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I've been looking at second hand 981's and it seems that most owners didn't originally specify dab (or it wasn't available) when the car was purchased.
Has anyone found a reasonable solution to adding dab to a pcm equipped car? I've been looking at the pure highway solution and it seems pretty good, I'd be interested in hearing if anyone's tried it and where you placed the controller.
Also, anyone know if adding aftermarket dab impact the warranty?
Has anyone found a reasonable solution to adding dab to a pcm equipped car? I've been looking at the pure highway solution and it seems pretty good, I'd be interested in hearing if anyone's tried it and where you placed the controller.
Also, anyone know if adding aftermarket dab impact the warranty?
mathmos said:
Changing phone isn't really an option, but I guess there's always the option of getting a portable dab radio that has Bluetooth.
But it's all a bit Heath Robinson, really looking for something that's at least a bit more integrated into the pcm
Unfortunately dab doesn't appear to be a post build dealer fit option, so I suspect any "solution" is going to be a bit HR.But it's all a bit Heath Robinson, really looking for something that's at least a bit more integrated into the pcm
981Greg said:
Not absolutely certain, but I think you'll find that the PCM already has the hardware for DAB radio built in. It just needs activating, which a OPC should be able to do - with sufficient beer tokens.
Worth asking, but since it doesn't appear here http://content3.eu.porsche.com/prod/pag/tequipment... I'm doubtfulKazandy37 said:
Currently speccing a GTS and wasn't going to bother with DAB as I stream everything through my phone - even radio. Also if it has online services I think you can get the radio through that. Would DAB be a big factor in you buying used?
I would spec it, there are huge areas of the UK with decent DAB reception and no mobile data reception. Add to this the fact that it works without the need for a phone and its a bit of a no-brainer.981Greg said:
Not absolutely certain, but I think you'll find that the PCM already has the hardware for DAB radio built in. It just needs activating, which a OPC should be able to do - with sufficient beer tokens.
I think it is actually a separate module which connects to the MOST bus.Sorry to spam the thread but to answer the original question there are proper bus integrated aftermarket solutions available, eg:
http://www.carcommunications.co.uk/oem-accessories...
Likely looking at £800 to £1000 fitted (Although also does TV).
Edit: Looks like above is discontinued, not sure if the 981 works with these sorts of devices or if it is PCM 3/987 only. This product is current, might be worth asking them if 981 compatibility is in the works:
http://www.mobridge.com.au/products/most-dab
http://www.carcommunications.co.uk/oem-accessories...
Likely looking at £800 to £1000 fitted (Although also does TV).
Edit: Looks like above is discontinued, not sure if the 981 works with these sorts of devices or if it is PCM 3/987 only. This product is current, might be worth asking them if 981 compatibility is in the works:
http://www.mobridge.com.au/products/most-dab
Edited by Krobar on Sunday 10th January 11:52
Malo said:
I've found a couple of options, these guys seem to have 2 possible solutions, but I think I would need to be sure that it could easily be removed in case the car ever went back to Porsche for any warranty work - http://www.carcommunications.co.uk/car-accessories...The other option seems to be this http://www.autodab.com/Product/GO.aspx that has the ability to stream through blue tooth and doesn't have anything that needs installing...might be a workable option if I can get the cables hidden away somewhere.
Kazandy37 said:
Currently speccing a GTS and wasn't going to bother with DAB as I stream everything through my phone - even radio. Also if it has online services I think you can get the radio through that. Would DAB be a big factor in you buying used?
Not the end of the world, but it was something I looked for...I listen to the cricket quite a bit and having 5 live sports extra is really nice, I also listen to 6 music fairly often. For most people it's probably not the end of the world (well until they start the FM switch off!) but I was surprised when looking on how few cars had this, maybe 2 in 10 had it as an option, for something that's relatively cheap I was surprised more cars didn't have it.981Greg said:
Not absolutely certain, but I think you'll find that the PCM already has the hardware for DAB radio built in. It just needs activating, which a OPC should be able to do - with sufficient beer tokens.
When I spoke to the sales chap he said not, and trawling through various forums it seems that you actually need a full PCM replacement to get it...I was going to call my local OPC tomorrow and see what the deal is.TB303 said:
DAB is handy (but it's a shame UK DAB is such crap quality), but I find the reception in my Spyder to be poor. Anyone else having this on a 981?
Do you have anything plugged into your 12v supply? I've read a few things that cheap chargers can put out a lot of interference.Krobar said:
981Greg said:
Not absolutely certain, but I think you'll find that the PCM already has the hardware for DAB radio built in. It just needs activating, which a OPC should be able to do - with sufficient beer tokens.
I think it is actually a separate module which connects to the MOST bus.Why does DAB cut out in short tunnels?
Rugby station tunnel for instance. Did it today.
Also, sometimes it cuts out, and then seems to be trying to find another mast or something?
Not impressed. What did I have before, FM? Can't recall any issues with that.
Rugby station tunnel for instance. Did it today.
Also, sometimes it cuts out, and then seems to be trying to find another mast or something?
Not impressed. What did I have before, FM? Can't recall any issues with that.
Edited by DJMC on Sunday 10th January 22:50
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