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Old 08-18-2006, 08:19 AM
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I just took delivery of my RS4 (yaaaay!) and I have to part with my TT, but I'm not sure I can do with out the phatbox. Have you installed yours in your RS4? Where did you mount it? Was it a giant PITA?

Alternatively, I already own a 30GB iPod as well, which I could connect, but I'm not sure the functionality would be nearly as intergrated. Opinions?
Old 08-18-2006, 09:31 AM
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Default Sorry haven't done the install yet and I'm not sure how I will be doing it....

I had it in my trunk on my B6 S4 (in the compartment to the left).

I was thinking of trying the glove box install, but don't think it will work with the 6 disc changer.

I think I'm leaning towards the spare wheel area if it will fit. This way it will be hidden, easliy accessable, and won't take up any room in other places.

I have the Ultrasport Sal cable that allows me to have both Sirius and Phatbox.
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I gave up my Phatbox and use the SD slots. Superior, imho.
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Default I agree the slots are great, but 60 gb vs 8 gb....

The 8 gb won't even hold 1/4 of my Phish collection.
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Default True... but I get at least 30-40 albums, and that is plenty for the car for me.

My phatbox used to basically just recycle the same 20 albums (the latest 20 I bought), despite having over 200 on the drive. So I'm not really missing those other 200. Plus I like the song info display.

Admittedly, navigating via voice rather than scrolling the wheel while trying to drive is easier.
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Default I mounted mine in the rear...

if you take out the left rear side carpeted panel there's a spot that will just barely fit the Phatbox if you shave off both sides of the aluminum fins. The cartridge sticks out a little but the door trim does close.
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