Wiring Harness for radio - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

RandallNeighbour · 12-07-2005, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TriGem2k

you cant use the factory amp with an aftermarket radio

I have an Alpine head unit wired directly to my factory amp. Since I didn't change out the speakers, I saw no reason to upgrade the amp right now. So it can be done.

Now HOW it's done is not my cup of tea... a local stereo shop that does a lot of afermarket installs in Carreras did my install for me. Best $99 I ever spent.

hdpt73 · 12-07-2005, 08:27 AM

i moved that subwoofer everywhere i could to find the best bass response. subwoofer in the rear trunk would only vibrate your trunk, there's alot of engine space between the rear trunk and the cabin.

1)above the engine compartment (folding top area) this sounds muffled and not clean. also bass is right behind your head. (muffled bass = headaches)

2) behind the seats (this sounds best with sub facing wall instead of seat)

3) console delete (this also sounds good with sub facing the floor). i plan on doing a console delete and building a custom box. this way passenger loses no legroom.

i really like the music now. I spend 10 hours a weekend in my car (from austin to houston and back and running around town), and not counting my daily austin commutes. it's clear when the top is down and gives solid bass.

RandallNeighbour · 12-07-2005, 08:56 AM

hdpt73:

Do you live in austin?

I'd like to put together a boxster run for houston and austin area boxster owners. Wanna help plan it?

hdpt73 · 12-07-2005, 09:08 AM

Sure let me know what you plan on doing. My wife lives in Baytown so i drive back and forth quite a bit. My free time is usually on weekends. Austin's got a bunch of cool driving routes such as Lime Creek Road. Bay_Tran@yahoo.com

Rail26 · 12-07-2005, 08:29 PM

Randall, my wife just moved from Austin while I was in Korea. How about stretching that run out to El Paso for the Road runner race in April?

RandallNeighbour · 12-08-2005, 09:30 AM

Um, have you looked on a map, dude?

I drove from Houston to El Paso this summer in the boxster and swore I'd never do it again. 14 hours of nothing to do or look at in a small, cramped car. No thanks!