New owner 2003 986 - Radio upgrade questions

[algiorda]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Hey Al, thanks! You reminded me that I still have one of these new in the box (as in product packaging, not the car ). I bought it for the XKR and never found the correct antanne adapter. Another project on the schedule.

No problem Fred.

You'll need one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU11BA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU13ID4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by algiorda

No problem Fred.

You'll need one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU11BA6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU13ID4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Perfect, thanks Al!

Hi Mark8122, I totally forgot about the iSimple unit. Lots of good reviews and thanks to Al we know which antenna adapters to buy. As dghii said, the iSimple hijacks your wired FM antenna connection to send the BT signal to your radio. Easy to install and no wired connection to your phone. They've been around a long time:

http://isimple.com

[Mark8122]

Thank you to all for some great and detailed replies!

It looks like there3 options that would meet what I am looking for:

Plug & Play bluetooth adapter from amazon - $20-40

Transitblu - $80+ install (I'm a novice, so I'd probably pay)

Continental full radio swap - $200-255 parts + install

Thank you again

[algiorda]

Hi Mark,

Any radio replacement will cost more than $250 because of the MOST bus system. You either need to completely remove the BOSE system and replace the AMP, HU, and speakers or try to find a MOST conversion which there doesn't seem to be at this moment. I think the estimate is more like 500-1000 to upgrade the system.

[Mark8122]

I'm going to call the dealer to see what they can do, possibly me bringing the continental. I've also ordered one of the BT recommended. I'll update what I find out