EckFe1

I installed my Parrot mic on the column w/o having to take off anything.
See pics in this thread.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...ferrerid=59194
Just as a reference.
Ed

LvnTheDrm

This...

Mike J

Same here with the old Targa. I ran the wire under the dash to the left hand pillar, under the two covers that cover the end of the dashboard, tucked between the dashboard and the window frame to get to the inner rubber liner of the windshield, under the liner up the inside of the windshield and along the top, exiting by the screw mounts for the sun visor on the driver side. I built a little aluminum mount that screwed under the visor mount and held the microphone pointed at the drivers position. Worked like a charm, and the wires are very hidden.

I installed a JVC KD-AVX77 full-touch screen unit in the car - great device, and when blanked out no ***** or buttons - just a black surface. Very clean!

Have not upgraded the Turbo yet - running out of cash! :-)

Cheers,

Mike

skl2

This is exactly the location I am thinking...I can't tell where you ran the wire from the mic...did you just squeeze it thru the steering column and pull it thru from under the dash?

skl2

That def helps. Thanks! I think this might be the option I go with if I can't squeeze the mic thru the steering column area because I don't want to have to disconnect the cord from the back of the HU.

Oz-ATL

Hey Kent,

Does that Kenwood unit support bluetooth Pandora (via iphone) audio streaming or does it have to be plugged in?

EckFe1

Kent,
The plug of the mic was small enough to fit through the opening. I kind of went through from the right side of the column, grabbed the plug from behind and wiggled it up. I replaced all gauge lights with led's so I had easy access to the inside of the dash.
Good luck with your install. The mic location works ok in the cab although anything higher then 45mph gets too much wind interference and other party hears nothing but wind. I'm thinking of buying some fuzzy sleeves to cover it up. Otherwise it works great.
Ed

Jeff96-993

It's been awhile, but I recall turning the steering wheel to access those screws. Undid the screws and cover to help with tach removal.

brucec59

My car came with the Bat Phone option, and there is a mic installed in the dash to the upper left of the tach (opposite to the dash-light dimmer). The hole is only big enough to fit the wire and plug thru, and the mic is (or I should say was) glued on. It's a pretty small mic. Wish I had a pic.

skl2

Hey Oz, I do not believe it has BT streaming Pandora; you have to have the phone plugged in...I will double check and confirm.

skl2

Ed - perfect info...thank you!

Jeff - exactly what I was thinking...Ill attempt this weekend and let you know what I find.

Oz-ATL

I found an Alpine HU that's nice and clean looking. streaming audio bluetooth but only single line display. I just ordered this Kenwood unit as well. Nice choice.

$249 from Amazon and $299 from Crutchfield but you get the harness with Crutchfield.....

skl2

Yeah, and honestly, after dealing with Crutchfield I wouldn't purchase anywhere else. They have great customer service and were able to answer a few questions on the phone I had when installing. Also, i ordered by phone and asked if they had any specials...I received a nice discount FYI.

skl2

Well, I decided to have a look around the steering column when I got home from work today and ended up just wiring the mic! Thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback...as Im not sure I would have experimented with the different locations and taking apart the column plastic had it not been for all of you that have gone before me!

Overall, I love the looks and functionality of this unit. Goes right in, looks the part and has the modern features that I am used to in my other cars.

skl

The kid does good work... even let him drive the 914 or GT3 now and then...