986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Single Post

KevinH1990 · 12-03-2009, 05:13 PM

I'm sorry that I can't tell you how to do this, but I can share some information I've seen over the years.

If you have a CDR 23, you face a significant challenge installing it in a 99 Boxster. Assuming the Australian and U.S. audio systems are similar, the CDR 23 is a MOST (fiber optic based) system and your 99 Boxster isn't. You would have to find a MOST amp and cables if you want this to work.

I think most people that have contemplated this project discover that there are better, less expensive and less labor intensive options available.

If you have a CDR 220, I think it can be done but you need to have the DSP amplifier and the cable that connects the head unit to the amp.

12-03-2009, 05:13 PM	#2
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,659	I'm sorry that I can't tell you how to do this, but I can share some information I've seen over the years. If you have a CDR 23, you face a significant challenge installing it in a 99 Boxster. Assuming the Australian and U.S. audio systems are similar, the CDR 23 is a MOST (fiber optic based) system and your 99 Boxster isn't. You would have to find a MOST amp and cables if you want this to work. I think most people that have contemplated this project discover that there are better, less expensive and less labor intensive options available. If you have a CDR 220, I think it can be done but you need to have the DSP amplifier and the cable that connects the head unit to the amp. __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 12-way driver & 8-way passenger seats, Litronics, silver console