Just bought my first Boxster - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

armandodiaz · 10-26-2011, 01:25 PM

First thing I want to do is replace the radio. Since I'm always complaining to my wife about her phone usage while driving and since she's always lost, my main features must be bluetooth and nav. After comparing a few here's what I come up with

JVC's KW-NT3HDT:
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105NT3HDT/JVC-KW-NT3HDT.html?tp=20222

My plan is to remove the radio and useless cup holder.

2 questions:
1. Is the installation of a 2 din system a direct fit, do I need an installation kit? Will the typical trim piece cover everything or leave any gaps?
2. Is there an available harness for these cars. I hate tapping into the OEM harness. I also plan on replacing the speakers, amps and maybe adding a small sub.

Any advise will help, thanks....

ddb · 10-26-2011, 02:09 PM

Great looking car - congrats! The paint looks incredible.

Check out this thread. There's a lot of good information included. It is an older thread and looks like some of the pics are missing, but is should be helpful nonetheless.

Best of luck,

ddb

http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/15893-recent-install-dvd-navigation.html

Jager · 10-26-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armandodiaz

My plan is to remove the radio and useless cup holder.

2 questions:
1. Is the installation of a 2 din system a direct fit, do I need an installation kit? Will the typical trim piece cover everything or leave any gaps?
2. Is there an available harness for these cars. I hate tapping into the OEM harness. I also plan on replacing the speakers, amps and maybe adding a small sub.

Any advise will help, thanks....

Remove the useless cup holder?! OMG… Blasphemy !!