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Nico911 01-14-2013 06:56 PM
I would leave it there, turn it off and enjoy that flat 6 sound.

Seriously, I'm always attracted to 100% stock cars. I like to see a 30 years old 911 the way it got out of the factory, just my personal taste.

Nic

Palmer1980 01-14-2013 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wgirardot (Post 7207153)
I'd leave the original, makes the cockpit look as it should. There is no time for music whilst driving these beasts anyway. :)

Bill
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Originally Posted by Nico911 (Post 7208707)
I would leave it there, turn it off and enjoy that flat 6 sound.


I have never understood this mentality. It's not like they are installed, and hardwired into the "on" position or something.

Rainking 01-14-2013 07:53 PM
No worries on battery but mine is newer and gets a regular charge:). It was a simple swap. I used Polk behind the original door speaker grills and Blaupunkt in the rear. No cutting of any kind. Saved the original speakers. Sounds very nice.

dw1 01-15-2013 12:13 PM
I replaced the OEM radio in my '87 with a CDR220 from a newer Porsche.

I did, however, keep the old radio so it can be reinstalled and return the car to 100% original.

I also replaced the speakers, but in the original positions. When I did this last year, I think I got what were probably among the last OEM-style speaker grilles available.

With my Fabspeed euro-style muffler & Dansk 1-in-2-out (84mm) muffler, at anything above 3500 rpm or so the radio & speakers are pretty much dead weight.

realgren 01-15-2013 12:28 PM
Replace it with bluetooth integration, but keep the original one in case you ever want to go back.

jsaucedo 01-16-2013 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SilberUrS6 (Post 7208676)
A couple of things you could do. One - keep the original and plumb in an iPod adapter. Kinda spendy, but a good way to get modern tunes into your car without having to lug along a suitcase full of cassette tapes.

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Two - get a MUCH newer Becker or Blaupunkt stereo with the retro look. iPod, plus CD, plus modern electronics. Still a stock(ish) look.
That seems like the best of both worlds!

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your thoughts, opinions and solutions.

daleflesburg 01-16-2013 02:32 PM
Mine came with an old AM/FM with an 8 track. I never listened to it anyway, enjoy the sounds of the car too much, and so when I redid the car, I deleted it. One day soon I am going to list the radio for sale on PP. Someone may want an old 8 track to show to their grandkids.

toms73 02-13-2013 04:48 PM
jr I have a 73 911 T targa stock blaupunkt caset recorder

911dean 02-13-2013 04:51 PM
If my car still had it, I wouldn't change it. Any one have the correct radio for an '84?

A horse with no name 02-13-2013 10:16 PM
Stock with an iPod
 
Hi...I have the stock radio with an amp mounted in the hood area. I pulled the radio input and plugged my iPhone right off the amp... (any 3mp player)

I bought a quality, long, ipod/iphone cable; ran it through the main wiring loom above the glove box; under the carpet right to my centre consul...Works well.

Sputnik 02-14-2013 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by yazhound (Post 7207912)
I too put in Excelon, with I pod support etc...
Hi, I have also plans to change my radio. Does somebody can post a picture with the Excelon build in?


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