mile2424

Can I add or retrofit bluetooth to my Spyder? It's a 2011 and was ordered without.

n2cars

I'm interested in this too. My Spyder came without the bluetooth. My dealer said it couldn't be done. I would need to buy an entire new radio. Personally I think it should be doable. The speaker on the steering column is already there.

Plavan

I looked into this when I first got my spyder. I got nowhere, without a real answer. I agree, it should be plug and play.

Michael Harley

Was this question ever answered? I want to add Bluetooth to my MY12 Spyder...

daylorb

Are you guys talking about bluetooth phone, or BT audio? Mine came with phone, but not audio. I went to great lengths to see if I could add audio, but came the conclusion that it could not be done using factory gear. That said, I installed this into both my RS60 and my old Cayenne and it worked really well for both phone and audio.

Have not done it in my Spyder but I can recommend it as a solution if you really want to add.

9872SpeedYellowCS

How does that install? I notice most of the kits draw power from the "cigarette" lighter but will continue to draw after the car is shut off.

Michael Harley

Mine came with a radio, but no BT. Trying to integrate BT into the system...

- Mike

daylorb

You don't want to do that.... for power you run an add-a-fuse off of a switched fuse. Similar to installing a radar detector or even something like an AIM Solo. It shuts off when the car shuts off.

This particular unit gets hard-wired to the antenna input - you then choose an FM channel for it to come through. The sound is very, very good - unlike those that broadcast an FM signal. It comes with a small green button that serves as on/off switch and call acceptance/hang-up for phone.

I had mine professionally installed - it is not a hard install but hard enough where I didn't want to deal with it. They also run a mic up to your visor for phone conversations.

Quite frankly I used it ONLY for audio - not for phone. I got one of these for phone and it worked incredibly well...

Zeus993

Guys - sorry but I just have to step in. Here's my thoughts:
1. My previous Spyder had Bluetooth but the lack of insulation, thin "sun shade" top, road noise, and the great sounding PSE made it a bit ridiculous to use. IMO Spyders and Bluetooth just don't seem to work well in the same sentence or in the actual car.
2. If you don't have PSE - spend your money on that. It sounds much better than a Bluetooth phone.
3. If the above options don't work then pick up a small Bluetooth visor speaker. They work great and will get your through in a pinch.

P.s. I'm yanking my radio this winter and installing the OEM storage box. More storage space is something I would love.

Thanks for listening.

Michael Harley

Good advice... and you caught my attention with "OEM storage box." Sounds interesting. Do you have a link?

- Mike

Zeus993

Check this out Mike: https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...367100A05.html

Michael Harley

Sweet! Please post pics when complete... as that's something I'd like to do.

- Mike