Merv Posted 27July, 2019 Report Share Posted 27July, 2019 Stereos. My car does not show which stereo was original to the car. It has an early Alpine fitted. First question: Which radio/stereos/models were fitted for Australia with cars that had the sound system option with amp (e.g., Eurovox as some suggest?)? Second: I actually like this new retro Blaupunkt which has BT and streaming. Is it available anywhere as yet? https://www.maxim.com/gear/blaupunkt-bremen-sqr-46-dab-2019-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 27July, 2019 Report Share Posted 27July, 2019 Being a later 80's model, my best educated guess would be a Eurovox unit ... a MCC-8280P with Porsche door flap These were generally put in cars here from 1986 to the early 90's including the 944, 928, 911, 964 and I think even the 968 ... They are very thin on the ground now due to most of them being trashed ... There is always an exception to the rule though and sometimes there were different units fitted by dealers .. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 28July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 28July, 2019 I reckon that's the one too. That new Bremen looks interesting if it ever gets here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 28July, 2019 Report Share Posted 28July, 2019 I doubt that it will ever "get here" ... the market here would be too small to cater to. You would have to find one O/S and get it shipped over ... Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 28July, 2019 Report Share Posted 28July, 2019 Or a specialist outfit like soundlabs was able to get an agency for small volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twro Posted 28July, 2019 Report Share Posted 28July, 2019 (edited) I like the look of the new Bremen too, considering it for my 964 (if I can import it). n.b. for some unknown reason it supports Bluetooth calls but apparently not BT streaming. Why Blaupunkt would create a lovely looking, brand new car stereo and not have BT streaming is anyone's guess. UPDATE: another PFA'r pointed out that the specs quote A2DP support, which means maybe BT streaming is supported. I have emailed the distributor to clarify. Edited 28July, 2019 by twro Updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 28July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 28July, 2019 That is interesting. Same as my 2011 Boxster, but with a $4.00 adapter it does both. On the lookout for a Eurovox MCC-8280P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autojack Posted 28July, 2019 Report Share Posted 28July, 2019 I've had my eye on these Continental units as a modern stereo with a look that fits the older cars. http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/c/Continental-Car-Radio/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 29July, 2019 Report Share Posted 29July, 2019 I have an original au delivered '86 radio in mine, i'l take a photo tonight for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 29July, 2019 Report Share Posted 29July, 2019 14 hours ago, autojack said: I've had my eye on these Continental units as a modern stereo with a look that fits the older cars. http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/c/Continental-Car-Radio/ I picked up the 7412 last week for the SC. I’ll do the install next week and give a bit of a DIY guide and overview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott930 Posted 29July, 2019 Report Share Posted 29July, 2019 43 minutes ago, Tips said: I picked up the 7412 last week for the SC. I’ll do the install next week and give a bit of a DIY guide and overview. I just recently put one in my 930..the only "issue" that I came across was the "constant" and "ignition" power supply pins in the ISO harness/connector were reversed from the Blaupunkt one it replaced. It wasn't really a problem, as I checked the ISO harness pin locations before I installed it and switched them before connecting the Continental. So far I am very happy with it. Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 29July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 29July, 2019 18 hours ago, autojack said: I've had my eye on these Continental units as a modern stereo with a look that fits the older cars. http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/c/Continental-Car-Radio/ They doo look very practical. Right look and radio only with streaming. Thanks Tips and Scott and Cafe-Racer for the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twro Posted 29July, 2019 Report Share Posted 29July, 2019 On 28/07/2019 at 19:15, twro said: UPDATE: another PFA'r pointed out that the specs quote A2DP support, which means maybe BT streaming is supported. I have emailed the distributor to clarify The EU distributor replied and confirmed that the Bremen does have Bluetooth streaming. They are not in stock until August and it sounds like they should be able to ship to Australia. poli84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 29July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 29July, 2019 If so that is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 30July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 30July, 2019 I am interested to see how the Continental mechless unit (https://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/p/Continental-Car-Radio-TR7412UBOR/Continental+Bluetooth+Car+Radio+TR7412-UB+OR) goes and also how much the Bremen 46 costs (all up) to be delivered in Australia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 31July, 2019 Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 I have the VDO, which is the exact same as the Conti - Just a different hue -->https://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/p/VDO-TR712UBBU-Car-Radio/VDO+TR712UB+Bluetooth+Car+Radio Purchased here --> https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VDO-Radio-Tuner-AM-FM-USB-AUX-MP3-WMA-Bluetooth-12-volt-4x41W-PN-101-264-TR712UB/132487340525?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 31July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 Thanks PK. Bluetooth streaming and phone I assume? Looks good value . I like the mechless aspect. Also old Blaupunkts are difficult to retrofit and cassette is useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 31July, 2019 Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 Hi Merv, Yep, identical to the Continental, apart from the badge and backlight Bluetooth works a treat. There are several here that have the same unit Happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 31July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 And the fit in dash is no issue? I also have the factory fitted amp but with these units that may not be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 31July, 2019 Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 Fitted and looks MUCH better than the Blaupunkt CD version that I had in there. It fits perfectly flush in the padded opening. Could not be happier with this unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 31July, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 Thanks PK. I guess your car is a G series also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 31July, 2019 Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 Yes Merv, It's the black SC in my profile pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RwGreeny Posted 31July, 2019 Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 31July, 2019 Report Share Posted 31July, 2019 1 hour ago, RwGreeny said: Yep that’s the look I’m after. Assume it fitted straight in? Did you run the mike up the a pillar? I have to remove an aftermarket first, hope the wiring is not too butchered. If so I’ll take my time and start from scratch as I hate multiple grafts in electrical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 1August, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 1August, 2019 Looking good! Less is more. I do like a volume knob as well.A blue LED (above) would seem to match the fresh air slider on the right. I will also need to uninstall a lot of wiring and start afresh. Mine still has the Porsche-supplied amp in there so I might need to find a diagram of its connections as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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