RF Changer Advice

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Topic: RF Changer Advice

Posted By: Buckslip
Subject: RF Changer Advice
Date Posted: January 29, 2003 at 10:22 AM

Hi

I have searched the topics and this question doesn't seem to have been asked yet.
I have an Audi A3 with a factory fitted Chorus Tape/Radio. I am looking to add a CD player and seemingly the 2 options I have are a RF Chnager in the boot with extra remote on the dash or take out the existing head unit and replace with an aftermarket frontloader. i would rather take the first option from a cosmetic poit of view but I've heard conflicting reports about the quality of the RF changers when played through a radio station. Can anyone shed some light on this?

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Posted By: BNLUIS
Date Posted: January 29, 2003 at 10:26 AM

what year and model Audi?

Luis

Posted By: Buckslip
Date Posted: January 29, 2003 at 10:29 AM

It's a 1999 A3, I live in South Africa so I'm not too sure what models you might be familiar with. It's a 3-door hatchback. The radio/tape is one of those that looks like it's part of the dash, so putting a standard headunit in would require a little trimming around the outside to fill it out which I'm trying to avoid.

Posted By: BNLUIS
Date Posted: January 29, 2003 at 10:41 AM

well most Audis are cd changer compatible(98 and Up) check your owners manual if that is the case, you cuold probablly use an interface adapter. Thi will be much better then using an Fm mod changer. Hope this helps. Do an internet search. Good Luck.

Luis

Posted By: Buckslip
Date Posted: January 29, 2003 at 11:31 PM

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I'm getting the car tomorrow, I'll see then what the possibilities are.

Piers