Merv Posted 20June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 20June, 2020 Ta TIPS. I have the VDO/Conti on my 88 911 and it is the best value for money - ever! However on the 996 I want to keep the original Becker head unit. Options are limited to the PCCM+ and the Tranzit Blue as the original unit has fibre optic and the computer 'thinks' there is a CD changer. The PCM price of the PCCM+ is the unit only - I guess they would want a lot more for installation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ve Posted 21June, 2020 Report Share Posted 21June, 2020 The new Porsche Classic Communication Management is available for $2,643.10* (PCCM) and $2,968.33* (PCCM Plus) across official Porsche Centres in Australia. Yep, just enough change out of $3k to buy a posh beer to cry into. 🤑 Dave997S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 21June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 21June, 2020 A lot of disposable after tax ... in these times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 23June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 23June, 2020 Bought an TranzIt Blu device. Easy to fit, no mods to the original Becker set up. Works really well. Very pleased. Russ and Tips 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvisattva Posted 30July, 2020 Report Share Posted 30July, 2020 Hey all. Newbie here. New 2003 996 owner with the stock CDR23 MOST system. I've been combing the forums looking for the best solution and am thankful to have found this forum as I am in Sydney. I bought a $50 FM transmitter from Kogan which is suitable for now. However, I have not found an affordable solution and appealing solution for iPhone mounting without having so stick something to the dash. The Rennline ExactFit unit looks good, but it quite pricey to order from overseas. I would like to keep the car stock in appearance, and do not want to mess with the MOST system. It seems the iTransitBLU is a good option. I'm wondering what advantages the Dension set up has, and what it costs fully installed? And any recommendations for an iPhone mount? Thanks. michel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 30July, 2020 Report Share Posted 30July, 2020 Dension is the best quality but the most expensive and complicated. It's digital direct into the MOST system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 31July, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2020 I had a chance to test the TransitBlue during our long drive across various regional/country areas. It worked perfectly and phone calls and music streaming met requirements well. I liked it because it did not mess with the original unit and I could do it in 30 mins. Track changes are done with one button press on the unit and the car stock LED display automatically displays the track titles/names. Phone mounts: https://www.holdmyphone.com.au/mounts/car/porsche.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw34n5BRA9EiwA2u9k3yUu1Es77I3K2tlh1o3c-dQv_7i5mu-g7xvX0EVEv1uQKhZeqkjOHRoCu8MQAvD_BwE However I generally keep mine in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 31July, 2020 Report Share Posted 31July, 2020 I’m installing a Mr12Volt kit in my 996’s CDR23. Integrates with the Most fibre optics rather than using the FM band on the radio. A little more of a direct connection. Not too complicated if your car has the factory CD changer. Great quality phone reception, immediate connection, great streaming. More complicated installation process though (I think?). https://mr12v.com/ 36 minutes ago, Merv said: Phone mounts: https://www.holdmyphone.com.au/mounts/car/porsche.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw34n5BRA9EiwA2u9k3yUu1Es77I3K2tlh1o3c-dQv_7i5mu-g7xvX0EVEv1uQKhZeqkjOHRoCu8MQAvD_BwE However I generally keep mine in my pocket. Just arrived in my PO Box! Stepo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 31July, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2020 KGB, did you have a CD changer? Apparently if you don't the system is hard to get working properly on the CDR23. The Bluetooth emulates the CD changer as I understand. I explored this but the seller said I could not use it on a non-CD 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 31July, 2020 Report Share Posted 31July, 2020 Merv, yes I have a CD changer. The issue with the fibre optic loop is programming, if you replace the CD changer with the B/T unit it’s fine, but if your car has no CDC you’ll require programming by your dealer or the system doesn’t recognise the B/T unit (emulating the CDC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 31July, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2020 Yes thanks, that is what I understood. I really didn't want to go to a dealer to manage this installation. My Turbo has no CD changer with its Bose/MOST system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted 1August, 2020 Report Share Posted 1August, 2020 Some dealerships don't know how to do it. You don't need a CD changer installed to turn it on. If anyone in Melbourne needs it activated PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 1August, 2020 Report Share Posted 1August, 2020 Finished off my instal this morning, all in dash beneath & behind the head unit. There’s a lot going on in there, wish my hands were smaller! Mic at top of A pillar. Reception and streaming working very well. I think only a Dension and phone module would be better as control would be available via CDR23, not the phone only as per my set up. But the Dension and phone unit run well over $700 plus instal. Might as well go for PCCM+ in that case and gain many additional benefits. Pretty satisfied with a spend of about $250 for the unit, radio removal tools and sundries. Offered a challenging little lock down project, bit of fun and some cursing. Cheaper than one “holding a phone whilst driving” infringement. Still keen on a PCCM+ later in the year if the world hasn’t ended.... Stepo, firstone and JWM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 1August, 2020 Report Share Posted 1August, 2020 Great job, I’ll be picking your brain when I start considering that area, so many things to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 1August, 2020 Report Share Posted 1August, 2020 When you’re ready, fire away.. Stepo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 6August, 2020 Report Share Posted 6August, 2020 On 31/07/2020 at 12:11, KGB said: I’m installing a Mr12Volt kit in my 996’s CDR23. Integrates with the Most fibre optics rather than using the FM band on the radio. A little more of a direct connection. Not too complicated if your car has the factory CD changer. Great quality phone reception, immediate connection, great streaming. More complicated installation process though (I think?). https://mr12v.com/ Just arrived in my PO Box! Just had look at that website...this looks promising and infinitely cleaner looking than my current set up, which is one of those FM transmitters. How much to have you install it for me @KGB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 6August, 2020 Report Share Posted 6August, 2020 48 minutes ago, Dave986 said: Just had look at that website...this looks promising and infinitely cleaner looking than my current set up, which is one of those FM transmitters. How much to have you install it for me @KGB? Dave, happy to "help desk" you through it. Judging by your m/cycle collection you're a couple of sizes smaller than me allowing easier in-dash and foot well access! Can you remove your radio head unit? Where is your current setup located, in dash or sun visor unit? Is your car MOST fibre optic equiped, unit to unit (2 strands of orange stiff cable), and do you have a CD changer? Very likely you could replace your existing unit with the Mr12V with only half the hassle.....or maybe not. How hard can it be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave997S Posted 6August, 2020 Report Share Posted 6August, 2020 5 hours ago, KGB said: Dave, happy to "help desk" you through it. Judging by your m/cycle collection you're a couple of sizes smaller than me allowing easier in-dash and foot well access! Can you remove your radio head unit? Where is your current setup located, in dash or sun visor unit? Is your car MOST fibre optic equiped, unit to unit (2 strands of orange stiff cable), and do you have a CD changer? Very likely you could replace your existing unit with the Mr12V with only half the hassle.....or maybe not. How hard can it be... 1. I'm not that handy 2. The FM transmitter is a simple plug into the cigarette lighter one 3. I assume it's MOST (997.1) PCM2.1 with CD changer and the factory telephone 4. Yes 5. See point 1 above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 6August, 2020 Report Share Posted 6August, 2020 36 minutes ago, Dave986 said: 1. I'm not that handy Steve Varrasso is your man. http://www.svautoelectrical.com.au/ it’ll take him 2-3 hours. Dave997S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RwGreeny Posted 7August, 2020 Report Share Posted 7August, 2020 Hopefully someone can help me with this one. I’m not sure if it’s an issue with me or the car, but I can’t seem to get my stereo to work at all! I’ve tried putting in my favourite Michael Bublè Christmas Album but it just won’t play. It’s like the stereo doesn’t even know that a CD is in there! As for the radio, the reception just seems nonexistent. Any help diagnosing the problem would be much appreciated JWM, TwoHeadsTas, Dave997S and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 7August, 2020 Report Share Posted 7August, 2020 10 minutes ago, RwGreeny said: Hopefully someone can help me with this one. I’m not sure if it’s an issue with me or the car, but I can’t seem to get my stereo to work at all! I’ve tried putting in my favourite Michael Bublè Christmas Album but it just won’t play. It’s like the stereo doesn’t even know that a CD is in there! As for the radio, the reception just seems nonexistent. Any help diagnosing the problem would be much appreciated Have you tried turning the knob on the left to turn the volume up, and the one on the right to change stations?? Or alternatively, try something other than Michael Buble, preferably on 8 track as that is rather a wide slot..... RwGreeny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 7August, 2020 Report Share Posted 7August, 2020 You need to use this type of CD. RwGreeny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 7August, 2020 Report Share Posted 7August, 2020 2 hours ago, RwGreeny said: Hopefully someone can help me with this one. I’m not sure if it’s an issue with me or the car, but I can’t seem to get my stereo to work at all! I’ve tried putting in my favourite Michael Bublè Christmas Album but it just won’t play. It’s like the stereo doesn’t even know that a CD is in there! As for the radio, the reception just seems nonexistent. Any help diagnosing the problem would be much appreciated That's one of them fully optioned jobbies obviously! ... original purchaser went all out! ... Must of preferred the sound of the flat 6 music ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RwGreeny Posted 7August, 2020 Report Share Posted 7August, 2020 1 hour ago, Dreamr said: That's one of them fully optioned jobbies obviously! ... original purchaser went all out! ... Must of preferred the sound of the flat 6 music ... The old Porsche pay more to get less trick. And it damn well gets me every time too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP911 Posted 11August, 2020 Report Share Posted 11August, 2020 Being one of many PFA members who just read and learn and hardly ever post I followed this thread and installed the Tranzit BLU into my 996 Turbo with out CD stacker. The unit works great, is easy to install and is really worth considering if you want to keep things original. Now thinking of putting original radio back into the G series with the Tranzit BLU reciever Stepo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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