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Old 09-07-2010, 09:41 PM
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Ciao!
This is my 993 with the Becker Cascade .

It's the best for our cars , trust me !
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Old 09-07-2010, 09:51 PM
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And here during the night... many colors to choose and match perfectly the 993 light .
And iPod +Navi+bluetooth hand free and ... a great sound !
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Old 09-08-2010, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Frorhl
Ciao!
This is my 993 with the Becker Cascade .

It's the best for our cars , trust me !
I have the Indianapolis pro and it looks perfect IMO. Is the cascade the model that replaced the indianapolis?

Initially I'd did not like the look of the cascade but it's growing on me, plus it's seems that your cascade supports the "newer iPods" ie charging whereas my indianapolis will only charge the older iPods.
If I was buying again, the cascade would probably be my choice.

Not a big fan of kenwood, alpines, ect, for our cars, (lookswise).

Originally Posted by doruiacovescu
Hello!
In Europe, Becker indianapolis pro is quite an attraction. It has Bluetooth, mp3, navi, all in such a small display. I addapted and dismantled an Porsche CDR 220 in wich i ingested the electronics from an indianapolis pro. Now i have the best radio available, 2rds tuners, navi, cd, mp3, bluetooth, in one elegant and original solution CDR 220.
Nice mod.
Old 09-08-2010, 05:50 AM
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I have a Becker Grand Prix installed in my 993 with a red display. Looks really good with the red dials etc.

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Old 09-08-2010, 08:23 AM
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Question - will the Becker Europen models just plug and play for a US 993? thanks
Old 09-08-2010, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by haygeebaby
Here's a pick.
Also have this installed. I have issues with it in hot temperatures... until the cabin temp comes down it will not power up. Has anyone else had this issue?

Edit: Oops the photo of the Alpine 305 didn't come through on the quote, sorry.
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Did you consider the McIntosh head unit and CD changer? Great look!
Old 09-08-2010, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mrsullivan
Question - will the Becker Europen models just plug and play for a US 993? thanks
I was wondering the same thing. I am a big CDR 220 fan, but the Becker indianapolis pro looks pretty good.
Old 09-08-2010, 02:09 PM
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will the Becker Europen models just plug and play for a US 993? thanks
AFAIK they all have DIN plugs on the back so they should plug just fine but won't play radio in the US unless the headunit has a provision to change the radio tuning stops from even to odd numbers. If you have the HiFi setup you may need to do a minor mod to the wiring (to get the amp to turn on - lots written here about it) unless you have the 220 in which case it's probably already done.
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Originally Posted by haygeebaby
+1 on the Alpine ida-x303.
I put one in about 2 months ago.
Orignally wanted the oem look - with Becker.
But the Alpine goes with the interior just fine.
A few passengers have agreed.

Using the device is great - USB and ipod - the big *** in the centre is great for navigation - just like ipod dial.

The display screen is nice and big and displays a nice retro style clock that goes well with the interior.
Dual illumiation and other function are good.
Only wish you didn't have to buy additional modules for blue tooth, graphic eq, etc.

Buy very happy with the purchase.

Good luck

Can you play Pandora thru your I phone?
Old 02-21-2011, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 993James993
This OEM replacement shown here in my son's 964 is still available.



This is obviously not for everyone but it does have some advantages.
This just made my day
Old 02-21-2011, 01:36 AM
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I highly recommend the Fister Stage II. It also has that auto-sound-level feature of the OEM unit...although it works a little different. The more you press the gas pedal the louder it gets. Oh...and it's a direct replacemne tof the OEM unit too...no cutting or anything. Try it...the sound quality is great!
Old 03-01-2011, 06:32 PM
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Its about time to replace my head unit as well...I really want to add an Ipod but I want to keep that clean look.

Has anyone seen this option: JVC KD-AVX77

http://www.crutchfield.com/s_105KDAV....html?tp=20217

The fact that it goes all black makes it stealth....



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