iDatalink KIT-R8 + ADS-MRR Install an iDatalink-compatible double-DIN car stereo in 2008-15 Audi R8 vehicles

iDatalink KIT-R8 + ADS-MRR

Install an iDatalink-compatible double-DIN car stereo in 2008-15 Audi R8 vehicles

iDatalink KIT-R8

Install an iDatalink-compatible double-DIN car stereo in 2008-15 Audi R8 vehicles

Add great sound to your Audi

Your Audi R8 is a great vehicle, but its dashboard design makes it difficult to upgrade the factory radio. The iDatalink KIT-R8 factory system adapter (along with the Maestro ADS-MRR or MRR2 module, sold separately) gives you everything you need to install an iDatalink-ready double-DIN (4") aftermarket stereo and wire it up to your vehicle. The dash panel integrates pushbutton controls for frequently-used radio functions. The interface module retains your steering wheel audio controls, factory backup camera, and factory amplifier, and allows you to display vehicle information and gauges on your new stereo's screen. It also supplies the outputs (parking brake, reverse, vehicle speed sense [V.S.S.]) required to install video and navigation-ready receivers, and provides accessory power and illumination outputs.

Plug directly into your new stereo

This harness also features an in-line head-unit connector harness, which will plug into iDatalink's new "Head-unit direct" harnesses for select radio brands, which eliminates the need to splice any wires. If you're installing a radio that doesn't work with a "Head-unit direct" harness, you simply cut off the plug and connect the wires to the harness included with your new radio.

Product highlights:

allows you to install an iDatalink-compatible double-DIN (4") radio in select 2008-15 Audi vehicles

requires Maestro ADS-MRR or ADS-MRR2 interface module (sold separately)

includes dash kit, mounting brackets, and wiring harnesses

compatible with iDatalink's head-unit-ready harnesses

retains these Audi features:

steering wheel audio controls

factory backup camera

factory amplifier including balance and fade controls

displays vehicle information and gauges on new radio screen

provides outputs (parking brake, reverse, vehicle speed sense (V.S.S) for navigation and video receivers

provides 12V accessory power

provides illumination output

warranty: 1 year

MFR # KIT-R8

What's in the box:

Radio housing

Vehicle/Interface harness

OBDII harness

Antenna adapter

Satellite radio extension cable

Video cable

2 Metal brackets

4 Removal tools

Quick Start Guide

iDatalink Maestro RR Interface Module

Connect a new stereo and retain the steering wheel audio controls and factory amps in select 2006-up vehicles

iDatalink's Maestro ADS-MRR module, along with the correct interface harness for your vehicle, allows you to install a new car stereo in select 2006-up Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, GM, Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM, Toyota/Scion, Honda/Acura, Fiat, Subaru, Volkswagen/Audi, and other vehicles while retaining your factory steering wheel audio controls and the use of your factory amplifier, if present.

Here's how it works

First, you connect the Maestro to your computer using the included USB cable, visit www.idatalink.com/maestro, and follow the instructions. Once the unit has been "flashed," it's ready to go. Next, you'll either solder or crimp the vehicle-specific Maestro harness (sold separately) to your new receiver's wiring, just like you would with any Crutchfield wiring harness or wiring adapter.

Important Note: You will also need an additional Maestro vehicle-specific wiring harness that connects your new receiver to the ADS-MRR module and your vehicle's wiring. We will automatically add this harness to your Cart at a discounted price when you purchase a new car stereo and this ADS-MRR module.

Retain steering wheel audio controls, too

The ADS-MRR module also allows you to use your factory steering wheel audio controls with your new receiver. Using the intuitive web programming interface, each factory button can be assigned a specific radio function. Better yet, you can also assign a secondary "press and hold" radio function to each factory button, effectively doubling what can be controlled.

Keeping your factory features with an iDatalink-ready car stereo

If you're buying a compatible Kenwood, JVC, Pioneer, Sony, or Alpine receiver, you'll enjoy the outstanding performance of your receiver, plus seamless touchscreen control over most of the factory features in select vehicles.

Chrysler: You'll retain the use of the Uconnect® system (including voice command), along with your steering wheel audio controls and factory amp.

Fiat: You'll retain your vehicle's factory amp, USB port, and backup camera.

Ford: You'll keep your SYNC® system, including the factory Bluetooth, satellite radio (in select vehicles, see Details), steering wheel audio controls, and other great features.

GM: You'll retain the use of OnStar® system, along with your steering wheel audio controls, your factory amp, and safety warning chimes.

Honda: You'll retain your vehicle's steering wheel controls, Bluetooth, aux input, and factory amplifier.

Subaru: You'll retain your steering wheel controls, factory amp and sub, and Subaru backup camera.

Toyota: You'll retain your vehicle's A/V input, USB port, and backup camera.

Product highlights:

allows installation of a new car stereo in select 2006-up Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, GM, Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/RAM, Toyota/Scion, Honda/Acura, Fiat, Subaru, Volkswagen/Audi, and other vehicles

works with required vehicle-specific harness (sold separately) to retain factory steering wheel audio controls, retain the factory amp if present, and integrate all car stereo connections

retains factory convenience features (OnStar, SYNC, Uconnect, and more) with select Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer, and JVC touchscreen receivers

displays engine performance data on touchscreen with select Kenwood, JVC, Pioneer, Sony, and Alpine multimedia receivers

dimensions: 4-1/8"W x 3/4"H x 2-7/8"D

What's in the box:

Radio replacement interface module

23" Wiring harness (18-pin to bare-wires)

23" Power/Ground harness (3-pin to bare-wires)

18" Interface harness (4-pin to 4-pin)

18" SWC harness (4-pin to 3.5mm/bare-wire)

22" Audio harness (3-Pin to 3.5mm)

3" Jumper harness (2-pin to 2-pin)

7" USB cable (microUSB to USB-A)

Quick Start Guide