Newbie questions - please be gentle!
04-12-2011, 11:41 AM
#1
Track Day
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Newbie questions - please be gentle!
About to acquire an 88 M491. ( I checked with Norbert on the VIN and it checks out as a factory M491)
A few naive questions:
The car has an aftermarket Pioneer audio system. I like the idea of returning it to the original, or nearly original system. I believe that the 88's came with a Blaupunkt Charleston, or perhaps a Blaupunkt Reno. So I could scour for a used one, or I could spend $299 and get a new Blaupunkt Dearborn which has the nice "retro" look that I desire. Any thoughts on this topic, I realize this may be a matter of taste. Anyone know exactly which radio was standard and which were options?
Any concerns with putting a Blaupunkt back on a car that has had an aftermarket audio system installed?
The car has polished Fuchs, which look fine, but the center caps look a bit rough. Is this something to just look for on eBay or this forum, or do people have a trusted source for replacements? Can they be refinished? This set has the painted crest, silver background.
A few naive questions:
The car has an aftermarket Pioneer audio system. I like the idea of returning it to the original, or nearly original system. I believe that the 88's came with a Blaupunkt Charleston, or perhaps a Blaupunkt Reno. So I could scour for a used one, or I could spend $299 and get a new Blaupunkt Dearborn which has the nice "retro" look that I desire. Any thoughts on this topic, I realize this may be a matter of taste. Anyone know exactly which radio was standard and which were options?
Any concerns with putting a Blaupunkt back on a car that has had an aftermarket audio system installed?
The car has polished Fuchs, which look fine, but the center caps look a bit rough. Is this something to just look for on eBay or this forum, or do people have a trusted source for replacements? Can they be refinished? This set has the painted crest, silver background.
04-12-2011, 01:04 PM
#2
I haddah Google dat
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
The center wheel caps can be found at just about every Porsche parts vendor. Pick up a copy of Excellence magazine at your favorite news stand.
The radio will have zero effect on value, especially on that car. I would leave the stereo alone if it's working, unless you want to improve upon it. But going back to a 30 year old stereo yields no brownie points for kharma, if you know what I mean. The very highest end Blaupunkt units are very good, but the rest are terrible.
The radio will have zero effect on value, especially on that car. I would leave the stereo alone if it's working, unless you want to improve upon it. But going back to a 30 year old stereo yields no brownie points for kharma, if you know what I mean. The very highest end Blaupunkt units are very good, but the rest are terrible.
04-12-2011, 01:46 PM
#5
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Raleigh, NC & North Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 4,146
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
As far as the center caps, I painted mine myself several years ago. If it is just the paint, I would get a small brush and the proper colors and do it yourself.
04-12-2011, 04:18 PM
#6
Drifting
Believe me,once you have the keys in your hands you will forget about the radio and want to address
how to make it "your" car ... lol
Upgrades ... brakes,suspension,tires,wheels ... and that's where the love affair begin$$$
Cheers !
Phil
how to make it "your" car ... lol
Upgrades ... brakes,suspension,tires,wheels ... and that's where the love affair begin$$$
Cheers !
Phil
Trending Topics
04-12-2011, 05:17 PM
#8
Race Car
That scratchy volume **** always irritated me. I know I unloaded a couple of cans of contact cleaner into various blaupunkts.
Welcome to the 911 family.
Welcome to the 911 family.
04-13-2011, 12:55 AM
#12
Track Day
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks, I'll post pics if nothing incriminating is found during PPI.
One other thing, any recommendations for a Porsche shop in Minneapolis or SE Minnesota?
One other thing, any recommendations for a Porsche shop in Minneapolis or SE Minnesota?
04-19-2011, 09:02 PM
#14
Track Day
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
One more newbie question: If one were to order custom floor mats, is there a difference between the size and fit of floor mats between a standard 88 carrera, a M491 (turbo look) carrera, and an 88 turbo?
