After-market navigation for 996 C2?

Any suggestions for an after-market navigation system for the C2? I'm open to the one Porsche offers as well, but I don't know anything about it. I'm a bit leery of the Alpine unit with the motorized display. Is there one that fits below the head unit (where the CD storage slots are)?

Jim I just had the TrafficPro installed in my 01 C2 Cab. I quite like it although some may not because there is no map display, but it doesn't bother me (don't really have a need for it). I like it because: 1) it has a stock look, 2) voice prompts (I use the GB female voice), 3) it's quick to program and easy to use, 4) can play a single CD in dash and control the changer. I first used a TrafficPro in Germany and was amazed that it took us to my wife's tiny village that isn't on most maps these days! I considered the Alpine setup but this meant changing everything.

Now that Gert doesn't handle the Traffic Pro anymore where is best place to buy that includes proper cD and antenna?

[quote]Originally posted by Don Watson: <strong>Now that Gert doesn't handle the Traffic Pro anymore where is best place to buy that includes proper cD and antenna? </strong><hr></blockquote> The Traffic Pro comes with the CD. I bought my antennae from Horst at Becker.com As far as other units go, I had both the Alpine and the Kenwood in my C2 Cab, and although they worked just fine, it sort of didn't look quite right. I ended up getting the Traffic Pro (from Brumos $1365)and just love it. The voice commands do the job perfectly, and only occasionally do I look at the LED readout. Put the Kenwood in the Benz, where it seems it is more suitable(who is going to watch TV or a DVD while driving a Porsche anyway).

Have you given any thought to the independent GPS units? They are pretty good, plus they are tranferrable from car to car. I'm thinking of getting one since I only take the C4S to work or to the track, and I take the family bus (minivan) for long distance hauling of the family.

My son has one he mounts on the wheel of any airplane he flies. Does someone like Garmin make a portable that's easy to mount in a car?? And would it have the same programmable features/voice etc.?

The last research I did was almost half a year ago, Don. At that time, Garmin DID have a unit that is easily car mountable on the dash but still easily removable. It was also easily programmable. I did not find one that has voice prompts, but have heard via word of mouth that there are now units that are voice promptable. Coincidentaly, the reason I got interested is that I have a brother-in-law who is an aviator, and I ordered one for him 6 months ago. It might even be the same one your son has. I have another brother-in-law who married into a fishing magnate family, and he bought about a hundred marine GPS units for the fleet. Talk about bells and whistles!!! These units had everything, and the cheapest unit was 10 grand! Anyway, I'll start some research again, and let you know. This time, I might actually buy one.

The marine ones are cool. My buddy has one in his boat. Can zoom from right in Cape Cod Bay out to entire North America. Also has feature for line tracking previous positions, so when you're making your way back thru shallow waters you can just follow the course line the GPS made on your outbound trip. Really cool stuff!

Here's the latest Garmin automotive GPS system. Sounds pretty cool...but no voice prompts, just beeps. Pretty nice for a portable. <a href="http://www.garmin.com/products/gps5/" target="_blank">http://www.garmin.com/products/gps5/</a> <a href="http://www.garmin.com/products/gps5/" target="_blank">Garmin webpage</a>

Here's the Garmin with voice prompts. It doesn't have the WAAS capability, but most don't, anyway. <a href="http://www.garmin.com/products/spIII/index.html#" target="_blank">Street Pilot</a>

Strange Paulting, the one I posted above your post has WAAS, but no voice prompts...and it's supposedly the latest one. <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

I think the GarminV is directed towards a different group of buyers. Some people want precise locations in the wilderness, some people just want to be told if they should turn right or left at the next intersection. Amazingly, that makes the Street Pilot cost more than twice the Garmin V . Still a savings from the built-ins, though.

I'm also going to look at some of the navigation options for the Compaq iPaq. They come with vent mounts, car power adapters, etc. and include voice prompting and nice maps.

Jim, can you post a link to that, or let us know what your research finds out? thanks,

I got my TrafficPro from <a href="http://www.suncoastporsche.com" target="_blank">SunCoast Porsche</a>. The package included the TrafficPro, antenna and the Navigation CDs (2 disc, East/West USA).

FWIW I've got PCM and I usually (95%) find the voice prompts irritating. I use this little unit for hiking and biking, etc. IMHO it's about all you'll need.

Yeah I have a Garmin hand held GPS, but it's no good for driving since there is no street navigation. I remember using it in Hannover Germany, the address we wanted was just a 200 meters from our location but there were railway tracks in between and no obvious way to get there! The handheld units generally have a small memory (or require an additional memory card, also not large). You've got to download map sections to them via your computer and the coverage is limited depending on the amount of detail. I don't know about the voice with PCM, but I don't mind the TrafficPro voice (selectable), beats looking a a map and safer too.

Enough chit chat . I just decided to order this sucker. Full color, 128 meg data card, route calculations, voice prompts, detailed maps, data CD's, etc. Should be here in 2 days. I'll let you know. Hey, just noticed as I was reviewing the post. 10 minutes to go 145 miles???? Must be 145 feet.

I have an extra traffic pro with everyhting including antenna for $1350.00 Will also include instructions and tips for self installation (very easy)

Dranon, Is your unit new? Includes everything...I don't need to get any extra parts? Regards, Dan

Dranon, I am also interested in getting a TrafficPro. Let me know.

Paulting...have you figured out how/where you're going to mount the GPS III on your Pcar?

Palting, I have the Garmin Street Pilot III you ordered, had it about two months and as you said it easily shifts from car to car. The quirk is that you have to decide which regions of the US you want installed, download those to your PC from the CD rom and transfer the data to a chip that is inserted in the GPS. It works great and is easy to use.

Sawmill, how big are the regions?

I can install pretty much the whole of the North East (NY/NJ/CT/MA) on the chip, once you install the data on your hard drive you can be very specific as to which zones you download: you just point and click, so you would only have to adjust the settings if you went on a long driving vacation out of your usual region. The unit attachs to a bean bag type cushion that sits on the dash, it is very stable and just lifts out. Under very fast acceleration it may move around a little. If you want a more permanent solution you can attach a base to the dash with adhesive but i dont think you would want to do that in a nice car!