996 Stereo upgrade

[Vesuvius 996]

Gents (and ladies)

I have a few quid coming my way, and quite fancy upgrading the wireless in the 996, along with a nice pair of exhaust tips and a good valet. Can't quite stretch to a Turbo just now, maybe next year!!

Anyway, I quite fancy one of these double DIN CD/DVD/iPOD players. Anyone had any experience of fitting one into the binnacle of a 996 (the two cubby holes at the bottom of the centre console? Look like it would fit no bother??







Also, would need some fine speakers, but want them to fit under the standard grills and be the same size.

Any recommendations or advice on who to ask to do this stuff - I also need the Sony CD changer taking (CAREFULLY!) out of the front.

Thanks!!!

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 15th June 17:16

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 15th June 17:20

[ballcock]

Two questions ... Will you see the money you spend pimpin your radio-telegraphy device when you go to sell?
(DO you care??)
Are you hoping for a better sound from just changing the tips or is it purely cosmetic?

Do you realise I can't count?

[Vesuvius 996]

I can get one of these puppies for £399 sheets, can always remove it when I sell and get a couple of hundred for it when I trade in next year - quite fancying that Turbo prices will drop when the 997 is out for a while...

I'm going for quad polished RUF tips which ze germans tell me will produce a deeper more bassy tone. They will also look fit!!

How are you mate, alright I hope.

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 15th June 18:18

[koenig999]

Are you intersted in sound quality or flashing lights?

Seriously though, I had the top end Porsche system removed and a full custom sound system installed in the (Vesusius) 996, component speakers, amps, cassette / CD / tuner headunit. CD/MP3 changer / mP3 interface (actually an ogg interface) / ogg player

Probably more use and utility than some exhaust pipe ends?


Koenig

Edited by koenig999 on Thursday 15th June 19:30

[hughjayteens]

We have fitted quite a few double din units into Porkas and they work very well and look pretty factory. The most recent one was in a Cayenne - will stick some pics up later.

The new Alpine IVA-W200Ri is the one to go for, especially if you have an iPod. Kenwood units are not quite as sexy IMHO, but the new Kenwood sat nav is a superb system (made by Garmin) as it is the first fitted in car system which allows you to add speed camera locations to it.

[johnfm]

Spend it on a 'ring trip......

[ballcock]

Vesuvius 996 said:

I can get one of these puppies for £399 sheets, can always remove it when I sell and get a couple of hundred for it when I trade in next year - quite fancying that Turbo prices will drop when the 997 is out for a while...

I'm going for quad polished RUF tips which ze germans tell me will produce a deeper more bassy tone. They will also look fit!!

How are you mate, alright I hope.

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 15th June 18:18

Sounds like you have your st in one sock alright!!
A pal of mine fitted 'cup' tips to his exhaust recently and I was surprised at how well they sounded , so you'll probably get a bang for your buck .

And ........ Thank you for asking , if I was any better I couldn't stick it!



(Except for h-h-h-having a h-h-h-hankerin for a french beer , and the smell of semi-burnt fumes!....)

[Vesuvius 996]

My shit is always in one sock sah!



Koenig - a fair criticism - I'm slightly deaf due to being involved with the army at one stage (guns etc) so am looking for a good system but not a mobile Linn Sondek!!!!

Would be super cool to be able to use the ipod, maybe even have DVDs playing to stop the girlfirend bleating on long journeys. And yes, they do look cool


HUGHJAYTEENS - you have mail, friend. Would like to talk to you about an install.... Don't have crazy money to spend, want a good system for a decent outlay!! A double DIN head unit and some nice speakers which fit the factory hole (!)

Thanks

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 15th June 21:16

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Thursday 15th June 21:30

[996tt_stevo]

ICE as follows

Kenwood DDX-8027 Head Unit
Kenwood KNA-DV3200 Sat Nav Unit
Kenwood KNA-TM320 Traffic Master
Kenwood KDV-C820 10 DVD Changer
Kenwood KTC-V500 TV Tuner
Kenwood KCA-IP500 IPOD Connection
Audison LRX6 6 Channel Amp | Audison LRX2
CDT HD-642 Component Set
Diamond Audio Subs with Stealth Sub Box (custom Fit, Porsche Black carpet)
Nokia CK-7W Bluetooth Set up through Head Unit


Check older post for pics here: www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?p=2&f=48&t=271748&h=0

[Vesuvius 996]

Who did the install, Steve?

[jonny996]

I am lost, are we still speaking english?

[bermyandy]

Vesuvius, consider this too

www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/product_detail.jsp?product_id=12205&taxonomy_id=10-20

Had a chat with hughjayteens and whilst he has yet to see it (think its quite new) it sounds the way to go - does the navi, the ipod, and has a blue tooth link so you can control your phone through it too, hard drive storage and loads of other stuff i cant even begin to understand...

[Vesuvius 996]

Whoah!

Nice but I don't need the navi, and I want a permanet screen, not a single DIN motorised one.

Hugh is getting back to me with a quote for

1. Double DIN CD/DVD/Radio unit

2. Speaker upgrade (retaining original holes - would like some nice looking covers though.)

3. Removal of current Sony Head unit and changer

I'll let you know what he comes up with. Looks like he's done some AMAZING installs on some AMAZING cars!! He ain't Halfrauds, that's for sure


This one looks cool for £500.

www.justkenwood.co.uk/stock01/ddx6029.asp



DDX-6029 multimedia system main features:

Double-DIN sized 6.95 inch wide colour TFT active matrix display with interactive touch-screen control
Screen dimensions: 156.2W x 82.4H (mm) (336,960 pixels)
Fully motorized slide-down mechanism with motorized tilt angle adjustment in 7 steps (five down steps / flat / one reverse tilt step)
Multifunction key operation
DVD disc menu direct-touch operation (highlight control mode)
Audio easy control mode while playing visual source
Red or green (switchable) illuminated control buttons
New amplifier control system with ’2004+' PS amplifiers (EQ plus voltage / current / temperature / fan speed display)
Advanced B.M.S. (Bass Management System) with '2002+' PS amplifiers
Digital clock (12 / 24 hour display)
Infra-red remote control unit included (RC-DV420)

A/V features:

Four channel 4 x 50W max power amplifier (4 x 30W RMS)
Three stereo preamplifier gold-plated RCA outputs (front, rear and subwoofer channels) for connecting optional external amplifiers
1 RCA A/V output (PAL or NTSC according to the source)
1 RCA A/V inputs (PAL / NTSC automatic selection)
Video input signal automatic-detection mode
Rear view camera connection ready (with 'mirror mode' display option)
RGB input for optional navigation computer (KNA-G520)
System E’s+ (Built-in high pass filter / low pass filter)
System Q (Preset Sound Control)
Dual zone source & volume control
Attenuator(-20dB) with smooth volume return
'Installer' and 'Backup' memory switch will return unit to a preset optimum calibration, as programmed by owner or installer

DVD & CD features:

DVD video & DVD audio compatible player
DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW media compatible (video format only)
VCD compatible
MPEG 1/2 video file (.mpg) & JPEG (.jpg) playback
WMA (Windows Media Audio) decoder
MP3 Decoder with display of ID-3 tag information
CD text ready
CD-R/RW compatible
24-bit digital / analogue converter
Direct access with remote
Random / Repeat / Scan play

Radio tuner features:

RDS-AF (alternate frequency) feature inaudibly retunes the receiver to the best available signal for the station that is currently selected
TA (traffic announcement) will switch station for the duration of a traffic report. The original station is restored at the end of the report
PTY-EON (programme type) information displays and allows selection of similar types of programme (news, pop, classics, sport etc.)
Full coverage of LW / MW / FM wavebands with 24 presets (18FM, 6MW, 6LW)
Auto-memory entry feature automatically stores preset stations
Display of radio text information

Connectivity:

Compatible with Kenwood CD disc changers (dual changer controls)
Will accept auxiliary input cable for Walkman type device playback though radio
Compatible with Kenwood iPod interface to control, display information from and re-charge battery of Apple iPod
Automatic muting when connected car phone is in use
Optional TV tuner can be added
Optional Bluetooth car phone interface can be added
Can be linked to many models of factory-fitted remote controls (requires accessory adaptor)

Security, warranty and insurance:

Security code protected with indicator LED
Covered by 12 month manufacturers warranty

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Friday 16th June 11:54

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Friday 16th June 11:56

Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Friday 16th June 11:57

[bermyandy]

The pioneer is a fixed screen... i think its motorized in that behind the screen is how you get data onto the hard drive, where the CD is etc, much like the kenwood flips down to reveal the CD drive

I need navi and a hands free kit, so this seems to fit the bill..

[koenig999]

Vesuvius,

I will leave the Linn Sondeks in the house then!

I do wonder about all the gizmos on these ICE systems through - my general impression is that the more knobs buttons and special effects they put in, the room left for the sound producing bits gets stuck to a corner in the back! Especially the equalisation circuits that let you listen to Kylie in a monastery or a bathroom or whatever.

But I am a bit of a flat earther like that.

One big improvement is to replace the plastic tubed door speakers with some decent full range units. Mine are JL Audio ones.

On another point is it OK to have a DVD screen in the drivers line of sight? Wouldn't that be a bit distracting as you hurtle down the Autobahn at 174 mph?

Happy hunting?

Koenig

[Vesuvius 996]

I agree. I once had a Nakamichi cassette (!) deck. looked like a piece of £5.99 rubbish but the sound was amazing.

Agree about the screen, but given I spend mucho time in traffic not moving anywhere.

[Vesuvius 996]

PS - where did you get the JLs?

[koenig999]

Custom install and enclosures for JL behind stock door panels.

Fitted very well by The Sound Gallery in High Wycombe.

(They have two arms, one that can sell you a Linn Sondek, one that does hi end in car audio)

Koenig

[kerry11]

I don't mean to change the thread to much but while subject is ICE..
i,ve just fitted a Becker on-line Pro in the car but the sat nav won't let me type in more than the first 4 digits of the post code.

Any ideas anyone??

[hughjayteens]

kerry11 said:

I don't mean to change the thread to much but while subject is ICE..
i,ve just fitted a Becker on-line Pro in the car but the sat nav won't let me type in more than the first 4 digits of the post code.

Any ideas anyone??

Sadly Becker only offer partial postcode entry so nowt you can do about that sadly.

Here is a piccy of the Alpine double din we fitted in a Cayenne recently:

www.prestigeaudio.co.uk/auto/porsche-cayenne-s-auto-1-23-112.html

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