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Purchased the Dension from Eric at Bumperplugs; had it installed by a local indie car audio shop that came recommended from the Porsche dealer in town.
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I have installed the DENSION on my MOST 2003 C2, No PCM, No nav.
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I just installed a Dension GW500 in my 2004 C4S with PCM2/NAV -- works like a champ!
Replace with the dension) as my changer was acting up
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I'm very pleased with the Dension setup; I had it configured to remove the CD changer (completely replaced with the Dension) as my changer was acting up.
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Purchased the Dension from Eric at Bumperplugs; had it installed by a local indie car audio shop that came recommended from the Porsche dealer in town.
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I'm very pleased with the Dension setup; I had it configured to remove the CD changer (completely replaced with the Dension) as my changer was acting up.
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Ok, it seems I can't find a reasonable solution to get my Ipod to work in my 2004 C4S with PCM 2?
Denison 500 seems to have mixed reviews. - input on successes lately anyone??
Or buy a new system, IF I wanted to start with a new head unit (DIN)and amp what is the suggestion?
Also, what happens to my in-dash readout because is it not connected to the PCM 2? Is it just black in that mode?
Also, can I hook up the BOSE speaker to the new unit or do I need to change these NOW?
Your help is appreciated, specifically those who have first hand knowledge.
look for some stereo posts. I just put a radio in that works great with my Ipod via USB Or blue tooth and love it. But I forget WTH it is... Search my posts I talked about it.
I have a Pioneer with navi and bluetooth. Works fine with the iphone 4. Here is a link to my post.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-blizzaks.html
I have a Pioneer. Worst head unit imaginable, except for all the rest.
That's the problem: ipod/phone technology is so far ahead of head unit technology anything you choose will be disappointing.
<--- still waiting for the double din touchscreen ipod/iphone front-end.
There are fancy radios with gps screens and everything on an lcd screen that slides out and folds up so that you are only using one slot for the radio. Don't skimp or you probably will regret it. I'm not sure but my pioneer with all the bells and whistle has enough power with out installing an amp.
I just installed a Dension GW500 in my 2004 C4S with PCM2/NAV -- works like a champ! Purchased the Dension from Eric at Bumperplugs; had it installed by a local indie car audio shop that came recommended from the Porsche dealer in town.
I'm very pleased with the Dension setup; I had it configured to remove the CD changer (completely replaced with the Dension) as my changer was acting up. Sound quality is really, really fantastic when playing iPod music; and I like the feature to be able to plug in a thumb drive with MP3's on it just in case you forget to bring your iPod with you. The unit was installed just behind the head unit and I had the iPod connecter run through the center console and up through the compartment/arm rest.
I'd suggest the Dension for what you're after; I've not seen any bad reviews posted on that unit at all.
Good luck!
Howard in Denver
I have installed the DENSION on my MOST 2003 C2, No PCM, No nav.
Very easy install but very hard to control exactly what will play next on the iphone, unless you control the iphone directly. doesn't bother me as all I wanted was to shuffle the whole playlist. so I have a dedicated ipod in my trunk in fact and did not even bother having a cable into the interior as I hate to play with the ipod when I drive. I just use the radio to skip and leave it on random.
I have a full dIY on Renntech
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...utorials&cat=2
costly but only way to keep the stock look.
About $120 ... took about an hour and a half for the tech to install; really easy and many folks DIY it just fine.
When you order your unit you may want/need to get the Yazaki optical connector as some cars made in 2004 have that fitting -- mine does and I had to have my install guy come back for a second try at the install after I got the Yazaki connector.
(Eric at bumperplugs was very helpful on this point, you can send him an email about the connectors)
I also bought my unit from Eric at bumperplugs by the way
I looked at ebay before but the package never look right and price difference did not worth it either.
No, just trying to achieve the best in: mp3 audio + mp4/m4v video management; navigation (directions which you can control, routes/waypoints, fully configurable/zoomable maps), including quality traffic options (which means YOU get to choose which one: Google, traffic.com, etc.)
It's a pathetic assortment out there. Hold your nose and choose from a bunch of options that are all 18 mos behind the curve. :-(
You can also send your existing unit to Becker to be retrofitted:
Becker AutoSound, LLC
Attn: Ed Ebel in Service
170 North Fifth Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
[phone removed]
I know that some of you would like to keep the OEM sound system to keep your car eternally classics and future concourse winners. But why not save the OEM stereo and keep it in a vault. Replace it with new technology to satisfy your present needs and just put the OEM system back after 20 years? (if you still have your car)
