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mach schnell · 03-06-2006, 10:14 PM

So I talked to my local Porsche dealer today - "Don't Do It!!" was what I was told - "it's all fiberoptics, yada yada yada" But, they did say if it's swapped correctly, it won't affect the computer, etc.

Then, off to Circuit City - where the Alpine was purchased and originally installed in my Beetle, along with my xm kit. Turns out there aren't face kits available yet for the 05/06 boxster nor are there wiring instructions/diagrams (at least at Circuit City) for the 987. Stinks as my Alpine/XM set up is amazing (not too mention a past Christmas gift from my wife) that will ultimately go when I let go of the Beetle. Turns out, can't even put it in our Subaru Outback as there isn't a kit for that either!

Too bad that Porsche insn't keeping up with BMW or MB in the area of stock radios and satellite and iPod compatabilities!!!!

03-06-2006, 10:14 PM	#11
mach schnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: soCal Posts: 388	So I talked to my local Porsche dealer today - "Don't Do It!!" was what I was told - "it's all fiberoptics, yada yada yada" But, they did say if it's swapped correctly, it won't affect the computer, etc. Then, off to Circuit City - where the Alpine was purchased and originally installed in my Beetle, along with my xm kit. Turns out there aren't face kits available yet for the 05/06 boxster nor are there wiring instructions/diagrams (at least at Circuit City) for the 987. Stinks as my Alpine/XM set up is amazing (not too mention a past Christmas gift from my wife) that will ultimately go when I let go of the Beetle. Turns out, can't even put it in our Subaru Outback as there isn't a kit for that either! Too bad that Porsche insn't keeping up with BMW or MB in the area of stock radios and satellite and iPod compatabilities!!!! __________________ Mach Schnell 05 Mini Cooper S CR/W - AC Schnitzerz'd, Alta CAI, Cravenspeed SSK Japanese Rising Sun roof graphic De-ambered and nearly de-chromed! Sold - 05 BMW 330CI ZHP M-tuned Imola Red, 6spd, Alcantra & Carbon Fiber Interior Sold - 05 Boxster Black/Black 5spd 19" Carrera S Wheels Bose Audio System/Sport Chrono Pkg Schnell Short Shifter Yellow Calipers c/ carbon fiber Porsche lettering De-Ambered Sold - 03 VW Beetle Silver - way too modified!