Pieces of Foam in Air Vents

[bg305]

Here are more pictures I took when doing it..
http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/76906-new-headunit-usb-mic-integration.html

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by bg305

Here are more pictures I took when doing it..
http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/76906-new-headunit-usb-mic-integration.html

thanks, bg305. I was thinking of going that route,but wasn't sure. Knowing that it's not as bad as it looks helps push me in the direction of doing it.

[DC Jeff]

I'm wondering why they used foam in the first place. Anyone notice any problems with taping over the holes? I would think the foam would allow some air to flow through even when closed?

[BoxMann]

Originally Posted by bg305

Here are more pictures I took when doing it..
http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/76906-new-headunit-usb-mic-integration.html

305,

I also just installed the Pioneer 2550 (well, I didn't do it, I had a guy do the install). I asked him about the mic install the way you did it and he said you have to have the full mic exposed, not just the tip. Mine is installed at the base of the steering column, barely noticeable. Nice job on the USB.

[bg305]

Originally Posted by BoxMann

305,

I also just installed the Pioneer 2550 (well, I didn't do it, I had a guy do the install). I asked him about the mic install the way you did it and he said you have to have the full mic exposed, not just the tip. Mine is installed at the base of the steering column, barely noticeable. Nice job on the USB.

I thought about that because the mic has openings on the side as well as the front. That is the reason I have not secured it in any way, I can pull it out. I figured I would try it and see just have not gotten much opportunity with winter. I did get it out last week that day it was 50 and sunny, and all the prior rain had cleaned the roads. It worked pretty well but I did not have the top down, hoping maybe if Saturday is really 60 that might happen (if the rain holds out). Would be great to get a top down day in January in NY 😁

[Pepik]

On my dearly departed 986, I would keep a pair of those locking tweezers (hemostats) in the car and pick out the pieces stuck in the vents at stoplights. It was kind of soothing, I guess?

[Rob175]

FUNNY....I too keep a locking tweezers (hemostats) in my car for the exact same reason.......LOL

[bg305]

Originally Posted by bg305

I thought about that because the mic has openings on the side as well as the front. That is the reason I have not secured it in any way, I can pull it out. I figured I would try it and see just have not gotten much opportunity with winter. I did get it out last week that day it was 50 and sunny, and all the prior rain had cleaned the roads. It worked pretty well but I did not have the top down, hoping maybe if Saturday is really 60 that might happen (if the rain holds out). Would be great to get a top down day in January in NY 😁

I did get out over the weekend both days in fact. Had a conversation with the mic on the phone top down at 55 mph with Windows up. It worked great so I think it's safe to say only the front has to be fully exposed. I'm still going to leave mine the way it is to play with it a little more but it worked well.