TheBaywatchKid Posted 8July, 2021 Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 Has anyone actually installed the newish fancy radio from Porsche? At first I hated it, and swore I'd never have a screen in my old 911. But its really grown on me, and whilst I don't think i'm quite ready to part with the 2500ish for it yet, I'm interested to see if anyone else has taken the plunge and what your thoughts were. https://www.porsche.com/international/accessoriesandservice/classic/genuineparts/producthighlights/pccm/ Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 8July, 2021 Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 Someone on FB said the Blaupunkt Bremen one is on Kogan for $750...... But I'm happy with my Continental unit TheBaywatchKid and Merv 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 8July, 2021 Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 There’s a lot of divided opinion on this system ... It’s a great upgrade for those that have the PCM 2 or even those that have a single dinn radio and want to upgrade to double dinn. The issue with the system is that it is quite old technology compared to other aftermarket units on the market .. it is missing a LOT of features and it’s 3 times the price! On the other hand, it fits so well and looks like it belongs. I don’t see it as value for money, but if I was to upgrade my PCM 2, I would only fit one of these .. My life is complicated! TheBaywatchKid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaywatchKid Posted 8July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 Yeah at the minute, my car only had a old cheap unit, which isn't old enough to look nice, and not new enough to have any decent features. So I think I'll either go Bremen, or fork out for the PCCM given the maps bit for me would be really helpful. Good to know, thanks both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 8July, 2021 Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 I just don't see value for money in this unit. It's a lot to pay for a black bezel with PORSCHE silk-screened on... tomo, Merv and TheBaywatchKid 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 8July, 2021 Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 Don't see the value in any of them unless you have cash to splash, They are brand new from Porsche and already out of date ,Nostalgia is fine if it works proper (up to date) TheBaywatchKid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaywatchKid Posted 8July, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 Okay well I've got my answer! Go for the Bremen or the Continental. Thanks all! tomo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8July, 2021 Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 Or a Sound4 from Supercheap 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 8July, 2021 Report Share Posted 8July, 2021 I’ve thought about it, but decided to just leave everything as is. I already get by pretty well having navigation running on my iPhone and my Apple Watch “tapping” me on the wrist (double taps for left, triple taps for right) and if I also want to hear it, by popping my AirPods in (re-reading that I feel like I have to add: I don’t work for Apple! 🤣) All of that tech will advance fast. A couple of years from now you’ll be wearing glasses that show navigation overlaid on the road and the ear buds will have even better sound. My 996 is only a weekender and I take it out so I can blat about and listen to the flat 6 as much as anything so it might be a different story if you’re commuting and want some music / podcasts and the screen for driving it all a bit easier. Also in ten years time the screen will look dated and at least original is original. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOKA Posted 9July, 2021 Report Share Posted 9July, 2021 What is the preferred Continental model.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 9July, 2021 Report Share Posted 9July, 2021 27 minutes ago, WOKA said: What is the preferred Continental model.? The unit in mine is the CD7416UB-OR which is the 'mech' verstion with a CD player. I previously had the mechless version in my 944. Both have the bluetooth/handsfree phone and music function and work really well. They have the correct colour amber lighting that matches general Porsche illumination and don't look out of place in in any 1990-2005 car. I use a windscreen mount and my iPhone for nav/music/phone (but to be honest, as a weekender - I really don't use anything when driving). WOKA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 9July, 2021 Report Share Posted 9July, 2021 28 minutes ago, WOKA said: What is the preferred Continental model.? TR7412UB is the no CD model. Various options including + DAB at extra cost. Ebay or Soundlabs, + / - $300. Easy install, pretty much plug and play from memory. I went with the CDless version for my GT3 as I figured the ride was a bit harsh for reliable CD operation, and I have a fair bit of music on USB for in the car now, or just listen to the radio if / when I want to. I mainly wanted the handsfree bluetooth phone option. Fishcop and WOKA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 9July, 2021 Report Share Posted 9July, 2021 There are lots of things to throw money at but the Continental/VDO is the best value for the money. TheBaywatchKid and Fishcop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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