CD Changer
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I wish to install a Becker or compatible CD changer in my 993 targa. I presently have a Becker factory supplied CR210 head unit. Can someone direct me as to what the procedure is for installation. Is there a place somewhere in the trunk where this matching unit can be "plugged" into the system, or does this involve running cables, etc. etc?. Is there a factory technical directive on this installation?
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Randyvitaha:
My '95 had a CR-1 head unit which was attached to a Porsche CDC-2 mounted in the trunk. There was a single factory cable that connected the two units. I removed all three of these parts; however it would be very simple to follow the stock path with your own cable. It enters the trunk on the driver's side. If you are interested, I could probably take some pictures that would pinpoint the firewall pass-through location. I am assuming that the newer unit you have would be connected to the remote changer in much the same manner.
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My '95 had a CR-1 head unit which was attached to a Porsche CDC-2 mounted in the trunk. There was a single factory cable that connected the two units. I removed all three of these parts; however it would be very simple to follow the stock path with your own cable. It enters the trunk on the driver's side. If you are interested, I could probably take some pictures that would pinpoint the firewall pass-through location. I am assuming that the newer unit you have would be connected to the remote changer in much the same manner.
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Randy,
I have a Porsche factory mount bracket, and even a Porsche factory six disk CDC-1 unit. All you would need is the inter-connect cable #993-645-453-00.
I know the CD player "works," and of course the substantial bracket is perfect. That's all I know about them though (never had the CD "magazine" to try it all out). A hundred bucks & they both are yours. Just sitting on my shelf - out of my 1995.
I have a Porsche factory mount bracket, and even a Porsche factory six disk CDC-1 unit. All you would need is the inter-connect cable #993-645-453-00.
I know the CD player "works," and of course the substantial bracket is perfect. That's all I know about them though (never had the CD "magazine" to try it all out). A hundred bucks & they both are yours. Just sitting on my shelf - out of my 1995.
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[quote]Originally posted by randyvitaha:
<strong>I wish to install a Becker or compatible CD changer in my 993 targa. I presently have a Becker factory supplied CR210 head unit. Can someone direct me as to what the procedure is for installation. Is there a place somewhere in the trunk where this matching unit can be "plugged" into the system, or does this involve running cables, etc. etc?. Is there a factory technical directive on this installation?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Randy, It's worth bearing in mind if the changer is intrusive into your luggage space it may be possible to mount it under the carpet in the spare wheel well. I say 'may' because the PO on my car had a Sony X 12 changer fitted there but I don't know if it has different dimensions to the factory unit. The spare wheel does not have to be removed.
<strong>I wish to install a Becker or compatible CD changer in my 993 targa. I presently have a Becker factory supplied CR210 head unit. Can someone direct me as to what the procedure is for installation. Is there a place somewhere in the trunk where this matching unit can be "plugged" into the system, or does this involve running cables, etc. etc?. Is there a factory technical directive on this installation?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Randy, It's worth bearing in mind if the changer is intrusive into your luggage space it may be possible to mount it under the carpet in the spare wheel well. I say 'may' because the PO on my car had a Sony X 12 changer fitted there but I don't know if it has different dimensions to the factory unit. The spare wheel does not have to be removed.
