Traffic Pro... $455

I picked up the Harmon Cardon Traffic pro (Looks exactly like the Porsche unit without the "PORSCHE" name on it) unit for $450 on ebay last week... Well it came in the mail today. Brand spankin new!!! It took me 20 min to install everything was plug and play. The setup was easy and straightforward. It is a little slow. But it is pretty simple to use. I won't be using this all the time but It was a cheap way to add NAV & keep the stock look. However it will definatley come in handy when I need it. I was very surprised by it's interface. I would highly recommend the unit for those who want to add NAV but you don't want to spend the big bucks! I posted this info on the 6speedonline.com board and thought I would share the info. I allready have mine but I wanted to share my find. If you want the info on the details to order shoot me a PM and I will send you the info.

Plug and Play? You forgot to mention the most important thing (forgive me in advance if it does not pertain to you). But.......is it plug and play with the 6Disc Changer as well? I considered this unit months ago and could not find the answer. Thanks for being our Forum's test subject I would be interested to know if you miss not having the screen that displays a map like more traditional systems (that is what has me teetering)???

I posted this info before see below. It is really plug and play I have a becker stock 6 disk changer all of the harnesses are the sameas this unit is basically identicle. I actually like the simple interface. I can imput the information quickly. The directions are well in advance and the unit tells you what is coming up. It has many of the features the higher end color screen units have. I don't really care for aftermarket stereo's I like the stock look of the stereo. This is a perfect solution and fairly inexpensive. The graphic interface on the unit is good too. It has lots of functions that I have been exploring. I would say definatley go for it at this price. A. You can install it in 20-30 min no wire cutting etc. If you are not satisfied put it back on ebay and get your money back. Everyone I know that has a TP loves it. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...&threadid=7478 It was this easy... -Use provided Keys (I allready had a set) to remove stereo. -disconnect harnesses multiple harnesses depending on which options you have. Pull stock stereo out. -remove the plastic cover over the flashing light on the dash place the Nav antenna feed the cable down. Replace plastic cover. - reach in pull fed cable out. - Reconnect all harnesses, stereo antenna and antenna cable to Traffic Pro. -Slide the Traffic pro back in... -Go through Setup -Drive around about a mile to calibrate the device You're done! __________________

Hey I pm'd you can you tell me what's the dealio?

That is awesome! I think this may be the one I go for. I am just not in the mood to pay upward of 2K for the Pioneer or Alpine units that have the 6-7in screens and seperate DVD NAV unit (to install in the truck). Not to mention, having to find out what it will cost to install the thing (custom job for the screen I am sure). Oh yeah, and losing the cubby in the lower section Thanks for the post!

No problem I thought it was a good deal and I wanted to share. I have no financial gain with the seller. He did ship rather quickly though a good ebay experience.

I saw the same unit on Crutchfield for 499 with shipping included. I may just pull the trigger. Thanks again for the info!

neat so you stick the gps puck under the alarm dash cover in the center? cool spot I always wondered why that was there!

Yeah we were aware of the price the New trafficpro2.com is coming out so companies are liquidating so once these are gone they are gone. $455 is better then $499. This same unit was $1400 a year ago.

Hey Sandoval your pm box is full -

oh how much better is the 2 supposed to be have any data on it?

No idea but I am not willing to spend $1000+ for basically the same unit.

Does it improve the sound quality of the AM/FM radio or remote CD player at all? Will it work in a 99 C2? Thanks.

Yes it will. On both

what are the differences between traffic pro and 2? I looked at the specs and there appears to be none other than the new look????

I went on the v.2's website and it appears to be the same unit 8mb ram etc. just a new face, and maybe new maps, but who knows.

Sandoval, Can you tell me where you got your Traffic Pro great deal? Thanks, Mark P.S. Are you still doing Red Caliper swaps? How many takers have you had so far? Thx. Mark

How is the sound quality?? Does it play CDRs? I really like the clean look, but I don't know if it's worth getting over the new Nakamichi unit(also stock looking).

I checked out the traffic pro II website. www.trafficpro2.com and I could see no difference. In fact the demo gives less information then the one I have. Mine is hooked up thru my Bose system and 6disc changer. Also can pop the front facia and stick in a cassette. With the TPro you get choice of American or English male or female. English female voice is cool. I say if you're going to get one get the current model unless I'm missing something. ?? Perhaps the new one has some new electronics but I didn't get it from the info on the website.????

Tape behind the face? the one sandoval and I bought has a cd player there that takes the nav cd's, Does yours have a separate drive for the maps???? weird

Hey I was reading on the other boards about how the mapping soft is from 2001. Can we do something about an update? Mainly I would really be interested in not only the new maps, which should be not an issue given the traffic pro 2 is out with them, but would really like to know if they can upgrade the firmware to play mp3 discs!!!!! Now that would be ideal! Sandoval, you think you could pressure them into doing something with enough of a consortium?

Gents, How is the high fidelity CD sound? I'm hoping it's got that spectacular Harmin Kardon sound and that the CD sound isn't second to the Nav function. Mark