APXD 30

First, I did my homework and searched this forum. The Mobridge posts on this topic is nearly 2 years old and much has changed since then.

I have an '08 Cayenne that I haven't driven much since new. I'm now putting it in service and want handsfree/wireless music sync. Is it possible to retain the function of the factory CD changer and have phone contacts/playlist show in the nav display?

I have a Parrot (with its own display) in another car but won't subject the Cayenne to Best Buy installers. I would like to hear from other owners what systems they are using and if they have any recommendations on professional installers in the suburban Philadelphia area.

Your advice/experience is appreciated.

JPD
'06 Boxster S (Stuttgart 5.12.06)
'08 Cayenne (Leipzig 6.18.08)
Past: '99 Boxster
'05 MazdaSpeed Grand Am Cup

cbracerx

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mudman2

I am physically between the 2 of you, in my opinion the Mobridge is still the best solution out there if you need to keep the factory set up. There is a place just north of the turnpike on 611 that has a good reputation. But I have had good experience at Bob and Rons in Montgomeryville on 309.

The big issue is still the MOST links to all the systems, unfortuanately the CDC is a loss in all this since the network only allows for 1 in circuit at a time (dont believe any thing else, some say you can but it causes all sorts of problems)

If you want to take a shot and do it yourself I would be happy to help since your local.

wirunner

^ +1

Go with the mObridge and install it yourself.

cbracerx

I may be going with the m0bridge also and will be self installing. Since I am local also we could try an assembly line approach with a beer station

mudman2

APXD 30

Good to hear from some local folks. It sounds as though Mobridge is still the way to go. I'd be up for for playing with tools and drinking beer. I'll probably start shopping on-line for a unit this weekend.

cbracerx

I was looking at this unit from bumperplugs.com
Dension Gateway 500
DENSION PRODUCT RELEASED!

Dension ICE Link Gateway 500 for MOST bus Porsche models as listed below:

Fits ALL Porsche models from 2003 forward, PLUS Volvo XC90, most current MB, BMW, SAAB and AUDI. Nav (PCM) and Non-Nav cars, same unit applies.

Many of you have been waiting a very long time, and we appreciate your patience. We also are grateful for your many questions, some of which guided the development of this product over the past year. We are the primary US distributor for this product. Specific detail is described below regarding most customer-related questions and issues.



CD Changer is disabled, or is it still functional?
Depends on vehicle, current units allow CD changer to remain on Porsche vehicles
How are software updates distributed?
Downloaded from Dension website, offered for free unless hardware changes
Can I connect satellite radio to this unit?
Yes, satellite and other options connect through a 3.5mm auxiliary port
Where do podcasts show up?
On the Playlist, on the factory headunit
iPod navigation is 3 levels, artist - album - song. How does this display?
As lines of text
Are there any limits to the number of tracks that can display at once?
7 tracks per screen (pcm), 1 second to change screens
Can I start a 'shuffle songs' option if the iPod is not within reach?
Yes, select shuffle on the main menu on the factory iPod screen
Where will I find audiobooks?
Main Menu
Can iPod video show on the main screen as well?
No, only to rear entertainment screens

What's in the box:

Main Unit
Installation Guide
User Manual
Power Harness
MOST Optical Connection Kit
Fiber Optic housings
iPod Dock Cable Kit
USB clip
iPod Clip
iPod Nano Clip

Bill Lucas

I'm interested to hear how the installations work out. I'm looking to purchase the mObridge Bluetooth ABT2010 in the next couple of months. I could care less about losing the CDC. If I have my iPhone integrated I won't even store any CDs in the Cayenne.

ltc

Both the Dension and mOBridge have been discussed on RL many times.
The infotainment system is 95% common between the P!g and the Carrera/Boxsters, so search those forums for details.

Also, Eric at Bumperplugs and mOBridge are RL members/sponsors and can answer any questions via PM or email.

Eric - Plug Guy

Happy to answer any questions on the Dension product line. Just email me and I can forward some more current info.

eric@bumperplugs.com

We have access to all 3 products for iPod/Bluetooth integration (Dension, mObridge and NavTV). We have found over the many years we have had our relationship with the Dension corporate folks (engineering) that they put out a very good product, are primarily an R&D company, and don't just relabel other's technology. They respond quickly to our questions on behalf of our customers, allow retention of the cd changer if equipped, have easily updatable technology (via USB/firmware), and offer a substantial amount of feature rich integration for the money.

Fully featured, self installable, detailed instructions (ours, not theirs), and the thing just does what it says it will do. Nothing against the others.....

Both Dension and mObridge are top quality products, you won't go wrong either way.

Marc Gelefsky

Recently purchased a Dension from Eric, works great, no complaints. CD changer works with it and the AUX feature worked really well for my Satellite radio. Install was easy enough and Eric is always a pleasure to deal with.

Preeble

I had mobridge installed (at the Porsche dealer in Flemington, NJ) and it works great. I did lose the CDC and there is a little microphone dongle hanging from the ceiling by the rear view mirror. All else is seamless - they ran the aux and ipod connectors through the glovebox. I have the ipod in the glovebox and the aux attached to satellite that sits right in front of the shifter.

I do not know about wireless music sync.

jr1966

Same here. Eric's a great guy! My Dension works with my CD changer. And Dension is a lot less expensive than the mobridge.