12-03-2015, 01:08 PM
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upgrade stereo unit
hi guys, just looking at upgrading my stereo unit in my 986 boxster s
looking to get a double din unit , if anyone has suggestions would be great
also wondering if replacing the speakers in the dash is an easy feat
cheers
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12-04-2015, 04:29 PM
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I did a Parrott Asteroid head unit. Love it but it takes about a minute to boot up (android). Lots of options that it can do, video and such. I seem to find something new once a week. It has three USB ports, one I put an input on the dash and one I installed a 128 USB stick with music on it. I can do voice commands to what I want to play.
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12-04-2015, 05:28 PM
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I was interested in that as well, just didn't like that there is no volume knob
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12-04-2015, 05:39 PM
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You can change the volume by sliding up or down on the screen or the volume button slider. Very easy and I think it looks more "finished" then the ones with a "big old button"....
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12-04-2015, 05:53 PM
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12-04-2015, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Swhitcomb
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What head unit is that ? , and does it communicate with your ELM327 to read OBDII codes ??
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12-04-2015, 06:44 PM
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came across this in a thread on rennlist
Continental CDD7418UB-OR - Car Audio - Products
has a factory look
adds bluetooth, aux in and usb
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12-05-2015, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Pdwight
What head unit is that ? , and does it communicate with your ELM327 to read OBDII codes ??
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 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=141783325948&alt=web
Yes it does. It included the ELM327 in the purchase price.
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12-05-2015, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JayG
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Has no amp connection without spending more.
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12-05-2015, 04:26 AM
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12-05-2015, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Swhitcomb
Has no amp connection without spending more.
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if you really need to have an amp, you can drive them from speaker outputs
I have the basic system and I added the rear speakers so I have dash and rear speakers. No amp installed or needed, or really wanted.
I do however want bluetooth and USB, so the Continental radio could be a really good solution for features and look
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12-05-2015, 07:18 AM
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In a 2004 it won't really matter. In my 02 it has a factory amp. It would be a pain to wire it up. Plus, i only spent a little more and got a lot more radio.
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12-05-2015, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
if you really need to have an amp, you can drive them from speaker outputs
I have the basic system and I added the rear speakers so I have dash and rear speakers. No amp installed or needed, or really wanted.
I do however want bluetooth and USB, so the Continental radio could be a really good solution for features and look
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Yes, this one looks really good! 
Can it just be swapped with the stock HU if we have a MOST system with an amp in the frunk? Or this needs a harness?
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12-06-2015, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by EJ-Fresno
Yes, this one looks really good!
Can it just be swapped with the stock HU if we have a MOST system with an amp in the frunk? Or this needs a harness? |
The MOST amp would need to be replaced, or you can get a really expensive normal to MOST converter
Much cheaper to just replace the amp
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12-06-2015, 08:19 PM
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MOST amp
Is that the amp up front ??
I think that is MOSFET
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12-07-2015, 06:19 AM
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If cost is a consideration, an Android tablet is a great alternative. My Nexus 7 does all the things the head units do, including extra storage via USB, and obd II. You can get them for less than $100 online. Added the Kenwood Bluetooth unit for $100, and a wiring harness from Amazon for $15, and was able to use the factory amp, and all 6 speakers. with no issues.
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12-07-2015, 07:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pdwight
Is that the amp up front ??
I think that is MOSFET |
The factory amp (and CD) on a 02 or newer is MOST, not MOSFET
MOST is an optical bus and IIRC is an orange jacketed fibre optic cable
MOSFET is a type of semiconductor (transistor)
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