New (to me) nav and radio for 928
#16
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that thing would probably get you killed - looking down at that tiny screen trying to navigate.
i really don't like stereos (especially nav units) placed so low in the center console.
i really don't like stereos (especially nav units) placed so low in the center console.
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This leaves us with few alternatives.
I have a full double Din unit now, but as others have expressed they dont fit perfectly.
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As far as window or vent mounting handheld units, I just hate the look of them. Especially if there not hard wired in as then you have a cord running down the dash.
I have a garman unit mounted in my Saab and I hard wired it so the cable shows minimumly. For what it is its exceptable, but not something I can live with in my 928.
Just me I guess.
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I got excited. And then I see that the Porsche Classic unit has no pre-outs. WTF?
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Spent an hour this morning looking further. Found this this one with a flip-down screen that looks like it might not totally suck.
Signed: Mr-still-looking-for-a-head-unit-that-doesn't-****-me-off Worf.
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Meh.
Spent an hour this morning looking further. Found this this one with a flip-down screen that looks like it might not totally suck.
Signed: Mr-still-looking-for-a-head-unit-that-doesn't-****-me-off Worf.
Whichever double din you end up going with I would Strongly suggest getting one that the front loads without the face needing to swing/move to open.
The Alpine I have has to move out and drop to load in the CD, so unfortunately it has to stick out further and cannot be flush mounted. This also means that I have to move the shifter back to do so if its in the park position.
Very annoying!
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Dave - I do still like the Parrot Asteroid I put in a few years ago. It has a few odd quirks and occasionally pisses me off a little (menu slowdowns) - but overall I like the features, apps are sparse - but I rather expected that (and most head units don't have ANY apps!).
It's quite a good Radio, Media Player (SDCard/USB/iPod/BT/Streaming) and hands free phone system. It has GPS with some light navigation and quite a few location based/aware apps. However I don't use it as my primary navigation device (screen too small/low & capabilities too weak...)
It's also very small (shallow depth), flush face - and can be made to look a bit more "928" - as here:
Alan
It's quite a good Radio, Media Player (SDCard/USB/iPod/BT/Streaming) and hands free phone system. It has GPS with some light navigation and quite a few location based/aware apps. However I don't use it as my primary navigation device (screen too small/low & capabilities too weak...)
It's also very small (shallow depth), flush face - and can be made to look a bit more "928" - as here:
Alan
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Dave - I do still like the Parrot Asteroid I put in a few years ago. It has a few odd quirks and occasionally pisses me off a little (menu slowdowns) - but overall I like the features, apps are sparse - but I rather expected that (and most head units don't have ANY apps!).
It's quite a good Radio, Media Player (SDCard/USB/iPod/BT/Streaming) and hands free phone system. It has GPS with some light navigation and quite a few location based/aware apps. However I don't use it as my primary navigation device (screen too small/low & capabilities too weak...)
It's also very small (shallow depth), flush face - and can be made to look a bit more "928" - as here:
Alan
It's quite a good Radio, Media Player (SDCard/USB/iPod/BT/Streaming) and hands free phone system. It has GPS with some light navigation and quite a few location based/aware apps. However I don't use it as my primary navigation device (screen too small/low & capabilities too weak...)
It's also very small (shallow depth), flush face - and can be made to look a bit more "928" - as here:
Alan
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This whole thing just pulls off - solid friction fit. Only 2 parts involved - the heavily modified blower **** and a simple nylon ring to make the center clicker & illumination work.
Alan
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The **** is truly more of an add-on than a swap. The Parrot unit is completely unmolested underneath - including it's complete control **** assembly still in place.
This whole thing just pulls off - solid friction fit. Only 2 parts involved - the heavily modified blower **** and a simple nylon ring to make the center clicker & illumination work.
Alan
This whole thing just pulls off - solid friction fit. Only 2 parts involved - the heavily modified blower **** and a simple nylon ring to make the center clicker & illumination work.
Alan