Landshark87

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.

MjRocket

This is very true, however I also hate the look of the dash mounted garmin units and such.

This leaves us with few alternatives.

I have a full double Din unit now, but as others have expressed they dont fit perfectly.

Landshark87

smart phone suction window or vent mount - easily removeable, eye-level, always updated maps.

MjRocket

Personally I dont wanna rely on my cell phone for navigation, its often without service in rual areas.

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.

MjRocket

Also on another note, I find my eyes are rarely on the nav unit anyway as I just listen to the voice prompt which is turn by turn directions.

worf928

I got excited. And then I see that the Porsche Classic unit has no pre-outs. WTF?

Alan

For the period cars it was designed for there weren't any amplifiers

Alan

MjRocket

Looks like it only has a subwoofer pre-out.

So the fronts would need a line level converter.

Not a 100% deal breaker but definitely not optimum.

worf928

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.

MjRocket

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!

Alan

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

MjRocket

Alan that does look good with the switched out ****...Very 928 indeed.

Ad0911

And it plays the right music too. Right now it's playing my favourite band, but my favourite song is "Born on the bayou", which it wil probably play too I guess...

Alan

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

MjRocket

Nice!!