bhiscott

I have just purchased 97 - 993 Cab. It is on its way to me now. In going through the paperwork, I found this on the original invoice. It already shows the Hi-Fi sound package option. Just wondering what the "Upgrade Sound Added" might be and if it was a dealer install? Any thoughts?

pp000830

Hi Scott,
A factory option:
Power amp under seat, may have a DSP in door,

• Base reflex three-way speaker enclosures on front doors
• Tweeter pod on front doors near vent window.
• Two way rear deck speakers.

Most folks replace the speaker elements as the original are dried out and torn.
Some restore with exact same some upgrade with aftermarket speakers.
The system is a bit underpowered and out of date so most any upgrade improves sound
Most any aftermarket speakers are an improvement as well.
See below:
Good sounding audio in a 911

Hope this helps,
Andy

Kika

that's almost $3K in audio system from the factory, would have been able to put in a hell of an aftermarket system for that in 1997!

IainM

No matter, it’ll still sound wimpy next to the symphony behind you

bhiscott

No kidding. Could have an unbelievable system. Was the motor sound mufflers direct from the factory or did you add? How is the sound. I’m thinking of adding it to mine.

bhiscott

Thanks Andy. Very helpful information.

993_540

Isn't this just the HiFi option? Doesn't explain the extra $1995..
OP - any indication of extra ingredients on top of what's listed? CD changer? Upgraded head unit? Sub woofer?

dave
95 C2
03 540i6
84 380SL

Gbos1

Hell yeah! I was doing aftermarket installs back then! JL Audio with Macintosh Amps and Alpine Head Unit!

Kika

I believe the original owner had the dealer install Motor Sound Mufflers and Tips on the car at purchase, as I did not have the Motor Sound Airbox (no chrome) and my sticker did not indicate either of them on the Options list. In any event, they were on the car when I purchased it from the second owner.

I installed the Fabspeed 200cell cats, and I think it is a great sound combination with the Motor Sounds, a healthy growl but not loud by any stretch. I like it, and since I live in a suburban neighborhood, it is quiet enough not to make me "THAT NEIGHBOR". I did drill out the airbox, to emulate the MS airbox, at cruising speed it is not really any louder than stock by much.

Kika

I bet that system ROCKED! McIntosh, that is some pricey sh*t! buddy of mine just picked up a 275 Tube Amp for his home system, man is that thing gorgeous!!

rlme36

The 19.95 was the added sticker they put some where that said HIFI or something. Pcar tax included

pp000830

Yes, I seem to recall a basic Alpine head back then was $400. Today there are dozens of good options in the $100 or less range.
Andy

Gbos1

Yep! Best Sound Equipment on Earth!

pp000830

An aftermarket motor sound system:
5 Modes Engine Sound Simulator