Original Radio: Leave it alone or replace?

[Nico911]

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]

Originally Posted by wgirardot

I'd leave the original, makes the cockpit look as it should. There is no time for music whilst driving these beasts anyway.

Bill

Originally Posted by Nico911

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]

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]

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]

Replace it with bluetooth integration, but keep the original one in case you ever want to go back.

[jsaucedo]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

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]

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]

jr I have a 73 911 T targa stock blaupunkt caset recorder

[911dean]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by yazhound

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?