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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
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Posted By laphil
Bug in the Gateway 500?

Ok, I'll call it a minor annoyance. As it stands, I'm happy to have a proper sounding iPod in my 987...

BUT, anyone else with a CDR24 notice that when you connect your iPod and the head unit...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,533
Posted By laphil
Hey... I got one too!

FINALLY I got this thing to work.... FINALLY!

I got the unit as well; bought it from Eric at Bumperplugs. Props to him as he's been working with Dension and really pushing to get these units out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,533
Posted By laphil
Quick Questions:

Maybe you can help me here -- I really want to make a go of this unit as well.

What year is your 987?
What firmware version is in your Gateway 500?

Cheers
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,931
Posted By laphil
In the PCM DIP configuration, the head unit would...

In the PCM DIP configuration, the head unit would come up, but the Bose amp wasn't recognized on the loop -- hence no sound or Bose menus on the head unit.

In the CDR24 DIP configuration the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,931
Posted By laphil
Yes. I went to the dealership and they set the...

Yes. I went to the dealership and they set the head unit to enable the CD changer. Position 1 was the Bose (factory), position 2 was the CD changer (the next available open position added by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,931
Posted By laphil
I take it back... we're hanging tight. The folks...

I take it back... we're hanging tight. The folks from Bumperplugs are really helpful, and they've put me in touch with some Dension folks. My installer doesn't want to give up just yet. I have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,931
Posted By laphil
RESULTS: The unit is going back. We've set the...

RESULTS: The unit is going back. We've set the dips properly. We've verified the fiber direction and locations in the loop (with Dension on the phone.) The distributor upgraded the firmware. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-19-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,931
Posted By laphil
We tied both downstream and upstream and...

We tied both downstream and upstream and definitely checked the direction. I didn't get the insert that shows two dip settings. This is new! I'll take it in today and report results

Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,931
Posted By laphil
So HOW did you get it to work? I have an 05 987...

So HOW did you get it to work? I have an 05 987 with BOSE and no CD changer. I have the GW500 and took the unit to a very reputable audio house (recommended by BH Porsche, etc) The installer...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2006, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,461
Posted By laphil
You know I'll be posting as soon as I get news!

You know I'll be posting as soon as I get news!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,461
Posted By laphil
Actually, I'm for open standards. But I wasn't...

Actually, I'm for open standards. But I wasn't trying to get into a "fad" or "DRM" thread. Frankly I want to be able to plug in a Sirius unit as well... I suspect a line-in to MOST converter will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2006, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,461
Posted By laphil
Latest hubbub as far as I'm concerned was all...

Latest hubbub as far as I'm concerned was all vaporware.

As for the non-MOST goes... DON'T! I have a wired FM-modulator (top of the line) and it is NOT worth the money for the quality --...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2006, 01:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,461
Posted By laphil
More iPod integration news for MOST.

Just got off the phone with Dice Electronics regarding an ETA on the iPod integration for MOST systems. The rep said they are actually in production at the manufacturer and barring any strange delays...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,422
Posted By laphil
S2000 has a great little plastic deflector that...

S2000 has a great little plastic deflector that not only works well, it also flips down for easy when you want it out of the way. Oh yeah... it also doesn't make any noise!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2006, 04:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,408
Posted By laphil
It had about 60 miles, and it wasn't a loaner. I...

It had about 60 miles, and it wasn't a loaner. I was told they just wanted to move it out of the inventory to make room for the '06, and 60 miles on an '05 doesn't seem that unusual, does it?
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2006, 08:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,408
Posted By laphil
I purchased a leftover 2005 model. One thing:...

I purchased a leftover 2005 model. One thing: watch out for the warranty date. A number of these cars are put into service way before you buy them resulting in a warrranty period that may be...
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