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03-30-2005, 12:10 AM
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Another Mod: Bluetooth Car Kit Installed
Had this installed last weekend by Jamie Rawlings (ex Paris Audio) in Pasadena. One of the best install experiences I've ever had. He cared about my car just like it was his own, and he has a very nice 2004 GT3, btw.
It was getting scary trying to drive this thing while shifting as my job requires that I be on the phone quite a bit.
Overall I am extremely happy with this kit and the install by Jamie. I am now looking at going back to him to have an entirely new audio system installed..
I decided to put the control module in the console ashtray area and the microphone up top. Everyone whom I speak with says I sound loud and clear and I've had no problems with the exhaust noise from the GHL's interfering with my conversations. The kit is the latest Sony Ericsson HCB-300 one and it works with a few different bluetooth phones I've tried from Motorola, Nokia and Sony Ericsson.
Here are some pics of the install.
Rio
It was getting scary trying to drive this thing while shifting as my job requires that I be on the phone quite a bit.
Overall I am extremely happy with this kit and the install by Jamie. I am now looking at going back to him to have an entirely new audio system installed..
I decided to put the control module in the console ashtray area and the microphone up top. Everyone whom I speak with says I sound loud and clear and I've had no problems with the exhaust noise from the GHL's interfering with my conversations. The kit is the latest Sony Ericsson HCB-300 one and it works with a few different bluetooth phones I've tried from Motorola, Nokia and Sony Ericsson.
Here are some pics of the install.
Rio
03-30-2005, 12:40 AM
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Just curious...what head unit are you using? Do you have the stock head unit or an aftermarket unit? Did you hook up the bluetooth unit to the car speakers and enable the auto-mute feature when you get an incoming call?
I don't talk on the phone a lot when I am driving and I use a bluetooth headseat. However, I'd definitely get the Sony Ericsson car kit if I had to -- cool setup riozilla!
I don't talk on the phone a lot when I am driving and I use a bluetooth headseat. However, I'd definitely get the Sony Ericsson car kit if I had to -- cool setup riozilla!
03-30-2005, 12:56 AM
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My head unit and system is completely stock (for now). I ordered the Sony Ericsson music mute cable which is supposed to route everything through the OEM stereo speakers but Jamie told me it would not work with the OEM Porsche system I have.
But what he did do was wire the system so that it still does auto-mute the stereo when an in-coming call comes in or when I make a call, but the speaker that the sound comes out of is the speaker that came with the bluetooth kit and not my factory speakers. This speaker is mounted very far and high up into the passenger footwell and is unviewable and secured well.
It is an acceptable compromise and works great.
But what he did do was wire the system so that it still does auto-mute the stereo when an in-coming call comes in or when I make a call, but the speaker that the sound comes out of is the speaker that came with the bluetooth kit and not my factory speakers. This speaker is mounted very far and high up into the passenger footwell and is unviewable and secured well.
It is an acceptable compromise and works great.
03-30-2005, 03:14 AM
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OK, I'm impressed. Do you have his contact info?
03-30-2005, 09:10 AM
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Just curious...what head unit are you using? Do you have the stock head unit or an aftermarket unit? Did you hook up the bluetooth unit to the car speakers and enable the auto-mute feature when you get an incoming call?
I don't talk on the phone a lot when I am driving and I use a bluetooth headseat. However, I'd definitely get the Sony Ericsson car kit if I had to -- cool setup riozilla!
I don't talk on the phone a lot when I am driving and I use a bluetooth headseat. However, I'd definitely get the Sony Ericsson car kit if I had to -- cool setup riozilla!
I have exactly the same setup and I am local to you. I am going to VIR this weekend, but if you want to see my setup, we can meet for coffee the following weekend. Chuck at Myers-Emco in Seven Corners knows Porsches very well (particularly mine).
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03-30-2005, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by riozilla
My head unit and system is completely stock (for now). I ordered the Sony Ericsson music mute cable which is supposed to route everything through the OEM stereo speakers but Jamie told me it would not work with the OEM Porsche system I have.
But what he did do was wire the system so that it still does auto-mute the stereo when an in-coming call comes in or when I make a call, but the speaker that the sound comes out of is the speaker that came with the bluetooth kit and not my factory speakers. This speaker is mounted very far and high up into the passenger footwell and is unviewable and secured well.
It is an acceptable compromise and works great.
But what he did do was wire the system so that it still does auto-mute the stereo when an in-coming call comes in or when I make a call, but the speaker that the sound comes out of is the speaker that came with the bluetooth kit and not my factory speakers. This speaker is mounted very far and high up into the passenger footwell and is unviewable and secured well.
It is an acceptable compromise and works great.
We routed mine so that the sound comes out of the factory speakers. Let me know if you need more details.
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03-30-2005, 11:44 AM
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Thanks TD - It's highly likely I will be doing a complete stereo/amp/speaker upgrade in the next few weeks so it will get re-wired at that time and fully integrated. Glad you guys like it -
03-30-2005, 03:57 PM
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I have BOSE, Jamie said it would not work through them - so the sound comes through the included speaker from the bluetooth kit.
As I said though, in-coming and out-going calls still mute audio through the headunit the way he set it up.
As I said though, in-coming and out-going calls still mute audio through the headunit the way he set it up.
03-30-2005, 04:47 PM
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TD and Riotzilla - do you have Bose? I think if you have Bose, it's not possible to use Bose speakers. Can you guys confirm?
I am only joking about the stereo guy crack. I really like Jamie and have used his services as well.
03-30-2005, 06:27 PM
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Yup, I have Bose, and trust me, you can do it. You just have to be a little more creative (or hire a stereo guy who is).
I am only joking about the stereo guy crack. I really like Jamie and have used his services as well.
I am only joking about the stereo guy crack. I really like Jamie and have used his services as well.
Let me guess, you don't have a CDC right? The only way to connect into a Bose HU is the CDC input. That's what I have been told anyways.