A couple of questions for R36 owners

[bennobee]

see in Melbourne/vic we cant do that anymore. anything over 2k/ph the limit and your done.

[stevielloydoakridge]

I ordered My R36 Wagon in October and it arrived last week (Early Feb 09)
Fuel economy--have been flogging it a bit--around 13-13.5L/100K!
hoping for better when I ease off on the accelerator a bit

[Autopia]

I ordered My R36 Wagon in October and it arrived last week (Early Feb 09)
Fuel economy--have been flogging it a bit--around 13-13.5L/100K!
hoping for better when I ease off on the accelerator a bit

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new car. Any options?

[stevielloydoakridge]

just auto tailgate and sunroof-the touchscreen on the my09 is much better than the previous so thought I'd not go with the satnav (yet?).
I like the 30gig hard drive on it but don't really need it in Perth and can always add later on.
Has anyone got the IPOD connector?
I want to know if all controls can be accessed via touchscreen, if not then its just really a charger given you can just use the aux in for it

[Autopia]

Has anyone got the IPOD connector?
I want to know if all controls can be accessed via touchscreen, if not then its just really a charger given you can just use the aux in for it

As explained to me on Friday the answer is no, it cannot be controlled from the touchscreen.

[bennobee]

thats not what the press release says I am sure that come out with the ipod connector. Its says fully compatable with rcd510 i am sure.

[Autopia]

thats not what the press release says I am sure that come out with the ipod connector. Its says fully compatable with rcd510 i am sure.

I hope you're right mate. Fully compatible and fully integrated are two VERY different things though.
Where did you see the press release?

[bennobee]

i got a copy of it. i shall copy and paste it for you...

Dear Colleagues,

Volkswagen Accessories is pleased to offer the introduction of the new Multimedia Plug: MEDIA-IN. MEDIA–IN allows external audio sources such as iPod’s, hard disk drives, and USB devices to be connected to the radio or radio navigation system via the MEDIA-IN multimedia plug. The new product is compatible with RCD 310, RCD 510 as well as RNS 510.

The system allows the users medium to display song tracks, title and artist through the radio screen and highline dash display if fitted. The high quality audio sound is relayed through the vehicle speakers.


Part Number: 5N0 057 342

RRP: $396.00+fitment.

MEDIA-IN adapter cables for the iPod, USB, Mini-USB and 3.5 mm jack are sold separately:

000 051 446 A Adapter to Mini-USB RRP: $83.00
000 051 446 B Adapter interface to USB RRP: $83.00
000 051 446 C Adapter to iPod (for vehicles MY09 onwards)RRP:$83.00
000 051 446 D Adapter to 3.5 mm jack RRP: $83.00


For more information and ordering, please contact your Parts Department.

[Autopia]

Sounds like it might actually work

[bennobee]

Yup thats what I would have thought as well.