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Run couple of wires

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This will also leave the extra speaker wires to add rear, with only running a couple of wires.
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Use copper wiring

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No, you will have to get an adapter or rewire at the h/u but Boxsters pre '03 all use copper wiring from h/u to amp.
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Use fiberoptic

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Since then, they all use fiberoptic to connect all the authorized components which unless you found a MOST (fiberoptic) compatible h/u would require complete rewiring.
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This will also leave the extra speaker wires to add rear, with only running a couple of wires.
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No, you will have to get an adapter or rewire at the h/u but Boxsters pre '03 all use copper wiring from h/u to amp.
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Use fiberoptic

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Since then, they all use fiberoptic to connect all the authorized components which unless you found a MOST (fiberoptic) compatible h/u would require complete rewiring.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

ok have decided to go aftermarket. Went to local chain and was told that a kenwood single din was not a plug and play. Was told that the amp would not connect and then would have to rewire to new amp. I have not read this any where. please help do not want to be taken but dont want to mess anything up.

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could be accurate... but need to know your MY?

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

2000 base with amp and two door subs

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No, you will have to get an adapter or rewire at the h/u but Boxsters pre '03 all use copper wiring from h/u to amp. Since then, they all use fiberoptic to connect all the authorized components which unless you found a MOST (fiberoptic) compatible h/u would require complete rewiring. Good luck

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

after more research looks like an adaptor and a h/u with multiple pre outputs will work. This will also leave the extra speaker wires to add rear, with only running a couple of wires.

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