Anyone use chromelondon.com for OEM radio

[ramonesfreak]

Was searching for period correct radio for my 1983 and came across this company. Looks like they restore the radio and add mp3 and Bluetooth capabilities

A little pricey but sounds like it’s worth the money rather than buying old junk off eBay

Anyone buy a radio from them?

[4flyboy]

Hey Ramone,

I had great luck with this guy, he converted a 993 unit for my '84. I think he knows, repairs and stocks the old stuff as well. Also pricey but solid.

SW STEREO SPECIALISTS - European Car Audio Products

SW Stereo

NJ as I recall?

Good luck

[Ian Comerford]

Do a search in here as I understand that Blaupunkt is releasing a retro model with up to date but hidden features. Should be out soon

[ramonesfreak]

Oh that’s really good news. I can wait for that

[ramonesfreak]

Originally Posted by Ian Comerford

Do a search in here as I understand that Blaupunkt is releasing a retro model with up to date but hidden features. Should be out soon

I’m not sure this is being released in the US.
Is this what you were talking about?
https://ferdinandmagazine.com/updated-blaupunkt-bremen-sqr46-coming-2018

[Ian Comerford]

Have a look here New Blaupunkt Black Radio Avail 2018

[jjeffries]

Stefan at SW Stereo, mentioned above, is a good guy who does excellent work. John

[Koizumi]

Apparently they are taking orders now with April delivery. Interesting!

[autojack]

You could also consider these: Bought a new head unit for my '86 coupe

There are some with nice matte black faces and red displays.

[tdw28210]

Is 1983 a Monterey?

[ramonesfreak]

No. I have a modern alpine in there now 12 years. Looking for options that will look more period correct.

I like autojacks suggestion above. I’ll look into those

[1979-930]

I have purchased a radio from them. They provide an excellent product. They will even make sure you have the correct style knobs for your year.

Originally Posted by Koizumi

Apparently they are taking orders now with April delivery. Interesting!

I sent an email to inquire. We'll see what they say.

[ramonesfreak]

Originally Posted by 1979-930

I have purchased a radio from them. They provide an excellent product. They will even make sure you have the correct style knobs for your year.



I sent an email to inquire. We'll see what they say.

Which radio are you guys talking about exactly?

[ramonesfreak]

There’s also the Bergville FX radios I discovered in another radio thread

[toddetch]

I sent the original Blaupunkt Porsche CR radio from my 80 SC Targa to chromelondon in the summer of 2017. At the time it did not work at all. I got it back a few weeks later and it worked like a charm (though I haven't tried using the cassette deck ). I had them add Bluetooth so I could listen to Spotify and ostensibly make calls.

Bluetooth works like a charm for Spotify though I have never been able to get the mic to work well enough to actually make calls. A year and a half later I'm starting to hear more crackle in the radio and it seems like the radio isn't holding onto the stations as well.

As I've used it now for a while, I'm also starting to get frustrated with the radio's basic functionality. For instance, there are no station memory buttons and a one way seek - meaning that once you decide you want to look for something different to listen to, you have to go all the way through the dial to get back to where you started.

So, given that - the repair may seem to be starting to fail and the frustrations of 1980 technology, I'm seriously considering installing a modern radio with period correct looks - the "new" Blaupunkt mentioned above, probably more likely the Continental radio that is also discussed in the forums, not the Porsche Classic ($1200 is just too much, especially considering I won't use the navigation part of it).

Feel free to PM me if you want more info.

Todd

[1979-930]

Originally Posted by ramonesfreak

Which radio are you guys talking about exactly?

The radio you posted. The bottom of the link there is a contact email to place an order.

[Koizumi]

I like my Continental a lot. I’ve got some nice Focals and a sub - it’s all pretty good sounding but the weakest link in the sound chain might be the headunit.

Once someone can do a comprehensive review of the new Blau, I’ll consider buying it. I just want my stuff to sound a tad better

[ramonesfreak]

Originally Posted by 1979-930

The radio you posted. The bottom of the link there is a contact email to place an order.

If your talking about the kienzle, is saw that. Looks nice. But was concerned about the FM reception noted in the thread

Btw, I read maybe on Rennlist, that kienzle makes the continental radios. Not sure how accurate that is

[speednme1]

I purchased my Bamberg from them....excellent communication, fair price and service. I wouldn’t hesitate buying or servicing from them again.

[Koizumi]

Originally Posted by ramonesfreak

If your talking about the kienzle, is saw that. Looks nice. But was concerned about the FM reception noted in the thread



Btw, I read maybe on Rennlist, that kienzle makes the continental radios. Not sure how accurate that is

I’m pretty sure this is the case for both headunits with the Continental and the VDO names.

Btw, FM and AM Continental reception with the OEM Porsche automatic antenna in my 84 is excellent.