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Pstallo 04-10-2022 05:35 PM

Got This Installed Today
 
Got this installed today. I didn't realize that the navigation chip is sold separately by region, though. I'll put that order in tomorrow and I should be all set!http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1649640732.jpg

sean m 04-11-2022 07:42 AM

That looks AWESOME! What are the spec's for it? I've always looked for something that looks "period correct" but still has some bells and whistles and this does all that.

Synchro Joe 04-11-2022 11:09 AM

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/91164559100.htm?pn=911-645-591-00-OEM&gclid=CjwKCAjwo8-SBhAlEiwAopc9W1zl806HPxm85o2Y-uwU7x9H_YgKMPh1YdL-p6369Nymox8rB1d14xoCloEQAvD_BwE

Hint you can find it hundreds less elsewhere. Just Google it. There's some PP threads on this, and mixed reviews, especially the lack of any 'tech support' from the dealerships. Nice looking unit regardless.

cortney 04-11-2022 11:32 AM

This one of the first things I did after purchasing my SC. The PO had installed one of those plasticky, early 2000s looking kenwood head units, which not only didn't work but looked ugly to boot.

The period correct look of the PCCM paired with the apple car play/google maps (albeit a small screen) is what sold me. There's no good place in our cars to put a phone while using google maps!

What's the issue with tech support? Install problems? Or do we know of common problems with these head units?

darrin 04-11-2022 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cortney (Post 11662164)
There's no good place in our cars to put a phone while using google maps!

IMO, this iPhone mount is GREAT for google maps/waze/etc.

https://www.rennline.com/Porsche-911-ExactFit-Magnetic-Phone-Mount/productinfo/PM01.06/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvse-zOCM9wIVMQV9Ch0xjQ6_EAQYAiABEgLn3vD_BwE

sean m 04-11-2022 01:13 PM

Damn.......$1500 for this unit from our host! Far more than I was wanting to spend.

I'll just go with the sound of the engine for now until I find something more affordable.

Matt at Pelican Parts 04-11-2022 01:39 PM

Wow looks great! A stereo upgrade that doesn't look out of place on a classic car is hard to find. The fact that it's OEM just makes it cooler!

-Matt

darrin 04-11-2022 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean m (Post 11662299)
Damn.......$1500 for this unit from our host! Far more than I was wanting to spend.

I'll just go with the sound of the engine for now until I find something more affordable.

Check out the blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 -- https://www.crutchfield.com/S-RYKcc1xAeWi/p_423BREMENS/Blaupunkt-Bremen-SQR-46-DAB.html?XVINQ=DST&XVVER=CCP&awcr=434827758670&awd v=c&awkw=&awmt=&awnw=g&awug=9028775&gclid=EAIaIQob ChMIzbrjzo-N9wIV4SCtBh2wZgMmEAAYASAAEgI8q_D_BwE.

FA-18C 05-26-2022 02:16 PM

Continental VDO has a great option. Looks very period correct and Bluetooth works great for streaming tunes. I am able to have reasonable hands free phone calls as well. $200, easy install.

blucille 05-26-2022 04:19 PM

I can't figure out why the corners of the radio are so square and the opening in the dash is radiused or rounded. Same trouble on the Bremen except the Bremen also has a larger gap top and bottom.

Period radios fit so nicely in the opening. I know it's less obvious in-person, but $1500 for a factory radio designed for THIS car and I'd expect better fitment.

porschedude996 05-26-2022 05:41 PM

This is the one. The other one may look cool, but who can see the nav map without having it a foot from your face.



mepstein 05-26-2022 05:55 PM

$1,176 at delaware porsche parts . com

7783911 05-27-2022 03:46 AM

while the Porsche unit looks great..at 1100 less the Bremen is tempting

wrxnofx 05-27-2022 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrin (Post 11662171)

Could not agree more - $1500 for a stereo that has a screen smaller than a phone, OR a $75 magnetic phone mound that puts your phone right by the steering wheel. Have had one of these for a few years and it's great. I spent the $1425 on other parts.

QueWhy 05-27-2022 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean m (Post 11662299)
Damn.......$1500 for this unit from our host! Far more than I was wanting to spend.

I'll just go with the sound of the engine for now until I find something more affordable.

This is the way.

The added benefit is -20lbs or more in radio, speakers, wires, antenna, etc.

I do love the retro look of the Porsche unit and while $1500 is a lot compared to a 1996 Alpine CD player it’s not much in the Porsche or audio world.

sugarwood 05-28-2022 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mepstein (Post 11702227)
$1,176 at delaware porsche parts . com

Still $1000 overpriced.

mepstein 05-28-2022 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarwood (Post 11703715)
Still $1000 overpriced.

I agree considering what kind of tech you can buy when it’s not labeled - Porsche.

FA-18C 05-29-2022 10:34 AM

pstallo - unit look great, and blends in really well. I would have installed this, but my 88 has a lot of other needs in front of the line right now. After I finish the suspension, clutch, windshield, and some paint work, will tackle this with the same unit when I do the interior updates. For me, this is the right unit, but $200 all in for the Continental unit meets my needs for now.

To be clear, I covet your stereo, some day.

GH85Carrera 05-30-2022 12:43 PM

I looked into the GPS unit, and decided that the Blaupunkt Bremen was a better option for me.

The maps have to be updated constantly, and nothing beats a cell phone for constant automatic updates. I have the phone mount that is a ring around my clock. It works fine for my iPhone, and I can remove the magnetic part, and low and behold, a ball mount that my Garmin GPS will mount right onto. So I have a choice, phone or real GPS. A GPS will work even in remote areas where there is no cell signal.

You head unit does look nice however.

cassisrot 05-30-2022 05:06 PM

Radio? Top off, back road, revs up who listens to a radio?


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