CD Changer

[rjs993]

Can anyone explain to me where and how the standard (Becker) CD changer unit is typically mounted in a 993 i.e. as it would have been by the main dealer? I have just acquired one and would like to put it in the "right" place.

Any other tips I should know about before fitting it?

Thanks

 

[oliverjamesthomas]

On the right hand side of the boot as you're looking in on it. If you lift the carpet to see the spare wheel, on the underside of the carpet you will see a score line in the backing. If you gently run a Stanley knife along it, it will allow the carpet to fold around the changer. There's a bracket available from Porsche to mount the changer on, but if you have brackets on the changer already, use those.

The changer will mount to the chassis rail - four holes to be drilled to accomodate the brackets. The lead is best run around the front of the boot, down the left hand side as you're looking in and through the bulkhead just above the accelerator. If you remove the drivers carpet, you'll see a grommet and wires going through the firewall. Drill a 20mm hole in this location and run the cable through it, (remember to fit a grommet!). It's easier to drill it from the cabin side and it's also easier to feed the wire from this side, because you don't have to try and work on the three inch gap to the side of the fuel tank.

Regards

 

[KEVIN993S]

...what CD changer is "standard" on 97 C2S and what head unit are you connecting it to. I have becker tape player (CR22?) from 996TT in C2S and ipod/itrip but it is not that good thought about cd changer ....

cheers
Kevin

 

[KEVIN993S]

Hi
Had the car since August 2005, what have I done ....althought the car is good it is not good enough for me anyway !! ....concentrated on getting it right mechanically before upgrading ...refitted CATS and motorsound box, upgraded to Bilsteins, but retained the M033 springs, changed discs and pads (standard) and tyres all round - S02As - assimetricos have been discontinued and are hard to get (in bonnie Scotland anyway!!) aside : ta to Maurice for all the advice...[]

Winter jobs / wish list......Cosmetic : Front PU painted, machine polished, professional internal valet, new mats and gear / handbrake lever and 3 spoke steering wheel ...maybe Aerokit spolier and/or front splitter
Mechanical : RSRs, big reds and short shifter HIDs oh and CD changer !! [8D]

Had some on road performance driving training and want more on track training....no pictures ...may get some over weekend ... please send some if you wish ...

Friend recently sold silver 2S and know 4S guy in Aberdeen ...there is not that many S's perhaps we should try and get as many as possible together next year sometime...calling Maurice / Ken ??[][]

you did ask ...

Cheers
Kevin

 

[KEVIN993S]

please

 

[rjs993]

Kevin,

A CD changer was an option on 993's and I understand that Porsche badged the Becker Silverstone Model 2660 and fitted up to the end of the 993 run (I think) as the CR-11/CR-22 etc. Consequently the Becker Silverstone Model 2660 (6 CD Changer) will plug straight into the radio/cassette unit which will allow you to drive the changer from the "standard" head unit.

Be careful though because I think the 996 had a completely different unit fitted which I don't think is compatible

Cheers

Robert

PS A C2S meet might be fun - keep me posted.

 

[KEVIN993S]

Thanks for the info ...re meet next year ... suggest the Goodwood Festival of Speed as venue for C2S (+C4S?) meet ..

comments / thoughts

Cheers
Kevin

 

[Mark Elder]

You might be better off removing the changer (and saving the space), then plugging in an iPod...

 

[pse_SC]

You might be better off removing the changer (and saving the space), then plugging in an iPod...

I"˜d go along with that. Never use my 10 CD changer (aftermarket one, I believe, under the spare wheel) anyway, but with an iPod you've got all the music you'll ever need in such a compact unit. Makes loads of sense.[]

 

[JB 3.2]

My Sony CD changer was fitted to a circular wooden board that sits inside the space-saver wheel

 

[dommorton]

In my 97 the Porsche branded Becker unit is bolted to the offside.

 

[colt]

Bolt it through the front folding section of the luggauge cover (against the front panel). Lift it out of the way along with the cover when accesing the spare and other bits. When you remove it the furry nature of the trim will hide the small (m4/m5?)
holes that you have made. The prefered side is to the left when looking into the compartment from the front of the car.

Cj

 

[Dylan1]

i had a cd changer in the front but it was too difficult to get as secure a mount as i needed to stop the cd`s from jumping so i bought a tape that links to my ipod-far better solution in my view and much better quality

 

[dommorton]

Agreed iPod lead is the way forward. My changer is just sat there idle but retained to maintain originality.

I have a Becker GP installed with iPod lead to the glove box.

 

[les richards]

Thanks for the suggestions and ideas.

Looking again at the folding section of the luggage cover there are some holes already so perhaps a previous owner had gone down that route.

I also like the idea of using the well of the spacesaver, providing the unit can be held securely.

Cheers.

 

[Shane Hodges]

Les, I went down the route of putting the compressor / jack, elsewhere under the luggage cover and sitting a piece of hardwood (covered in material matching the luggage cover) inside the spare wheel. The changer sits neatly on this, is out of site, and you loose no luggage space.

I am away at the moment, but of you want a picture I can post one later

 

[les richards]

Hi Shane - many thanks for your reply.

This method appeals to me most of the responses so far. I noted yesterday on the Audiofile website that they show a changer fitted below the 'pocket' on the luggage bay carpeting, vertically against the petrol tank, which may have some merit but think your way is probably for me. I would appreciate a photo when you get a chance.

I'm currently up against not being able to remove the Alpine head unit. No keys came with the car (as ever!) and it's not clear - to me anyway - how I release the unit. As I'm near to Audiofile (in Bishop's Storford) I'm thinking of going there and asking them. They may even remove it for me.

What's odd is that I can find no ads for the keys on the 'Net - except in the US on eBay.

Even a 'specialist' in all things audio has directed me towards Halfords (!) or similar.

Thanks again.

Regards.

 

[nfearn]

Les

Is this an Alpine unit with a removable fascia / front panel?

If so, I can probably give you the method for removing it.

Nick

 

[les richards]

Hi Nick, thanks for your response and offer.

I went to Audiofile in Stortford on Wedsnesday and a helpful fitter there told me what to do.

Simple? You bet - and I don't mean either of us - I don't need keys, just move two small catches on the front of the unit and then pull on them with a hooked piece of metal. Came out a treat. He offered to do it for me for £5 - cheeky b*gger!

Got the head unit out and found that it had a lead with a jack plug on it which, I believe, fits some sort of MP3(?) player which I don't have. Now I know how to remove it, I just need to decide whether to leave it or change it for the Sony head unit and 10-CD changer I had in my 944, per my previous posts on here.

Regards.

 

[nfearn]

Les

Pleased you've solved that part of the problem.

The jack may well be for a CD player. My unit is away being repaired at the moment but I'm fairly certain that's what it's for. Is it a 7525?

I'm near Gt Dunmow, so we're almost neighbours.

regards
Nick