Boxster 986 CDR23 head unit upgrade- what options do I have?
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I've got a 2004 986 Boxster with the Becker CDR23 head unit and the CD multi-changer, and I think it's the fibre-optic connected system (MOST?) which I want to upgrade.
I'd be grateful to find out what my options are, I've read quite a lot about this on various forums but am still confused!
I understand one option is to get an iPod adaptor but I'd rather change the whole head unit to an ISO connected modern one, using an adaptor if one exists.
Pictures below show the type of head unit and my actual connectors. Note the very odd radio aerial connection - I don't know if there is an adaptor for this either.
Thanks in advance.
Phil
I'd be grateful to find out what my options are, I've read quite a lot about this on various forums but am still confused!
I understand one option is to get an iPod adaptor but I'd rather change the whole head unit to an ISO connected modern one, using an adaptor if one exists.
Pictures below show the type of head unit and my actual connectors. Note the very odd radio aerial connection - I don't know if there is an adaptor for this either.
Thanks in advance.
Phil
Thanks for the replies. My car doesn't have a Bose setup, and I'd like to hear if anyone has found a wiring kit that would convert my system to normal ISO and close the fibre loop?
Also it must have an aerial adaptor - I tried buying a kit but it came with the wrong aeriel adaptor and the main adaptor was faulty, so I gave up on the idea for a while, worried a faulty adaptor may harm the new stereo.
A link to an available adaptor product or model code/manufacturer name would be a huge help.
Thanks,
Phil
Also it must have an aerial adaptor - I tried buying a kit but it came with the wrong aeriel adaptor and the main adaptor was faulty, so I gave up on the idea for a while, worried a faulty adaptor may harm the new stereo.
A link to an available adaptor product or model code/manufacturer name would be a huge help.
Thanks,
Phil
Hi Mankey,
You're right about the costs - I'm trying to get this done for the lowest outlay possible, I already have an ISO (JVC) head unit and the Becker removal tools, so the only things missing are the adaptors.
It sounds like you used the adaptor for your Pioneer that I need for mine, along with the Audi aerial adaptor; can you point me to where I can buy these and if it's to hand, the part details for them? I'm just wary about the accuracy of retaillers' information and would hate to fit components that could cause damage or just not work properly.
Thanks,
Phil
You're right about the costs - I'm trying to get this done for the lowest outlay possible, I already have an ISO (JVC) head unit and the Becker removal tools, so the only things missing are the adaptors.
It sounds like you used the adaptor for your Pioneer that I need for mine, along with the Audi aerial adaptor; can you point me to where I can buy these and if it's to hand, the part details for them? I'm just wary about the accuracy of retaillers' information and would hate to fit components that could cause damage or just not work properly.
Thanks,
Phil
Hi Ken,
In the end I couldn't find anyone who were certain they were selling me the correct adaptors, so I got an active base unit (amp included), new speakers all round and new wiring from the amp to them. I finally have a say in what head unit I have, and it sounds great.
I just ran out of patience in the end and left it to the garage - I got sick of the crap sound the Becker setup produced and bit the bullet with a decent setup.
It cost me about £900 in the end with all parts and labour. Yes, ouch!
Phil
In the end I couldn't find anyone who were certain they were selling me the correct adaptors, so I got an active base unit (amp included), new speakers all round and new wiring from the amp to them. I finally have a say in what head unit I have, and it sounds great.
I just ran out of patience in the end and left it to the garage - I got sick of the crap sound the Becker setup produced and bit the bullet with a decent setup.
It cost me about £900 in the end with all parts and labour. Yes, ouch!
Phil
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