Porsche 997 IPOD & Phone

[Dan Sheff]

Hi everyone - this is my first post as I've just bought a 2005 997 911S. I'm told you guys are the friendly people to ask any queries

I have come from a 2008 Audi S3 and the PCM system is, frankly, from 2005... not 2008 or later! Accordingly, there is no Ipod connection and I need to strip down my blackberry to put the sim in the slot. Not ideal, as i can't email from it without a sim.

I understand that there are after market systems which integrate with PCM and do not affect the aesthetics of the interior. I have zero interest in a Parrot as they look sh!t, but someone mentioned to me a maker called mObridge who apparently do some slick systems for various car makers?

I have no idea what they cost and I have absolutely no technical ability, so I would appreciate any help ref; installation companies too - I live in West London.

Hopefully you guys can assist... Cheers, Dan

[Dan Sheff]

No warranty to worry about... I'm happy with an aux output for ipod use, but would want the phone to work well as i need it for work. Would/should this have any sway on what to do?

[Dan Sheff]

FactoryPilot said:

I had a mObridge ipod and bluetooth kit fitted to my old Gen1 997 GT3RS and it was ace. Had no issues at all.

Seems like a mixed bag of feedback on these systems.

I don't strictly need the IPOD to be able to sync with the PCM - I am happy with an AUX option. Would that change matters?

On these systems, can you call from the handset and will it pick up on the system, or do you always have to use the PCM to dial out? I'm worried about this as i have about 3000 contacts on my BB and if the PCM only shows 150 numbers, it could be an issue. If i can dial straight out using my phone handset and the bluetooth picks it up, its a none issue.

Also, any idea how much they cost and who is best in my region (london area) to fit? Someone said to me to use JZ Machtech, up in Herts?

Thanks for all your help so far guys - really, really helpful...