Amplifier changeout
11-23-2018, 05:57 PM
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Amplifier changeout
I think my amplifier on my ‘99 coupe is no longer functioning properly ( sound seems to have lost its punch) and am tempted to get a replacement from suncoastparts while their sale is on.
Anyone ever done a one-for-one swap? How difficult of a job is it? Thank you.
Anyone ever done a one-for-one swap? How difficult of a job is it? Thank you.
11-23-2018, 06:29 PM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911...7vNB:rk:3:pf:0
11-23-2018, 08:25 PM
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The original window sticker on the car stated it as digital sound package with 490 (an astounding 1,200 dollar upgrade in 1999), the 6 CD changer (745 dollars) and the CDR-220 AM/FM with CD changer (345).
The product listed on eBay states analog, so I’ll perhaps I’ll to do a bit more investigation.
The product listed on eBay states analog, so I’ll perhaps I’ll to do a bit more investigation.
11-23-2018, 09:23 PM
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11-23-2018, 10:00 PM
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Is that what you got for a window sticker? And did yours have the Digital Sound Pkg? ( takes up one DIN on the dash).
My ‘99 came out to just under $ 77,000, but was heavily optioned. Love how they offered you free oil changes for the life of the car. That was a big deal back then.
My ‘99 came out to just under $ 77,000, but was heavily optioned. Love how they offered you free oil changes for the life of the car. That was a big deal back then.
11-23-2018, 10:34 PM
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The original window sticker on the car stated it as digital sound package with 490 (an astounding 1,200 dollar upgrade in 1999), the 6 CD changer (745 dollars) and the CDR-220 AM/FM with CD changer (345).
The product listed on eBay states analog, so I’ll perhaps I’ll to do a bit more investigation.
The product listed on eBay states analog, so I’ll perhaps I’ll to do a bit more investigation.
11-23-2018, 10:48 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Now thinking just to go with a complete new system, like the Kenwood DNX with Apple Car Play, Navi, etc. Many on this site have upgraded their dashes with modern systems. I listen to XM more than CDs, and FM is unlistenable.....
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11-24-2018, 12:01 AM
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Before you dump the money in a total upgrade, consider your options. The CDR-220 is pretty nice radio and will accept an AUX input. That means you can get an iPhone conversion cable and connect it to the back of the CDR-220. It connects in place of the CD changer input. One you get it connected, you can use the phone for Spodify, Pandora, or other streaming music service. In fact, I believe the song names will display on the CDR's LED. Anyway, a complete upgrade is very doable with the older cars compared to the new ones, but bear in mind you'll need to change out the speakers too. Porsche uses polarity voodoo and so it's a good idea to have a multimeter handy. Good luck!
11-25-2018, 10:19 AM
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Remember you can stream XM from their app on your phone if you want to do an upgrade as I did. Using Nutty professors suggestion. I did that first before I did the upgrade. I like having the modern interface and Nav on head unit since I use Nave a lot. I stream XM from the phone as well as Spotify.
I turn the radio off a lot with spirited driving, just love the sound of the sport exhaust!