would like to enable playback of video from iPhone 5s over interface cable ?? ( currently have Bluetooth module that allows streaming of audio)

i would like to add TV module?
i would like to add rear camera (currently sensors all round)
i will like to upgrade internal lights to LEDS

Any recommendations to the above would be good

So far I have tinted front windows to blend in with factory tinting more.

ordered DTUK remap....

Thomasmacleod1
25-04-2014, 10:39 PM
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zollaf
25-04-2014, 10:49 PM
welcome.
how tinted have you done the front windows. anything more than the 5 % they usually leave the factory with is illegal.

Thomasmacleod1
25-04-2014, 10:55 PM
Just to the legal limit 70% light penetration so guess the fitters used 25% tint as I asked them to check on completion as dealer informed me glass comes with small tint from factory.

zollaf
25-04-2014, 10:59 PM
my mistake, i thought it was 5 % tint.
lush looking car. :)

Sauron
26-04-2014, 08:59 AM
Welcome and enjoy the car. Sorry but I can't really comment on some of your tech questions but others on here will no doubt help. However, would be interested on feedback on the DT UK box once you're able - which option did you go for?

M1tchy
26-04-2014, 10:34 AM
Being a VAG owner I thing the VCDS cable is a brilliant bit of kit to have.

I've made a VCDS mods guide in the A7 section which has a how to guide for VIM. I've done it on both of my cars now and keeps the wife amused on long journeys.

I also had a rear view camera fitted by hazzydays and it works as if it came from the factory with it. They fit DVD and TV tuners too so drop them a line and they will let you know what is compatible. They sell as kits for you to fit or do installation if you want it doing.

You didn't pick that up from a garage in the centre of Sheffield a few days ago did you?


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len marriott
26-04-2014, 11:41 AM
I had some mods carried out using VCDS and was so impressed I have bought the interface now.
Still getting used to it, but it is straight forward to use really. I would say get one follow the guides on the site you will love it I am sure.
Great looking car the A7 you'll enjoy it, I do!

Thomasmacleod1
27-04-2014, 10:21 AM
Being a VAG owner I thing the VCDS cable is a brilliant bit of kit to have. I've made a VCDS mods guide in the A7 section which has a how to guide for VIM. I've done it on both of my cars now and keeps the wife amused on long journeys. I also had a rear view camera fitted by hazzydays and it works as if it came from the factory with it. They fit DVD and TV tuners too so drop them a line and they will let you know what is compatible. They sell as kits for you to fit or do installation if you want it doing. You didn't pick that up from a garage in the centre of Sheffield a few days ago did you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi was purchased from Audi birmingham. Really impressed with the car so far;-)

M1tchy
27-04-2014, 10:34 AM
Ah ok, one very similar car pulled out next to me from a dealer in Sheffield last week which is why I asked.


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Thomasmacleod1
03-05-2014, 06:59 PM
New photos

M1tchy
03-05-2014, 07:14 PM
Very nice, I live those wheels.

I've got some more pics to add later too. Mrs did a photo shoot for me.


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stephenl
05-05-2014, 06:10 PM
like the extra tint to the front windows. i would not have thought of doing that.

Adrian James
12-05-2014, 03:06 PM
careful with the law on doing this, had a RR a few years ago with a dark tint on the front windows and was stopped and questioned about it over 10 times in 3 years, it got very tedious.






like the extra tint to the front windows. i would not have thought of doing that.

Adrian James
12-05-2014, 03:07 PM
what does the VCDS do ?

len marriott
12-05-2014, 03:14 PM
Do you mean VCDS ? It's a software + cable system that allows you to adjust the car software settings
See Ross-Tech: Home (www.ross-tech.com) for info and the VCDS tips in the forum


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Adrian James
12-05-2014, 03:43 PM
i did mean VCDS, i will have a look at the link now. thanks

len marriott
12-05-2014, 03:51 PM
Have a look through the A7 tips thread in the forum too. You will get a good idea of the possible adaptions that can be achieved.


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