Boxster Rear Speaker set in the UK ?

[dubster]

Hi folks, first post so excuse any cockups !

I was wondering, does anyone know if you can buy
the twin rear speaker setup (similar to that of
the one produced by tweeks in the US - www.tweeks.com/products.html) anywhere in
the UK ??

Cheers

Scott

[domster]

I'm not sure, but autobahn (google search!) used to have a sister company called '9 Audio' or sommat, that specialised in Porsche-oriented audio stuff. Based in Oxford, so could be worth a call.

[dubster]

Damn, so near and yet so far.

Found Autobahn but alas no audio site links.

[domster]

Give 'em a call - they may be able to help?

Good luck
Domster

[richb]

Surprised nobody has said:-

1) Dump the standard factory speakers and get some Fozford Newgates, they're the only ones worth having.
2) Or...why bother with a radio, don't you want to listen to the engine?

R...

[dubster]

Cos replies like that are annoying as hell !!

Clearly Im not trying to put Porsche speakers in am I, Im trying to buy an aftermarket kit in ...

Had an email this morning :

> Thanks for the e.mail, sorry however we do not have
> a sister company dealing with car hifi.
> Best Regards Paul Brookes
>----- Original Message -----
>From: “Hillier, Scott”
>To:
>Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 4:45 PM
>Subject: 9 Audio ?

[domster]

Dubster - I found an old copy of 911 and Porsche World (1997!) and can confirm that 9 Audio were indeed a sister company of autofarm. They were doing a natty line in custom 911 doorpods (569 quid) and a custom 911 rear sub shelf (599 quid). Their number was 01865 331999, email [e-mail].

They could have told you a bit more about where the sister company went, instead of denying everything!

Anyway, further options:

1) Call Hide and Fidelity, who do custom stuff for nice cars... internet site as follows:

www.birds.uk.com/hidefid/webpages/hidehome.htm


2) Try TechArt, who do speaker stuff for Porsches.

www.jmautos.com/main.htm


3) Ring a big Porsche dealer like AFN and speak to after sales. Porsche do a range of customer options (pink leather gear knobs, gold inlaid dashes, all that kind of crap) and they may have some hi-end audio options for Boxsters i.e. large speaker casings with harmon kardon stuff in etc.

Cheers
Domster

>> Edited by domster on Tuesday 29th January 10:31

>> Edited by domster on Tuesday 29th January 10:32

>> Edited by domster on Tuesday 29th January 10:38

[dubster]

You star !

Thanks ever so much for your help.

I think the main reason I couldnt find any info, is that in your first post you said autobahn, and in your 2nd autofarm ... ?

I think I may try and import the US model, as it bolts perfectly into the wind deflector holder section behind the rear seats, comes with speaker covers, comes with 4 speakers and the proper wiring connections for the becker stereo and costs about £120.

But I will definitely check that lot out.

Thanks for all the help matey.

[domster]

Oh shite - sorry, I am a member of a club called autobahnstormers, and always get autofarm and bahn mixed up! To cap it off I have done some work for a company called Audiobahn (american hi-fi stuff for cars), so have their name floating around in my head. Me being a nugget.

Still, Techart should be able to help, if no-one else.

Importing from US is not as problematic as it seems if they can ship here - but you get clobbered for import duty (VAT?), so remember to budget for it.

Cheers
Domster

[richb]

quote:
Cos replies like that are annoying as hell !!

Your new 'round here aren't you?
I can tell by your sense of humour by-pass.

[dubster]

I am new, but I do always question the value of
"listen to the engine" type crap.

I do have a sense of humor, but when looking for help it just doesnt "tickle" me.

[hughjayteens]

Try contacing either www.Prestige-Audio.co.uk or www.SQPlus.com as they have a lot of experience of high end hifi in high end motors!
Nice 996 in the SQ Plus installs section here http://195.8.166.165/htdocs/img/installs/InstallDetailsNew.asp?CarID=21

[dubster]

Thanks, if I cant get a prebuilt kit with relative ease I will give em a shout.