Thinking about replacing the OEM radio with something more updated that i can integrate Sirius,bluetooth etc. however i dont want to compromise the OEM look.
What radios are out there in the marketplace with all the bells and whistles?of course color mathing lights would be a win win.........your thoughts?
Thx

 

Consider going with a Double-DIN sized in-dash Nav system. The limited controls help to prevent the compromised look.

With my 2004, I looked at it and realized the CDR-24 doesn't really look like any other controls, except for the color.

 

Wrong coast...but this guy does great work and may have some ideas for you if you give him a call.
http://caraudioinnovations.com/porsche.htm

 

I went with the fujitsu double din looks oem if you want to see som pic. let me know.. I did not like the pioneer because of all the ***** on it

 

Here the the Pioneer AVIC-Z w/XM, Bluetooth and iPOD interface that I installed in my 02.

Your car is a 04 with the MOST bus so you will need to do more than just the head unit.

 

mark whos faceplate did you use on that it looks good.. if you did paint it what paint did you use??

 

nakamichi has the best "classy" looking aftermarket radios with a great sound to them and match the stock porsche lighting scheme. i'm not sure how many bells and whistles they have tho. They might do bluetooth and sirius (then again they're going bankrupt anyhow bud).

if nakamichi doesn't have all the features you need, i'd bite the bullet and go with an alpine. i love mine and it does everything.

 

I sourced the faceplate off ebay and used Rustoleam textured platic paint. Came out really well.

 

thanks i got mine off ebay and it's a gloss finish. I will try it this weekend

 

You may want to check out the new Eclipse AVN726E when it comes out in April...should be state-of-the-art...

http://www.fujitsu-ten.co.jp/english/release/2009/01/20090107_01_e.html

 

What about the 03 + 996's with fiber optics?

 

I really like the Pioneer AVIC-F90BT (2.0 of course), nice good looking and very functional unit (Btooth, DVD, Navi, IPOD interface, sat radio, etc.) and nicely priced.

 

My setup, Garmin Nav, Bluetooth, video-Ipod, plays movies while you drive, the works.

 

please shoot me a pic.thx

 

very nice job!!