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Old 03-25-2018, 04:40 PM   #1
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I added the 987 rear speaker with subwoofer to my 2000 Boxster S

Fairly easy setup. Run power, RCA cable, speaker wires, and amp turn on signal to the area.

Much improved sound over just the front speakers.





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Old 03-25-2018, 04:54 PM   #2
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interesting - it fits with the 986 rollbar ok?
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Old 03-25-2018, 07:09 PM   #3
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It fits just like the 986 version, and secures to the rear deck the same way.

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cool. any idea what the quality/volume would be if you just ran with the rear unit and no door or dash speakers?
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Old 03-26-2018, 12:06 AM   #5
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Does this only work for 986:es with the BOSE (MOST) sound packages?
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Old 03-26-2018, 01:32 AM   #6
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It could work for any 986. I don't have Bose.
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Old 03-26-2018, 05:31 AM   #7
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It could work for any 986. I don't have Bose.
Do you happen to have the part number?
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Old 03-26-2018, 06:42 AM   #8
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Has this unit an integrated amp?

If yes, how will get the MOST bus signal to the amp?
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Old 03-26-2018, 07:32 AM   #9
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I know where 2 are at $187.50 ea.
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Old 03-26-2018, 09:32 AM   #10
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cool. any idea what the quality/volume would be if you just ran with the rear unit and no door or dash speakers?
i have the stereo gutted out of my car (weight reduction you know!) but it would be cool if i could stuff a small bluetooth amp into the rear speaker unit, run some switched power back to it, and drive it from my iphone - a stereo system that i could pull out of the car when at the track. not sure i would get enough usable volume out of it, however.

and, i have the 987 engine cover, so was uncertain whether to use the 986 or 987 rear speaker unit, as didn't know if they would fit with the cover/roll bar; good info to know.

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I looked at ripping out the MOST system and all the associated stuff. In the end I bought a Bose Mini Soundlink II. Cheaper than a head unit. No wiring, 10 hrs battery and sounds great. Also goes into the garden, work and anywhere else.





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I looked at ripping out the MOST system and all the associated stuff. In the end I bought a Bose Mini Soundlink II. Cheaper than a head unit. No wiring, 10 hrs battery and sounds great. Also goes into the garden, work and anywhere else.





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I use this same system; works great!
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crazy - i have two of those at home. loud enough for cruising around?
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Perfect for cruising. If going for a proper burn I prefer the flat six sound track screaming to the redline so it gets thrown in the glovebox then.


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Cool. Please send me some info. Thanks.
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Old 04-10-2018, 09:31 AM   #16
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I had one of those, got stolen by one of my sons jackass friends. . Couldnt proove which one, stole set of headphones also.

I just dont like loose things sitting around driving normal and an emergency stop things go flying.
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OP, That is seriously too cool. Looks a ton better than the factory bose!
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I contacted pdwight about making a harness to make this mod plug and play. He didn't think too many would be interested. Let him know if you are.
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I contacted pdwight about making a harness to make this mod plug and play. He didn't think too many would be interested. Let him know if you are.
Oh I'm not, I would be if I didn't have a crazy system for my car. But it is pretty awesome.
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Old 04-25-2019, 06:04 AM   #20
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Hi,

Just read your post on addiing the Bose sub shelf to the system. I just purchased one my self and would like to hook it up to a aftermarket Clarion head unit in my 987 Boxster.

Would you be able to explain me the meaning of the wires ( colour codes ) which are connected to the subwofer build in AMP. Ihave

Would be much appreciated.

Thx in advance.

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