You don't take out the head unit, all the wiring is in the front boot, where the amp and CD changer and nav are. As far as running a wire into the cabin, it's not necessary, as the head unit in the cabin will control the iPod. Some do opt to run a wire into the cabin so they can control the music from their iPod directly, although it's not necessary.
CATTMAN

 

he says he wants bluetooth also, if for ipod alone any unit can be mounted in the trunk at the original cd changer spot as it is the most convenient place. i have my mobridge mounted there as i did not think it make difference but now to have good bluetooth connection my phone rests either in glovebox or on top of front panel where usually sport chrono clock is mounted.

if I keep it in my pocket - bluetooth link is quite bad.

 

How do you get the mic to the cabin at the visor area? Is that a big deal? I assume the head unit stays in place?

thanks.

 

fairly simple - there is a hole on right side above (or below? i forgot already and too lazy to go to garage now) steering column, you`ll see it right away when plastic covers are removed from trunk - there are wires going there. mic wire goes there as well, enters cabin above clutch pedal mount somewhere, then i pushed it under trim of door arch all the way up to the panel, then pushed it between front panel and side wall and mounted it on windshield`s left top corner. it is not obstructive and works fine.

with this method you do not touch head unit at all.

 

Good to know..Thanks

 

Sure, just check in your car if you did not have cd changer originally - if it was pre-wired, I mean, cd changer harness.

I think it should be pre-wired with that optical link and have closed loop on it, so essentially you just plug in your dension instead of that closed loop.

in my car i think i did not have anything there, no navigation and no cd changer harness (who knows why), so when dealer installed navigation dvd module - mobridge was placed on same ring next to dvd. it actually sits on velcro right on top of dvd module. From access perspective it is most convenient location.

 

We send out very detailed instructions to all our customers as well, in case there is any confusion. Happy to help anytime. Nice writeup.

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https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...group-buy.html

 

You can feel VERY safe doing business with Eric at BumperPlugs. He personally provides world-class service. If you're like me, and like to DIY, he'll help along the way if for whatever reason you run into an issue.
CATTMAN

 

Mine is on the way! Thanks Eric.

 

Mine is too, Thanks again Eric

 

geez I got mine already and starting with the B&M short shifter, then the Dension install.

Thanks very much, it is always great doing business with Eric.

 

Great thanx

 

I just installed my gateway 500 last week in my 2005 997 Carrera.
Has anyone gotten the song text to be displayed? The directions are kind of confusing.
It works great but would love to have the text working too.
Can anyone confirm that it is possible or not ?

 

Yes it is, at the moment you probably have it on Ipod interface instead of GW.

Go to CD6, this is the menu. Use the << >> keys to navigate through the options and then HOLD the >> key to select it. Go to >>Source and then select GW instead of Ipod. The system will drop you back into your main menu and you should then be able to control the Ipod from the PCM and should have song text as well.

 

Wow, - You knew exactly the state I was in. I am in Information technology and I spent more than an hour trying to figure out how to enable the text.
Thanks so much ! I am thrilled.
I can't believe how misleading the directions are.